Healing With The Rose: “Definition of ugly is”

 

The Rose’s album Heal elaborates on the pains that come with growing up and becoming aware of one’s faults  and strengths. The record pulls on the heartstrings of childhood memories, self-worth, and processing emotional healing. Through  powerful harmonies, incredible instrumentals, and intelligent lyricism, Heal succeeds at creating a space for listeners to relate and  heal for themselves, all while reigniting the alternative rock genre in the K-Pop industry. The aim of this series is to provide a thoughtful, track-by-track analysis of an incredible album.

“Definition of ugly is”  

Based on the classic tale, The Ugly Duckling, “Definition of ugly is” explores the emotional journey that is growing into  oneself. The soulful sound of lead vocalist Woosung encourages the listener to become comfortable with their insecurities and even  recognize insecurities as beautiful traits. Through stunning instrumentation, emotional lyricism, and impressive harmonies, the song  evolves from an emotional self-reflection and recognition of shortcomings to a freeing recognition of individual uniqueness. A wild  instrumental outro of electric guitar signifies the free feeling of self-love. But a closing empty chord indicates that the journey is not  over yet.