2 Different Tears – English Lyrics

• By: Wonder Girls
• Album: 2 Different Tears

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the bittersweet world of Wonder Girls' "2 Different Tears" and explore a song that masterfully captures the complexity of post-breakup emotions. With its catchy retro disco sound and lyrics simultaneously released in Korean, English, and Chinese, this track offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the nuances of each language. Learn how to express deep, conflicting feelings and appreciate the artistry of K-pop that transcends linguistic barriers. Its engaging narrative and memorable melodies make it a special piece for language learners and music lovers alike.

[English]

Gave me 2 different tears, 너 때문에 난

기뻐서 울었고 슬퍼서 울었어

So I hate you So I love you

난 너 없이 살아가는게 왜 아직도 이렇게 힘든지

더이상 부은 눈으로 눈뜨긴 싫어 이젠 잊고 싶어

그래서 니가 준 아픔 생각해

너 때문에 흘린 눈물 생각해

하지만 그럴수록 밀어내려 할수록

니 모습은 더 가까이 다가와

Gave me 2 different tears, 너 때문에 난

기뻐서 울었고 슬퍼서 울었어

So I hate you

(but the love you gave me was so so good)

So I love you

(but the pain you gave me was so so bad)

Key Grammar Structures

• Gave me 2 different tears, 너 때문에 난

  ➔ Past tense with 'gave'

  ➔ The verb 'gave' is in the past tense, indicating a completed action in the past. It highlights the action of receiving '2 different tears'.

• 기뻐서 울었고 슬퍼서 울었어

  ➔ Past tense with '울었고'

  ➔ The verb '울었고' (cried) is in the past tense, showing two completed actions: crying out of happiness and crying out of sadness.

• So I hate you So I love you

  ➔ Contrastive conjunction 'So'

  ➔ The word 'So' is used to show contrast between 'I hate you' and 'I love you', emphasizing conflicting emotions.

• 난 너 없이 살아가는게 왜 아직도 이렇게 힘든지

  ➔ Question with '왜'

  ➔ The question particle '왜' (why) is used to express curiosity or confusion about why living without the person is still so difficult.

• 더이상 부은 눈으로 눈뜨긴 싫어 이젠 잊고 싶어

  ➔ Negative future intention with '싫어' and '싶어'

  ➔ The expressions '싫어' (don't want) and '싶어' (want to) are used to express negative and positive future intentions, respectively.