Jay Park’s soft side only comes out once in a blue moon, but when it does, it brings tears to your eyes. “Yesterday” is a compassionate, mellow ballad that lulls you into a real feeling of security during uncertain times. The English single was released February 13, 2023 and written by Cha Cha Malone, Chucky Kim, and Jay Park.

When you’re surrounded by minimalism, a phone box where you only remember one person’s number, and a soothing guitar melody, it seems that love songs bloom. When your thoughts get too complicated, simplify them in a song that resembles wedding vows. But if you’re not quite there yet, “Yesterday” also makes for a good Valentine’s Day or study song.

No one wants to ask for love, but it eventually finds its way to you. If you ever feel lonely, listen to this track to remind yourself that, although no one’s telling you they love you, they’re certainly thinking it. For anyone who feels too shy to share their feelings, make a note to listen to this hearty track and focus on actions instead.

To quote the chorus, “Whether I’m up or down, or I wear no crown / whether I’m rich or poor, just call me yours,” know that a person’s love won’t change if you both feel the same. Let’s all take Jay Park’s advice: “Love Is Ugly,” but it doesn’t change from “Yesterday.”

That brings us to the next track, “Love Is Ugly,” featuring Hwasa from MAMAMOO. This track shows the ugliness that is love—or at least the parts that “can’t always be beautiful.” The R&B track written by WOOGIE, Jay Park, and Hwasa also follows a mellow melody with the addition of an alluring rhythm.

Think back to this track whenever you feel like love isn’t in your favor. Sometimes it feels like a blessing; other times, it’s a curse. Sometimes you say things you don’t mean and it hurts someone, but it’s okay. Why? Because you’re with that person. It may hurt for a moment, but they’re also the person who makes you feel special.

There’s an underlying feeling in all relationships, where all bad thoughts stem from. Your insecurities, your weaknesses, love and all—that feeling is called jealousy. The moral of the story is, when you’re with someone you love, you will hurt them, but you’ll also do anything in your power to make it up to them.

Edited by Omani