Love poem – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: IU (아이유)
• Album: Love poem

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into IU's Korean masterpiece, "Love Poem," a song rich with comforting melody and profound emotional depth. Learning the language through this track allows you to connect with a universal message of empathy and enduring support, expressed through IU's uniquely warm and delicate vocal delivery, making it a special piece for both language learners and those seeking solace.

[English]

I see someone praying for someone

It seems like that

A love poem written with bated breath

Seems to be heard softly

Clearly flying towards you

Hoping to reach its place in time

I'll be there right behind you walking alone

Singing till the end this song that won't stop

Just listen for a moment

I'll sing for you walking through this endlessly long night

Once again in your world

It seems the stars are setting

The tears swallowed silently

Seem to be flowing here

Losing words in this quiet heart

A voice echoing like a memory

I'll be there right behind you walking alone

Singing till the end this song that won't stop

Take a big deep breath

I'll sing for you who forgot how to cry out loud

(So you can walk again)

I'll sing

(So you can love again)

Here I am, watch me, I never

Singing till the end stop this song

On the day your long night ends

I'll be there where you lift your head and look

[Korean]

누구를 위해 누군가

기도하고 있나 봐

숨죽여 쓴 사랑시가

낮게 들리는 듯해

너에게로 선명히 날아가

늦지 않게 자리에 닿기를

I'll be there 홀로 걷는 너의 뒤에

Singing till the end 그치지 않을 이 노래

아주 잠시만 귀 기울여 봐

유난히 긴 밤을 걷는 널 위해 부를게

또 한 번 너의 세상에

별이 지고 있나 봐

숨죽여 삼킨 눈물이

여기 흐르는 듯해

할 말을 잃어 고요한 마음에

기억처럼 들려오는 목소리

I'll be there 홀로 걷는 너의 뒤에

Singing till the end 그치지 않을 이 노래

아주 커다란 숨을 쉬어 봐

소리 내 우는 법을 잊은 널 위해 부를게

(다시 걸어갈 수 있도록)

부를게

(다시 사랑할 수 있도록)

Here i am 지켜봐 나를, 난 절대

Singing till the end 멈추지 않아 이 노래

너의 긴 밤이 끝나는 그날

고개를 들어 바라본 그곳에 있을게

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
사랑 /saɾaŋ/ B1	noun - love
밤 /pam/ A1	noun - night
별 /pjʌl/ A1	noun - star
눈물 /nunmuɾ/ A2	noun - tear(s)
마음 /maɰm/ B1	noun - mind; heart
기억 /giɡjʌk/ B2	noun - memory; recollection
목소리 /moksoɾi/ B1	noun - voice
노래 /noɾe/ A1	noun - song
걷다 /kʌt͈a/ A1	verb - to walk
부르다 /puɾɯda/ A2	verb - to sing; to call
기도 /kido/ B1	noun - prayer verb - to pray
숨 /sum/ A1	noun - breath
선명 /sʌnmjʌŋ/ B2	adjective - clear; vivid
끝 /kɯt̚/ A2	noun - end; conclusion
고요 /kojo/ B2	adjective - quiet; calm
우다 /uda/ A2	verb - to cry (by making sound)
흐르다 /ɦɯɾɯda/ B1	verb - to flow
닿다 /tʰada/ B1	verb - to touch; to reach
절대 /tɕʌɾdɛ/ C1	adjective - absolute; unconditional
큰 /k͈ɯn/ A2	adjective - big; large

Key Grammar Structures

• 누구를 위해 누군가 기도하고 있나 봐

  ➔ Verb + -고 있다 / -고 계시다 (present progressive tense)

  ➔ This indicates an ongoing action, similar to the present continuous tense.

• 내가 들려주는 목소리

  ➔ Verb + -는 (modifier for descriptive clause)

  ➔ Used to describe or modify a noun, functioning like a relative clause.

• 그치지 않을 이 노래

  ➔ Future tense + -지 않다 (to negate the future)

  ➔ Used to express that something will not happen in the future.

• 아주 잠시만 귀 기울여 봐

  ➔ Imperative + -아/어/여 보다 (to try doing something)

  ➔ An imperative expression encouraging someone to try listening carefully.

• 별이 지고 있나 봐

  ➔ Declarative present + -나 보다 (probably, I suppose)

  ➔ Expresses a conjecture or assumption about the present or recent past.

• 여기 흐르는 듯해

  ➔ Verb + -는 것 같다 / -는 것 같아 (it seems that)

  ➔ Used to express an impression or assumption based on observation.