LIFE – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: 잔나비
• Album: SOUND OF MUSIC pt.2 : LIFE

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in Jannabi's 'LIFE,' a captivating journey through the diverse stages and emotions of human existence, masterfully woven into their signature indie rock sound. This album is a testament to the beauty of Korean poetic lyricism, offering listeners a rich vocabulary for feelings and experiences. Through its heartfelt narratives and evocative melodies, you'll not only discover the band's unique philosophy on life but also gain an intimate insight into the nuances of the Korean language, making it an excellent and moving companion for language learners.

[English]

Goodbye

Love is passing by

Weak and

Over a slender breath

Through the old apartments

When the evening moon shines down

You wave your hand while sobbing

Don't imagine

Your cherished memories

Crooked and

Somewhat clumsy somewhere

Even in this spring wind

You and I who were precarious

You leave and grow distant

You who keep asking back

And I with slow answers in between

There must be unspeakable reasons

If we in our early days

Had been one

It wouldn't have been so sad

Into the forest path beside the road we've walked

In the pocket

Loneliness can be felt

With those stained hands

Covering your face

You grew up more, and became me

You who keep asking back

And I with slow answers in between

There must be unspeakable reasons

If we in our early days

Had been one

It wouldn't have been so sad

This person is just a stone

Speaking to me with tears in eyes

Stars filling both eyes

Missing you somewhere

Now it's become a song

We in our immature days

Want to go back

Everything has passed by now

Our beautiful selves

Memories of childhood days

I think of them

[Korean]

안녕히

사랑이 지나가네

나약하고

가녀린 숨결 위로

낡은 아파트 사이로

저 저녁달이 비출 때

넌 울먹이다 손을 흔드네

상상하지

그리다만 네 추억은

비뚤하고

어딘가 좀 어설퍼

봄날의 이 바람에도

위태로웠던 너와 나

넌 떠나가고 멀어지네

자꾸만 되묻는 너와

대답이 느린 나 사이에

말 못할 이유가 있다고

이른 시절 속에 우리가

하나였다면

이토록 슬프진 않았겠지

걸어왔던 길 옆에 놓인 숲길로

주머니엔

쓸쓸함이 만져져

얼룩진 그 두 손으로

얼굴을 감싸쥐다가

넌 더 커버렸고 내가 되었네

자꾸만 되묻는 너와

대답이 느린 나 사이에

말 못할 이유가 있다고

이른 시절 속에 우리가

하나였다면

이토록 슬프진 않았겠지

이 사람은 돌뿐이야

글썽이다 내게 말하고

두 눈에 가득한 별빛들

어딘가에서 널 그리워하다가

이젠 노래가 되어버렸어

철없던 시절 속에 우리

돌아가고파

모두 다 지나갔잖아

아름다웠던 우리

어린 날의 추억들을

생각하네

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
사랑 /sa-raŋ/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection
추억 /t͈ɕu-ʌk/ A2	noun - a past experience remembered
시절 /ɕi-dʑʌl/ B1	noun - a particular period of time
슬프다 /sɯɭ-p͈ɯ-da/ A2	adjective - feeling or showing sorrow
떠나다 /ttʰɯ-na-da/ A2	verb - to leave a place or person
그리워하다 /kɯ-ri-wo-ha-da/ B1	verb - to feel a longing for someone absent
노래 /no-ɾe/ A1	noun - a short poem or other set of words set to music
아름답다 /a-ɾɯm-dap-da/ A2	adjective - pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically
나약하다 /na-jak-a-da/ B2	adjective - lacking strength or vigor
낡다 /nal-da/ B1	adjective - old and worn with age
위태롭다 /wi-tʰɛ-ɾop-da/ C1	adjective - in a dangerous or unstable state
쓸쓸하다 /s͈ɯl-s͈ɯl-ha-da/ B2	adjective - causing or feeling lonesome
울먹이다 /ul-mʌk-i-da/ B2	verb - to choke up with emotion
되묻다 /twʌ-mut̚-t͈a/ B1	verb - to ask a question repeatedly
얼굴 /ʌl-gul/ A1	noun - the front part of a person's head
별빛 /bjʌl-bit̚/ B1	noun - light from a star
봄 /bom/ A1	noun - the season after winter
숲 /sup̚/ A2	noun - a large area covered with trees

Key Grammar Structures

• 사랑이 지나가네

  ➔ Use of '-ne' at the end of a verb for poetic or declarative emphasis

  ➔ This ending adds a poetic or emotional nuance, often expressing realization or emphasis

• 저 저녁달이 비출 때

  ➔ Use of '때' to indicate 'when' in time expressions

  ➔ '때' functions as a conjunction meaning 'when' or 'at the time of', indicating the timing of an event

• 너와 나 사이에

  ➔ Use of '-에' to indicate location or relationship between entities

  ➔ This particle indicates spatial or relational positioning, showing the connection between 'you and me'

• 생각하네

  ➔ Use of '-네' at the end of a verb for reflection or realization

  ➔ This ending expresses a realization or contemplative tone, often used in poetic or reflective speech

• 어리던 시절 속에

  ➔ Use of adjectival modifier '-던' to describe a past state or condition

  ➔ This suffix indicates a past or historical context, often reflective or nostalgic in tone

• 모두 다 지나갔잖아

  ➔ Use of '-잖아' to confirm or remind something the speaker assumes is known

  ➔ This ending functions to confirm or assert known information, often with an emphasis tone

• 추억들을 생각하네

  ➔ Use of '들을' as an object marker for plural noun 'memories'

  ➔ '들을' marks the direct object in the sentence, indicating that 'memories' are being thought of