Maria – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: Hwa Sa

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language can be a deeply personal journey, much like the one Hwasa takes us on in "Maria." This song, with its mix of Korean and English, offers a unique opportunity to explore raw, honest emotions through music. By learning the lyrics, you can connect with themes of self-love and overcoming adversity, all while being motivated by an infectious beat. "Maria" is special not just for its catchy melody, but for its courageous message, making it a powerful and inspiring song for any language learner.

[English]

I've been cursed so much, I'm feeling sick

Even if I'm sad, what can I do? I do

Everyone worked hard to hate me

If you break me down, will it fill your stomach?

What can I do, I'm lonely, I've swallowed my hatred

I don't even have the strength to be angry, no leisure

What's so unpleasant about it?

Just keep going on your way

Why are you all so cruel?

Maria, Maria

It's for you

It's a shining night

Don't torment me

Oh Maria, it's for you

Why struggle so hard?

You're already beautiful

(yeah) Oh na ah ah

(yeah) It's for you

(yeah) Oh na ah ah

(yeah) Beautiful Maria

No frame, no fake

It's throbbing

The sky is sky-colored, living is all so obvious

I'll change the path I take

I'll turn every crisis into an opportunity

If you really want to see me cry

Here, tears

What can I do, I'm lonely

I've swallowed my hatred

I don't even have the strength to be angry, no reason

Don't dirty your heart

It's still too early to fall

Maria, Maria

It's for you

It's a shining night

Don't torment me

Oh Maria, it's for you

Why struggle so hard?

You're already beautiful

(yeah) Oh na ah ah

(yeah) It's for you

(yeah) Oh na ah ah

(yeah) Beautiful Maria

Maria, Maria

It's for you

It's a shining night

Don't torment me

Oh Maria, it's for you

Why struggle so hard?

You're already beautiful

(yeah) Oh na ah ah

(yeah) It's for you

(yeah) Beautiful Maria

[Korean]

욕을 하도 먹어 체했어 하도

서러워도 어쩌겠어 I do

모두들 미워하느라 애썼네

날 무너뜨리면 밥이 되나

외로워서 어떡해 미움마저 삼켰어

화낼 힘도 없어 여유도 없고

뭐 그리 아니꼬와

가던 길 그냥 가

왜들 그래 서럽게

마리아 마리아

널 위한 말이야

빛나는 밤이야

널 괴롭히지마

오 마리아 널 위한 말이야

뭐 하러 아등바등해

이미 아름다운데

(yeah) Oh na ah ah

(yeah) 널 위한 말이야

(yeah) Oh na ah ah

(yeah) 아름다워 마리아

No frame no fake

지끈 지끈거려

하늘은 하늘색 사는 게 다 뻔해

내가 갈 길은 내가 바꾸지 뭐

위기는 기회로 다 바꾸지 뭐

굳이 우는 꼴이 보고 싶다면

옜다 눈물

외로워서 어떡해

미움마저 삼켰어

화낼 힘도 없어 이유도 없고

마음을 더럽히지마

타락하기엔 아직 일러

마리아 마리아

널 위한 말이야

빛나는 밤이야

널 괴롭히지마

오 마리아 널 위한 말이야

뭐 하러 아등바등해

이미 아름다운데

(yeah) Oh na ah ah

(yeah) 널 위한 말이야

(yeah) Oh na ah ah

(yeah) 아름다워 마리아

마리아 마리아

널 위한 말이야

빛나는 밤이야

널 괴롭히지마

오 마리아 널 위한 말이야

뭐 하러 아등바등해

이미 아름다운데

(yeah) Oh na ah ah

(yeah) 널 위한 말이야

(yeah) 아름다워 마리아

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
마리아 /maɾi.a/ A1	noun - Maria (a name)
빛나는 /bitnaneun/ B1	adjective - shining, bright
아름다워 /aɾeumdaweo/ B1	adjective - beautiful
외로워 /weɾoʊwa/ B1	adjective - lonely
미움 /mi.um/ B2	noun - hatred, resentment
괴롭히다 /gweoɾopida/ B2	verb - to torment, to harass
힘 /him/ A2	noun - strength, power
길 /gil/ A1	noun - road, path
말 /mal/ A1	noun - word, speech
눈물 /nunmul/ A2	noun - tear
위기 /wigi/ B2	noun - crisis, emergency
기회 /gihoe/ B2	noun - opportunity

Key Grammar Structures

• 헤도

  ➔ Conjunction used to mean 'also' or 'even more'.

  ➔ The word '헤도' emphasizes 'even' or 'also', adding intensity.

• 지켜지마

  ➔ Imperative form of '지키다' (to protect/keep), used here as a command or plea.

  ➔ '지켜지마' is used to urgently ask someone not to violate or ruin something.

• 아름다운데

  ➔ Descriptive phrase meaning 'it's beautiful', with the ending '-는데' adding nuance of perception or acknowledgment.

  ➔ The ending '-는데' provides context, expresses observations, or sets up a contrast.

• 여유도 없고

  ➔ Construction using '도' (also) and negative verb '없고' (not have), indicating absence of composure or leisure.

  ➔ '도' means 'also' or 'even', and combined with '없고' (not have), shows a lack of calmness or leisure.

• 여기서

  ➔ Adverb meaning 'here', indicating the current context or location.

  ➔ Used to specify the current location or context in the conversation or narrative.

• 맨처음부터

  ➔ Adverb meaning 'from the very beginning'.

  ➔ Used to emphasize starting point from the very beginning of an action or situation.