Lyrics & Translation
Dive into ENHYPEN's "Shine On Me," a beautiful J-pop ballad that offers a different texture for the group, focusing on vocal melody and strong sentiment. The song's lyrics, which describe finding light and hope in someone special likened to a star, provide an excellent opportunity to learn heartfelt Japanese expressions. Its connection to a romantic comedy drama also adds a layer of narrative that can enhance language comprehension and cultural understanding.
That’s when I saw you
Meeting you that day was like meeting a star
Covering up my tiring days
A dark world
“Shine on me”
You lit it up for me
No matter what happiness comes
It shouldn’t just be about me
“I” get caught up in anxiety
The stars shine, illuminating the night sky and me
A future I want to see with you, forever
By my side
Keep shining on me
Closer to me
Even if it’s reckless, I want to make it happen
Always
Shine on you by my side
In my world
Truthfully, if it’s for you, it’s something I shouldn’t do
I’m greedy for your starlight
I can’t resist, I can’t let go
You smiling brightly beside me
Tears in my heart
“Shine on me”
You saved me
No matter how much we long for each other
And feel like we’re connected
“We” live in such different worlds
The stars shine, illuminating the night sky and me
A future I want to see with you, forever
By my side
Keep shining on me
Closer to me
Even if it’s reckless, I want to make it happen
Anytime
Shine on you by my side
Ah, I’m hoping
Closing my eyes and connecting our hearts
Wrapping the two of us in warm comfort
Forever with you
The stars shine, illuminating the night sky and me
A future I want to see with you, forever
Stay by my side
The stars shine, illuminating the night sky and me
A future I want to see with you, forever
By my side
Keep shining on me
Closer to me
Even if it’s reckless, I want to make it happen
Anytime
Shine on you by my side
In my world
Key Vocabulary
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shine /ʃaɪn/ A2 |
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star /stɑːr/ A2 |
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bright /braɪt/ B1 |
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future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ B1 |
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world /wɜːld/ A2 |
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feel /fiːl/ A2 |
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light /laɪt/ A1 |
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hope /hoʊp/ B1 |
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side /saɪd/ A2 |
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forever /fərˈevər/ B1 |
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tears /tɪrz/ B1 |
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warmth /wɔːrmθ/ B2 |
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wrap /ræp/ A2 |
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desire /dɪˈzaɪər/ B2 |
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smile /smaɪl/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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밤하늘에 가장 빛나는 별을 본 거야
➔ Past Tense + Complementary Clause
➔ The sentence uses the past tense ending '-야' (from '이다') to indicate a completed action of seeing the brightest star. '별을 본 거야' functions as a complementary clause explaining what happened in the night sky. The particle '를' marks '별' (star) as the object of the verb '보다' (to see).
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어떤 행복이든 나만 좋아선 안 되는 걸
➔ '-든' (regardless of) + Prohibited Action
➔ The particle '-든' indicates 'no matter what' or 'regardless of'. The phrase '좋아선 안 되는 걸' expresses a prohibition – 'shouldn't only like'. The '-선' is a contraction of '-아/어 서는 안 되다' meaning 'should not'. '걸' is a colloquial ending indicating realization or acknowledgement.
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별이 빛나 밤하늘을 비추고 나를 비춰
➔ Present Tense + Conjunctive Ending + Object Marking
➔ The verb '빛나다' (to shine) is in the present tense. The '-고' ending connects two clauses – 'stars shine' and 'illuminate the night sky and me'. '밤하늘을' (the night sky) and '나를' (me) are marked with the object particle '를', indicating they are the direct objects of the verb '비추다' (to illuminate).
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내 세상에서 사실은 너를 위해서라면 안 될 일인데
➔ Conditional Clause + Prohibited Action
➔ The phrase '너를 위해서라면' means 'if it's for you'. '사실은' (actually) adds emphasis. The entire clause functions as a condition, and '안 될 일인데' (it shouldn't be done) expresses a prohibition. The '-는데' ending indicates a contrast or background information.
