Potion – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: INI
• Album: THE ORIGIN

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into INI's "Potion" and uncover a dynamic J-Pop experience. This song offers a fantastic opportunity to engage with Japanese language through its compelling lyrics, written by member Rihito Ikezaki, which speak to the spirit of youth and overcoming adversity. With its strong sound and unexpected musical twists, "Potion" is not only a captivating listen but also a window into contemporary Japanese musical expression and storytelling.

[English]

Uh, keep it pourin’

Um um um um um um um

Give me some, give me some, give me some thrills

Drink it all, this and that, just keep it comin’

I’m, I’m still thirsty

Let’s get tastin’

My vibe’s risin’, my blood’s boil-in’

Got these enemies, blockin’ my life

Don’t care, I’m a brat

Break the code down, figure it out

Beat your drums loud, let ’em roar

Rock the square now, right here

To where the light shines, I got this, uh

Soakin’ me, soakin’ me

Sky-blue, this potion

No pain, I turn it, even failure’s a promise for success (Oh yeah)

Shinin’ droplets, just like you

Drippin’ in slow motion

No need to worry, wrap it all up, sip it

Even fear’s my fuel

Pourin’ my blood and sweat

Don’t, don’t care about rules

Mix ’em my way, with my own hands

Just ridin’ with the flow

Ain’t no stoppin’ my prime

Time that won’t let nothin’ hold me back

Got these enemies, messin’ me up

Don’t care, do my thang

No night that never ends

The future that’s come my way

No need to hesitate

On this endless journey, I got this, uh

Soakin’ me, soakin’ me

Sky-blue, this potion

No pain, I turn it, even failure’s a promise for success (Oh yeah)

Shinin’ droplets, just like you

Drippin’ in slow motion

No need to worry, wrap it all up, sip it

Ooh, the flame in my chest, awakenin’ potion

Shhhh, can’t stop, move on, my soul

Soakin’ me, soakin’ me

Sky-blue, this potion

No pain, I turn it, even failure’s a promise for success (Oh yeah)

Shinin’ droplets, just like you

Drippin’ in slow motion

No need to worry, wrap it all up, sip it

Uh, no pain, I turn it

Fallin’ droplets

No need to worry

It’s just for you, just for you

[Korean]

Uh, keep it pourin’

Um um um um um um um

Give me some, give me some, give me some thrills

이것도 저것도 마구 들이켜

I’m, I’m still thirsty

Let’s get tastin’

고조되는 My vibe 끓어오르는 My blood

Got these enemies, blockin’ my life

상관없어 I’m a brat

Break the code down (풀어 나가)

Beat your drums loud (마구 울려 대)

Rock the square now (지금 여기서)

빛이 비치는 곳으로 I got this, uh

나를 적시는 적시는

하늘색 This potion

No pain, I turn it 실패조차 성공을 위한 Promise (Oh yeah)

빛나는 물방울 Just like you

Drippin’ in slow motion

No need to worry 모든 것을 휘감아 Sip it

두려움마저 Fuel

피와 땀을 쏟아부어

Don’t, don’t care about rules

Mix ’em my way, 내 손으로

Just ridin’ with the flow

Ain’t no stoppin’ my prime

방해하게 두지 않는 Time

Got these enemies, messin’ me up

상관없어 Do my thang

끝나지 않는 밤은 없어

내게 날아든 미래

주저할 필요 없어

끝이 없는 여행을 I got this, uh

나를 적시는 적시는

하늘색 This potion

No pain, I turn it 실패조차 성공을 위한 Promise (Oh yeah)

빛나는 물방울 Just like you

Drippin’ in slow motion

No need to worry 모든 것을 휘감아 Sip it

Ooh, 가슴속 불꽃 일깨우는 Potion

Shhhh, can’t stop, move on, my soul

나를 적시는 적시는

하늘색 This potion

No pain, I turn it 실패조차 성공을 위한 Promise (Oh yeah)

빛나는 물방울 Just like you

Drippin' in slow motion

No need to worry 모든 것을 휘감아 Sip it

Uh, no pain, I turn it

떨어지는 물방울

No need to worry

It’s just for you, just for you

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
thrills /θrɪlz/ B2	noun - a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure verb - to cause a feeling of excitement and pleasure
vibe /vaɪb/ B2	noun - a person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others
enemies /ˈenəmiz/ B1	noun - a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
brat /bræt/ B2	noun - a spoiled child
code /koʊd/ B1	noun - a system of words, letters, figures, or symbols used to represent others, especially for the purposes of secrecy. verb - to convert (a message, information, etc.) into a code.
drums /drʌmz/ A1	noun - a percussion instrument verb - to play a drum
potion /ˈpoʊʃən/ B2	noun - a liquid with special powers
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - physical suffering or discomfort
promise /ˈprɑːmɪs/ B1	noun - a declaration assuring that one will do something verb - assure someone that one will definitely do something
motion /ˈmoʊʃən/ B1	noun - the action or process of moving or being moved verb - signal or direct someone with a movement of the hand or head
fuel /ˈfjuːəl/ B2	noun - material that releases energy when it burns verb - to supply with fuel
rules /ruːlz/ A2	noun - a principle or instruction stating what is right and wrong
flow /floʊ/ B1	noun - the movement of a liquid or gas verb - to move steadily and continuously in a current or stream
prime /praɪm/ B2	noun - the state or time of being at one's best adjective - of the best possible quality; excellent.
soul /soʊl/ B1	noun - the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal

Key Grammar Structures

• 상관없어 I’m a brat

  ➔ Adjective + -아/어/여 + 상관없다 (It doesn't matter)

  ➔ The phrase "상관없어" indicates that something doesn't matter or isn't a concern. It's often used to express indifference or lack of worry about a particular situation or detail. In this context, despite the challenges, the speaker doesn't care.

• 풀어 나가 (Break the code down)

  ➔ -(아/어/여) 나가다 (Progressive action, continuing outwards)

  ➔ The grammar point -(아/어/여) 나가다 indicates a continuing or progressive action, often implying a movement outwards or forward. In the context of '풀어 나가', it means to 'continue to solve' or 'progressively break down' the code.

• 실패조차 성공을 위한 Promise

  ➔ Noun + 조차 (even, what's more)

  ➔ "실패조차" means "even failure". The particle "조차" is added to a noun to emphasize that something unexpected or extreme is also true. In this case, even failure is seen as a promise for success.

• 모든 것을 휘감아 Sip it

  ➔ Verb + -아/어 (Sequential action, then)

  ➔ 휘감아 is from 휘감다 (to wrap around), and the -아/어 ending connects it to the next action, "Sip it". It means "wrap everything around" (figuratively or literally), and then sip it.

• 내게 날아든 미래

  ➔ Verb + -은/는/ㄹ + Noun (Attributive form modifying a noun)

  ➔ "날아든 미래" translates to "the future that flew to me." "날아든" is the past adnominal form of the verb "날아들다" (to fly into, to come flying), modifying the noun "미래" (future).