BoA bares her soul in “How Could,” a heart-wrenching ballad from her 11th album, Crazier, that dives deep into the pain of a fading love. Known for her dance-pop anthems like “It Takes Two” and fierce tracks like “Don’t Mind Me,” the Queen of K-pop showcases her emotional versatility here, blending raw vocals with poignant, bilingual lyrics. The theme centers on heartbreak and betrayal, telling the story of a relationship’s painful end and the resulting disappointment. It captures the feeling of realizing that someone you gave everything to didn’t value you. BoA lends her voice to a woman exhausted by her partner’s false promises, grappling with the pain of moving on. The slow, melancholic beats and R&B-infused pop sound deliver an emotional punch, while the music video’s muted colors and intimate visuals amplify the heartbreak’s weight. Dive into the How Could lyrics by BoA (보아) below, and experience the magic of emotions.
| Lead Vocals | BoA (보아) |
| Songwriter | BoA (보아), Shaun Kim, CQ, Kim Sungsoo (김성수) & Z |
| Music Composer | BoA (보아), Shaun Kim, CQ, Kim Sungsoo (김성수) & Z |
| Label | SM Entertainment |
| Release Date | August 4, 2025 |
| Song Language | Korean-English |
| Copyright © | SM Entertainment |
Lyrics of How Could by BoA (보아)
[Verse 1]
Tell You Are Saying Sorry
But You Don’t Really Mean It
조금 앞당겨진 결말
해피엔딩은 아냐
How Could We Come This Far
How Could We Come This Way
누구도 원치 않았던
예상 못 했던 Our Sad Story
[Pre-chorus]
날 위한 모든 게
널 위한 거였잖아
네가 좋아했던 Your Flavor
온몸에 배어있는 걸 이미
떠나려 하는 널 붙잡을 수 없었어
어차피 한번 마음먹은
널 어떻게 내가 이겨먹겠어
[Verse 2]
이젠 때가 온 것 같은
그런 기분이야
차갑고 싸늘한
이 공간 안에서 느껴져
How Could We Come This Far?
How Could We Come This Way
차라리 지우고 싶어, 지난날의 기억
너의 모든 걸
[Bridge]
Maybe, 여지는 있었겠지
너의 웃음에 홀려서
내가 미친 거지
그런 식의 태도로만
대하는 게 질린 거지
뭐 그런 게 다 아니겠어?
