Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the lyrical depths of Jessica Jung's "SUMMER STORM," a moving K-pop ballad that gracefully narrates the emotions of a past romance and the journey of moving forward. Its poignant lyrics and melodic charm offer a wonderful opportunity to connect with Korean language through its expressions of memory, loss, and resilience. This song's narrative and Jessica's distinctive vocal delivery make it a special piece for language learners to appreciate K-pop's storytelling and emotional nuance.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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alone /əˈloʊn/ A2 |
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bring /brɪŋ/ A1 |
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summer /ˈsʌmər/ A1 |
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storm /stɔːrm/ A2 |
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long /lɔːŋ/ A1 |
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realize /ˈriːəlaɪz/ B1 |
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hear /hɪər/ A1 |
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sleep /sliːp/ A1 |
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good /ɡʊd/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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가식적인 인사보다는 Oh I'd rather be alone
➔ Comparative structure using '보다는' (than)
➔ The phrase '보다는' is used to compare two things, indicating preference or contrast. Here, it contrasts 'fake greetings' with 'being alone'.
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이것 또한 지나가겠지 늘 그래왔거든
➔ Use of '또한' (also) and past habit with '왔거든'
➔ '또한' emphasizes addition to a previous statement. '왔거든' indicates a past habit or repeated action, meaning 'it has always been this way'.
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아름다운 이별이라 하지 마 이기적인 거니까
➔ Prohibition with '하지 마' and reason with '니까'
➔ '하지 마' is used to prohibit an action. '니까' explains the reason for the prohibition, here 'because it's selfish'.
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너는 아니겠지만 비가 오던 그날 you and I
➔ Conjecture with '아니겠지만' and past tense with '오던'
➔ '아니겠지만' expresses conjecture or assumption, meaning 'you wouldn't, but...'. '오던' is the past tense form of '오다', describing a past action.
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다시 돌아갈 수 있을까 마지막 그마저도
➔ Speculation with '수 있을까' and emphasis with '마저도'
➔ '수 있을까' is used to express speculation or doubt about the possibility of an action. '마저도' emphasizes even the last thing, intensifying the sentiment.
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