Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the heartfelt world of Korean ballads with DK(디셈버)'s rendition of '가만히 눈을 감고'. This song, a remake of a beloved J-pop classic, offers a perfect opportunity to explore themes of love and loss, enhanced by DK's emotive delivery and the song's evocative lyrics. Discover the beauty of Korean musical expression and enrich your language skills through this touching melody.
Key Vocabulary
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눈 nun A1 |
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아침 achim A1 |
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그대 geudae A2 |
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작은 jageun A2 |
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흔적 heunjeok B1 |
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입술 ipsul A2 |
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숨결 sumgyeol B1 |
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기억 gieok A2 |
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내일 naeil A1 |
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세상 sesang A2 |
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얼굴 eolgul A1 |
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눈물 nunmul A1 |
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마음 maeum A1 |
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사랑 sarang A1 |
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계절 gyejeol B1 |
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영혼 yeonghon B1 |
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추억 chueok B1 |
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겨울 gyeoul A2 |
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소원 sowon B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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아침이 와 눈을 떠보니
➔ Verb + 니 (Reason/Discovery)
➔ The ending "-니" indicates discovering something upon performing an action. Here, "떠보니" (when I opened my eyes) reveals the subsequent discovery.
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기억은 나누어지는지
➔ Verb + 는지 (Indirect Question)
➔ "는지" expresses an indirect question or uncertainty. The phrase questions whether "memories are divided".
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지워버리려고 기도했던 날들
➔ Verb + 려고 (Intention/Purpose)
➔ "려고" indicates intention or purpose. "지워버리려고" means "to try to erase" or "with the intention of erasing".
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내 마음이 내 눈물이 그대를 기억하고 있어
➔ Verb + 고 있다 (Present Progressive)
➔ "고 있다" describes an ongoing action. "기억하고 있어" means "is remembering" rather than a one-time event.
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가만히 눈을 감고
➔ Verb + 고 (Sequential Action)
➔ "고" connects sequential actions. "감고" (closing eyes) precedes the next action (thinking of you).
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손에 닿을 듯 가까이
➔ Verb + 을 듯 (Simile/Appearance)
➔ "을 듯" expresses simile or appearance. "닿을 듯" means "as if I could touch it," emphasizing nearness.
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계절이 변해가듯
➔ Verb + 듯 (Simile/Manner)
➔ "듯" indicates manner or simile. "변해가듯" means "like seasons change," drawing a natural comparison.
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내게는 유일한 사랑 내 전부인 걸
➔ Noun + 인 걸 (Emphasis/Realization)
➔ "인 걸" (contraction of 이라는 것을) emphasizes realization. It underscores "that you are my only love and my everything".
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괜찮아요 난 이제 내 것일 수 없지만
➔ Noun + 일 수 없다 (Inability/Possibility)
➔ "일 수 없다" expresses impossibility. "내 것일 수 없지만" means "even though you can't be mine," showing resignation.
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