DRIVE – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: NU'EST
• Album: DRIVE

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into NU'EST's 'DRIVE,' a captivating Japanese track that beautifully conveys themes of freedom and connection. Its clear, emotive lyrics provide an excellent opportunity for language learners to grasp nuances of Japanese expression in a musical context, making the learning journey enjoyable and engaging.

[English]

Let's have a cup of coffee, call me out before I know it.

On the bridge with the streetlights turned on,

I'm chasing after it as I go.

Let's turn off the nagging navigation for a while.

Our conversation,

I'll only go where it leads with you.

How have you been lately?

What kind of song do you like?

I like you.

I like you.

Tonight is sweet, and the moon is bright.

My hand is clasped with yours.

I have no intention of coming to my senses about you.

Driving to your highway,

Let's match this mood.

I want to ride at the same speed as you.

Wherever we go,

That doesn't matter.

As long as you say you're okay, I won't brake.

When your heart gives in,

Tilt it toward me.

So you can't fall away.

Come closer, come closer.

Within me, yeah.

I wish for us to be free.

So come to me.

Come closer, come closer.

You're the only one among countless things.

Because only you shine.

You're the reason my smile is beautiful.

Reflected between your eyes and mine,

How have you been lately?

What kind of song do you like?

I like you.

I like you.

Tonight is sweet, and the moon is bright.

My hand is clasped with yours.

I have no intention of coming to my senses about you.

Driving to your highway,

Let's match this mood.

I want to ride at the same speed as you.

Wherever we go,

That doesn't matter.

As long as you say you're okay, I won't brake.

When your heart gives in,

Tilt it toward me.

So you can't fall away.

Come closer, come closer.

Within me, yeah.

I wish for us to be free.

So come to me.

Come closer, come closer.

The wind brushes past between our fingertips,

Even the breeze surrounds us.

Let's play our favorite song,

Either sing along one line at a time or together.

In this dawn just for us, at three o'clock,

Let's get to know each other a little more before the sunrise and head back.

Driving to your highway,

Let's match this mood.

I want to ride at the same speed as you.

Wherever we go,

That doesn't matter.

As long as you say you're okay, I won't brake.

When your heart gives in,

Tilt it toward me.

So you can't fall away.

Come closer, come closer.

Within me, yeah.

I wish for us to be free.

So come to me.

Come closer, come closer.

...

[Japanese]

커피 한잔하자며 불러내 어느새

가로등 켜진 다리 위를

따라서 달리고 있어

잠시 꺼 두자 말이 많은 navigation

우리의 대화가

이끄는 곳으로만 너와 갈 테니

요즘 넌 어때?

무슨 노랠 좋아해?

나는 너를 좋아해

너를 좋아해

이 밤은 달고 달은 밝고

손은 너의 손에 포개

나는 너에게 정신 차릴 생각이 없는 걸

Driving to your highway

기분을 이대로 맞춰

너와 같은 속도를 타고 싶어

어디를 가도

그건 중요하지 않아

너만 괜찮다 한다면 I won't brake

네 맘이 넘어설 때

내 쪽으로 기울여

떨어질 수 없게

가까이로 와 가까이로 와

네가 내 안에서 yeah

자유롭기를 원해

그러니 내게

가까이로 와 가까이로 와

수많은 것 중 넌 유일해

오로지 빛난 건 너이기에

아름다워 나의 미소가 되어주는 너

너와 내 눈 사이 서로를 비춰

요즘 넌 어때?

무슨 노랠 좋아해?

나는 너를 좋아해

너를 좋아해

이 밤은 달고 달은 밝고

손은 너의 손에 포개

나는 너에게 정신 차릴 생각이 없는 걸

Driving to your highway

기분을 이대로 맞춰

너와 같은 속도를 타고 싶어

어디를 가도

그건 중요하지 않아

너만 괜찮다 한다면 I won't brake

네 맘이 넘어설 때

내 쪽으로 기울여

떨어질 수 없게

가까이로 와 가까이로 와

네가 내 안에서 yeah

자유롭기를 원해

그러니 내게

가까이로 와 가까이로 와

손 틈 사이 스치는

바람마저 우릴 감싸고

좋아하는 노랠 틀고

한 소절씩 아니면 같이 부르자

우리뿐인 새벽 세시

밝기 전에 서로를 좀 더 알고 돌아가자

Driving to your highway

기분을 이대로 맞춰

너와 같은 속도를 타고 싶어

어디를 가도

그건 중요하지 않아

너만 괜찮다 한다면 I won't brake

네 맘이 넘어설 때

내 쪽으로 기울여

떨어질 수 없게

가까이로 와 가까이로 와

네가 내 안에서 yeah

자유롭기를 원해

그러니 내게

가까이로 와 가까이로 와

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
커피 /kʌpʰi/ A1	noun - coffee
달리다 /talida/ A2	verb - to run
대화 /daehwa/ A2	noun - conversation
기분 /gibun/ A2	noun - mood
속도 /sokdo/ B1	noun - speed
아름답다 /areumdapda/ B2	adjective - beautiful
자유롭다 /jayurobda/ B2	adjective - free
빛나다 /bitnada/ B2	verb - to shine
가까이 /gakka-i/ B1	adverb - closely
넘어지다 /neomeojida/ B2	verb - to fall over
부르다 /burida/ B1	verb - to call
노래 /norae/ A1	noun - song
밤 /bam/ A1	noun - night
손 /son/ A1	noun - hand
길 /gil/ A1	noun - road
하이웨이 /haɪweɪ/ B1	noun - highway

Key Grammar Structures

• 나는 너를 좋아해

  ➔ Simple present tense with an object marker

  ➔ The verb **'좋아해'** is in the present tense, expressing a current feeling, with **'너를'** marking the object of the sentence.

• 가까이로 와

  ➔ Imperative form with directional suffix

  ➔ The phrase **'와'** is the imperative form of **'오다'** (to come), giving a command or invitation to approach.

• 떨어질 수 없게

  ➔ Adverbial phrase with a negative potential form

  ➔ The phrase **'떨어질 수 없게'** combines **'떨어지다'** (to fall) with **'수 없다'** (cannot), creating a form meaning 'unable to fall' or 'so that it cannot fall.'

• 이 밤은 달고 달은 밝고

  ➔ Use of descriptive adjectives with connective particles

  ➔ The structure **'이 밤은 달고 달은 밝고'** employs adjectives **'달고'** and **'밝고'** with the particle **'은'** to describe **'밤'** (night) and **'달'** (moon), connected by **'고'** meaning 'and.'

• 수많은 것 중 넌 유일해

  ➔ Comparison using '중' with subject + 이/가

  ➔ The phrase **'수많은 것 중 넌 유일해'** uses **'중'** to mean 'among numerous things,' and **'넌'** (you) as the focus, with **'유일해'** (unique) describing **'넌'**.

• 손 틈 사이 스치는 바람마저 우릴 감싸고

  ➔ Using **'마저'** to indicate 'even' or 'also,' and descriptive verb forms

  ➔ The word **'마저'** is an adverb meaning 'even' or 'also,' emphasizing that the wind **'스치는'** (brushing past) between the fingers affects **'우릴'** (us).

• 좋아하는 노랠 틀고

  ➔ Using **'노랠'** (song) with **'틀고'** (playing or turning on), combining direct object and verb in continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase **'좋아하는 노랠 틀고'** combines **'노랠'** (a song) as the object with **'틀고'** (playing or turning on), indicating the action of playing one's favorite song.