지금부터 (Onward) – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: Hebi

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the Korean language through Hebi's inspiring song, "지금부터 (Onward)." This powerful track teaches listeners about overcoming challenges, believing in themselves, and maintaining hope, all while enjoying its dynamic blend of K-Pop and rock elements. Discover new vocabulary and cultural insights while being uplifted by the song's message of perseverance.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
소리 /so.ɾi/ A1	noun - sound
바람 /pa.ɾam/ A1	noun - wind
걱정 /kʌk.tɕʌŋ/ A2	noun - worry, concern
세상 /se.saŋ/ A2	noun - world
열기 /jʌl.ɡi/ B2	noun - heat, fervor
맘 /mam/ A1	noun - mind, heart
순간 /sun.ɡan/ A2	noun - moment
목소리 /mok.s͈o.ɾi/ A2	noun - voice
숨 /sum/ A1	noun - breath
눈 /nun/ A1	noun - eye, snow
빛 /bitʰ/ A1	noun - light
시간 /ɕi.ɡan/ A1	noun - time
여름 /jʌ.ɾɯm/ A1	noun - summer
겨울 /kjʌ.ul/ A1	noun - winter
밤 /pam/ A1	noun - night
봄 /pom/ A1	noun - spring
꽃 /k͈ot/ A1	noun - flower
떨리다 /t͈ʌɭ.li.da/ B1	verb - to tremble, to shake
지키다 /t͡ɕi.kʰi.da/ A2	verb - to protect, to defend, to keep
밝다 /pak.t͈a/ A1	adjective - bright, cheerful

Key Grammar Structures

• 아니라는 그 소리가 바람에 실려 지워

  ➔ Passive Voice (지워지다)

  ➔ The use of "지워지다" (jiwojida) indicates the sound being erased *by* the wind, emphasizing the passive experience of the sound rather than the wind actively erasing it. This is formed by adding -지다 to the verb stem.

• 꿈이라고만 생각하는 거네?

  ➔ -(이)라고: Quoting Particle; -만: Only; -는 거네: Question ending implying realization.

  ➔ This phrase translates to "You only think it's a dream, huh?" "-(이)라고" quotes the noun "꿈" (dream). "-만" limits the action only to thinking, and "-는 거네?" is used to confirm a realization or understanding, expressing a mild surprise or confirmation.

• 안 될 거라 말해도 말이야

  ➔ -ㄹ/을 거라 (것이라고): Future conjecture; -아/어/여도: Even if, although.

  ➔ This translates to "Even if they say it won't work..." "-ㄹ/을 거라" expresses conjecture about the future, and "-아/어/여도" indicates concession or condition, meaning "even if" or "although".

• 부족한 숨을 좀 더 들이마셔

  ➔ -(으)ㄹ: Future Adnominal Ending; Descriptive Verb + -아/어/여 지다: Becoming.

  ➔ "Take a deeper breath of your lacking breath." 숨을 (sumeul): breath 부족한 (bujokhan): lacking 들이마셔 (deurimasyeo): inhale. The phrase implies the action of inhaling/taking a breath that is already lacking, signifying the need for more. -아/어/여 지다 is attached to 부족하다, making it "부족한 숨"(lacking breath)

• 닿을 때까지 울리면

  ➔ -(으)ㄹ 때까지: Until; -면: If, when.

  ➔ This translates to "If you cry until it reaches (someone)..." "-(으)ㄹ 때까지" indicates the duration of an action until a certain point, and "-면" expresses a condition or hypothetical situation.

• 이 맘이 그렇게도 와 닿지 않는다 해도

  ➔ -도: Even; -지 않다: Negative form; -아/어/여도: Even if, although.

  ➔ This translates to "Even if this feeling doesn't resonate that much..." "-도" emphasizes "그렇게 (that much)", indicating that the feeling doesn't resonate much. "-지 않다" is the negative form of "닿다 (to reach, resonate)", and "-아/어/여도" indicates concession.

• 봄의 꽃 피울 때까지

  ➔ -(으)ㄹ 때까지: Until

  ➔ The phrase translates to "until the spring flowers bloom." The grammar "-(으)ㄹ 때까지" marks a period of time until a certain event happens. In this case, the flowers of spring bloom.