To. X – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: TAEYEON
• Album: To. X

Lyrics & Translation

"To. X" by TAEYEON offers a deep dive into the emotional landscape of breakups and self-discovery. With its compelling R&B melodies and poignant lyrics about realizing and ending a controlling relationship, this song provides an excellent opportunity to learn Korean vocabulary related to emotions, relationships, and standing up for oneself. Its nuanced storytelling and TAEYEON's expressive vocals make it a special and relatable listen for language learners and music enthusiasts alike.

[English]

I remember the first time I saw you

We skipped the small talk

It was just the next step

They said my only flaw was no flaws at all

Even that arrogance was just so charming

But my diary

Has become dull

The reason why I feel empty without me

Every day feels so empty

It's kind of strange, between us

Am I only seeing you, only you?

I'm a picky, difficult person

And I just think such tiring thoughts

In the texts we shared today

It's only about the new T-shirt I bought

Now I think I finally understand

Gonna block you, turn off the lights, To. X

That favorite lipstick

I threw away when you said you hated it

As much as I liked you

I tried to match everything

Who else would embrace such a world but me?

Back then, those words were so

Sweet, oh no

Late night calls too

Now they just exhaust me

Every day, every night

I want to fill my life with myself

It's kinda strange, between us

Am I only seeing you, only you?

I'm a picky, difficult person

And I just think such tiring thoughts

In the texts we shared today (turn off the lights now)

It's only about the new T-shirt I bought

Now I think I finally understand

Gonna block you, turn off the lights, To. X

Gonna block you, turn off the lights, To. X

Say bye

Gonna block you, turn off the lights, To. X

Flickering

Shaky light

Gonna block you, turn off the lights, To. X

It's kinda strange, between us

Am I only seeing you, only you? (Will I only see you?)

I'm a picky, difficult person

And I just think such tiring thoughts

In the texts we shared today (turn off the lights now)

It's only about the new T-shirt I bought

Now I think I finally understand

Gonna block you, turn off the lights, To. X

Gonna block you, turn off the lights, To. X

[Korean]

처음 본 널 기억해

We skipped the small talk

바로 다음 단계였지 뭐

단점이라곤 없는 게 단점이라던

그 허세도 마냥 좋았어

하지만 내 일기가

재미없어진 이유

내가 없어진 나의

매일들은 허전해

좀 이상해 왜 둘 사이에

너만 너만 보이는 걸까

난 까다롭고 힘든 아이라

그런 피곤한 생각만 한대

오늘 나눈 문자 속에

새로 산 티셔츠 그 얘기뿐이야

이제야 난 알 것 같아

Gonna block you 불을 꺼 To. X

그 좋아했던 립스틱

싫단 말에 버린

널 좋아했던 만큼

다 맞추려 했어

‘나 아님 누가 그런 세상 안아주겠어’

그 말이 그땐 그리

달콤했던 거야 Oh no

새벽의 긴 통화도

이젠 피곤해졌어

Every day, every night

나로 채우고 싶어

좀 이상해 왜 둘 사이에

너만 너만 보이는 걸까

난 까다롭고 힘든 아이라

그런 피곤한 생각만 한대

오늘 나눈 문자 속에

새로 산 티셔츠 그 얘기뿐이야

이제야 난 알 것 같아

Gonna block you 불을 꺼 To. X

Gonna block you 불을 꺼 To. X

Say Bye

Gonna block you 불을 꺼 To. X

깜빡거리는

흔들거리는 Light

Gonna block you 불을 꺼 To. X

좀 이상해 왜 둘 사이에

너만 너만 보이는 걸까 (너만 보일까)

난 까다롭고 힘든 아이라

그런 피곤한 생각만 한대

오늘 나눈 문자 속에 (이제 불을 꺼)

새로 산 티셔츠 그 얘기뿐이야

이제야 난 알 것 같아

Gonna block you 불을 꺼 To. X

Gonna block you 불을 꺼 To. X

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
기억해 /ki.eok.hae/ B1	verb - to remember
단계 /dan.gye/ B1	noun - stage
단점 /dan.jeom/ B2	noun - weakness
허세 /heo.se/ B2	noun - pretentiousness
일기 /il.gi/ A2	noun - diary
이상해 /i.sang.hae/ B1	adjective - strange
피곤해 /pi.gon.hae/ A2	adjective - tired
생각 /saeng.gak/ A2	noun - thought
문자 /mun.ja/ A2	noun - text
얘기 /yae.gi/ A2	noun - story
좋아하다 /jo.ha.ha.da/ A1	verb - to like
버리다 /beo.ri.da/ B1	verb - to throw away
맞추다 /mat.chu.da/ B2	verb - to match
세상 /se.sang/ A2	noun - world
달콤하다 /dal.kom.ha.da/ B1	adjective - sweet
통화 /tong.hwa/ B1	noun - call
채우다 /chae.u.da/ B2	verb - to fill
깜빡거리다 /kkam.bbak.geo.ri.da/ B2	verb - to flicker
흔들리다 /heun.deul.li.da/ B2	verb - to shake
불 /bul/ A1	noun - fire
꺼다 /kkeo.da/ A2	verb - to turn off

Key Grammar Structures

• 내가 없어진 나의 매일들은 허전해

  ➔ Use of '내가 없어진' as a contracted form of '내가 + 없어진', indicating the subject doing the action.

  ➔ The phrase shows possession and change, meaning 'my daily life' has become empty.

• Gonna block you 불을 꺼 To. X

  ➔ Use of 'Gonna' as a colloquial contraction of 'going to' to express future intention.

  ➔ Indicates a planned future action or decision to 'block' someone.

• 새로 산 티셔츠 그 얘기뿐이야

  ➔ Use of '산' as the past tense of '사다' (to buy), forming '새로 산' to mean 'newly bought'.

  ➔ The phrase indicates the item was recently purchased, emphasizing the newness.

• 이젠 피곤해졌어

  ➔ Use of '이젠' meaning 'now' or 'anymore' to indicate a change in state.

  ➔ Expresses that the person has become tired, with a sense of transition.

• 좀 이상해 왜 둘 사이에

  ➔ Use of '좀' as an adverb meaning 'a little' or 'somewhat' to soften the statement.

  ➔ Softens the statement, implying slight suspicion or questioning.

• 너만 너만 보이는 걸까 (너만 보일까)

  ➔ Use of repetition '너만' for emphasis, and '보이는 걸까' as a question form with '걸까' expressing uncertainty.

  ➔ Expresses doubt whether only 'you' are visible or noticed, emphasizing emotional or perceptual focus.

• 그 좋아했던 립스틱 싫단 말에 버린

  ➔ Use of '싫단 말에' as an informal contraction of '싫다고 말에' meaning 'saying I don't like', with '-에' indicating cause.

  ➔ Expresses the act of declaring dislike, with '-에' giving the reason or cause for the action.