“Love or Hate, 죄다 태워버리자, 뭐가 됐든 걍 확 뜨거워지자.”
On June 19, 2024, H1-KEY dropped their electrifying track “Let It Burn”, a song that combines alternative rock elements with raw emotional intensity. Written and composed by Hong Ji-sang, the mastermind behind hits like “Rose Bloomed Between Buildings” and “SEOUL (Such a Beautiful City),” this song is an anthem for those caught in lukewarm relationships and stagnant emotions.
“Let It Burn” captures the moment when half-hearted affection and quiet frustrations come to a boiling point. The powerful lyrics, “Love or Hate, 죄다 태워버리자,” urge listeners to either fully embrace their emotions or burn everything to the ground. The roaring chorus and explosive rock guitar riffs create a vivid sonic landscape, mirroring the fiery passion and angst in the song’s message.
The track’s vintage synth and organ sounds complement the rock guitar’s powerful chords, adding a retro yet modern twist that highlights H1-KEY’s unique musical identity. With its bold lyrics and high-octane sound, “Let It Burn” challenges the listener to confront the uncomfortable truth of failing relationships and find the strength to let it all go, no matter the outcome.
For fans of K-pop and alternative rock, “Let It Burn” is a standout track that not only delivers musically but also resonates emotionally, reminding us that sometimes, it’s better to burn it all down than to live in mediocrity.
