Secret – English Lyrics

• By: Yuri, Seohyun

Lyrics & Translation

Thinking of learning Korean? Let "Secret" by Yuri and Seohyun be your stylish guide! This song is a fantastic way to pick up trendy vocabulary related to beauty, confidence, and, of course, secrets. The repetitive and catchy chorus makes it easy to sing along and memorize new phrases. What makes "Secret" special is its origin as a collaboration with a major brand, showing how K-pop intersects with global culture. Dive into the lyrics and discover the 'secret' to learning Korean with this glamorous track!

[English]

네 맘 떨릴 이런 secret

(꼭 나만 아는 것)

살짝 느낌 있는 secret

나의 little, shh, little secret

밤을 새도 얘기할 생각 없어

나만이 아는 나

저기 많은 사람 속 나를 감춰도

넌 넌 결국 어느새 내 모습을 찾아내

위 아래로 봐도 뒤돌아봐도

더 향기로움이 계속되는 걸

나와 한 걸음 더 가까울수록

맘 속에 감춘 나의 little secret

혼자만 알고 싶은 그런 little secret

속삭여 줄게 나의 little secret

나처럼 널 빛나게 해 줄 little secret

(Don't ever tell, hey)

당당해져 조금 더 멋질 준비

어렵지 않은 걸

어딘가 뭔가 빛나는 나

특별한 뭔갈 감춘 것 같아

좀 더 많은 시선 늘 넘치는 걸

난 자신 있게 더 즐겨 왔는데

왜 넌 보이는 게 전부라 생각해

맘 속에 감춘 나의 little secret

혼자만 알고 싶은 그런 little secret

속삭여 줄게 나의 little secret

나처럼 널 빛나게 해 줄 little secret

(너 모르게)

Come, come, come away 그 짧은 틈에

널 달라지게 만들어 주는 비밀 (Shh)

Come, come, come away (Come on)

다 잠든 틈에 (어느 틈에)

더 눈부시게 만들어 주는 비밀

살짝 네게만 말해 줄까

깜짝 놀랄 걸 넌 따라할 수 있겠니

널 이끄는 난 ah 꿈꿔 온 party

Ah 그 안의 me and you

맘 속에 감춘 나의 little secret

혼자만 알고 싶은 그런 little secret

속삭여 줄게 나의 little secret

나처럼 널 빛나게 해 줄 little secret

(너 모르게)

Come, come, come away 그 짧은 틈에

널 달라지게 만들어 주는 비밀 (Shh)

Come, come, come away (Come on)

다 잠든 틈에 (어느 틈에)

더 눈부시게 만들어 주는 비밀

Come, come, come away 그 짧은 틈에

널 달라지게 만들어 주는 비밀 (Shh)

Come, come, come away (Come on)

다 잠든 틈에 (어느 틈에)

더 눈부시게 만들어 주는 비밀

아무도 모를 거야 little secret, shh!

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
Secret /ˈsiːkrɪt/ A2	noun - a piece of information that is known by only a few people and should not be told to others adjective - kept hidden from others; not openly known
비밀 /bi.mil/ A2	noun - secret (a hidden or unknown thing; something kept from others)
떨리다 /tteollida/ B1	verb - to tremble; to quiver (e.g., from emotion, excitement, or cold)
감추다 /gamchuda/ B1	verb - to hide; to conceal (something from being seen or known)
빛나다 /bitnada/ B1	verb - to shine; to glitter; to glow (to emit or reflect light)
속삭이다 /soksagida/ B2	verb - to whisper; to murmur (to speak very softly, often to avoid being heard by others)
마음 /maeum/ A1	noun - heart; mind; spirit; feelings (the seat of one's thoughts and emotions)
당당하다 /dangdanghada/ B2	adjective - to be confident; to be dignified; to be proud (to act with self-assurance and integrity)
멋지다 /meotjida/ B1	adjective - to be cool; to be stylish; to be splendid (to be impressive or attractive in appearance or manner)
특별하다 /teukbyeolhada/ A2	adjective - to be special; to be particular; to be extraordinary (different from what is normal or usual)
달라지다 /dallajida/ B1	verb - to change; to become different (to undergo a transformation or alteration)
눈부시다 /nunbusida/ B2	adjective - to be dazzling; to be brilliant (so bright as to temporarily blind; also, figuratively, very beautiful or impressive)
찾아내다 /chajanaeda/ B1	verb - to find out; to discover; to detect (to locate or reveal something previously hidden or unknown)
향기로움 /hyang-giroum/ B2	noun - fragrance; aromatic quality (the state or characteristic of being fragrant; a pleasant smell)
틈 /teum/ B1	noun - gap; crack; opening (a narrow space or break); a short opportunity/moment
즐기다 /jeulgida/ A2	verb - to enjoy; to take pleasure in (to derive satisfaction or pleasure from something)
꿈꾸다 /kkumkkuda/ A2	verb - to dream (to have visions while sleeping; to hope for or imagine something desirable)
시선 /siseon/ B2	noun - gaze; line of sight; attention (the direction of one's eyes; concentrated look)

Key Grammar Structures

• 네 맘 떨릴 이런 secret

  ➔ Verb + -(으)ㄹ (관형사형 - adnominal ending)

  ➔ This grammatical pattern, "떨릴" (from 떨리다), is used to transform a verb into an adjective that modifies a subsequent noun. It often indicates future tense or potential, meaning 'a secret that will make your heart tremble' or 'a trembling secret'.

• 밤을 새도 얘기할 생각 없어

  ➔ Verb + -아/어도 (concessive ending)

  ➔ The pattern "새도" (from 새다) is used to express 'even if,' 'even though,' or 'regardless of.' It indicates a concession or a condition that does not prevent the subsequent action or state, meaning 'Even if I stay up all night, I have no intention of telling.'

• 넌 넌 결국 어느새 내 모습을 찾아내

  ➔ Verb + -아/어 내다 (auxiliary verb for completion/achievement)

  ➔ The auxiliary verb pattern "찾아내" (from 찾아내다) indicates that an action is completed, often with effort, and results in a successful achievement or discovery. "찾아내다" means 'to find out' or 'to discover' something that was hidden or difficult to find.

• 더 향기로움이 계속되는 걸

  ➔ Verb + -는 걸 (exclamatory/realization ending)

  ➔ The ending "계속되는 걸" (from 계속되다) is used to express a speaker's realization, surprise, or an exclamation. It conveys a sense of 'Oh, I see that...' or 'It turns out that...' For example, 'The fragrance keeps continuing!'

• 나와 한 걸음 더 가까울수록

  ➔ Adjective/Verb + -(으)ㄹ수록 (the more... the more...)

  ➔ The pattern "가까울수록" (from 가깝다) means 'the more... the more...' It indicates that as a certain condition or action increases, another condition or action also increases proportionally. Here, 'The closer you are to me, the more...'

• 혼자만 알고 싶은 그런 little secret

  ➔ Verb + -고 싶다 (as a modifier for desire)

  ➔ While "알고 싶다" (from 알다) directly translates to 'want to know,' when followed by a noun, it functions as a modifying clause describing the noun. Here, it means 'a little secret that I want to know only by myself.'

• 나처럼 널 빛나게 해 줄 little secret

  ➔ Verb + -게 하다 (causative expression)

  ➔ The pattern "빛나게 해 줄" (from 빛나다) is a causative expression, meaning 'to make someone/something do something' or 'to let someone/something do something.' Here, it means 'a little secret that will make you shine like me.'

• 당당해져 조금 더 멋질 준비

  ➔ Adjective + -아/어지다 (to become/get)

  ➔ The pattern "당당해져" (from 당당하다) is attached to adjectives to indicate a change in state or a transformation, often translating to 'to become (adjective)' or 'to get (adjective).' Here, it means 'become confident, preparing to be a bit cooler.'

• 왜 넌 보이는 게 전부라 생각해

  ➔ -(이)라고 생각하다 (to think that/as)

  ➔ The pattern "전부라 생각해" (from 전부이다 + 생각하다) is used to express 'to think that (something is/is called something).' It quotes or refers to a thought or belief. Here, it means 'Why do you think that what you see is everything?'