Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the playful yet poignant world of Block B's "YESTERDAY"! This catchy and upbeat track is a fantastic entry point into Korean language learning, especially with its repetitive and relatable lyrics about love and suspicion. You'll pick up everyday Korean phrases and expressions while enjoying Block B's signature energetic style and unique vocal deliveries, including standout raps from Zico and P.O. Its vibrant music video and engaging narrative make the learning experience even more enjoyable. Get ready to expand your Korean vocabulary with this fun and memorable song!
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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yesterday /ˈjɛstərdeɪ/ A1 |
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lie /laɪ/ B1 |
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trust /trʌst/ B1 |
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regret /rɪˈɡrɛt/ B2 |
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deceive /dɪˈsiːv/ B2 |
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trouble /ˈtrʌbəl/ B1 |
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mask /mæsk/ B2 |
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change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2 |
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feel /fiːl/ A1 |
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know /noʊ/ A1 |
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face /feɪs/ A1 |
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return /rɪˈtɜrn/ A2 |
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picture /ˈpɪk.tʃər/ A2 |
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enjoy /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ A2 |
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situation /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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見抜いてるさ
➔ The present continuous form with ている to indicate an ongoing or current state
➔ '見抜いてる' is the short form of 見抜いている, meaning 'are seeing through' or 'intuitively know'.
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騙されよう
➔ Volitional form of the verb for expressing a suggestion or invitation
➔ ‘騙されよう’ is the volitional form of 騙される (to be deceived), meaning 'Let's be deceived' or 'Let's fall for it'.
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帰ってきたら
➔ Conditional form using たら, meaning 'if/when you return'
➔ ‘帰ってきたら’ is the conditional form of 帰ってくる (to return), meaning 'if/when you return'.
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画面は下に伏せて置くんだね
➔ Theて form used with 伏せて to connect multiple actions, meaning 'turn down' or 'put face down'
➔ ‘伏せて置く’ means 'to put face down' or 'to lay face down'.
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顔色変えず
➔ Negative form of 変える (to change), with ず indicating 'without doing' or 'not changing'
➔ ‘顔色変えず’ means 'not changing facial expression or color'.
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知らん顔して
➔ The phrase 知らん顔して uses the volitional/imperative form of 知る (to know) with して, meaning 'pretend not to know'
➔ ‘知らん顔して’ means 'pretend not to know' or 'feign ignorance'.
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何でもするさ
➔ The phrase 何でもする is using でも to mean 'anything' combined with する (to do), with さ as a colloquial sentence-ending particle
➔ ‘何でもするさ’ means 'I'll do anything' or 'I'll do whatever it takes'.
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