Echoes – English Lyrics

• By: ENHYPEN

Lyrics & Translation

Want to dive into the emotional depth of K-pop with a song that beautifully blends Japanese and English? ENHYPEN's "Echoes" is a perfect choice! This captivating B-side from their Japanese single "YOI" offers a unique opportunity to explore nuanced lyrical expressions in both languages. Its soothing melody and poignant theme of unforgettable love will not only immerse you in ENHYPEN's artistry but also help you grasp how emotions are conveyed across different linguistic and cultural contexts in music. What makes "Echoes" special is its universal feeling of longing combined with specific lyrical phrases that are both memorable and deeply resonant, making it an excellent track for language learners.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep. verb - to experience images, thoughts, or sensations during sleep.
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move at a speed faster than a walk.
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period from sunset to sunrise.
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - an intense feeling of affection. verb - to have a strong affection for someone.
echo /ˈek.oʊ/ B1	noun - a sound or sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener.
sweet /swiːt/ A2	adjective - having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey.
bright /braɪt/ B2	adjective - giving out or reflecting a lot of light.
follow /ˈfɑːloʊ/ B1	verb - to go or come after (a person or thing proceeding ahead).
shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ B1	noun - a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
forever /fərˈevər/ B2	adverb - for all time; eternally.
think /θɪŋk/ A2	verb - have a particular belief or idea.
shine /ʃaɪn/ B1	verb - to give off bright light.
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ in your chest that pumps blood around your body.
deep /diːp/ B1	adjective - extending far down from the surface.
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period from sunset to sunrise.
long /lɔːŋ/ A2	adjective - measuring a great distance.

Key Grammar Structures

• Every word you say is on repeat

  ➔ Present Simple for habits/routines

  ➔ The phrase 'is on repeat' indicates a continuous action that happens repeatedly, fitting the usage of the Present Simple tense to describe a state or habitual action.

• I keep dreaming of the nights where

  ➔ Keep + -ing for continuous action

  ➔ The structure 'keep + -ing' emphasizes the continuation of an action, meaning the dreaming is happening persistently.

• 君と過ごしたこの世界はもう forever

  ➔ Past Simple (過ごした) and future implication (もう forever)

  ➔ '過ごした' uses the past tense to refer to time spent, while 'もう forever' implies a lasting state or future continuation, creating a sense of eternal memory.

• Wanna keep you all to myself

  ➔ Modal verb 'want' (colloquial 'wanna') + infinitive

  ➔ This structure expresses a desire or wish for something to happen, showing a strong personal inclination.

• I'll be here, I'll be here 真夜中

  ➔ Future Simple (will + be) for promise/intention

  ➔ Using 'will' indicates a future intention or a promise to be present at a certain time or place.

• You and I, you and I feel so right

  ➔ Present Simple for describing a current state/feeling

  ➔ The Present Simple tense is used here to express a current, enduring feeling of correctness or compatibility between the two individuals.

• Yeah, everywhere that I go

  ➔ Relative clause 'that I go' modifying 'everywhere'

  ➔ The relative clause 'that I go' specifies which 'everywhere' is being referred to, adding detail to the general statement.

• You're in my head like echoes

  ➔ Simile 'like echoes' comparing a feeling to a sound phenomenon

  ➔ This simile vividly conveys how the thought of 'you' is persistent and recurring, much like echoes that reverberate.

• We could be in the shadows

  ➔ Modal verb 'could' for possibility/suggestion

  ➔ 'Could' is used here to propose a hypothetical situation or a possibility for the two people to be in a secluded place.