Aside from her angel-like voice, IU is also a well-respected songwriter, having penned meaningful messages that will make you see love from various angles. Here are songs you probably aren't aware were written by the one and only "Nation's Sweetheart"!
7 Hit Tracks Written by IU You Should Add To Your Comfort Playlist
1. Through the Night
Released in 2017, IU dropped her pre-release track, "Through the Night," before the official release of her fourth studio album, "Palette." Upon its release, it topped all eight major real-time music charts in Korea, achieving another all-kill.
The song was written by the singer herself, and it tells the story of finding the right words to confess to the person she loves in the late hours of the night.
2. Strawberry Moon
"Strawberry Moon" is the latest track by IU, released in October. The song is accompanied by an acoustic guitar, and while listening to it, you will undoubtedly feel the feeling of "space" while thinking of your loved ones.
Written by IU, the singer conveys her desire to release a song that will be able to give both happiness and comfort to the listeners while visualizing a fantasy-like love story.
3. Peach
"Peach" is a song IU released in 2012, one of her songs that also achieved an all-kill status. The song's story describes the emotion of a girl experiencing young love. If you will listen to this song at night, you will undoubtedly think of your first love!
On top of that, this song became more special when IU revealed that she wrote the song while thinking of the late Sulli, who was referred to as "peach Sulli" by her fans.
4. Hold My Hand
Of course, "Hold My Hand" is on the list, the first self-composed and written track by the singer for the drama, "The Greatest Love."
It doesn't only give comfort but encourages listeners to treasure time and just let out everything that you have in your heart because it took courage to know the real feelings of the person you are in love with.
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5. Ending Scene
Although this track is heartbreaking, "Ending Scene" is a song you can listen to when you need to remind yourself that you need to let go of someone or something that isn't really meant for you.
6. Dear Name
Talking about comfort, "Dear Name" is a track written by IU with Kim Eana to become a source of strength and consolation to listeners.
The song also aims to remind listeners about humanity, that despite similarities and differences, everyone is human and you are the main character of your own life.
7. Eight
Last but not least, "Eight" was written by IU and produced by BTS Suga. It tackles self-love and reflects to yourself, how life moves fast from childhood to adulthood.
Nevertheless, the song will remind you that despite hardships, there will be a place where you can relax and be happy and will make you feel like you are "forever young."
READ MORE: IU x BTS Suga's "Eight" Claimed By Fans as a Song For Sulli and Jonghyun
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Written by Eunice Dawson
