Thanks – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: Seventeen

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of gratitude with Seventeen's 'Thanks,' a song that beautifully blends Korean and English to express deep appreciation. Experience the emotional depth of the lyrics as you learn how to convey heartfelt thanks in a new language, all while enjoying Seventeen's signature sound and intricate choreography.

[English]

I think I was like that, no matter where you were

Whenever I heard you, I ran without any hesitation

Back then

When I was young, my heart was just a mischievous prank

I never learned what it feels like to see you smile

I couldn't express it because my heart was clumsy

I've lived today wanting to become your tomorrow

From the day I first saw you, until now

You're the only one in my heart

I'm only now bringing up this obvious line

I wonder if these obvious words can reach you, yeah

Thank you, thank you, just thank you again

From waiting, to longing, to our memories

Thank you, yeah

Thank you, yeah

It's such a common phrase—will my feelings be conveyed?

Words I couldn't say because I was worried

Looking for prettier words than “thank you”

Me, who couldn't say thank you

I couldn't express it because I lacked courage

If I had known the word “love” even a little earlier

From the day I first saw you, until now

You're the only one in my heart

I'm only now bringing up this obvious line

I wonder if these obvious words can reach you, yeah

Thank you, thank you, just thank you again

To you, who taught me what love is, even through waiting

Thank you, yeah

Thank you, yeah

My heart doesn't change, it will never change

Even if you say you'll erase me

We won't change

Because we're etched in each other's hearts (etched in each other's hearts)

Thank you, yeah

Thank you, yeah

I hope this song reaches you, reaches you

...

Thank you

Thank you

...

[Korean]

난 그랬던 것 같아 네가 어디 있던지

들릴 때라면 고민도 없이 뛰어 갔었던

그때 그때

어렸던 내 맘은 짓궂은 장난이 다였나 봐

웃는 너를 보는 내 기분이 뭔지 배운 적 없어서

표현을 못 했어, 내 맘이 서툴러서

너의 내일이 되고 싶어서 오늘을 살아왔어

너를 처음 본 날 그때부터 지금까지

내 맘속에는 너만 있어

뻔하디뻔한 이 말을 내가 이제서야 꺼내 보지만

뻔하디뻔한 이 말이 전해는 질까요, yeah

고맙다, 고맙다 또 고맙다 뿐이지만

기다림까지 그리움까지 우리 추억까지

고맙다, yeah

고맙다, yeah

너무 흔한 말이라 내 마음이 담길까

걱정돼서 하지 못했던 말

고맙다는 말보다 예쁜 말을 찾다가

고맙다고 하지 못했던 나

표현을 못 했어, 용기가 부족해서

사랑이란 말을 조금이라도 일찍 알았다면

너를 처음 본 날 그때부터 지금까지

내 맘속에는 너만 있어

뻔하디뻔한 이 말을 내가 이제서야 꺼내 보지만

뻔하디뻔한 이 말이 전해는 질까요, yeah

고맙다, 고맙다 또 고맙다 뿐이지만

기다림까지 사랑이 뭔지 알려준 너에게

고맙다, yeah

고맙다, yeah

내 맘 변하지 않아 절대 변하지 않아

네가 나를 지운다 해도

우린 변하지 않아

서로에 맘에 새겨져 있으니까 (새겨져 있으니까)

고맙다, yeah

고맙다, yeah

너에게 너에게 전해졌음 해 이 노래가

고맙다

고맙다

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
고맙다 /koˈmap͈.t͈a/ A2	verb - to be grateful; to thank
감사 /kamˈsa/ A2	noun - thanks; gratitude
마음 /maːɾɯm/ A1	noun - heart; mind; feeling
사랑 /saˈɾaŋ/ A1	noun - love
기다림 /kiˈdaɾim/ B1	noun - waiting; the act of waiting
추억 /tɕʰuˈʌk/ B1	noun - memory; recollection
표현 /pʰjʌˈhjʌn/ B2	noun - expression; way of expressing
용기 /joŋˈgi/ B2	noun - courage; bravery
변하지 않다 /pjʌnˈhaʨi anˈta/ B2	verb - to not change; to remain unchanged
처음 /tɕʰʌˈɾʊm/ A2	noun - the beginning; first time
날 /naɭ/ A1	noun - day
전하다 /t͡ɕʌnˈha.da/ B2	verb - to convey; to pass on
말 /mal/ A1	noun - word; speech
뻔하다 /p͈ʌnˈha.da/ B2	adjective - obvious; predictable
예쁜 /jepˈpɯn/ A2	adjective - pretty; beautiful
새기다 /sɛˈgi.da/ C1	verb - to engrave; to carve (into memory)
지우다 /tɕiˈu.da/ B1	verb - to erase; to delete
그리움 /kɯɾiˈum/ B2	noun - longing; nostalgia
우리 /uɾi/ A1	pronoun - we; us; our
함께 /hamˈtɕe/ A2	adverb - together; with

Key Grammar Structures

• 난 그랬던 것 같아 네가 어디 있던지

  ➔ Past tense with 것 같아 (seems like)

  ➔ The phrase '그랬던 것 같아' uses the past tense verb '그랬던' combined with '것 같아' to express uncertainty or recollection of a past event.

• 너의 내일이 되고 싶어서 오늘을 살아왔어

  ➔ Desire clause with ~고 싶어서

  ➔ The structure '~고 싶어서' is used to express a reason based on a desire, here '되고 싶어서' means 'because I want to become.'

• 뻔하디뻔한 이 말을 내가 이제서야 꺼내 보지만

  ➔ Emphatic adjective with ~디~

  ➔ The suffix '~디~' in '뻔하디뻔한' is used to emphasize the degree of the adjective, making it sound more intense or exaggerated.

• 고맙다, 고맙다 또 고맙다 뿐이지만

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis

  ➔ The repetition of '고맙다' emphasizes the depth of gratitude being expressed.

• 너무 흔한 말이라 내 마음이 담길까

  ➔ Comparative adjective with ~너무

  ➔ The word '너무' is used to express an excessive degree, here meaning 'too common.'