Rain – English Lyrics

• By: TAEYEON

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music can be a deeply rewarding experience, and TAEYEON's "Rain" is a perfect starting point for those interested in Korean. The song's slower tempo and clear, emotional vocals make it easier to follow the lyrics and appreciate the nuances of the language. The lyrics themselves are poetic and metaphorical, offering a beautiful introduction to Korean expressions of emotion and memory. By exploring "Rain," you can learn about themes of love and loss that are universally understood, all while being captivated by the voice of one of K-Pop's most celebrated vocalists.

[English]

Hmm, yeah, hmm

텅 빈 회색 빛 거린 참 허전해

쓸쓸한 기분에 유리창을 열어

내민 두 손위로 떨어진 빗방울

가득 고이는 그리움 나의 맘에 흘러

왠지 네가 보고픈 밤

차오르는 눈물

떠오르는 나의 맘 속

비가 오면 내리는 기억에

번지는 아픔에

흠뻑 쏟아지는 너를 보다

선명했던 그 시간에 멈춘 채

추억에 젖은 채

아름다웠던 너를 그려 in the rain

Hmm

길었던 참 눈이 부셨던 계절도

사진첩 속에 얼룩져

색이 바래질까?

점점 깊어가는 이 밤

잊지 못한 약속

따뜻했던 품도 안녕

비가 오면 내리는 기억에

번지는 아픔에

흠뻑 쏟아지는 너를 보다

선명했던 그 시간에 멈춘 채

추억에 젖은 채

아름다웠던 너를 그려

in the rain

흑백뿐인 세상 속 한줄기의 빛이 돼준 너

(Rain) 비가 되어 다가와, 내 영혼을 환히 밝혀줘

Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo

Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo

Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo

Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo

Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo

Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, whoa

우산 아래 나직했던 속삭임

Ooh, ooh, 가슴 한 켠에 퍼져 네가 들려

오늘 하루 내 안부를 묻듯이

편안한 빗소리

아련히 물든 기억 너란 빗속에

Ooh, ooh, rain

Ooh, dreaming in the rain

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
rain /reɪn/ A2	noun - water falling from the sky as droplets verb - to pour down as rain
tear /tɪər/ B1	noun - a drop of liquid from the eye when crying verb - to produce tears
memory /ˈmɛm.ər.i/ B1	noun - the ability to remember things
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - organ that pumps blood; metaphor for emotions
smile /smaɪl/ A2	noun - facial expression showing happiness verb - to express happiness with a smile
dream /driːm/ B1	noun - series of images and ideas during sleep verb - to experience thoughts during sleep or hope for something
remember /rɪˈmɛm.bər/ B1	verb - to recall from memory
hope /hoʊp/ B1	noun - feeling that something good will happen verb - to want or wish for something to happen
cherish /ˈtʃɛr.ɪʃ/ C1	verb - to hold dear; to value deeply
heartfelt /ˈhɑːrt.fɛlt/ C2	adjective - sincere and deeply felt
lonely /ˈloʊn.li/ B2	adjective - feeling sad due to lack of companionship
emotional /ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən.əl/ B2	adjective - relating to strong feelings

Key Grammar Structures

• 비가 오면 내리는 기억에

  ➔ Use of '이면' to indicate 'if' or 'when' + present tense

  ➔ '이면' is a conditional particle meaning 'if' or 'when'.

• 선명했던 그 시간에 멈춘 채

  ➔ Use of past adjective '했던' + time expression to describe a completed state

  ➔ '했던' is the past participle form of an adjective, indicating something that was done in the past.

• 흑백뿐인 세상 속 한줄기의 빛이 돼준 너

  ➔ Use of '돼준' (past tense of '되다' + 준) to indicate 'someone made something happen for someone else'

  ➔ '돼준' is an expression derived from '되다' (to become/allow) plus '준' (gave/for someone), meaning someone made something happen for someone else.

• Ooh, dreaming in the rain

  ➔ Use of present participle 'dreaming' after 'Ooh,' expressing ongoing action or sentiment

  ➔ 'dreaming' is the present participle form of 'dream,' used here to convey an ongoing action or feeling.