이게 사랑이 아니면 뭐야 – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: TOIL, Gist, HOON
• Album: 이게 사랑이 아니면 뭐야

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a journey into the world of contemporary Korean music with "이게 사랑이 아니면 뭐야" (What is this if not love?). This song offers a charming glimpse into the nuances of Korean romantic expression, perfect for learning phrases related to affection, longing, and heartfelt confessions. Its fresh pop-rock sound and relatable lyrics make it an enjoyable and accessible entry point to understanding Korean culture and language through music.

[English]

Lately

I feel like the time I spend with you keeps growing

It feels like it’s multiplied

Just yesterday, while walking, your face popped into my head

I swear it’s true

I’m already drowning in things to do

There’s always more waiting after what’s next

I shouldn’t keep doing this

But here I am, making plans again

How about later? Tomorrow?

Or next week?

Anytime—everything’s okay

Does it feel too much?

Should I step back a bit?

Am I reading this right?

These doubts swirl in my head, but

When I see myself rushing to you

I guess I can’t lie to myself

If this isn’t love, then what is?

Words can’t even explain it

I like your everything

Your voice, your face, every little thing you do

I like your everything

From the smallest detail to the biggest part of you

I want to see you right now

You’ve turned my heart into chaos

If this isn’t love, then tell me

Answer me

I push aside all my piled-up tasks

Just to think of you nonstop

Do you ever think of me too?

Answer me

Days without you feel empty

When you don’t call, I worry

We’re not even dating—why do I care?

My friends say I’m acting weird

I brush it off, “I’ve always been like this”

But I hate how I sound

I hate that I can’t say a word to you

Maybe that’s why I resent you somehow

Should I confess I like you?

What if things get awkward between us?

I overthink what to say

And end up silent again today

If this isn’t love, then what is?

Words can’t even explain it

I like your everything

Your voice, your face, every little thing you do

I like your everything

From the smallest detail to the biggest part of you

[Korean]

요즘엔

부쩍 널 만나는 시간이

늘은 것 같아

그저께 그냥 걷다가도 네 생각이

났다니까 정말

안 그래도 바빠 죽겠는데

할 거 다음에 또 할 게 있는데

자꾸 이러면 안 되는데

또 약속 잡고 있네

이따는 어때 내일은 어때

다음 주는 어때

언제든 everything is okay

조금 부담스럽나

한 발짝 물러날까

잘 짚고 있는 게 맞나

이런저런 생각이 들면서도

지금 너한테 가는 걸 보면

역시 난 거짓말을 못 해

이게 사랑이 아니면 뭐야

말로는 설명할 수 없단 말이야

I like your everything

너의 말투, 표정, 행동 전부 다

I like your everything

사소한 거 하나부터 열까지 전부 다

보고 싶어 지금 당장

너 때문에 내 마음 난장판

이게 사랑이 아니면 뭐냐고

대답해 봐

쌓여있는 일도 제쳐

두고 온 너만 생각해

혹시 너도 내 생각 해

대답해 봐

네가 없는 날에 뭔가 허전해

연락이 없을 땐 너를 걱정해

연인 사이도 아닌데 왜 이래

친구들은 나한테 이상하다 해

멋쩍으면서 나 원래 이래

라고 얘기하는 내가 싫어

너한테 아무 말도 못 하는 내가 싫어

그래서인지 왠지 네가 미워

좋아한다고 말할까

괜히 어색해지면 어떡하지

어떤 말이 좋을지 생각하다

못 말했네 오늘도

이게 사랑이 아니면 뭐야

말로는 설명할 수 없단 말이야

I like your everything

너의 말투, 표정, 행동 전부 다

I like your everything

사소한 거 하나부터 열까지 전부 다

Key Grammar Structures

• 요즘엔 부쩍 널 만나는 시간이 늘은 것 같아

  ➔ Past tense with ~은 것 같아 (seems like)

  ➔ The phrase "늘은 것 같아" uses the past tense verb "늘다" (to increase) followed by "은 것 같아" to express a personal feeling or observation.

• 그저께 그냥 걷다가도 네 생각이 났다니까 정말

  ➔ Past tense with ~다가 (while/when) and ~다니까 (expressing surprise)

  ➔ "걷다가도" uses ~다가 to indicate an action happening while another action occurs. "났다니까" uses ~다니까 to emphasize surprise or emphasis.

• 이따는 어때 내일은 어때 다음 주는 어때

  ➔ Suggestion with ~는 어때 (how about)

  ➔ The phrase "~는 어때" is a common way to make suggestions or ask for opinions in a casual tone.

• 이게 사랑이 아니면 뭐야

  ➔ Rhetorical question with ~이면 (if) and 뭐야 (what is it)

  ➔ The sentence uses a rhetorical question to emphasize the speaker's certainty. "이게 사랑이 아니면" (if this isn't love) followed by "뭐야" (what is it) creates a strong statement.

• I like your everything

  ➔ Emphasis with ~everything (used for generality)

  ➔ The use of "everything" emphasizes the speaker's comprehensive affection, covering all aspects of the person.