Surf – English Lyrics

• By: NCT WISH
• Album: Surf

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of NCT WISH with "Surf," a Korean summer anthem that will teach you how to express youthful excitement and carefree joy. Learn to describe playful, romantic adventures as you explore the song's energetic rhythm and vivid imagery, perfect for those looking to capture the essence of summer fun in a new language.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
surf /sɜːrf/ B1	verb - to ride on the crest of a wave on a surfboard noun - the activity of riding waves on a surfboard
wave /weɪv/ A2	noun - a moving ridge of water on the surface of a sea or ocean verb - to move one’s hand back and forth as a greeting or signal
jump /dʒʌmp/ A1	verb - to spring off the ground with both feet noun - an act of leaping into the air
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music noun - a series of rhythmic body movements
imagination /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃən/ B2	noun - the ability to form pictures or ideas in the mind
courage /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/ B1	noun - the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger or difficulty
island /ˈaɪlənd/ A2	noun - a piece of land surrounded by water
shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ A2	noun - a dark shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star that gives light and heat to the Earth
veil /veɪl/ C1	noun - a thin piece of fabric used to cover the face or to suggest something hidden
deep /diːp/ B1	adjective - extending far down from the surface; not shallow
high /haɪ/ A2	adjective - situated at a great distance above the ground or sea level
young /jʌŋ/ A2	adjective - having lived or existed for only a short time; not old
still /stɪl/ A2	adjective - not moving or making a sound
white /waɪt/ A1	adjective - of the colour of fresh snow or milk
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or a physical sensation
fly /flaɪ/ A2	verb - to move through the air using wings or an engine
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the prehensile extremity at the end of a human arm
name /neɪm/ A1	noun - a word or set of words by which a person or thing is known

Key Grammar Structures

• 레몬이 너무 셔

  ➔ Degree Adverb + Adjective

  ➔ The adverb "너무" (too/very) modifies the adjective "셔" (sour).

• 네가 좀 오해하면 어때 (Show me up)

  ➔ Conditional Clause + Question

  ➔ The clause "네가 좀 오해하면" (If you misunderstand a little) sets up the condition, followed by the question "어때" (how is it/what about it?)

• 맘껏 좀 설레는 건 어때 (Show me up up up up)

  ➔ Adverb of Manner + Present Participle + Topic Marker + Question

  ➔ The adverb "맘껏" (as much as you like) modifies "설레는" (being excited), which is followed by topic marker "는" and the question "어때".

• 날! 맡겨볼래 바람에, 넌 어때?

  ➔ Imperative + Verb + Prepositional phrase + Question

  ➔ The imperative form "맡겨볼래" (will you entrust) followed by a prepositional phrase "바람에" (to the wind) and a question "넌 어때?" (What about you?).

• 더 감추지 마 네 맘

  ➔ Imperative + Negative form + Object

  ➔ The imperative "마" (don't) negates the verb "감추지" (hide) with the object "네 맘" (your heart).

• 우린 어디로 튈지 몰라 We're still young, huh!

  ➔ Uncertainty Clause + Clause

  ➔ The clause "어디로 튈지 몰라" (we don't know where to jump) expressing uncertainty is followed by the independent clause "We're still young".

• 상상력이 번져 바다 저 끝까지

  ➔ Noun + Verb + Prepositional Phrase

  ➔ The subject "상상력이" (imagination) followed by the verb "번져" (spreads) and the prepositional phrase "바다 저 끝까지" (to the end of the sea).

• 둘만의 Wave 노을 위로 잡은 Hands

  ➔ Possessive + Noun + Prepositional Phrase + Past Participle

  ➔ Possessive “둘만의” (our) modifies “Wave” followed by “노을 위로” (above the sunset), and the past participle, “잡은” (held) then “Hands”.