HEIZE Celebrates Mothers in Heartfelt New Single

HEIZE is back with her latest single, “엄마가 필요해 (Mother),” which comes as her most recent release following her 2021 album, HAPPEN. 

The track is one of the singer’s most sentimental to date; though her career has been filled with emotional lyrics, HEIZE hasn’t released many true ballads. “엄마가 필요해 (Mother),” composed by HEIZE and An Shinae, features only a poignant piano line behind HEIZE’s passionate vocals. While the lyrics honor the unconditional love that a mother has for her child, “엄마가 필요해 (Mother)” is tinged with sadness, making the song equal parts loving and longing.

Despite its simplicity, “엄마가 필요해 (Mother)” is easily one of the most moving tracks released in the K-R&B sphere this year. In fact, it’s this simplicity that gives the song its ability to pack an emotional punch. In addition to the music’s uncluttered composition, the video for “엄마가 필요해 (Mother)” features only HEIZE in black and white. Without any distractions, the viewer can focus on the song itself and the feelings HEIZE puts behind each line. By the time the song ends, with a glassy-eyed HEIZE solemnly wishing she could be her own mother’s mother in the next life to repay her for her endless love, you’d be hard-pressed not to find your own eyes welled with tears.

Check out the video for “엄마가 필요해 (Mother)” below, but be sure to grab your tissues first.

Edited by Aleena Faisal