Out of My Mind – English Lyrics

• By: LEE CHANHYUK
• Album: EROS

Lyrics & Translation

[English]

눈이 빙글빙글 돌아서

그냥 돌아버렸어

잡고 있던 줄이 다 썩어서

손을 놓아버렸어

박수를 치는 Crowd

내가 춤을 추는 줄 알지만

난 예전부터 Wow

그냥 돌아버렸어

머리가 핑 돌아서

그냥 돌아버렸어

다들 울퉁불퉁 모가 나서

나는 누워버렸어

갈 곳을 잃은 Clown

꽃을 전할 사람이 없네

맴돌다가 Wow

끝내 돌아버렸어

또르르르르 눈물이 굴러가네

빙그르르르 끝도 없이 춤추네

우두두두두 무대가 무너지네

빙그르르르 커튼 막이 내리네

박수를 치는 Crowd

내가 춤을 추는 줄 알지만

난 예전부터 Wow

그냥 돌아버렸어

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
spin /spɪn/ A2	verb - to turn or cause to turn rapidly verb - (informal, of a person's head) feel as if it is revolving, typically through dizziness or confusion. noun - a rapid revolving motion
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ A2	adjective - mentally deranged, especially as manifested in a wild or aggressive way. adjective - extremely enthusiastic or excited.
rope /roʊp/ A2	noun - a length of strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.
rot /rɒt/ B1	verb - (of organic matter) to decay or cause to decay by the action of bacteria and fungi; decompose. noun - the process of decaying.
release /rɪˈliːs/ B1	verb - to allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free. verb - to cease to hold (something); unhand. noun - the action of releasing or being released.
clap /klæp/ A2	verb - to strike the palms of (one's hands) together repeatedly, typically in applause. noun - an act or sound of clapping.
crowd /kraʊd/ A2	noun - a large number of people gathered together in a disorganized or unruly way. verb - (of a number of people) to fill (a space) almost completely, leaving little room for movement.
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps. noun - a series of steps and movements constituting a particular form of dancing.
head /hɛd/ A1	noun - the upper part of the human body, or the front or upper part of an animal's body, containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. verb - to move in a specified direction.
bumpy /ˈbʌmpi/ B1	adjective - having a lot of bumps; uneven.
lie /laɪ/ A2	verb - (of a person or animal) to be in or assume a horizontal or resting position on a surface.
clown /klaʊn/ B1	noun - a comic entertainer, especially one in a circus, wearing a traditional costume and make-up. verb - to behave in a silly or playful way.
flower /ˈflaʊər/ A1	noun - the part of a plant that is often brightly colored, that usually lasts for a short time, and from which the seed or fruit develops.
lose /luːz/ A1	verb - to be deprived of or cease to have or retain (something). verb - to become unable to find (something or someone).
tear /tɪər/ A2	noun - a drop of clear salty liquid secreted from glands in a person's eye when they cry or when the eye is irritated.
stage /steɪdʒ/ A2	noun - a raised platform in a theater, auditorium, etc., where performers stand. noun - a point or period in a process of development.
collapse /kəˈlæps/ B2	verb - (of a structure) to suddenly fall down or give way. noun - an act or instance of collapsing.
curtain /ˈkɜːrtn/ A2	noun - a piece of material suspended at the top to form a screen, typically one of a pair at a window or one forming a partition or screen in a room. noun - a large piece of cloth that hangs at the front of a stage in a theater.
descend /dɪˈsɛnd/ B2	verb - to move or fall downwards.
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the fingers and thumb.

Key Grammar Structures

• 눈이 빙글빙글 돌아서

  ➔ -아서/어서 (Cause/Reason)

  ➔ This connective ending expresses the cause or reason for the following action or state. It signifies 'because' or 'so'. The tense is indicated in the main verb, not in "돌아서" itself. Here, "돌아서" means 'because [my] eyes were spinning'.

• 그냥 돌아버렸어

  ➔ -아/어 버리다 (Completion with nuance)

  ➔ This auxiliary verb structure indicates the completion of an action. It often carries nuances of regret, relief, or an action being done completely and irreversibly. "돌아버렸어" means 'I completely went crazy' or 'I ended up going crazy', implying a sense of no return or finality.

• 잡고 있던 줄이

  ➔ -고 있다 + -(으)ㄴ/는/던 (Retrospective Modifier for progressive action)

  ➔ This combines "-고 있다" (indicating an ongoing action) with the retrospective modifier "-(으)ㄴ/는/던". "-(으)ㄴ" is for past, "-는" for present, and "-(던)" for a past continuous/repeated action. Here, "있던" modifies "줄이" (the rope), meaning 'the rope that I was holding (continuously in the past)'.

• 내가 춤을 추는 줄 알지만

  ➔ -(으)ㄹ/는 줄 알다 (To know/think that...)

  ➔ This structure is used to express that one knows or thinks something to be true, often contrary to reality, or to be aware of a fact. "-(는)" is for present tense, "-(으)ㄴ" for past, and "-(으)ㄹ" for future/supposition. "춤을 추는 줄 알지만" means 'they think that I am dancing, but...', indicating a mistaken belief on the part of others.

• 박수를 치는 Crowd

  ➔ -(으)ㄴ/는 (Present Tense Verb Modifier)

  ➔ This is a declarative present tense verb ending used to modify a noun, turning the verb clause into an adjective clause. "-(는)" is used for active verbs in the present tense. "치는" modifies "Crowd", meaning 'the Crowd that is clapping'.

• 갈 곳을 잃은 Clown

  ➔ -(으)ㄴ (Past Tense Verb Modifier)

  ➔ This is a past tense verb ending used to modify a noun, turning the verb clause into an adjective clause. It is used for completed actions. "잃은" modifies "Clown", meaning 'the Clown who lost (his way/place)'.

• 꽃을 전할 사람이 없네

  ➔ -(으)ㄹ (Future/Potential Verb Modifier)

  ➔ This is a future or potential tense verb ending used to modify a noun, turning the verb clause into an adjective clause. It indicates an action that is yet to happen, or a potential/purpose. "전할" modifies "사람이", meaning 'a person who will/can deliver the flowers'.

• 난 예전부터 Wow

  ➔ -부터 (From/Since)

  ➔ This particle is attached to a noun or pronoun, indicating the starting point of time or place. It means 'from' or 'since'. "예전부터" means 'from a long time ago' or 'since way back then'.

• 내가 춤을 추는 줄 알지만

  ➔ -지만 (Contrastive Conjunction)

  ➔ This connective ending is used to connect two clauses, indicating a contrast or concession, similar to 'but' or 'although' in English. The second clause often presents a different or opposite idea to the first. "알지만" means 'although they think/know, but...', showing a contrast between the crowd's perception and the speaker's reality.

• 눈물이 굴러가네

  ➔ -네 (Exclamatory Ending)

  ➔ This is an informal speech ending used to express a spontaneous reaction, discovery, or realization. It adds a sense of personal feeling or observation to the statement. "굴러가네" means 'Tears are rolling down, I see!' or 'Tears are rolling down, wow!', conveying a sudden realization.