피 땀 눈물 (Blood Sweat & Tears) – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: BTS (방탄소년단)

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of K-pop with BTS's "Blood Sweat & Tears"! This iconic song, with its rich lyrical depth and cultural references, offers a unique gateway to understanding Korean language and artistic expression. Learn sophisticated vocabulary and explore philosophical themes as you unravel the layers of this global hit, making your language learning journey both educational and incredibly engaging.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
피 /pi/ A1	noun - blood
땀 /t͡tam/ A1	noun - sweat
눈물 /nunmul/ A1	noun - tear
마지막 /majimak/ B1	adjective - last
춤 /chum/ A1	noun - dance
숨 /sum/ A1	noun - breath
원하다 /wonhada/ B1	verb - to want
아프다 /apeuda/ B1	verb - to hurt
조이다 /joida/ B2	verb - to tighten
흔들다 /heundeulda/ B2	verb - to shake
중독되다 /jungdokdoeda/ B2	verb - to be addicted
비밀 /bimil/ B1	noun - secret
감옥 /gamok/ B2	noun - prison
달콤하다 /dalkomhada/ B1	adjective - sweet
부드럽다 /budeureopda/ B2	adjective - soft
죽이다 /jugida/ B2	verb - to kill

Key Grammar Structures

• 내 피, 땀, 눈물, 내 마지막 춤을

  ➔ Possessive pronoun + noun + particle '을/를' indicating the direct object

  ➔ '내 피, 땀, 눈물' (my blood, sweat, tears) uses the possessive '내' + nouns + the object particle '을/를'

• 너의 것인 걸 잘 알고 있어

  ➔ Possessive pronoun + noun + suffix '인' + '걸' (contraction of 것 + 이다) + verb '알다 + 있어'

  ➔ '너의 것인 걸' (your thing) combines the possessive '너의' + '것' (thing) + the contraction '인' + '걸' indicating that it is something that is known or recognized

• 원해 많이, 많이, 많이, 많이

  ➔ Verb '원하다' (to want) in the form of '원해' (informal imperative), combined with adverb '많이' repeated to intensify

  ➔ '원해 많이' is an expression of strong desire, emphasizing the want through repetition of '많이' (a lot)

• 네가 너무 달콤해, 너무 달콤해서 (ow!)

  ➔ Adjective '달콤하다' (sweet) used as '달콤해' in colloquial speech, with '너무' as an adverb meaning 'too' or 'very'

  ➔ '달콤해' is the colloquial form of '달콤하다' (sweet), with '너무' intensifying the sweetness to 'very' or 'too much'

• 내 피, 땀, 눈물

  ➔ Repetition of '내' + noun, emphasizing possessiveness or emotional intensity

  ➔ '내 피, 땀, 눈물' (my blood, sweat, tears) uses repetition to express deep emotion or emphasis on personal suffering