Lyrics & Translation
Learn Korean with the vibrant and summery vibes of WINNER's "ISLAND." The song's upbeat tempo and catchy, repetitive chorus about escaping to a beautiful island make it a fun and accessible way to pick up new vocabulary and expressions related to nature and romance. Its feel-good energy will keep you motivated as you sing along and immerse yourself in the language.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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island /ˈaɪlənd/ A2 |
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girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1 |
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worry /ˈwʌri/ A2 |
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sea /siː/ A1 |
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wave /weɪv/ A2 |
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sun /sʌn/ A1 |
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hot /hɒt/ A1 |
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treasure /ˈtreʒər/ B1 |
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sky /skaɪ/ A1 |
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sand /sænd/ A1 |
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sweet /swiːt/ A1 |
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palm /pɑːm/ B1 |
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cool /kuːl/ A2 |
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smile /smaɪl/ A1 |
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love /lʌv/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Baby 떠나자 둘이서 전화기는 비행기 모드
➔ Imperative Mood
➔ "떠나자" (tteonaja) is the imperative form of the verb "떠나다" (tteonada, to leave). It expresses a suggestion or command, meaning 'Let's leave.'
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너와 함께면 어디든 아마 그곳은 무인도
➔ Conditional Clause (-(으)면)
➔ "함께면" (hamkkemyeon) is derived from "함께이다" (hamkkeida, to be together) and uses the conditional ending "-면" (-myeon). It translates to 'If I am with you' or 'If we are together'.
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네가 무서워 두려워 주저하는거 다 I'll make that go bang
➔ Causative Verb (make + object + verb)
➔ "I'll make that go bang" uses the causative structure. "make" causes "that" (referring to the fear, hesitation) to "go bang" (disappear explosively).
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회색 빌딩 감옥 안에서 널 구해줄게
➔ Future Tense with -ㄹ/을게
➔ "구해줄게" (guhaejulge) uses the future tense ending "-ㄹ/을게" (-l/eulge), indicating a promise or intention to do something in the future. It means 'I will save you.'
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더 더 더 다가와 나에게 점 점 점 가까이 나에게
➔ Adverbial Repetition
➔ The repetition of "더 더 더" (more more more) and "점 점 점" (gradually gradually gradually) emphasizes the degree of approaching and getting closer.
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눈치 볼 필요 없으니까 사랑에 불을 지펴 어 어
➔ Reason/Cause Conjunction (-으니까)
➔ "없으니까" (eopseunikka) uses the reason/cause conjunction "-으니까" (-eunikka). It means 'because there is no need' or 'since there is no need'.
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