12월의 기적 – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: EXO

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the emotional world of EXO's "Miracles in December," a heartfelt ballad that explores themes of love, loss, and the bittersweet miracles that arise in the aftermath. This song provides a window into Korean balladry, showcasing how poignant lyrics and delicate melodies can convey deep emotions, perfect for learners looking to connect with the language on a personal level .

[English]

I am searching for

the one I can't see anymore

I am listening for

The one I can't hear anymore

I can see what I couldn't before

Can hear what I couldn't before

You've given me this power

Ever since you left me right here

Before, I was selfish

And I didn't care about you

I didn't understand your heart

I was a fool

Right now I'm trying to change

Who I am

And I know you're not by my side

But it's because of your love

That I'm trying to change

It seems as if everything

In my world somehow

Reminds me of you

Each snowflake in the sky

Is like a teardrop

That came from you

I wish that somehow you would appear

I wish you'd be by my side right here

Even with these powers

I still cannot bring you back to me

Before, I was selfish

And I didn't care about you

I couldn't understand your heart

I was a fool

Right now I'm trying

To change who I am

And I know you're not by my side

But it's because of your love

That I'm trying to change

If I could freeze time

I'd go back to you

I open this book

See the pictures of us two

On that page, you and I

Whoaa, back then when there was

You and I

I'm not strong but I can change because of you

Because of your love

You changed everything

(My whole life and more)

Everything

(My world from before)

Ohhh Woahhh...

Before, I didn't understand

How precious love is, Ohh

I thought when it ended

Everything would be just fine, Ohh

Right now I'm trying to change

Who I am

And I know you're not by my side

But it's because of your love

That my love will go on

If I could freeze time

(Oh If I could)

I'd go back

(I go back to you)

I open this book

(Of memories)

It has the pain that we both knew

As my tears fade away

Oh woahh

Snow begins to fall just like that day

I'm still searching for

The one I can't see anymore

I'm still listening for

The one I can't hear anymore

...

[Korean]

I am searching for

the one I can't see anymore

I am listening for

The one I can't hear anymore

I can see the things I couldn't see

Can hear the things I couldn't hear

You've given me this power

Ever since you left me right here

Before I was selfish

And I didn't care about you

I didn't understand your heart

I was a fool

Right now I'm trying to change

Who I am

And I know your not by my side

But its because of your love

That I'm trying to change

It seems as if everything

In my world somehow

Reminds me of you

Each snowflake in the sky

Is like a teardrop

That came from you

I wish that somehow you would appear

I wish you'd be by my side right here

Even with these powers

I still cannot bring you back to me

Before I was selfish

And I didn't care about u

I couldn't understand your heart

I was a fool

Right now I'm trying

To change who I am

And I know your not by my side

But its because of your love

That I'm trying to change

If I could freeze time

I go back to u

I open this book

See the pictures of us two

On that page u and I

Whoaa.back then when there was

You and I

I'm not strong but I can change bc of u

Bc of your love

You change everything

(My whole life and more)

Everything

(My world from before)

Ohhh Woahhh...

Before I didn't understand

How precious love us, Ohh

I thought when it ended

Everything would be just fine, Ohh

Right now I'm trying to change

Who I am

And I know your not by my side

But its bc of your love

That my love will go on

If I could freeze time

(Oh If I could)

I go back

(I go back to u)

I open this book

(Of memories)

It has the pain that we both knew

As my tears fade away

Oh woahh

Snow begins to fall just like that day

I'm still searching for

The one I can't see anymore

I'm still listening for

The one I can't hear anymore

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
searching /ˈsɜː.tʃɪŋ/ B1	verb - to try to find something
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
hear /hɪər/ A1	verb - to perceive sound
power /ˈpaʊər/ B2	noun - ability to do something or act in a particular way
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - a strong feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ B1	verb - to become different
heart /hɑːt/ A2	noun - organ that pumps blood
fool /fuːl/ B2	noun - a person who acts unwisely or imprudently
side /saɪd/ A2	noun - a position to one side of something
world /wɜːld/ A2	noun - the earth or universe
snowflake /ˈsnoʊ.fleɪk/ B2	noun - a single crystal of snow
teardrop /ˈtɪərˌdrɒp/ B2	noun - a drop of tears

Key Grammar Structures

• I can see the things I couldn't see

  ➔ Modal verb + base verb

  ➔ "can" expresses ability or possibility, and is used with the base form "see" to indicate the ability to perceive.

• before I was selfish

  ➔ Past simple tense with 'was'

  ➔ 'was' is the past tense of 'be', used here to describe a state or condition in the past.

• Right now I'm trying to change who I am

  ➔ Present continuous tense with 'am trying'

  ➔ 'am trying' expresses an ongoing effort or attempt happening in the present moment.

• If I could freeze time

  ➔ Conditional mood with 'could'

  ➔ 'could' is used here to express a hypothetical or unreal situation, as in wishing to be able to do something impossible.

• That I'm trying to change who I am

  ➔ Relative clause with 'who I am'

  ➔ 'who I am' is a relative clause that describes the subject of the sentence, specifying the person the speaker is trying to become.

• Can hear the things I couldn't hear anymore

  ➔ Modal verb + base verb in negative past form

  ➔ 'couldn’t hear' uses the negative past form of 'could' to indicate an inability in the past.