Because I'm Stupid – English Lyrics

• By: Kim Huyn Joong
• Album: Vườn Sao Băng

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic journey with 'Because I'm Stupid,' a timeless Korean ballad by Kim Hyun Joong. This iconic song, known for its emotional depth and beautiful melody, offers a fantastic gateway into the Korean language. As you follow its poignant lyrics of longing and bittersweet love, you'll encounter common Korean phrases and expressions related to emotions and relationships, enhancing your vocabulary and understanding of cultural nuances. The song's clear pronunciation and memorable structure make it an ideal choice for listeners keen to immerse themselves in Korean and appreciate the lyrical artistry of K-drama OSTs.

[English]

Because I am a fool

The only thing I think about is you

But I know that you are thinking about somebody else

And you probably don’t even know my heart

I probably don’t exist in your daily life

And I’m sure you have no thoughts of me

But for me, I spend my days thinking about you

And my tears still fall

Just looking at your retreating figure Is happiness to me

Even if you don’t know my feelings

Even if you simply brush me aside

In those days when I desperately want to see you

Those days that are so hard to bear

My mouth wordlessly repeats “I love you”

And all alone I cry for you again

And all alone I’m missing you

Baby I love youI’m waiting for you

I probably don’t exist in your daily life

And I’m sure you have no memories of me

But for me, I spend my days thinking about you

And create my own memories

For me Love is a beautiful scar

Even when I see your beautiful smile

I cannot smile with you

In those days when all I think about is you

Those days when my heart is cold and sad

My mouth wordlessly repeats “I want to see you”

And all alone I cry for you again

And all alone I’m missing you

Baby I love you I’m waiting for you

Bye bye never say good bye

Even though I can never have you

I need you I can’t say a word, I want you

I plead and again I plead

In those days when I desperately want to see you

Those days that are so hard to bear

My mouth wordlessly repeats “I love you”

And all alone I cry for you again

In those days when all I think about is you

Those days when my heart is cold and sad

My mouth wordlessly repeats “I want to see you”

And all alone I cry for you again

And all alone I’m missing you

Baby I love you I’m waiting for you

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fool /fuːl/ B1	noun - a person who acts unwisely or lacks judgment
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood; the centre of emotions
tears /tɪərz/ A1	noun - drops of liquid that come from the eyes when crying
happiness /ˈhæp.i.nəs/ A2	noun - the state of feeling happy or content
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
smile /smaɪl/ A1	verb - to make a facial expression showing happiness noun - a facial expression indicating happiness
scar /skɑːr/ B1	noun - a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed
cold /koʊld/ A1	adjective - having a low temperature; lacking warmth
sad /sæd/ A1	adjective - feeling sorrow or unhappiness
missing /ˈmɪs.ɪŋ/ B1	verb - to feel the absence of someone or something adjective - not present; absent
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears, usually because of emotion
exist /ɪɡˈzɪst/ B2	verb - to have being; to be present in reality
daily /ˈdeɪ.li/ B1	adjective - happening or used every day
thoughts /θɔːts/ B1	noun - ideas or opinions produced by thinking
figure /ˈfɪɡ.jʊr/ B1	noun - a form or shape of a body; a person's outline
retreating /rɪˈtriːtɪŋ/ C1	verb - to move back or withdraw
plead /pliːd/ B2	verb - to make an earnest request or appeal

Key Grammar Structures

• But I know that you are thinking about somebody else

  ➔ Use of the present continuous tense 'are thinking' to describe an ongoing action.

  ➔ The phrase 'are thinking' shows an action happening at the moment of speaking.

• And I’m sure you have no thoughts of me

  ➔ Use of the present perfect tense 'have no thoughts' to describe a state up to the present moment.

  ➔ The phrase 'have no thoughts' indicates a completed state, emphasizing the lack of thoughts about the speaker.

• Even if you don’t know my feelings

  ➔ Use of the conditional 'even if' to introduce a hypothetical or contrary-to-fact condition.

  ➔ The phrase 'even if' indicates a hypothetical situation that may or may not be true.

• My mouth wordlessly repeats “I love you”

  ➔ Use of the adverb 'wordlessly' to describe doing an action without speaking.

  ➔ The adverb 'wordlessly' emphasizes that the action is done silently, without speech.

• I plead and again I plead

  ➔ Use of the verb 'plead' in the simple present tense to describe repeated begging or imploring.

  ➔ The verb 'plead' reflects earnest begging or begging repeatedly, emphasizing desperation.

• Those days when all I think about is you

  ➔ Use of the relative clause 'when all I think about is you' to specify the time frame and feelings.

  ➔ The phrase 'when all I think about is you' describes a specific period characterized by obsessive thoughts and feelings.

• Even when I see your beautiful smile

  ➔ Use of 'even when' to introduce a concessive clause showing contrast between two situations.

  ➔ The phrase 'even when' sets up a contrasting condition, highlighting the emotional conflict.