UGLY – English Lyrics

• By: 2NE1
• Album: 2ND MINI ALBUM

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the powerful world of 2NE1's "UGLY"! This compelling song offers a unique blend of heartfelt Korean verses and a memorable English chorus, making it an excellent track for language learners to grasp both Korean emotions and universal English expressions. Its raw honesty about self-image and societal pressures, combined with its distinctive alternative rock sound, makes "UGLY" a special and relatable listen.

[English]

無理に明るく 笑ってみても

可愛くはなれないよ

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

目立ちたくて 歌ってみても

誰も聞いてくれないし

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh

世の中は不平等

生まれた時からスタートラインが違うんだ

何もかも うまくいかなくて

イライラする

ステキなあなたのようにいかないの

自己嫌悪 だから見つめないで

隠れたい

この世を抜け出したい どうかしてるよ

I think I'm ugly

And nobody wants to love me

Just like her, I wanna be pretty, I wanna be pretty

Don't lie to my face tellin' me I'm pretty

I think I'm ugly

And nobody wants to love me

Just like her, I wanna be pretty, I wanna be pretty

Don't lie to my face 'cause I know I'm ugly

ねぇ 同情はごめんだよ

ひねくれた心があなたを怨んだりして

そっとして 私じゃ不釣合い

その上から目線な所が嫌に気に障るの

ほっといて 何するかわからない

もうどこかに消えたい

心叫ぶ どうかしてるよ

I think I'm ugly

And nobody wants to love me

Just like her, I wanna be pretty, I wanna be pretty

Don't lie to my face tellin' me I'm pretty

I think I'm ugly

And nobody wants to love me

Just like her, I wanna be pretty, I wanna be pretty

Don't lie to my face 'cause I know I'm ugly

All alone, all alone

All alone, I'm all alone

抱きしめてほしい

本当は寂しい

All alone, I'm all alone

I'm always all alone

抱きしめてほしい

でもそんな人 そばにはいない

I think I'm ugly

And nobody wants to love me

Just like her, I wanna be pretty, I wanna be pretty

Don't lie to my face tellin' me I'm pretty

I think I'm ugly

And nobody wants to love me

Just like her, I wanna be pretty, I wanna be pretty

Don't lie to my face 'cause I know I'm ugly

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
ugly /ˈʌɡli/ B1	adjective - unattractive or unpleasant in appearance
pretty /ˈprɪti/ A2	adjective - attractive in a delicate or gentle way
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
want /wɑnt/ A2	verb - to desire or wish for something
appear /əˈpɪər/ B1	verb - to become visible or noticeable
notice /ˈnoʊtəs/ B2	verb - to become aware of or pay attention to
struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ B2	verb - to try hard to do or deal with something difficult
identity /aɪˈdɛntɪti/ B2	noun - the characteristics that define a person
insecure /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊər/ B2	adjective - lacking confidence or stability
lonely /ˈloʊnli/ B1	adjective - feeling sad because one has no friends or company
quiet /kwaɪət/ A2	adjective - making little or no noise

Key Grammar Structures

• 目立ちたくて 歌ってみても

  ➔ Verb + たくて (takute) expresses the purpose or desire to do something.

  ➔ "たくて" is used to connect a desire with its corresponding action.

• 自己嫌悪 だから見つめないで

  ➔ だから (dakara) indicates a causal relationship, meaning "therefore" or "so."

  ➔ だから links a cause with its effect, providing reasoning for the following statement.

• I think I'm ugly

  ➔ I'm + adjective (I think + adjective) expresses a personal opinion or belief.

  ➔ Using 'I think' introduces a personal viewpoint, often implying subjectivity.

• を表す

  ➔ を + verb indicates the direct object of an action.

  ➔ The particle 'を' marks the direct object of a verb in Japanese.

• とりあえず

  ➔ とりあえず means 'for now' or 'frame of mind' and introduces a temporary stance or decision.

  ➔ This phrase is used to indicate a temporary or provisional approach or decision.