aespa – Prologue : It’s Okay to Be a Little Lost

Ever find yourself scrolling through social media, seeing everyone else’s highlight reels, and suddenly feeling like you’re stuck in place? One person is getting engaged, another just got a huge promotion, and someone else is traveling the world. Meanwhile, you’re just… trying to figure out what to have for dinner. It’s that quiet, nagging feeling that everyone else got a secret instruction manual for life, and yours got lost in the mail.

That exact feeling, that dizzying sense of being left behind while the world spins on, is something aespa captures perfectly in one of their most beautiful and underrated songs. Forget the high-concept lore for a second; this track is pure, unfiltered human emotion. So, let’s talk about it, because this song isn’t just a sad tune—it’s actually a super comforting guide on how to find your footing when you feel like you’re falling.

Unpacking the Heartfelt Honesty in “Prologue” by aespa

Right from the get-go, the song doesn’t mess around. It dives straight into that raw, vulnerable feeling of self-doubt that so many of us try to hide. The girls aren’t singing about being fierce or untouchable here; they’re singing about being confused and anxious.

Nan naega cham eoryeowo
I’m so difficult for myself
Neul modeun ge
Always, everything
Da buranhae
Makes me anxious
Ajik eorin nae mami
My heart, which is still young
Jaraji mothan chae
Looks at me, unable to grow

Seriously, how real is that? It’s the internal monologue of someone who feels like they’re supposed to be an adult, but their inner self is still just a kid trying to keep up. They feel “difficult” for themselves, like they’re their own biggest obstacle. The pressure to have it all figured out is symbolized by the “adult tag,” but inside, everything feels chaotic and lost.

That “Baby, I’m a Weirdo” Feeling We All Know

Then comes the chorus, which is basically the anthem for anyone who has ever felt out of sync with the world. It’s the emotional core of the song, and it’s so incredibly relatable it almost hurts.

Baby, I’m a weirdo, I know
Baby, I’m a weirdo, I know
Naman ireongeolkka
Am I the only one like this?
Eorin aicheoreom
Like a little kid
Waenji nan seotureun geol
Somehow, I’m clumsy
And I don’t know what to do
And I don’t know what to do
And I don’t know how
And I don’t know how
Dallyeoganeun sigan dwiro
Behind the running time
Naman meomchwoisseo
Only I am standing still

Calling yourself a “weirdo” and feeling “clumsy” like a child perfectly describes that imposter syndrome so many young adults face. You look around, and time is just flying by for everyone else, but you feel like you’re stuck in place, watching from the sidelines. It’s a lonely and frustrating feeling, and aespa just lays it all out on the table.

From a Fixed Map to a Blank Canvas

But here’s where the song starts to shift. After wallowing in that feeling of being lost, the second verse introduces a change in mindset. It acknowledges that things don’t always go as planned, and that’s okay. The lyrics subtly suggest that the idea of a “fixed map” for life is meaningless.

Hey, hey uimi eopseo
Hey, hey it’s meaningless
Jeonghaejin map
A predetermined map
Han georeumssik every day
One step at a time, every day
Seonmyeonghaejin mami
My heart, which has become clearer
Nal ikkeureo maeil
Leads me every day

This is the turning point! It’s the moment of realization that maybe, just maybe, there’s no right or wrong path. The only thing that matters is taking it one day at a time and listening to your own heart as it becomes “clearer.” The journey itself is what shapes you, not some imaginary finish line.

The Real Breakthrough: Writing Your Own Story

If the second verse was the turning point, the bridge is the full-blown epiphany. This part of the song is pure gold and contains the core message. Honestly, if you need a mantra for a tough day, just print these lyrics out and stick them on your mirror.

Baby, dareun nuguwa nae salmeul
Baby, there’s no need to compare my life
Bigyohal piryo eopseo
With anyone else’s
Harussik
Day by day
Naui geotdeullo nal
With things that are mine
Chaewonaga
I’ll fill myself up
Salmiran miro
Life is a maze
Ttaeron hemaedo
Sometimes I get lost
I jachero sojunghan geol
But this itself is precious

Bam. That’s it right there. Stop comparing. Your journey is not theirs. Life is a maze, and getting lost is part of the process—it’s not a failure. In fact, the song calls the act of wandering “precious.” It’s about filling your life with things that are uniquely yours, not things you think you’re supposed to have. The song ends by reinforcing this idea, encouraging you to move at your own speed and write your own story, day by day.

The message of “Prologue” is so powerfully simple and necessary: your life’s timeline is your own. It’s not a race. Feeling lost, anxious, or “weird” is not a sign that you’re failing; it’s a sign that you’re human. The true goal isn’t to reach a destination faster than others, but to find joy and meaning in your own unique, sometimes messy, journey through the maze.

This song is such a warm hug, a reminder that it’s okay to not be okay, and that the most beautiful stories are often the ones without a map. What do you think? Does “Prologue” resonate with you in the same way? I’d love to hear your own interpretation of this beautiful track!