Epiphany – English Lyrics

• By: BTS, 방탄소년단
• Album: LOVE YOURSELF 結

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and emotional depth with BTS Jin's solo masterpiece, "Epiphany." This powerful ballad, with its clear vocals and profound lyrics, offers a beautiful way to connect with the Korean language through universal themes of self-acceptance and healing. Its heartfelt message transcends linguistic barriers, making it an exceptional song for anyone looking to learn Korean while experiencing the comforting embrace of its meaning and artistic delivery.

[English]

So weird

I for sure loved you so much

Adapted to you with everything

I wanted to live my life for you

But as I keep doing that I just

Can’t bear the storm inside my heart

The real myself inside the smiling mask

I reveal it entirely

I'm the one I should love in this world

Shining me, precious soul of mine

I finally realized so I love me

Not so perfect but so beautiful

I'm the one I should love

I want to love them in this world

Shining me, the precious soul of mine

I finally realized so I love me

Not so perfect but so beautiful

I'm the one I should love

I'm the one I should love

I'm the one I should love

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
storm /stɔːrm/ /stɔːrn/ B2	noun - a violent weather with wind and rain verb (less common) - to move or rush violently
mask /mæsk/ B1	noun - a covering for the face, usually of cloth or plastic verb - to conceal or disguise
realize /ˈriːəlaɪz/ B2	verb - to become aware of something
precious /ˈprɛʃəs/ B2	adjective - highly valued or important
beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfəl/ B1	adjective - pleasing to the senses or mind
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
shine /ʃaɪn/ B2	verb - to emit light or brightness
real /rɪəl/ B1	adjective - actually existing or happening
world /wɜːrld/ A2	noun - the planet we live on
inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ A2	noun - the interior part of something adverb - within

Key Grammar Structures

• I wanted to live my life for you

  ➔ Past simple tense (wanted) to express a past intention or desire.

  ➔ The verb "wanted" indicates a **past desire**.

• Can’t bear the storm inside my heart

  ➔ Modal verb "can’t" (cannot) expressing inability or strong dislike.

  ➔ The "can’t" indicates inability or impossibility to do something.

• I finally realized so I love me

  ➔ Past simple tense "realized" to express an important moment of understanding.

  ➔ The verb "realized" shows a **moment of understanding or awareness**.

• I'm the one I should love in this world

  ➔ Use of relative pronoun "I" with modal verb "should" to indicate obligation or advice.

  ➔ The phrase "I should love" expresses a sense of **obligation or moral duty**.

• I'm the one I should love

  ➔ Repetition of the use of the subject "I" with modal "should" for emphasis on self-love and moral obligation.

  ➔ Repetition emphasizes the importance of self-love and moral obligation.