미래 – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: Red Velvet

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartwarming melodies of Red Velvet's "미래" (Future), an uplifting electro-pop track that served as an OST for the drama 'Start-Up.' This song offers a beautiful way to connect with the Korean language, as its clear and encouraging lyrics explore themes of hope, resilience, and finding strength in others. You can learn vocabulary related to emotions, future aspirations, and supportive relationships, all while enjoying Red Velvet's signature vocal harmonies and a dreamy, comforting sound that makes the language learning journey special and engaging.

[English]

In a dreamlike state I can't quite remember where

I felt like I've seen this happy day before

The tomorrow that's about to come

Though my expression shows some anxiety

I can't easily let go of myself

Walk towards that shining light

A maze that seems to trap me

Whenever that happens, I remember you

Help me to not forget my dreams

In a place where stars fall down

We ultimately end up together

You are my future, future, all the time

Crossing through tough times, I want to hold your hand

You are my sunshine, sunshine, all day long

Like the sun returns at night to make a new morning

Shine your light on me

You are another version of my future

A love way that lasts forever

You are another version of my future

I'll show you my love

Even when I fall and get hurt sometimes

Your smiling face is what I liked

Strong promises

May sometimes fall apart

But seeing you, I can endure

Walking towards that shining light

A maze that seems to trap me

Whenever that happens, I remember you

Help me to not forget my dreams

In a place where stars fall down

We ultimately end up together

You are my future, future, all the time

Crossing through tough times, I want to hold your hand

You are my sunshine, sunshine, all day long

Like the sun returning at night to start a new morning

Shine your light on me

You are another version of my future

A love way that lasts forever

You are another version of my future

I'll show you my love

You are my future, future, all the time

Crossing through tough times, I want to hold your hand

You are my sunshine, sunshine, all day long

Like the sun returning at night to start a new morning

Shine your light on me

You are another version of my future

A love way that lasts forever

You are another version of my future

I'll show you my love

[Korean]

어딘지 모를 꿈결 속에서

행복한 날 또 본 것 같았어

다가올 내일은

불안한 표정이지만

쉽게 나를 놓을 순 없네

찬란한 빛을 향해 걸어

나를 가둘 듯한 미로

그럴 때마다 난 너를 기억해

내 꿈을 잊지 않게 해줘

별이 쏟아지는 곳에

우린 결국 함께 한다고

You are my future future All the time

힘든 시간들을 건너 너의 손을 잡고 싶어

You are my sunshine sunshine All the day

해가 밤을 돌아 아침을 또 만든 것처럼

날 비춰줘

너는 또 다른 나의 미래

영원히 계속될 Love way

너는 또 다른 나의 미래

I’ll show you my love

가끔 넘어져 상처가 나도

웃는 모습 난 그게 좋았어

굳은 다짐들

한 번씩 무너지지만

너를 보면 견딜 수 있어

찬란한 빛을 향해 걸어

나를 가둘 듯한 미로

그럴 때마다 난 너를 기억해

내 꿈을 잊지 않게 해줘

별이 쏟아지는 곳에

우린 결국 함께 한다고

You are my future future All the time

힘든 시간들을 건너 너의 손을 잡고 싶어

You are my sunshine sunshine All the day

해가 밤을 돌아 아침을 또 만든 것처럼

날 비춰줘

너는 또 다른 나의 미래

영원히 계속될 Love way

너는 또 다른 나의 미래

I’ll show you my love

You are my future future All the time

힘든 시간들을 건너 너의 손을 잡고 싶어

You are my sunshine sunshine All the day

해가 밤을 돌아 아침을 또 만든 것처럼

날 비춰 줘

너는 또 다른 나의 미래

영원히 계속될 Love way

너는 또 다른 나의 미래

I’ll show you my love

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
꿈 /kkum/ A1	noun - dream
행복 /haengbok/ A2	noun - happiness
미래 /mirae/ A2	noun - future
빛 /bit/ A2	noun - light
기억 /gieok/ B1	noun - memory
사랑 /salang/ B1	noun - love
시간 /sigan/ B1	noun - time
걸다 /geolda/ B1	verb - to hang
잡다 /japda/ B1	verb - to hold
만들다 /mandeulda/ B1	verb - to make
비추다 /bichuda/ B2	verb - to shine
넘어지다 /neomeojida/ B2	verb - to fall
상처 /sangcheo/ B2	noun - wound
영원히 /yeongwonhi/ B2	adverb - forever
함께 /hamkke/ B2	adverb - together

Key Grammar Structures

• 행복한 날 또 본 것 같았어

  ➔ Past tense construction with '았어/었어' indicating an action or perception in the past.

  ➔ '았어/었어' is used to express past tense in Korean, often conveying that an action was experienced, perceived, or completed in the past.

• 우린 결국 함께 한다고

  ➔ Use of the plain form + '다고' to report speech or thoughts indirectly, often translating to 'that...' in English.

  ➔ '다고' is a suffix used in Korean to reported speech or thoughts, turning a statement into an indirect quote.

• 별이 쏟아지는 곳에

  ➔ Use of the noun + '에' to indicate location or destination, meaning 'at' or 'to'.

  ➔ '에' is a particle in Korean used after a noun to specify location, destination, or point in space.

• 날 비춰줘

  ➔ Imperative form of the verb '비추다' (to shine or illuminate) with the suffix '-줘' to request or command figuratively.

  ➔ '줘' is a concessive form used after verbs in Korean to politely or figuratively ask for something or give commands.

• 영원히 계속될 Love way

  ➔ Use of the future or passive form '계속될' with '영원히' (forever) to express something that will continue eternally.

  ➔ '계속될' is a form of the verb '계속되다' (to continue/stay) used to describe ongoing or future states, with '영원히' meaning 'forever'.