Lion Heart – English Lyrics

• By: Girls' Generation
• Album: Lion Heart

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the captivating world of K-pop with Girls' Generation's 'Lion Heart'! This retro-inspired track offers a blend of catchy melodies and meaningful lyrics, perfect for learners interested in exploring Korean pop culture and understanding themes of love, betrayal, and female empowerment. Experience the charm and sophistication of Girls' Generation while improving your English vocabulary and cultural insights.

[English]

Ooh, 너와 나 첨 만났을 때

Ooh, 마치 사자처럼 맴돌다

기회를 노려 내 맘 뺏은 너

...

Ah, 넌 달라진 게 없어 여전해

난 애가 타고 또 타

사냥감 찾아 한 눈 파는 너

수백 번 밀어내야 했는데

수천 번 널 떠나야 했는데

Tell me why

왜 맘이, 맘이 자꾸 흔들리니?

난 여기, 여기 네 옆에 있잖니

정신 차려 lion heart

난 애가 타

내 맘이, 맘이 더는 식지 않게

난 여기저기 뛰노는 너의 맘

길들일래 lion heart

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

Ooh, 넌 자유로운 영혼 여전해

충실해 본능 앞에

지금 네 옆에 난 안 보이니?

...

수백 번 고민 고민해봐도

수천 번 결국 답은 너인데

Tell me why

왜 맘이, 맘이 자꾸 흔들리니?

난 여기, 여기 네 옆에 있잖니

정신 차려 lion heart

난 애가 타

내 맘이, 맘이 더는 식지 않게

난 여기저기 뛰노는 너의 맘

길들일래 lion heart

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

곤히 잠자는 나의 코끝을, baby

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

네가 건드려 나도 화가 나, baby

Tell me why

왜 맘이, 맘이 자꾸 흔들리니?

난 여기 여기 네 옆에 있잖니

정신 차려 lion heart (yeah, yeah)

난 애가 타

내 맘이, 맘이 더는 식지 않게 (않게, 않게)

난 여기저기 뛰노는 너의 맘 (ooh)

길들일래 lion heart (길들일래 lion heart)

...

Ladies, y'all know what I'm talking about right? (Yeah)

모두 다 아니라 해도 좋을 때 있지 않아

사실 나만 좋음 됐지 뭐

바람보다 빠른 눈치로 (맘은 뜨겁게)

햇살처럼 따뜻한 말로 (머린 차갑게)

길들일래 너의 lion heart

사자 같은 너의 lion heart

La-la-la, la-la-la-la-la (여기 와서 앉아)

La-la-la, la-la-la-la-la (내 곁에만 있어)

La-la-la, la-la-la-la-la (한 눈 팔지 말아)

Lion heart

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body
lion /ˈlaɪən/ A1	noun - a large wild animal of the cat family
freedom /ˈfriːdəm/ B1	noun - the state of being free
search /sɜːrtʃ/ B1	verb - to look for something
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or a physical sensation
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	verb - to make something different
warm /wɔːrm/ A2	adjective - having a temperature that is higher than usual but not hot
trust /trʌst/ B1	verb - to believe that someone is good and honest
wild /waɪld/ B2	adjective - living or growing in the natural environment
soul /soʊl/ B2	noun - the spiritual part of a person
passion /ˈpæʃən/ B2	noun - a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement
dream /driːm/ A1	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - something that makes things visible or affords illumination
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move your body in a way that goes with the rhythm of music
play /pleɪ/ A1	verb - to engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation
find /faɪnd/ A1	verb - to discover something or someone

Key Grammar Structures

• 왜 맘이, 맘이 자꾸 흔들리니?

  ➔ Question particle '니' used at the end of a sentence to ask for reasons or explanations.

  ➔ '니' turns a statement into a question, often emphasizing the speaker's curiosity or seeking confirmation.

• 내 맘이, 맘이 더는 식지 않게

  ➔ Using '더는' to indicate 'no longer' or 'anymore,' expressing the cessation of an ongoing state.

  ➔ '더는' emphasizes that a certain condition or feeling has stopped or will not continue anymore.

• 길들일래 너의 lion heart

  ➔ Using '길들일래' as the informal future tense of '길들이다' (to tame or train), expressing the speaker's intention.

  ➔ '길들일래' shows the speaker's intention to tame or make someone’s 'lion heart' more manageable.

• 사자 같은 너의 lion heart

  ➔ Using a simile '같은' (like/as) to compare 'someone' to a lion heart, emphasizing similarity.

  ➔ The phrase equates the person to a lion heart, symbolizing bravery or fierce spirit.