I will show you – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: Ailee
• Album: Invitation

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Ailee's empowering hit, "I Will Show You," a dynamic K-pop track that showcases her incredible vocal range and a compelling narrative of transformation. Through its powerful lyrics and shifting musical styles—from a poignant ballad intro to an upbeat dance anthem—learn how expressions of emotion and defiance are conveyed in Korean, making it an excellent song for understanding dynamic storytelling and vocal delivery in the language. The song's clear progression and Ailee's expressive performance make it special for language learners eager to grasp emotional nuances and confident declarations in Korean.

[English]

Wearing the clothes I bought you

Spraying the perfume I chose

By now, you’re probably meeting her

And smiling again

Was it really that great?

To leave and abandon me

How much more, how much better do I have to be?

No matter how hard I try to erase you

The days we shared still linger

Old memories make me angry

Tears keep falling, but

I’ll show you, I’ve completely changed

I’ll show you, I’ve become so much more beautiful

Like a fool, because I loved you

Because you left, I won’t cry (whoa oh whoa oh)

Meet someone even cooler

And I’ll make sure you see that I’m happier than you

Without you, I’m not sad, I won’t break down

Boy you gotta be aware (lalala lalala)

I change my hair to look fresh

Put effort into my makeup

High heels and a short skirt

Everyone turns to look at me

If I happen to meet you by chance

Smile brightly, as if I don’t care

Turning my back on your surprised face

And walk away, clicking my heels

I’ll show you, I’ve completely changed (completely different me)

I’ll show you, I’ve become so much more beautiful (oh oh oh)

Like a fool, because I loved you (no no)

Because you left (because of you)

I won’t cry (whoa oh whoa oh)

Meet someone even better (meet a better man)

And I’ll make sure you see that I’m happier than you (happy me)

Without you, I’m not sad, I won’t break down

Boy you gotta be aware (lalala lalala)

Let go of the shine you gave me

Erase the words you used to write

Without regret, without regret

I will forget, I want to forget you

I’ll erase you

I’ll show you, I’ve completely changed

I’ll show you, I’ve become so much more beautiful (much more beautiful)

Like a fool, because I loved you (oh my)

Because you left, I won’t cry (whoa oh whoa oh)

Meet someone even cooler (a better man)

And I’ll make sure you see that I’m happier than you (no no no no no no)

Without you, I’m not sad, I won’t break down

Boy you gotta be aware (lalala lalala)

...

[Korean]

내가 사준 옷을 걸치고

내가 사준 향술 뿌리고

지금쯤 넌 그녈 만나

또 웃고 있겠지

그렇게 좋았던 거니

날 버리고 떠날 만큼

얼마나 더 어떻게 더 잘 해야 한 거니

너를 아무리 지울래도

함께한 날이 얼마인데

지난 시간이 억울해서

자꾸 눈물이 흐르지만

보여줄게 완전히 달라진 나

보여줄게 훨씬 더 예뻐진 나

바보처럼 사랑 때문에

떠난 너 때문에 울지 않을래 (whoa oh whoa oh)

더 멋진 남잘 만나

꼭 보여줄게 너보다 행복한 나

너 없이도 슬프지 않아 무너지지않아

Boy you gotta be aware (lalala lalala)

산뜻하게 머릴 바꾸고

정성 들여 화장도 하고

하이힐에 짧은 치마

모두 날 돌아봐

우연히 라도 널 만나면

눈이 부시게 웃어주며

놀란 니 모습 뒤로 한 채

또각 또각 걸어가려 해

보여줄게 완전히 달라진 나 (완전히 달라진 나)

보여줄게 훨씬 더 예뻐진 나 (oh oh oh)

바보처럼 사랑 때문에 (no no)

떠난 너 때문에 (너 때문에)

울지 않을래 (whoa oh whoa oh)

더 멋진 남잘 만나 (남잘 만나)

꼭 보여줄게 너보다 행복한 나 (행복한 나)

너 없이도 슬프지 않아 무너지지 않아

Boy you gotta be aware (lalala lalala)

니가 줬던 반질 버리고

니가 썼던 편질 지우고

미련 없이 후회 없이

잊어 줄 거야 너를 잊을래

너를 지울래

보여줄게 완전히 달라진 나

보여줄게 훨씬 더 예뻐진 나 (훨씬 더 예뻐진 나)

바보처럼 사랑 때문에 (oh my)

떠난 너 때문에 울지 않을래 (whoa oh whoa oh)

더 멋진 남잘 만나 (더 멋진 남잘 만나)

꼭 보여줄게 너보다 행복한 나 (no no no no no no)

너 없이도 슬프지 않아 무너지지 않아

Boy you gotta be aware (lalala lalala)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
사랑 /sa-rang/ A1	noun - love
울다 /ul-da/ A1	verb - to cry
행복 /haeng-bok/ A1	noun - happiness
만나다 /man-na-da/ A1	verb - to meet
보여주다 /bo-yeo-ju-da/ B1	verb - to show
달라지다 /dal-ra-ji-da/ B1	verb - to change
예쁘다 /ye-ppeu-da/ A2	adjective - pretty
떠나다 /tteo-na-da/ A2	verb - to leave
슬프다 /seul-peu-da/ B1	adjective - sad
미련 /mi-ryeon/ B2	noun - lingering attachment
후회 /hu-hoi/ B2	noun - regret
눈물 /nun-mul/ A2	noun - tear
모습 /mo-seup/ B1	noun - appearance
남자 /nam-ja/ A1	noun - man
머리 /meo-ri/ A1	noun - head
치마 /chi-ma/ A1	noun - skirt
눈 /nun/ A1	noun - eye

Key Grammar Structures

• 내가 사준 옷을 걸치고

  ➔ Use of the causative form '사준' + object '옷을' + verb '걸치고' (and)...

  ➔ The verb '사준' indicates the causative form of '사다' (to buy), meaning 'to have bought for someone,' and '걸치고' is a conjugated form meaning 'to wear' or 'to put on' in the connective form.

• 지금쯤 넌 그녈 만나

  ➔ Use of '쯤' indicating approximate time ('by now'), and '널 만나' meaning 'meet her' in informal speech.

  ➔ '쯤' is a particle that indicates an approximate point in time. '넌' is the informal topic marker for 'you,' and '그녀를 만나' means 'meet her.'

• 더 멋진 남잘 만나

  ➔ Use of the comparative '더' + adjective '멋진' ('more stylish') and the noun '남잘' (short for '남자 잘생긴 사람' - handsome man), with '만나' (to meet).

  ➔ '더' is a comparative adverb meaning 'more,' '멋진' is an adjective meaning 'stylish' or 'handsome,' and '남잘' is a colloquial abbreviation for '남자 잘생긴 사람,' meaning 'handsome man.'

• 보여줄게 훨씬 더 예뻐진 나

  ➔ Use of '보여줄게' (I'll show you) + '훨씬 더' (much more) + '예뻐진' (become prettier) + '나' (me).

  ➔ '보여줄게' is the future tense of 'to show' meaning 'I will show you.' '훨씬 더' emphasizes 'much more.' '예뻐진' is a comparative form of '예쁘다' (to be pretty), meaning 'became prettier.'

• 너 없이도 슬프지 않아 무너지지않아

  ➔ Use of '없이도' (even without), '슬프지 않아' (not sad), and '무너지지 않아' (not collapse, not fall apart).

  ➔ '없이도' means 'even without.' '슬프지 않아' is the negative form of '슬프다' (to be sad), showing 'not sad.' '무너지지 않아' is the negative of '무너지다' (to collapse), meaning 'not to collapse.'