팔레트 – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: IU, G-DRAGON
• Album: 조각집

Lyrics & Translation

"Palette" by IU, featuring G-DRAGON, offers a charming and introspective look into self-discovery and adulthood, making it an excellent song for language learners. The lyrics, co-written by IU, provide authentic expressions of personal growth and emotion. G-DRAGON's featured rap adds a layer of insightful advice, using conversational Korean that can help learners grasp natural speech patterns. Its widespread popularity and clear lyrical themes make it an accessible and engaging piece to deepen one's understanding of Korean language and culture.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
좋아하다 /t͡ɕo.a.ɦa.da/ A1	verb - to like, to prefer
음악 /ɯː.mak̚/ A1	noun - music
색 /sɛk̚/ A1	noun - color
알다 /al.da/ A1	verb - to know
머리 /mʌ̹.ɾi/ A1	noun - head, hair
어렵다 /ʌ̹.ɾjʌ̹p̚.t͈a/ A2	adjective - difficult, hard
듣다 /tɯt̚.t͈a/ A2	verb - to hear, to listen
애 /ɛ/ A2	noun - child
기쁨 /ki.p͈ɯm/ B1	noun - joy, pleasure
청춘 /t͡ɕʰʌ̹ŋ.t͡ɕʰun/ B1	noun - youth, springtime of life
어른 /ʌ.ɾɯn/ A2	noun - adult
나이 /na.i/ A1	noun - age
빛 /pit̚/ A1	noun - light
어둠 /ʌ.dum/ B2	noun - darkness
꽃잎 /k͈o(ː).t͡ɕʰip̚/ B2	noun - petal
사랑받다 /sʰa̠.ɾa̠ŋ.ba̠t̚.t͈a/ B1	verb - to be loved

Key Grammar Structures

• 이상하게도 요즘엔 그냥 쉬운 게 좋아

  ➔ Adverbial Particle 도 (do) to emphasize 이상하게 (isanghage)

  ➔ The particle "도 (do)" is used to emphasize that it's strange that she likes simple things these days. It adds a sense of 'even' or 'also,' highlighting the unexpected nature of her preference.

• 하긴 그래도 여전히 코린 음악은 좋더라

  ➔ Adverbial ending -더라 (-deora) expressing a realization or recalling a past experience

  ➔ The ending "-더라 (-deora)" implies that the speaker is recalling or realizing that she still likes Corinne's music. It's not just a statement of fact, but a recollection of a personal experience.

• 날 좋아하는 거 알아

  ➔ The use of "거 (geo)" as a nominalizer, turning the verb 좋아하는 (johahaneun - liking) into a noun phrase

  ➔ "거 (geo)" turns the verb phrase "날 좋아하는 (nal johahaneun - liking me)" into a noun phrase, allowing it to be the object of the verb 알아 (ara - know).

• 꾸중만 듣던 철부지 애

  ➔ The use of -던 (-deon) which indicates a past habit or a characteristic state

  ➔ The suffix -던 (-deon) describes the 철부지 애 (immature child) as someone who habitually or characteristically received scolding in the past.

• 아프니까 웬 청춘이래

  ➔ Use of 이래 (irae) which is a colloquial contraction of 이라고 해 (irago hae) meaning "they say" or "people say".

  ➔ It expresses a common saying or justification used by others, implying a question or skepticism towards that saying ("since it hurts, what kind of youth is this?").

• 너보다 다섯 살 밖에 안 먹었는데

  ➔ Use of "밖에 (bakke)" to indicate limitation or 'only'. Combined with negative verb form 안 (an)

  ➔ "밖에 (bakke)" limits the difference in age to only five years, and with the negative form "안 (an)", it emphasizes that the age difference is not that significant. The whole phrase translates to "I'm only five years older than you."

• 어둠이 드리워질 때도 겁내지 마

  ➔ -(으)ㄹ 때 (-(eu)l ttae): Indicates "when" or "at the time when" something happens. 겁내지 마 (geopnaeji ma): Negative imperative form, meaning "Don't be afraid."

  ➔ -(으)ㄹ 때 indicates the time when darkness falls. 겁내지 마 is a direct and strong command not to be afraid during that time. This construction emphasizes the importance of remaining fearless even in difficult moments.