Apple – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: GFRIEND

Lyrics & Translation

“Apple” by GFRIEND offers a compelling opportunity to delve into the nuances of K-pop, showcasing the group's dramatic shift in concept from innocent to alluring. Through its rich symbolism and mature sound, listeners can explore themes of temptation and self-discovery, making it a captivating piece for language learning and cultural understanding.

[English]

On the thorny path, the deep footprints are bloodstained

That cold choice, was it wrong all along? Why does it hurt so much?

Oh no, with this sweet scent and

The sparkling ruby drop, trying to test me

Oh no, keep tempting me more and more

(Yes) Your scent, your color, they dye me with pleasure

Callin' me, callin' me, callin' me

My inner world is shattering, falling apart, shining crystal

Come closer, come closer, come closer

Soon my lips turn bright red, craving you, come and dance with me

Dancing fiercely, a star rises inside me

A clear glass bead glows red

Don’t look back, don’t let uneasy thoughts linger

Beneath the sweet darkness, the night of witches arrives

We O, wow-wow, wow-wow (kiss, kiss, kiss)

We O, ya-ya, ya-ya (dance, dance, dance)

We O, wow-wow, wow-wow (kiss, kiss, kiss)

I'll stain all my gray choices with this

Nothing, no words can stop me now

A red glow flows between my fingers and lips

The dizzying scent guides me, I like it, I love it, it's so good

...

Callin' me, callin' me, callin' me

My inner world is shattering, falling apart, shining crystal

Come closer, come closer, come closer

Soon my lips turn bright red, craving you, come and dance with me

Dancing fiercely, a star rises inside me

A clear glass bead glows red

Don’t look back, don’t let uneasy thoughts linger

Beneath the sweet darkness, the night of witches arrives

We O, wow-wow, wow-wow (kiss, kiss, kiss)

We O, ya-ya, ya-ya (dance, dance, dance)

We O, wow-wow, wow-wow (kiss, kiss, kiss)

I'll stain all my gray choices with this

When the night gets noisy

Can't turn back anymore

Open the curtain on the festival we've been daring to imagine (oh yeah)

Dreaming a bright red dream, diving endlessly (ooh)

The radiant light of destruction rises

Don’t hesitate anymore, leave the shy kid behind (oh)

Take me away, tonight the witches' night begins

We O, wow-wow, wow-wow (dance, dance, dance, kiss)

We O, ya-ya, ya-ya (stars are shining, dance)

We O, wow-wow, wow-wow (dance, dance, dance, kiss)

I'll stain all my gray choices with this (dance)

...

[Korean]

가시덤불 길 위에, 짙게 남겨진 발자국은 핏빛

차가운 그 선택은, 틀렸던 건지 왜 이렇게 아픈지

Oh no, 이 달콤한 향기와

반짝이는 ruby drop, 날 시험에 들게 해

Oh no, 자꾸 날 유혹해 봐 더

(Yes) 너의 향기 너의 빛깔 날 물들이는 pleasure

Callin' me, callin' me, callin' me

내 안의 세계가 바스라져 내리네, 반짝이는 crystal

다가와 다가와 다가와

어느새 입술은 새빨간 널 탐하네, come and dance with me

뜨거운 춤을 춘다, 내 안에 별이 뜬다

투명한 유리구슬 붉게 빛나

뒤를 돌아보지 마, 불안한 생각은 마

달콤한 어둠 아래 마녀들의 밤이 와

We O, wow-wow, wow-wow (kiss, kiss, kiss)

We O, ya-ya, ya-ya (dance, dance, dance)

We O, wow-wow, wow-wow (kiss, kiss, kiss)

내 회색빛 선택을 다 물들여 버릴 거야

어떤 것도 어떤 말도 날 멈출 수 없어

손가락과 입술 사이로 흐르는 붉은빛 물

어지러운 그 향기가 나를 이끌어 좋아, 좋아 더 너무 좋은 걸

Callin' me, callin' me, callin' me

내 안의 세계가 바스라져 내리네, 반짝이는 crystal

다가와 다가와 다가와

어느새 입술은 새빨간 널 탐하네, come and dance with me

뜨거운 춤을 춘다, 내 안에 별이 뜬다

투명한 유리구슬 붉게 빛나

뒤를 돌아보지 마, 불안한 생각은 마

달콤한 어둠 아래 마녀들의 밤이 와

We O, wow-wow, wow-wow (kiss, kiss, kiss)

We O, ya-ya, ya-ya (dance, dance, dance)

We O, wow-wow, wow-wow (kiss, kiss, kiss)

내 회색빛 선택을 다 물들여 버릴 거야

밤이 소란해질 때

더이상 돌이킬 수 없어

감히 그려온 축제의 막을 열어줘 (oh yeah)

새빨간 꿈을 꾼다, 끝없이 파고든다 (ooh)

찬란한 파멸의 빛 날아올라

이제 고민하지 마, 수줍은 아이는 놔 (oh)

데려가 줘 영원히 마녀들의 밤이 와

We O, wow-wow, wow-wow (춤을 춘다 춤을 춘다, kiss)

We O, ya-ya, ya-ya (별이 뜬다 별이 뜬다, dance)

We O, wow-wow, wow-wow (춤을 춘다 춤을 춘다, kiss)

내 회색빛 선택을 다 물들여 버릴 거야 (dance)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
길 /gil/ A1	noun - road
발자국 /baljaguk/ B1	noun - footprint
선택 /seontae/ B1	noun - choice
향기 /hyanggi/ B1	noun - fragrance
빛깔 /bitkkal/ B2	noun - color
물들이다 /muldeulida/ B2	verb - to dye
춤 /chum/ A1	noun - dance
별 /byeol/ A1	noun - star
어둠 /eodum/ B1	noun - darkness
밤 /bam/ A1	noun - night
꿈 /kkum/ A1	noun - dream
빛 /bit/ A1	noun - light
유혹하다 /yuhokhada/ B2	verb - to tempt
불안 /bul-an/ B2	noun - anxiety
선택하다 /seontaeghada/ B2	verb - to choose

Key Grammar Structures

• 내 안의 세계가 바스라져 내리네

  ➔ Use of the verb ending "-네" to indicate observation or realization.

  ➔ The "-네" ending adds a nuance of realization or acknowledgement to the verb "바스라져".

• 밤이 소란해질 때

  ➔ Use of the sentence structure "when" (때) with a verb in its potential form "소란해질".

  ➔ The phrase "-게 될 때" indicates a future or conditional action occurring "when" something happens.

• 달콤한 어둠 아래 마녀들의 밤이 와

  ➔ Use of noun phrase "아래" (under/below) to specify location or context.

  ➔ The particle "아래" specifies the location "under" the dark or mysterious theme, creating a poetic imagery.

• 가시덤불 길 위에

  ➔ Use of noun phrase "길 위에" (on the road) to indicate location.

  ➔ The phrase "길 위에" combines "길" (road) with the locative particle "-위에" (on/above), showing the scene's setting.

• 어지러운 그 향기가 나를 이끌어 좋아

  ➔ Use of the verb "이끌어" in its causative form indicating "to lead" or "to draw" someone toward something.

  ➔ The causative form "이끌어" signifies actively leading or drawing someone toward the scent, emphasizing influence.