I’m not myself when I’m around you (이러면 안 될 거 아는데 너 앞에만 서면 나락) – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: DINDIN, 10CM

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the relatable world of DINDIN and 10CM's 'I’m not myself when I’m around you,' a charming K-Pop track that perfectly captures the awkward, frustrating, yet endearing feelings of having a crush. Through its honest lyrics and catchy melody, you can explore everyday Korean expressions related to love, self-consciousness, and emotional vulnerability. This song is special for its empathetic portrayal of a universal experience, making it an excellent and engaging way to connect with the Korean language and culture.

[English]

I know this shouldn't happen

But every time I'm in front of you, I fall so low

I know this shouldn't happen

But every time I'm in front of you, I fall so low

I know this shouldn't happen

But every time I'm in front of you, I fall so low

I know this shouldn't happen hmm

Yeah, I know this shouldn't happen

But every time I'm in front of you, I fall so low

Even my prepared words get all jumbled, and I end up messing up

I'm not usually like this, it's so frustrating

Why is it always like this when I'm with you?

Even when you reply, it's a problem because I see it and go crazy

I sulk by myself (sulk)

Then I get over it alone, and I just get tired

I think I need to end this, but as soon as your late reply comes

I go crazy again

How busy can you be

Not checking your phone doesn't make sense

I know you're not interested in me

This is driving me insane

I think I can just let this one slide no

I know this shouldn't happen

But every time I'm in front of you, I fall so low

It seems unbelievable

But you shine so bright

Woo, it's only in front of you that I act like this, you know

This means I shouldn't fall for you

Part2 another one

I'm only familiar with this kind of love every time

My self-esteem hits rock bottom every time

How I am around others

Opposite of how I really am, all just pretense

They say honesty is good

But not wearing even a thread of it

The pinnacle of pathetic

What should be romance, right?

If it doesn't work out, I'm all alone and miserable yeah

That's why love is hard no no

I get hurt alone, shattered and can't be fixed

But why, why do you keep

Appearing in my eyes and making things hard for me

But I still like you

I know this shouldn't happen

But every time I'm in front of you, I fall so low

It seems unbelievable

But you shine so bright

Woo, it's only in front of you that I act like this, you know

Imagining things all by myself

Turns into a messy drama

I can't sleep because you're the main character

Actually, even now, before finishing this song

I'm praying that your text won't come

That's how it is

As I drool over your reply

I'm worried the lyrics I wrote will change but

I think it'd be okay to change them

I'm so pathetic, that's me

I know this shouldn't happen

But every time I'm in front of you, I fall so low

It seems unbelievable

But you shine so bright

Woo, it's only in front of you that I act like this, you know

Are you happy? With that fiery love

I want it, but not you?

Look at me, foolish me

Am I, someone like me,

Not allowed?

...

[Korean]

이러면 안 될 거 아는데

너 앞에만 서면 나락

이러면 안 될 거 아는데

너 앞에만 서면 나락

이러면 안 될 거 아는데

너 앞에만 서면 나락

이러면 안 될 거 아는데 hmm

Yeah, 이러면 안 될 거 아는데

너 앞에만 서면 나락

준비한 말도 얼버무려 결국 망함

나 이런 사람 아닌데 답답해

왜 매번 네 앞일 때 이런 게

답장 와도 문제야 눈에 보여 망할게

혼자서 삐져 (삐져)

또 혼자서 풀어 그러다 지쳐

이젠 끝내야지 생각하다 늦게나마 온

너의 답장의 또 미쳐

너 얼마나 바쁜데

폰을 안 보는 건 말이 안 되는데

내게 관심 없는 것도 아는데

진짜 미치겠네

이것만 넘김 될 거 같은 게 no

이러면 안 될 거 아는데

너 앞에만 서면 나락

말도 안 되는 거 같지만

네가 빛나서 반짝

Woo 난 네 앞에서만 이런다니까

이건 널 사랑하면 안 돼

Part2 another one

난 매번 이런 사랑 들뿐이군

매번 내 자존감은 바닥

남들이 보는 나랑

정반대야 허세인뿐

솔직한 게 좋은 거라더니

실오라기 하나 안 걸치니

지질함의 극치

뭐 잘 돼야 로맨스지 그치

안되면 혼자 구질구질 yeah

이래서 사랑이 힘들어 no no

혼자서 상처 받고 부서져 못 고쳐

그런데 왜 네가 또 왜

내 눈에 나타나서 날 힘들게 해

그래도 좋아해

이러면 안 될 거 아는데

너 앞에만 서면 나락

말도 안 되는 거 같지만

네가 빛나서 반짝

Woo 난 네 앞에서만 이런다니까

혼자 상상하고 그려보다

엉망이 되어버린 drama

주인공이 너라서 혼잔 못해

사실 지금도 이 곡을 다 쓰기 전에는

제발 너의 문자가 오지 않기를

빌고 있거든

너의 답장에 헤벌림 하다

다 쓴 가사가 바뀔까 봐 근데

바꿔도 좋을 것 같아

참 못났지 이게 나야

이러면 안 될 거 아는데

너 앞에만 서면 나락

말도 안 되는 거 같지만

네가 빛나서 반짝

Woo 난 네 앞에서만 이런다니까

행복한가요 그대 불같은 사랑을

난 하고 싶은데 그댄 아닌 건가요

나를 봐줘 그대 바보 같은 나를

나란 사람은 나 같은 사람은

안 되는 건가요

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
나락 /naɾak/ B2	noun - abyss
사랑 /sɑɾɑŋ/ A1	noun - love
빛나다 /pit̚.na.da/ B1	verb - to shine
안 되다 /an dwa.da/ A2	verb - to not be possible
답장 /tap̚.tɕɑŋ/ A2	noun - reply
문제 /mun.dʑe/ A1	noun - problem
바쁘다 /pɑp̚.pɯ.da/ A2	adjective - busy
관심 /kwɑn.sim/ B1	noun - interest
로맨스 /ɾo.mɑns/ B2	noun - romance
상처 /sɑŋ.tɕʰɛ̝/ B2	noun - wound
바뀌다 /pɑk̚.wi.da/ A2	verb - to change
행복하다 /hɛŋ.bok̚.t͡ɕi/da/ A1	adjective - happy
바보 /pɑ.bo/ B1	noun - fool adjective - foolish
사람 /sɑ.ɾɑm/ A1	noun - person
생각하다 /sɛŋ.gɑk̚.t͡ɕi/da/ A1	verb - to think
미치다 /mi.tɕʰi.da/ A2	verb - to go crazy
혼자 /hon.dʑa/ A1	adjective - alone
망하다 /mɑŋ.t͡ɕʰɑ.da/ B1	verb - to fail
준비하다 /tɕu̯n.bi.t͡ɕi/da/ A1	verb - to prepare
극치 /kɯk̚.tɕʰi/ C1	noun - extreme

Key Grammar Structures

• 이러면 안 될 거 아는데

  ➔ Conditional + Negative Potential Form

  ➔ This phrase uses the conditional ending '-면' (if) combined with '안 될 거 아는데' (knowing it shouldn't happen). It expresses a conflict between knowing something is wrong and still being drawn to it. The '거' is a colloquial shortening of '것'.

• 혼자서 삐져 (삐져)

  ➔ Verb + -서 + Adverb/Particle + (Reduplication)

  ➔ '-서' indicates a circumstance or state in which the action happens. '삐져' (pityeo) means 'to sulk'. The repetition '삐져 (삐져)' emphasizes the action of sulking, making it more vivid and immediate.

• 이젠 끝내야지 생각하다 늦게나마 온

  ➔ Verb + -아/어 보다 + Past Tense + -나마

  ➔ '-아/어 보다' means 'to try to do something'. '늦게나마' (neuje nam-a) means 'even if late', indicating something happened despite a delay. The sentence shows the speaker *tried* to end things, but then received a message.

• 남들이 보는 나랑 정반대야 허세인뿐

  ➔ Noun + -랑 + Noun + 정반대 (complete opposite)

  ➔ '-랑' is a colloquial equivalent of '과/와' meaning 'and'. '정반대' means 'complete opposite'. The sentence states that the persona the speaker presents to others is the complete opposite of their true self, and it's all pretense ('허세').