First – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: EVERGLOW
• Album: Last Melody

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into 'First' by EVERGLOW, a powerhouse K-pop anthem that's perfect for learning Korean through music! Its clear, empowering lyrics and dynamic, high-energy beats make it engaging for language learners. You'll grasp expressions of courage, self-belief, and overcoming challenges, while its captivating 'girl crush' concept and impressive choreography offer a unique cultural immersion. This song isn't just a hit; it's a thrilling linguistic journey!

[English]

EVERGLOW!

...

I used to be afraid of the dark night (ah yeah, yeah)

I secretly hid away (ah yeah, yeah)

No one says a happy ending (rrah)

Holding my breath, running away (ah yeah, yeah)

Knock, knock, there's a monster

Growing bigger, your black hole inside, when will you back? Uh

The howler that swallows you, that’s the killer

Don’t be afraid, reach out your hand

The past that haunts you, makes you scared

But know your power, be the last to rise

You know that I come first

I'm the winner, winner, winner

Yes, the final melody

Saving you, saving you, saving you (so don't keep)

There’s no light anywhere in this world (hey)

Don’t fall for lies, together we stand (yeah, yeah, yeah)

I’ll dream a dream I’ve never had before (na na na na)

I’ll dream a dream I’ve never had before (yeah)

It's okay to fall (stand up), because that’s you (hands up)

Faster, stronger, better, I gotta be the best

Between night and dawn, around five-thirty, roughly

A silent war tightens my breath, this is foul

Lies, darkness, truth, joy, fantasy

My candle (yeah) bursts into dawn’s melody like a flame

Don’t be afraid, reach out your hand

The past that haunts you, makes you scared

But know your power, be the last to rise

You know that I come first (woo)

I'm the winner, winner, winner

Yes, the final melody (oh-oh, yeah)

Saving you, saving you, saving you (so don't keep)

There’s no light anywhere in this world (hey)

Don’t fall for lies, together we stand (yeah, yeah, yeah)

I’ll dream a dream I’ve never had before

Break down the wall, I cross the line

I won’t shrink back, I’ll leap over it

One step, you got me now, got me now

Two steps, don’t slow down, slow down

Shout to the sky, calling on hope

Hold the key of hope (ayy)

You know that I come first (na na na na)

I'm the winner, winner, winner (na na na na)

Yes, the final melody (oh baby, hey, na na na na)

Saving you, saving you, saving you (na na na na, so don't keep)

There’s no light anywhere in this world (oh-oh, hey)

Don’t fall for lies, together we stand (yeah, yeah, yeah)

I’ll show you a first you’ve never seen

I’ll tell you a first you’ve never heard (ayy, yeah, yeah-eh)

I’ll let you know the first you’ve never known

...

[Korean]

EVERGLOW!

어두운 밤을 두려워했지 (ah yeah, yeah)

너도 몰래 숨어버렸지 (ah yeah, yeah)

No one say happy ending (rrah)

숨죽이고 도망 다니지 (ah yeah, yeah)

Knock, knock, there's a monster

점점 커져, 네 안의 black hole, when you back? Uh

너를 삼킨 howler, 그게 바로 killer

겁내지 마, 손을 잡아봐

지나간 과거 너를 두렵게 해

But know your power, 최후의 be first

You know that I come first

I'm the winner, winner, winner

그래, 마지막 선율

너를 구할, 구할, 구할 (so don't keep)

이 세상 어디도 빛은 없단 (hey)

거짓에 속지는 말아줘, 우리 함께 (yeah, yeah, yeah)

본 적 없는 꿈을 꿀 거야 (나나나나)

본 적 없는 꿈을 꿀 거야 (yeah)

넘어져도 돼 (stand up), 그건 바로 너 (hands up)

Faster, stronger, better, gotta be the best

밤과 아침 경계 그 사이, 대충 새벽 다섯 시 반

총성 없는 전쟁은 숨을 조여와, 이건 foul

거짓, 어둠, 진실, 환희, fantasy

내 촛불이 널 (yeah) 새벽의 멜로디 불꽃처럼 터져

겁내지 마, 손을 잡아봐

지나간 과거 너를 두렵게 해

But know your power, 최후의 be first

You know that I come first (woo)

I'm the winner, winner, winner

그래, 마지막 선율 (oh-oh, yeah)

너를 구할, 구할, 구할 (so don't keep)

이 세상 어디도 빛은 없단 (hey)

거짓에 속지는 말아줘, 우리 함께 (yeah, yeah, yeah)

본 적 없는 꿈을 꿀 거야

막힌 벽을 부숴, 난 선을 넘어

움츠리지 않아, 난 뛰어 넘어

One step, you got me now, got me now

Two step, don't slow it down, slow it down

너를 찾아오는 하늘을 향해, shout

희망이란 열쇠를 잡아 (ayy)

You know that I come first (나나나나나)

I'm the winner, winner, winner (나나나나나)

그래, 마지막 선율 (oh baby, hey, 나나나나나)

너를 구할, 구할, 구할 (나나나나나, so don't keep)

이 세상 어디도 빛은 없단 (oh-oh, hey)

거짓에 속지는 말아줘, 우리 함께 (yeah, yeah, yeah)

보여줄게 본 적 없는 first (hey)

들려줄게 본 적 없는 first (ayy, yeah, yeah-eh)

알려줄게 본 적 없는 first

Key Grammar Structures

• No one say happy ending

  ➔ Negative sentence with base form of verb

  ➔ Using "no" + verb in base form to create a negative statement

• When you back?

  ➔ Interrogative sentence with auxiliary verb omitted in casual speech

  ➔ Omitting auxiliary verbs like "are" in casual questions

• 너를 삼킨 howler, 그게 바로 killer

  ➔ Use of Chinese characters within Korean text for emphasis

  ➔ Inserting Chinese characters into Korean context for artistic or expressive effect

• 넘어져도 돼 (stand up), 그건 바로 너

  ➔ Conditional/modal usage with "도 돼" meaning "it's okay" or "you may"

  ➔ Expressing permission or acceptance in Korean using "도 돼"

• One step, you got me now, got me now

  ➔ Imperative structure with a verb + object phrase in a motivational context

  ➔ Using imperative form to motivate or command someone in song lyrics

• 거짓에 속지는 말아줘, 우리 함께

  ➔ Imperative request form with the verb "속다" (to be fooled) + negative ending

  ➔ Using imperative mood with a negative ending to ask someone not to be fooled