Ending Scene – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: IU

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the Korean language through IU's heartfelt ballad, 'Ending Scene'. This song offers a glimpse into the nuances of expressing love and loss, with poignant lyrics that explore themes of sacrifice and hope. Experience the beauty of Korean vocabulary and emotional expression as you delve into this touching song.

[English]

Hello, it's been a while

Without a question mark, your voice is so you

Like a set rule

At the cold door, your spot is always the same

...

Eat well, it will all pass

You'll sleep well again like before

I sincerely wish that you

Deserve to be happy

...

Please don't say that

You know those words hurt more

You said you'd love me, what does that mean?

You probably don't know what kind of feelings you gave

...

As lonely as I was, I hope you meet

Someone who loves you more than you do

I'm sorry it's not me

It's not easy to give

...

Please don't say that

You know those words hurt more

You said you'd love me, what does that mean?

You will never know what kind of feelings you gave

...

Can you please be honest with me?

You know I would believe anything you say

Like you said, someday

Will I be loved by someone like me?

...

[Korean]

안녕, 오랜만이야

물음표 없이 참 너다운 목소리

정해진 규칙처럼

추운 문가에 늘 똑같은 네 자리

제대로 잘 먹어, 다 지나가니까

예전처럼 잠도 잘 자게 될 거야

진심으로 빌게 너는 더

행복할 자격이 있어

그런 말은 하지 마 제발

그 말이 더 아픈 거 알잖아

사랑해줄 거라며, 다 뭐야?

어떤 맘을 준 건지 너는 모를 거야

외로웠던 만큼 너를 너보다

사랑해줄 사람 꼭 만났으면 해

내가 아니라서 미안해

주는 게 쉽지가 않아

그런 말은 하지 마 제발

그 말이 더 아픈 거 알잖아

사랑해줄 거라며, 다 뭐야?

어떤 맘을 준 건지 끝내 모를

솔직히 말해줄래 제발?

너라면 다 믿는 거 알잖아

네 말대로 언젠가

나도 나 같은 누군가에게 사랑받게 될까?

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
목소리 (moksori) /mok̚.s͈o̞.ɾi/ A2	noun - voice
규칙 (gyuchik) /kju.tɕʰik̚/ B1	noun - rule
자리 (jari) /t͡ɕa.ɾi/ A2	noun - seat, place
먹다 (meokda) /mʌ̹k̚.t͈a/ A1	verb - to eat
지나가다 (jinagada) /t͡ɕi.na.ɡa.da/ B1	verb - to pass, to go by
자다 (jada) /t͡ɕa.da/ A1	verb - to sleep
행복하다 (haengbokhada) /hɛŋ.bo̞k̚.kʰa.da/ A2	adjective - to be happy
자격 (jagyuk) /t͡ɕa.ɡjʌk̚/ B2	noun - qualification, right
아프다 (apeuda) /a.pʰɯ.da/ A2	adjective - to be painful, to hurt
사랑하다 (saranghada) /sʰa.ɾaŋ.ɦa.da/ A1	verb - to love
맘 (mam) /mam/ A2	noun - heart, mind
외롭다 (weropda) /we̞.ɾo̞p̚.t͈a/ B1	adjective - to be lonely
만나다 (mannada) /man.na.da/ A1	verb - to meet
쉽다 (swipda) /ʃʷip̚.t͈a/ A1	adjective - to be easy
믿다 (mitda) /mit̚.t͈a/ A2	verb - to believe

Key Grammar Structures

• 그런 말은 하지 마 제발

  ➔ Imperative form (do not do something)

  ➔ The phrase uses the imperative tense with '하지 마' meaning 'do not do that'.

• 참 너다운 목소리

  ➔ Adjective + noun modifier (너다운: truly 'your style/channel)', noun '목소리'

  ➔ '너다운' is an adjectival expression meaning 'truly like you' or 'typical of you', modifying '목소리' (voice).

• 사랑해줄 거라며

  ➔ Future conjecture with -거라며 (supposed to/claimed to)

  ➔ The ending '-거라며' is used to report or conjecture about what was said or believed, here indicating 'they said they would love' or 'claimed they would love'.

• 내가 아니라서 미안해

  ➔ Contrasting clause with 아니어서 (because I am not)

  ➔ '아니어서' is used to indicate the reason for an apology, meaning 'because I am not (the one)' in this context.

• 언젠가 나도 나 같은 누군가에게 사랑받게 될까?

  ➔ Future tense with '-게 될까' (wondering if it will happen)

  ➔ '-게 될까' is a sentence ending used to express wonder or uncertainty about whether something will happen in the future.