A SMALL, FILTHY SHOW WINDOW – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: T.O.P
• Album: TOP SPOT - ANOTHER DIMENSION

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the introspective world of T.O.P with "A SMALL, FILTHY SHOW WINDOW." This powerful hip-hop track offers a unique opportunity to engage with the Korean language through its raw, cinematic lyrics, reflecting on personal growth and the journey of an artist. Understanding the nuances of T.O.P's expression of nostalgia, regret, and new beginnings will deepen your appreciation for both the song and the language.

[English]

This song is for my fans.

It’s beautiful, we all have to go our separate ways.

My car stalled because of the mix of emotions.

It was dazzling, but GAME OVER.

Five directions.

I’m GAME OVER.

The sparkling Gangbyeon North Road, a pretty 9 PM.

I think I finally came out.

Where am I? A bus packed with people.

Another reckless drive.

This city is ‘ridiculous’ for living a normal life.

I’m sitting in the back, connecting with my fans.

Random things in this world, new posts.

“When will you come back?”

It’s still terrifying, terrifying.

I’m so sorry, but I loved…

My old BIGBANG.

Even though I’ve lost a lot, I push forward relentlessly.

LET IT GO.

Filled with longing and great pain, a mix of everything.

A glass full of alcohol.

I was in a small, filthy show window!

It’s beautiful, we all have to go our separate ways.

My car stalled because of the mix of emotions.

It was dazzling, but ‘GAME OVER’.

I was in a small, filthy show window!

It’s beautiful, we all have to go our separate ways.

My car stalled because of the mix of emotions.

Rock, paper, scissors – perfect, time’s up!

I was in a small, filthy show window!

I went all the way, my feelings have become numb.

I write it down, this song, a “tail wagging the dog.”

Leaving behind a glamorous past.

With new resolve, I’m so sorry, but I loved. “I’m leaving BIGBANG!”

I’m scared, but you’re so pure, the emotions you’ve nurtured listening to me.

Now I’m running again, anew.

My mornings stained with disgrace.

That’s how it was, crying alone.

I’ll show you clearly, distinctly, for the rest of my life.

I won’t wipe away my tears again.

The yellow light that illuminated you so beautifully.

We were happier as five.

Burying endlessly heavy dreams in my heart.

I’ll decorate them even more beautifully.

I’m OVER, I’m OVER.

I’ll show you clearly, distinctly, for the rest of my life.

I won’t wipe away my tears again.

The yellow light that illuminated you so beautifully.

We were happier as five.

Burying endlessly heavy dreams in my heart.

I’ll decorate them even more beautifully. I’m ‘OVAYA’.

It’s beautiful, we all have to go our separate ways.

My car stalled because of the mix of emotions.

It was dazzling, but ‘GAME OVER’.

I was in a small, filthy show window!

It’s beautiful, we all have to go our separate ways.

My car stalled because of the mix of emotions.

Rock, paper, scissors – perfect, time’s up.

I was in a small, filthy show window!

Woah-Woah-Woah

Nurturing dreams.

Woah-Woah-Woah

T.O.P

Woah-Woah-Woah

GAME OVAYA

Woah-Woah-Woah

"OVAYA"

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[Korean]

THIS SONG FOR MY FANS

아름다워 각자 갈 길을 가야

만감의 교차 땜에 멈추던 차이야

화려했지만 GAME OVAYA

다섯방향

난 GAME OVAYA

반짝이는 강변북로 예쁜 9시

나 오랜만에 나왔나봐

여긴 어디지? 사람 빼곡한 Bus

또 반칙운전

정상으로 살기엔 이 도시는 '폭소'

난 뒷자리 앉아 Fan들과 소통

엉뚱한 이 세상 Videos, New post

"When will U comeback?"

아직 끔찍해 끔찍해

I'm so sorry but i loved

예전 내 BIG BANG

잃은 것이 많아도 거침없이

LET IT GO

그리움과 큰 아픔 만감만 빼곡

술잔에 꽉찬 Alcohol

I was in a small, Filthy show window!

아름다워 각자 갈 길을 가야

만감의 교차 땜에 멈추던 차이야

화려했지만 'GAME OVAYA'

I was in a small, Filthy show window!

아름다워 각자 갈 길을 가야

만감의 교차 땜에 멈추던 차이야

가위바위보 완벽한 Times up!

I was in a small, Filthy show window!

난 갈 때까지 간 놈, 무뎌진 감정을

담아 적어 이 곡 "배보다 큰 배꼽"

화려한 옛 역사로 남기고

새 각오 I'm so sorry but I loved "난 떠나 BIG-BANG!"

겁이나 순수한 너 날 듣고 커온 감성

이제 또 새로이 달려

치욕에 번진 지나온 내 아침

그땐 그랬었지 혼자 펑펑

나 평생 또렷이 확실히 보여

난 또 눈물 훔치지

그대가 황홀히 비추던 노란빛

다섯이 더 행복했지

한없이 무거운 꿈 마음에 묻고

더 아름답게 장식하리

난 OVER, 난 OVER

난 평생 또렷이 확실히 보여

난 또 눈물 훔치지

그대가 황홀히 비추던 노란빛

다섯이 더 행복했지

한없이 무거운 꿈 마음에 묻고

더 아름답게 장식하리 난 'OVAYA'

아름다워 각자 갈 길을 가야

만감의 교차 땜에 멈추던 차이야

화려했지만 'GAME OVAYA'

I was in a small, Filthy show window!

아름다워 각자 갈 길을 가야

만감의 교차 땜에 멈추던 차이야

가위바위보 완벽한 Times up

I was in a small, Filthy show window!

Woah-Woah-Woah

꿈을 키워

Woah-Woah-Woah

T.O.P

Woah-Woah-Woah

GAME OVAYA

Woah-Woah-Woah

"OVAYA"

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
아름다워 areumdawo Level 2	adjective - beautiful, lovely
각자 gakja Level 2	pronoun - each person, individually
멈추던 meomchudeon Level 3	verb - was stopping
화려했지만 hwarryeohaetjiman Level 3	adjective - was dazzling, but ...
반짝이는 banjjakineun Level 3	adjective - sparkling, glittering
강변북로 gangbyeonbukro Level 4	proper noun - Gangbyeonbuk‑ro (a major road in Seoul)
빼곡한 ppaegokhan Level 4	adjective - densely packed, crammed
반칙운전 banchikunjeon Level 4	noun - illegal driving, traffic violation
폭소 pokso Level 4	noun - burst of laughter
소통 sotong Level 3	noun - communication, interaction
엉뚱한 eongttunghan Level 3	adjective - absurd, out of place
끔찍해 kkeumjjikhae Level 3	adjective - terrible, horrendous
그리움 geurium Level 3	noun - longing, yearning
아픔 apeum Level 2	noun - pain, ache
술잔 suljan Level 3	noun - drinking glass, cup
가위바위보 gawibaweibo Level 2	noun - rock‑paper‑scissors (game)
배꼽 baekkop Level 2	noun - navel, belly button
순수한 sunsuhan Level 3	adjective - pure, innocent
눈물 nunmul Level 1	noun - tears
꿈 kkum Level 1	noun - dream, aspiration

Key Grammar Structures

• 아름다워 각자 갈 길을 가야

  ➔ Obligation construction “-아/어야 하다” (must)

  ➔ The verb “가야” is the stem “가” + “-아/어야 하다”, meaning “must go”.

• 만감의 교차 땜에 멈추던 차이야

  ➔ Past descriptive suffix “-던”

  ➔ “멈추던” uses “-던” to describe a state that was ongoing in the past: “the difference that was stopping”.

• I was in a small, Filthy show window!

  ➔ Past progressive (was + V‑ing)

  ➔ The auxiliary “was” + “in” + noun phrase indicates a continuous state in the past. The word “was” is highlighted.

• When will U comeback?

  ➔ Future simple interrogative with “will”

  ➔ “Will” is placed before the subject “U” to form a yes‑no question about the future. Highlight “will”.

• I'm so sorry but I loved

  ➔ Coordinating conjunction “but” for contrast

  ➔ The word “but” connects two clauses with opposite meanings: “I'm so sorry” vs “I loved”.

• LET IT GO

  ➔ Imperative mood (base verb form)

  ➔ “LET” is a base‑form verb used to give a command or suggestion; the whole phrase is an imperative.

• 난 갈 때까지 간 놈, 무뎌진 감정을

  ➔ Temporal expression “때까지” (until)

  ➔ The phrase “갈 때까지” means “until I go”; it links the action of going with a time limit. Highlight “때까지”.

• 난 뒷자리 앉아 Fan들과 소통

  ➔ Verb connective “-아/어” linking sequential actions

  ➔ “앉아” is “앉다” + “-아” connecting “sit” with the following verb “소통”. The connector shows the two actions happen one after another.

• 난 떠나 BIG‑BANG!

  ➔ Plain verb form “떠나” used for future/intention

  ➔ The verb “떠나” (to leave) appears without any tense marker, which in Korean often expresses a decided future action or intention. Highlight “떠나”.