Offside Love

"Offside Love" is a bittersweet coming-of-age story that begins in a quiet classroom after school.
It portrays the painful feeling of unrequited love - watching the person you like always look at someone else - with both sensitivity and a touch of humor.
Using playful soccer references such as "through," "tight marking," "offside," and "additional time," the song draws a parallel between the rules of the game and the awkwardness of love.
Waiting at the station feels like breaking a rule, as if standing in the wrong place at the wrong time.
In the chorus, the lyrics reveal the depth of the protagonist's emotions:
"Standing all alone," "I can't even move," expressing the fear and hesitation of a love that may never come true.
Between the desire to say "I don't want to end as just friends - I want to be called your lover" and the honest confession "I'm just scared," two conflicting feelings collide.
Will the protagonist find the courage to confess before graduation?
"Offside Love" is a dramatic youth pop song that makes the listener want to follow the outcome of this fragile, one-sided love.
The sound is inspired by the sparkling dance-pop of the 1980s, with an upbeat and groovy arrangement.
A funky bass line and tight disco-style drums drive the rhythm section, while sharp guitar cutting adds speed and brightness.
In the verse, the groove-focused rhythm and subtle rim shots create a restrained tension.
The pre-chorus builds excitement with rising chord progressions and shimmering synths.
The chorus then bursts open with brass stabs and a brilliant synth lead, unfolding a catchy and dramatic melody.
It reimagines the glamour of 80s idol pop with a modern sense of clarity.
The vocal delivery blends brightness and vulnerability, capturing the trembling heart of a girl afraid of love.
The track is danceable yet tinged with melancholy, wrapping the frustration of romance in a light, bittersweet glow.
It shines like neon lights rushing past, while leaving a gentle ache in the chest.
Colorful, pop, and just a little bit bitter - "Offside Love" is a new sparkling homage to the legendary songs of the 80s, brought to life through SUMASA's storytelling.