The song "To Mother" by g.o.d (a Korean pop group) is a heartfelt tribute to the enduring love and sacrifice of a mother. The lyrics beautifully capture the experiences and emotions of the narrator as they reflect on their relationship with their mother. In the first verse, the narrator reminisces about their childhood and the financial difficulties their family faced. They mention how they rarely had the opportunity to eat out and how their mother would sometimes have to eat instant ramen alone when she was absent from home. Despite this, the narrator fondly remembers a time when their mother used her secret emergency money to order them a special meal, which brought them great happiness. However, the twist comes when they mention that their mother actually dislikes the dish-jajangmyeon, a type of noodles with black bean sauce-but still ordered it for the sake of their happiness. The chorus emphasizes the regret and tears that come with living in such conditions, but despite the pain, they find the strength to smile again. This highlights the resilience and courage of the mother, who, despite facing challenges, continues to find joy and strength.
—SongTell