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Tribute to HSU in the Encore
During the mid-set MC, YONCE briefly mentioned, “Today is the summer solstice, right? The longest day of the year. Maybe there are some people here who aren’t usually around? That’s how it feels.” The following song, “MINT,” featured the poignant lyrics,
“No matter what, it’s fine as long as we can smile / No matter what, it’s fine as long as we can keep walking,”
striking a deep chord — as long as we’re alive, that’s enough.
Next, they performed “Whole of Flower,” their first single after the comeback. Amid a blend of white and golden lights, the line,
“Sadness is not gone in my head but / Let’s smile through an ordinary day,”
resonated with YONCE’s pure vocals, prayerful piano tones, and Suchmos’ signature DJ sounds. This reflected a warmth intertwined with sadness—a form of hope that’s not sugarcoated, brought to life through Suchmos’ music today.
During the encore, they touched on HSU, saying, “What we’ve lost will never come back, never. So I want to keep remembering and keep thinking about him. Let’s close our eyes for a moment and take a deep breath,” inviting everyone to share a moment of reflection. They added, “I know some people don’t like this kind of thing, so thank you,” respecting everyone’s freedom to feel as they wish—true to Suchmos’ spirit.
Then, they performed “Stand By Mirror,” another new song not slated for the EP ‘Sunburst.’ Though not all lyrics were clear, it felt like a special dedication to HSU. YONCE’s use of “damn idiot” and OK’s “you bastard” seemed to express the raw emotion of “Why did you have to leave us?”
