iLy – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: SAY MY NAME

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of K-pop with SAY MY NAME's 'iLy,' a fresh and energetic take on a timeless classic. This song offers a fun way to explore themes of love and longing through its catchy melodies and engaging lyrics, perfect for those looking to learn the language of love in a contemporary style.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to feel affection for someone noun - a feeling of affection
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A2	noun - a young child term of endearment - a term of endearment for a loved one
need /niːd/ A2	verb - to require (something) for a particular purpose
warm /wɔːrm/ A2	verb - to make or become warm adjective - having or producing heat
trust /trʌst/ B1	verb - to believe in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something
pretty /ˈprɪti/ A2	adjective - attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful
nosy /ˈnɒzi/ B1	adjective - inquisitive about other people's affairs
swimming /ˈswɪmɪŋ/ A2	verb - to move through water by using your arms and legs
shutter /ˈʃʌtər/ B1	verb - to quickly close and open a camera lens
power /ˈpaʊər/ B1	noun - the ability to do something or act in a particular way
celeb /ˈsɛləb/ B2	noun - short for celebrity
into /ˈɪntuː/ B1	adjective - having a strong interest in
orbit /ˈɔːrbɪt/ B2	noun - the curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star or planet
galaxy /ˈɡæləksi/ B2	noun - a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
mind /maɪnd/ B1	noun - the faculty of thinking, reasoning, and remembering

Key Grammar Structures

• 푸른 바다에 풍덩 (풍덩)

  ➔ Use of onomatopoeia/onomatopoeic verb

  ➔ "풍덩 (pungdeong)" is an onomatopoeia representing the sound of someone jumping into water. It adds vividness and a playful tone.

• 널 원해 오직 힐끗힐끗

  ➔ Reduplication of verb for emphasis

  ➔ The repetition of "힐끗힐끗 (hilkkeut hilkkeut)" (glance) emphasizes the furtive, longing way the speaker looks at the person they desire.

• 줄게 my po-power, baby

  ➔ Use of English loanwords/Konglish

  ➔ "po-power" is a blend of English and Korean, a common feature in K-pop lyrics. It's a playful way to express giving someone all one's energy or charm.

• 'Cause 나에게 넌 celeb (celeb)

  ➔ Use of English abbreviation within Korean sentence

  ➔ The use of "celeb" (celebrity) within the Korean sentence demonstrates the influence of English and the casual, modern style of the lyrics. The "'Cause" is also English.

• 되어줘 my only one

  ➔ Imperative verb ending -어/아 주세요 (-e/a juseyo) implied

  ➔ While literally meaning "become my only one," the sentence functions as a request or plea. The polite imperative ending "-어/아 주세요" is omitted, making it more direct and emotionally charged.