Universe – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: EXO
• Album: Winter Special Album "Universe"

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into EXO's "Universe," a captivating rock ballad that showcases the group's powerful vocals and profound emotional delivery. This song, with its clear narrative of searching for a lost love across vast distances, offers a fantastic opportunity to learn Korean vocabulary related to emotions, longing, and determination. Its expressive lyrics and melodious composition make it a truly special and immersive listening experience, perfect for language learners.

[English]

My words hurt, contrary to my heart

The me that made you suffer is also struggling

I haven't improved despite my promises

The me that always disappointed, I regret it

I feel like I can't forget

When the wind grows cold

The night I blew my breath and touched your breath

With happy laughter

Holding you warmly

The night I dreamed of shining like starlight

I'll search the universe

Until I find you again

I won't let go, not even tiny memories

Our memories etched in the seasons will again

Come back countless times and call out to you

...

Laughter and tears, wounds and healing

Questions and answers all lie within you

My small universe, holding my world

The moment it disappears, I think I will vanish too

I'll search the universe

Until I find you again

I won't let go, not even tiny memories

Our memories etched in the seasons will again

Come back countless times and call out to you

Memories always bring tears

Washed away in a place, woo baby

Leaving only you behind

...

In just one day, just once

My heart that can't be cut off

I feel it painfully

No matter where I go, I’m heading to you

I'll search the universe

Until I find you again

I won't let go, not even tiny memories

Our memories etched in the seasons will again

Come back eagerly and I'll find you

...

Because that is love

Because that is love

...

[Korean]

마음과 반대로 아픈 말이 나와

너를 힘들게 했던 나도 내가 힘든 걸

다짐과 다르게 나아진 게 없어

늘 실망하게 했던 나도 후회하는 걸

잊을 수 없을 것 같아

바람이 차가워지면

입김을 불어서 숨결을 만지던 밤

행복한 웃음소리로

포근히 끌어안으며

별빛처럼 빛날 내일을 꿈꾸던 밤

I'll search the universe

널 다시 찾을 때까지

놓지 않을 거야 티끌 같은 기억도

계절에 새겨진 우리의 추억은 다시

몇 번이고 돌아와 널 부를 테니까

웃음과 눈물이 상처와 치유가

질문과 해답들이 네 안에 다 있는 걸

나의 세상을 가진 나의 작은 우주가

소멸하는 순간 나도 사라지겠지

I'll search the universe

널 다시 찾을 때까지

놓지 않을 거야 티끌 같은 기억도

계절에 새겨진 우리의 추억은 다시

몇 번이고 돌아와 널 부를 테니까

기억은 언제나 눈물을 데려와

다 씻어낸 자리에 Woo baby

너 하나만 남겨 둬

단 하루에 단 한번에

끊어낼 수 있는 마음이 아니란 걸

아프도록 느끼잖아

그 어디라고 해도 너에게 가는 나

I'll search the universe

널 다시 찾을 때까지

놓지 않을 거야 티끌 같은 기억도

계절에 새겨진 우리의 추억은 다시

기어이 돌아와 널 찾을 테니까

그게 사랑이니까

사랑이니까

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
마음 /ma-eum/ A2	noun - heart, mind
아픔 /a-peum/ B1	noun - pain, hurt
기억 /gi-eok/ A2	noun - memory
사랑 /sa-rang/ A1	noun - love
추억 /chu-eok/ B1	noun - recollection, memory
빛 /bit/ A2	noun - light
행복 /haeng-bok/ A2	noun - happiness
밤 /bam/ A1	noun - night
우주 /u-ju/ B2	noun - universe
질문 /jil-mun/ B1	noun - question
해답 /hae-dap/ B2	noun - answer, solution
눈물 /nun-mul/ A2	noun - tear
상처 /sang-cheo/ B1	noun - wound, scar
치유 /chi-yu/ B2	noun - healing
기다리다 /gi-da-ri-da/ A2	verb - to wait
찾다 /chaj-da/ A2	verb - to find, to search
부르다 /bu-reu-da/ B1	verb - to call, to sing

Key Grammar Structures

• I'll search the universe

  ➔ Use of 'shall' or 'will' to indicate future intention or prediction.

  ➔ 'I'll' is a contraction of 'I will' indicating a future action or intent.

• 놓지 않을 거야 티끌 같은 기억도

  ➔ Use of ' 않을 거야' to express future negation or intention not to do something.

  ➔ '않을 거야' is a future tense negative form indicating that the speaker does not intend to do or allow something.

• 계절에 새겨진 우리의 추억은 다시

  ➔ Use of '에' as a particle indicating location or target of an action.

  ➔ '에' indicates the location where the 'memories' are engraved or embedded, emphasizing the place or context.

• 계절에 새겨진 우리의 추억은 다시

  ➔ Use of the passive form '새겨진' (literally 'engraved') to indicate memories that are inscribed or embedded.

  ➔ '새겨진' is a past participle in passive voice, emphasizing that the memories are engraved or imprinted into the season or time.

• 기억은 언제나 눈물을 데려와

  ➔ Use of '은' as a topic marker to emphasize '기억' (memory) as the subject.

  ➔ '은' marks '기억' (memory) as the topic, highlighting that memory is the one bringing tears.