Phantom (Pierre Blanche Remix) – English Lyrics

• By: WayV, Pierre Blanche
• Album: iScreaM Vol.23 : Phantom Remixes

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the captivating world of "Phantom (Pierre Blanche Remix)" by WayV and Pierre Blanche! This track offers a unique blend of WayV's powerful vocals and Pierre Blanche's signature electronic sound, creating a haunting yet majestic atmosphere. Learning the lyrics of this song can help you explore expressions of resilience and overcoming challenges, set to a dramatic and intricate musical backdrop. Its rich metaphorical language, inspired by 'The Phantom of the Opera,' makes it especially compelling for language learners interested in deeper narrative and emotional themes within music.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
phantom /ˈfæntəm/ B2	noun - a ghost; a product of imagination
shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ B1	noun - a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface; a faint or dark area; a person who follows another secretly
illusion /ɪˈluːʒn/ B2	noun - a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted by the senses; a deceptive appearance or impression
invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəbl/ B1	adjective - impossible to see
mystery /ˈmɪstəri/ B1	noun - something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
riddle /ˈrɪdl/ B2	noun - a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning
whisper /ˈwɪspər/ B1	verb - speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's vocal cords, especially for reasons of secrecy noun - a soft or hushed sound made by speaking without vibration of the vocal cords
secret /ˈsiːkrət/ A2	noun - something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others adjective - kept from the knowledge or view of others
spirit /ˈspɪrɪt/ B1	noun - the nonphysical part of a person, often regarded as an individual's true self; a ghost or supernatural being
unseen /ʌnˈsiːn/ B2	adjective - not seen or noticed
unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ B1	adjective - not known or familiar noun - an unknown person or thing
fade /feɪd/ B1	verb - gradually grow faint and disappear; lose color or brightness
chase /tʃeɪs/ B1	verb - pursue in order to catch or catch up with noun - an act of pursuing someone or something
dread /dred/ B2	verb - anticipate with great apprehension or fear noun - great fear or apprehension
crave /kreɪv/ B2	verb - feel a powerful desire for (something)
slip /slɪp/ B1	verb - slide unintentionally for a short distance; move or go in a smooth, easy, or secret manner
fleeting /ˈfliːtɪŋ/ C1	adjective - lasting for a very short time
grasp /ɡræsp/ B2	verb - seize and hold firmly; understand (a concept or idea) noun - a firm hold or grip; the power of understanding
linger /ˈlɪŋɡər/ B2	verb - stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave; remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected

Key Grammar Structures

• 널 쫓는 그림자 같아

  ➔ Verb + -neun (present participle) + Noun + -gatda (to be like)

  ➔ This structure uses a present participle "널 쫓는" to modify the noun "그림자" ("shadow chasing you"), then "같아" compares the subject to this modified noun, meaning "I am like a shadow chasing you."

• 가장 깊은 곳에 갇힌 채

  ➔ Verb + -(으)ㄴ/는 chae (while/in the state of)

  ➔ This expression indicates that an action or state is maintained while another action occurs. Here, "갇힌" is the past passive form of "갇히다" (to be trapped), so it means "while being trapped in the deepest place."

• 널 보는 순간 시작된

  ➔ Verb + -(으)ㄴ/는/던 sungandan (the moment when) + Verb + -(으)ㄴ (adjectival form)

  ➔ This structure uses "순간" (moment) to specify a time, and the descriptive verb "시작된" (started/that started) modifies an implied noun (like "my reason for existence" from the next line), meaning "the moment it started, when I saw you." "널 보는" modifies "순간", and "시작된" modifies the implicit noun.

• 벗어날 수 없어

  ➔ Verb + -(으)ㄹ su eopda (cannot/unable to)

  ➔ This expression indicates the inability or impossibility of performing an action. "벗어나다" means "to escape," so "벗어날 수 없어" means "I cannot escape" or "It is impossible to escape."

• 점점 더 깊숙이 빠져

  ➔ Jeomjeom deo + Adverb/Adjective + Verb (increasingly more)

  ➔ This phrase indicates a gradual increase or change in degree. "깊숙이" is an adverb meaning "deeply," and "빠져" is from "빠지다" (to fall into/get sucked into), so it means "I fall deeper and deeper."

• 끝없이 펼쳐진 미로 속

  ➔ Adverb + Verb + -(으)ㄴ Noun + sok (inside)

  ➔ This structure uses the past adjectival form "펼쳐진" (unfolded/spread out) to describe the noun "미로" (maze), which is modified by the adverb "끝없이" (endlessly). "속" indicates "inside," so it means "inside the endlessly unfolding maze." "펼쳐지다" is a passive verb.

• 길을 잃은 채 헤매는 너

  ➔ Verb + -(으)ㄴ chae + Verb + -neun Noun

  ➔ This expression indicates a state resulting from a previous action that is maintained while another action occurs. Here, "길을 잃은" (having lost the way) describes the state, and "헤매는" (wandering) describes the continuous action, all modifying "너" (you). So, "you, wandering while having lost your way."

• 넌 날 찾게 될 거야

  ➔ Verb + -ge doeda (to come to do/to end up doing) + -(으)ㄹ geoya (future tense)

  ➔ This structure indicates an inevitable or eventual change of state or situation, often implying that it happens naturally or due to circumstances rather than by direct intention. "찾다" means "to find," so it means "you will come to find me" or "you will end up finding me."

• 내 심장을 꿰뚫는듯한

  ➔ Verb + -neun deuthada (to seem like/as if) + -(으)ㄴ (adjectival form)

  ➔ This expression indicates that something appears to be a certain way, even if it's not actually so. It creates a simile or strong comparison. "꿰뚫다" means "to pierce through," so "내 심장을 꿰뚫는듯한" means "as if piercing my heart" (modifying an implicit noun like "look" or "gaze").