어푸 – English Lyrics

• By: IU

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of IU's "어푸" (Ah puh)! This catchy and empowering song from her 'LILAC' album offers a fantastic opportunity to learn Korean through its playful lyrics and relatable message of courage and growth. You can pick up everyday expressions related to overcoming challenges and enjoying life's adventures, all while grooving to its unique indie-pop sound. Its dynamic rhythm and metaphorical language make it a special track for both language learners and music lovers alike.

[English]

I'm such a good surfer

Don't sink

Even if I stumble and then splash

Even if I fall...

I've moved on from life jackets.

I'm such a good surfer...

I don't get swept away

Even if I feel bad and like throwing up.

I can't stand losing,

even if I throw up.

I get on the highest wave

ra-cha-cha

ra-cha-cha~

I'll pick the perfect timing

to disappear with the tsunami

What fears are you talking about?

It's fun! :)

Ah-ah-ah

again

I'd fall...

if I were in my wandering days

Heeeyyy, come on

That was so long ago

Swim to show them,

splashh

Weee eett again

Weeee tttt myself

Without hesitation I keep

throwing myself

Hey, come on man,

why are you so surprised?

I'll show you something more interesting

When the wave has come

Thank you ♡

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
surfer /ˈsɜː.fər/ B1	noun - a person who rides on ocean waves using a board
sink /sɪŋk/ B1	verb - to go down below the surface of water or another liquid
stumble /ˈstʌm.bəl/ B2	verb - to trip or momentarily lose balance while walking or running
splash /splæʃ/ B1	noun - a sound or movement made when something hits water or liquid verb - to cause liquid to fly or move suddenly
wave /weɪv/ A2	noun - a moving ridge of water on the surface of the sea
fear /fɪə(r)/ A2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the thought of danger or pain
fun /fʌn/ A1	noun - enjoyment or amusement
disappear /ˌdɪs.əˈpɪə(r)/ B1	verb - to stop being visible or to vanish from sight
lose /luːz/ A2	verb - to fail to win or to be deprived of something
timing /ˈtaɪ.mɪŋ/ B2	noun - the choice or control of when something happens
wander /ˈwɒn.dər/ B2	verb - to move around without a clear purpose or direction
hesitation /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ C1	noun - a pause before doing something, usually due to uncertainty
interesting /ˈɪn.trə.stɪŋ/ A2	adjective - holding or catching one’s attention
surprised /səˈpraɪzd/ A2	adjective - feeling or showing astonishment
thankful /ˈθæŋk.fəl/ B1	adjective - feeling or expressing gratitude

Key Grammar Structures

• Don't sink.

  ➔ Imperative form (negative).

  ➔ The phrase 'Don't' + verb expresses a command not to do something.

• Even if I stumble and then splash.

  ➔ Concessive clause using 'even if'.

  ➔ 'Even if' introduces a hypothetical situation that doesn’t affect the main clause.

• I've moved on from life jackets.

  ➔ Present perfect tense.

  ➔ 'I've moved on' shows an action completed in the past with relevance to the present.

• I don't get swept away.

  ➔ Passive voice with 'get'.

  ➔ 'Get' + past participle is an informal passive construction.

• I can't stand losing.

  ➔ Gerund used as an object after 'stand'.

  ➔ Certain verbs like 'stand' take '-ing' forms to express dislike or discomfort.

• I'll pick the perfect timing to disappear with the tsunami.

  ➔ Future tense with 'will' + infinitive.

  ➔ Used to describe planned or predicted future actions.

• What fears are you talking about?

  ➔ Wh-question in present continuous.

  ➔ The question begins with 'what' and uses the continuous form to ask about an ongoing action.

• Without hesitation I keep throwing myself.

  ➔ Use of gerund after 'keep'.

  ➔ Verbs like 'keep' require the '-ing' form to describe continuous or repeated actions.