Unlike typical breakup songs, "LILAC" describes a "perfect goodbye" or a "happy breakup"—a relationship that lasted 10 years (symbolizing her decade in her 20s) and ends on good terms as spring begins. 2. Audio & Production Analysis
The track serves as both a "hello" to IU's upcoming 30s and a "goodbye" to her 20s.
IU stepped into a role for this album, collaborating with a wide array of new composers to achieve a "bolder, louder" pop sound than her previous works. Description Genre Upbeat City Pop and Disco -inspired 70s/80s retro sound. Instrumentation