Kissing You – English Lyrics

• By: 소녀시대
• Album: 소녀시대

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the joyful and innocent world of K-pop with Girls' Generation's "Kissing You." This iconic song, beloved for its sweet melody and clear, heartfelt lyrics about young love, offers an excellent opportunity to learn fundamental Korean phrases and expressions related to affection and happiness. Its accessible language and cheerful vibe make it a perfect gateway into understanding the beauty of the Korean language through music.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
사랑하다 /sɐ.ɾɐŋ.hɐ.dɐ/ A1	verb - to love
키스 /kʰi.sɯ/ A2	noun - kiss
행복 /hɛŋ.bo̞k̚/ A2	noun - happiness, bliss
기분 /ki.bun/ A2	noun - feeling, mood, state of mind
좋다 /d͡ʑo̞.tʰa̠/ A1	adjective - good, nice, pleasant
달콤하다 /tal.kʰo̞m.ha.dɐ/ B1	adjective - sweet (taste or feeling), pleasant
입술 /ip̚.sʰul/ A2	noun - lips
마음 /ma.ɯm/ A2	noun - heart, mind, feeling, will
가슴 /ka.sɯm/ B1	noun - chest, breast, heart (as a seat of emotion)
노래 /no̞.ɾɛ/ A1	noun - song
웃다 /ut̚.tɐ/ A1	verb - to smile, to laugh
따스하다 /t͈a.sɯ.ha.dɐ/ B1	adjective - warm, cozy, snug
햇살 /hɛt̚.s͈al/ B1	noun - sunlight, sunbeams
숙녀 /suk̚.ɲʌ/ B1	noun - lady, young lady
약속하다 /yak̚.s͈o̞k̚.ha.dɐ/ B1	verb - to promise, to make an appointment
여자친구 /jʌ.d͡ʑa.t͡ɕʰiŋ.ɡu/ A1	noun - girlfriend
어깨 /ʌ.k͈ɛ/ A2	noun - shoulder
손 /so̞n/ A1	noun - hand
걷다 /kʌt̚.tɐ/ A1	verb - to walk
눈 /nun/ A1	noun - eye

Key Grammar Structures

• 장난스런 너의 키스에 기분이 좋아

  ➔ Adjective + -(으)ㄴ/는 + Noun (Adjectival modifier)

  ➔ The ending "-(으)ㄴ/는" is attached to adjectives to modify a following noun. "장난스럽다" (to be playful) becomes "장난스러운" or shortened to "장난스런" (playful) to describe "키스" (kiss).

• 귀엽게 새침한 표정 지어도

  ➔ V/A + -아/어도 (Even if/though)

  ➔ The ending "-아/어도" is used to express concession, meaning 'even if', 'although', or 'regardless of'. Here, "지어도" (from "짓다", to make/put on a face) means 'even if I make/put on a cute, coy expression'.

• 어느 샌가 나는 숙녀처럼

  ➔ Noun + -처럼 (Like, as if)

  ➔ The particle "-처럼" is attached to a noun to indicate similarity or comparison, meaning 'like a Noun' or 'as if Noun'. Here, "숙녀처럼" means 'like a lady'.

• 내 입술은 사근사근 그대 이름 부르죠

  ➔ V/A + -죠 (Confirmatory/Assertive ending)

  ➔ The ending "-죠" is used to confirm something the speaker believes the listener already knows, agrees with, or to gently assert a fact. "부르죠" (from "부르다", to call) implies 'I do call (your name), don't I?' or 'I gently call your name'.

• 그대와 발을 맞추며 걷고

  ➔ V + -(으)며 (While doing something, and, simultaneous actions)

  ➔ The ending "-(으)며" connects two actions, indicating that they happen simultaneously. It can also be used to simply list actions or states, or to indicate a cause/reason. Here, "맞추며" (from "맞추다", to match/align) means 'while matching our steps'.

• 고마워 사랑해 행복만 줄게요

  ➔ Noun + -만 (Only, just)

  ➔ The particle "-만" is attached to a noun to indicate limitation or restriction, meaning 'only' or 'just' that particular thing. Here, "행복만" means 'only happiness'.

• 사랑의 노래를 불러주며 웃어줘

  ➔ V-아/어 주다 (Do something for someone/as a favor)

  ➔ The auxiliary verb "-아/어 주다" indicates that the action of the main verb is performed for the benefit or as a favor to someone else. Here, "웃어줘" (from "웃다", to smile + "-어 주다" + imperative "-어") means 'please smile for me' or 'give me a smile'.

• 내 마음은 이미 넘어가고

  ➔ V/A + -고 (And, listing actions/states)

  ➔ The ending "-고" connects two or more clauses, indicating sequential actions, concurrent states, or simply listing items without a strong temporal relationship. Here, "넘어가고" (from "넘어가다", to go over/fall for) means 'my heart is already captivated, and...'.

• 내 가슴엔 두근두근 심장소리 들려

  ➔ Passive voice V + -이/히/리/기- (To be + past participle)

  ➔ The suffix "-리-" is one of the common passive suffixes (along with -이-, -히-, -기-). "들리다" is the passive form of "듣다" (to hear), meaning 'to be heard'. "들려" is the conjugated form in casual speech/song.

• 너만의 소중한 여자친굴 약속해

  ➔ Noun + -만의 (Only belonging to, unique to)

  ➔ The possessive form "-만의" emphasizes exclusivity or uniqueness, meaning 'only for' or 'unique to' the preceding noun. "너만의" means 'only yours' or 'exclusively for you'.