1000 – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: NCT WISH
• Album: poppop - The 2nd Mini Album

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the heartfelt emotions of a first love confession with NCT WISH's '1000'. This song offers a beautiful opportunity to learn Korean through its sweet and narrative-driven lyrics. The central theme of folding a thousand paper cranes provides a window into a touching cultural tradition, making the language learning experience both emotional and culturally enriching.

[English]

I fold a thousand cranes for you, put them in a glass bottle, and shyly hand them to you.

Maybe I still don’t quite understand what my feelings are, but…

My sincere feelings, kept in a diary that no one has ever seen.

These days it keeps growing day by day. Oh, I can’t take it easy.

“Pretending not to care” or “deliberately acting aloof.”

Oh no, none of my friends’ methods feel right.

It could've been quick, a confession that’s a bit clumsy.

The guy who chats with you during break keeps getting on my nerves.

The cranes I’ve folded one by one, filling the glass bottle.

And so, you made me steady.

It’s not a test, but my heart is solid.

I fold a thousand cranes for you, put them in a glass bottle, and shyly hand them to you.

Maybe I still don’t quite understand what my feelings are, but…

994, 995, 996, I shyly hand them to you.

997, 998, 999, I’m not quite sure, but…

How should I convey this feeling? When and where should I naturally bring it up?

Honestly, I’m scared and I keep shrinking.

My foolish nails get shorter again because of you.

It could've been fast, but my confession is a little scary.

Will it become awkward? Will we just stay friends? I can’t stop worrying.

I give the prepared gift into your small, pretty hands.

One more step forward toward you.

It’s not a joke, so you don’t have to worry.

I fold a thousand cranes for you, put them in a glass bottle, and shyly hand them to you.

Maybe I still don’t quite understand what my feelings are, but…

Whatever the first words you say to me are, this is enough. I won’t regret my confession.

Maybe you also still don’t quite know what your feelings are.

994, 995, 996, I shyly hand them to you.

997, 998, 999, I’m not quite sure, but…

I fold a thousand cranes for you, put them in a glass bottle, and shyly hand them to you.

Maybe I still don’t quite understand what my feelings are, but…

It could've been quick, a confession that’s a bit clumsy.

...

[Korean]

너를 위해 천 마리의 학을 접어 유리병에 넣어 수줍게 네게 건네

Maybe 이런 내 마음이 아직 뭐가 뭔진 잘은 모르지만 말야

아무도 본적 없는 다이어리 속에 담은 내 진심이

하루하루 더 커지는 이런 내 요즘 Oh I can't take it easy

'관심 없어 보이는 척을 하기' 또는 '일부러 츤츤거리기'

Oh no no 친구들 방법들은 다 맘에 안 들어

It could've been fast 조금은 서툴 수 있는 고백

쉬는 시간에 너랑 수다 떠는 그 남자애 계속 거슬리네

유리병을 채우기까지 하나둘씩 접은 학종이

그렇게 You made me go steady

It's not a test but 내 맘은 Solid

너를 위해 천 마리의 학을 접어 유리병에 넣어 수줍게 네게 건네

Maybe 이런 내 마음이 아직 뭐가 뭔진 잘은 모르지만 말야

994, 995, 996 수줍게 네게 건네

997, 998, 999 잘은 모르지만 말이야

어떻게 이 맘을 전할까 언제 어디서 자연스레 그 말을 꺼낼까

솔직히 겁이 나 작아져만 가는 나

애꿎은 손톱은 너 때문에 또다시 또 짧아지잖아

It could've been fast 조금은 두려운 나의 고백

어색해질까 그냥 친구로만 남아있을까 수 없는 고민

조그맣고 예쁜 네 손에 준비한 선물을 건네지

너를 향한 One more step forward

It's not a joke so you don't have to worry

너를 위해 천 마리의 학을 접어 유리병에 넣어 수줍게 네게 건네

Maybe 이런 내 마음이 아직 뭐가 뭔진 잘은 모르지만 말야

내게 건넬 첫마디가 뭐가 됐던 이거면 됐어 내 고백 후회 안 해

Maybe 너도 네 마음을 아직 뭐가 뭔진 잘은 모르겠지만

994, 995, 996 수줍게 네게 건네

997, 998, 999 잘은 모르지만 말이야

너를 위해 천 마리의 학을 접어 유리병에 넣어 수줍게 네게 건네

Maybe 이런 내 마음이 아직 뭐가 뭔진 잘은 모르지만 말야

It could've been fast 조금은 서툴 수 있는 고백

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
접다 /tɕʌp.tta/ B1	verb - to fold
보이다 /po.i.da/ A2	verb - to appear, to seem
느끼다 /ñikːi.da/ B1	verb - to feel
전하다 /jeon.ha.da/ B2	verb - to deliver, to convey
생각 /saeng.gak/ A2	noun - thought, opinion
마음 /ma.eum/ A1	noun - heart, mind
가다 /ka.da/ A1	verb - to go
사랑 /sa.rang/ A2	noun - love
기다리다 /gi.da.li.da/ B1	verb - to wait
맘 /mam/ A1	noun - heart, feeling
사람 /sa.ram/ A1	noun - person, people
세상 /se sang/ B1	noun - world
시간 /sigan/ A1	noun - time

Key Grammar Structures

• I can't take it easy

  ➔ Modal verb + base verb

  ➔ Expresses inability or difficulty in performing an action.

• Maybe 이런 내 마음이 아직 뭐가 뭔진 잘은 모르지만 말야

  ➔ Contrastive clause with 'but' implied

  ➔ Expresses uncertainty or speculation about the state of mind.

• 그렇게 You made me go steady

  ➔ Causative structure + object + base verb

  ➔ 'Made' indicates causation, showing someone causes another to do something.

• It's not a test but 내 맘은 Solid

  ➔ Contrast using 'but' to connect two clauses

  ➔ Shows a contrast between two ideas or clauses.

• 수줍게 네게 건네

  ➔ Adverb + verb + indirect object

  ➔ Describes the manner in which an action is performed.

• 너를 향한 One more step forward

  ➔ Prepositional phrase indicating direction or intention

  ➔ Expresses movement or intent towards someone.

• 이거면 됐어 내 고백 후회 안 해

  ➔ Conditional expression with 'if' implied

  ➔ Expresses a condition under which something is considered acceptable.