Avokid writes a story of painful acceptance with the song Away. The solo artist also pens the heartfelt lyrics for the album Unspoken Ache. The track follows the slow collapse of a relationship that cannot be saved.
Released: February 13, 2026
Away
Avokid • From “Unspoken Ache”
Unspoken Ache’s Away Korean Lyrics English Meaning
The songwriter uses simple, strong images to show heartbreak. He compares his emotional state to a frame in a house of cards, destined to fall. The lyrics are about knowing an ending is near but being unable to avoid the pain.
Sonsseul sudo eopgeHelplessly out of my hands,
Teumsaero heuteojyeoslipping through the cracks,
Jaega doeeo sarajyeo gait turns to ashes and disappears.
Nari seon ne mameAgainst your sharpened heart,
Budichigo jjillyeodoeven if I crash and get pierced,
Can’t let it show, keep it insideI can’t let it show, keep it inside.
Ah, I don’t even wanna know in this darkAh, I don’t even wanna know in this dark.
But why can’t I close my eyes?But why can’t I close my eyes?
Ah, you’re gonna say, “Away”Ah, you’re gonna say, “Away.”
I know how it ends but I drop my guard (Ah)I know how it ends but I drop my guard (Ah).
Fall like a frame in a house of cards (Ah-ah)Fall like a frame in a house of cards (Ah-ah).
I gotta let you go, gotta close the doorI gotta let you go, gotta close the door,
Gotta forget all of itgotta forget all of it.
I know how it ends but I fall apartI know how it ends but I fall apart.
(Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah)(Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah)
Eonjengan majuchil sungan I’m face to face (Ah-ah)The moment we were bound to meet, I’m face to face (Ah-ah).
Sueopsi geuryeosseo but worse than I imagined (Ah-ah)I pictured it endlessly, but it’s worse than I imagined (Ah-ah).
Can’t help but look at, can’t help but look at you (Ah-ah)Can’t help but look at, can’t help but look at you (Ah-ah).
Likе we were nеver even close, it feels so dry (Ah-ah)Like we were never even close, it feels so dry (Ah-ah).
Seoroui gonggineun matdaa make borderline (Ah-ah)The air between us touches and makes a borderline (Ah-ah).
Seokkil su eopseo, dollil su eopseo, Right? (Ah-ah)We can’t blend together, we can’t turn back time, right? (Ah-ah)
Ah, I’m tryna hold it in, but it cracksAh, I’m tryna hold it in, but it cracks.
My body’s breaking down (Ah-ah-ah)My body’s breaking down (Ah-ah-ah).
Ah, you’re saying, “Go away”Ah, you’re saying, “Go away.”
I know how it ends but I drop my guard (Ah-ah)I know how it ends but I drop my guard (Ah-ah).
Fall like a frame in a house of cards (Ah-ah, ah-ah)Fall like a frame in a house of cards (Ah-ah, ah-ah).
I gotta let you go, gotta close the doorI gotta let you go, gotta close the door,
Gotta forget all of itgotta forget all of it.
I know how it ends but I fall apart ’cause of youI know how it ends but I fall apart ’cause of you.
Wish I could fade awayWish I could fade away.
Bit my tongue, but silence cut much deeperBit my tongue, but silence cut much deeper.
All the words you said to meAll the words you said to me,
Now they chase me through my dreamnow they chase me through my dreams.
I knew all along how it ends yet I fallI knew all along how it ends, yet I fall.
Away Music Video
The chemistry between Avokid and his story makes Away a powerful listen. The lyrics of this K-pop track detail the quiet agony of a love turning to dust.