RE-BYE – English Lyrics

• By: AKMU

Lyrics & Translation

Delve into the rich lyrical storytelling and unique blend of jazz and folk-pop that defines AKMU's 'RE-BYE.' This song offers a fascinating insight into Korean songwriting that often features nuanced emotions and relatable themes, even amidst a seemingly upbeat sound. Discover how the juxtaposition of its melancholic lyrics and groovy melody creates a deeper meaning, making it an excellent piece to appreciate the subtleties of the Korean language and musical expression.

[English]

Re-e-e-bye 미련 없이, 손을 흔들어, re-bye

Re-e-e-bye, 그땐, 그때, 이땐, 이때, re-bye

Re-bye

Bye, bye

익숙해 날 오고 가는 발걸음 헤어지는 인사에

미숙해 보이는 것만큼 부끄러운 게 없는 걸

익숙해 날 보고 가는 시선들 주위 모든 여자 날

야속해 해, but it's okay, 부끄러울 게 없는 걸

Oh, 눈물로 (눈물로) 보낼 필요 없어

자욱한 안개만 남을 뿐

(눈물로) 눈물로 흘려보낸 시간이 녹아

남은 건 어디에?

Re-e-e-bye 미련 없이, 손을 흔들어

Re-bye (re-bye-bye-bye, re-bye-bye)

Re-e-e-bye, 그땐, 그때, 이땐, 이때

Re-bye (re-bye-bye-bye, re-bye-bye)

뒤돌아서면 그걸로, the end?

Re-e-e-e-e-e-e-bye

...

익숙해 날 오고 가는 발걸음 헤어지는 인사에

미숙해 보이는 것만큼 부끄러운 게 없는 걸

Yeah, 보기 드물어진 정, 찾기 힘들어 진정한 partner

놔둬 봐 진정이 안 돼, 이미 상한 빈정 (stop it)

많이 나누는 사람이 바보라 불리는 시대를 보시게

두 손에 남은 것 손해만 흥건히 남길 바에

인사는 간단하게, 간당간당하게

맘에 문은 깐깐하게, 방이 좀 깜깜하네

속을 들키면, game over, 할 수 없이 널 속여

여기까지가 납니다, 수상해 냄새가 납니다

Oh, 눈물로 (눈물로) 보낼 필요 없어

자욱한 안개만 남을 뿐

(눈물로) 눈물로 흘려보낸 시간이 녹아

남은 건 어디에

Re-e-e-bye 미련 없이, 손을 흔들어

Re-bye (re-bye-bye-bye, re-bye-bye)

Re-e-e-bye, 그땐, 그때, 이땐, 이때

Re-bye (re-bye-bye-bye, re-bye-bye)

뒤돌아서면 그걸로, the end?

Re-e-e-e-e-e-e-bye

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
bye /baɪ/ A1	noun - a farewell
tear /tɪr/ B1	noun - a drop of clear salty liquid produced by glands in your eyes verb - to pull apart or damage something by force
step /stɛp/ A2	noun - a movement made by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place verb - to move by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place
partner /ˈpɑːrtənər/ B2	noun - a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor
fog /fɔɡ/ B1	noun - a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole
need /niːd/ A2	verb - to require something because it is essential or very important
light /laɪt/ A2	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible adjective - having little weight; easy to lift or move
sad /sæd/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - to be desired or approved of
end /ɛnd/ A1	noun - the final part of something
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - to direct one's gaze in a specified direction
share /ʃɛr/ A2	verb - to have a portion of (something) with another or others
feelings /ˈfiːlɪŋz/ B1	noun - an emotional state or reaction

Key Grammar Structures

• 익숙해 날 오고 가는 발걸음 헤어지는 인사에

  ➔ Use of the verb "익숙해지다" (to become accustomed to) in its adjectival form "익숙해" (familiar).

  ➔ "익숙해" is derived from "익숙하다" (to be familiar) and indicates becoming accustomed to something.

• 손을 흔들어

  ➔ Use of the verb "흔들다" (to shake) in its imperativo form "흔들어" to give a polite command or encouragement.

  ➔ "흔들어" is the imperative form of "흔들다" (to shake), used here as a command or encouragement to wave goodbye.

• 남은 건 어디에

  ➔ Use of the phrase "남은 건" (the remaining thing) combined with "어디에" (where) to question the location of what is left.

  ➔ "남은 건" refers to the thing that remains, and "어디에" asks about its location, forming a question.

• 뒤돌아서면 그걸로, the end?

  ➔ Use of "뒤돌아서면" (if you turn around/backwards) with "그걸로" (with that, that's enough) and a question tag "the end?" marking finality or closure.

  ➔ "뒤돌아서면" is a conditional clause meaning 'if you turn around,' and "그걸로" indicates 'with that' or 'that's enough,' with the phrase questioning whether it's the end.

• 기억이 녹아

  ➔ Use of the verb "녹다" (to melt) in the form "녹아" (melting/has melted) to describe memories dissolving or fading.

  ➔ "녹아" is the connective form of "녹다" (to melt), used metaphorically here for memories dissolving or fading away.