Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the poignant world of "목숨" by Miiro and Akane Lize, a song that transcends mere music to offer a rich, narrative experience. Its deep Korean lyrics, touching upon life, sin, and existence, provide an excellent opportunity to engage with the language through powerful storytelling. The collaboration between a singer-songwriter and a virtual artist, combined with an animated music video, makes "목숨" a uniquely immersive and special piece that will help you connect with Korean culture and language.
Key Vocabulary
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목숨 /mok̚.s͈um/ A2 |
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시선 /ʃi.s͈e̞n/ B1 |
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숨 /s͈um/ A1 |
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마음 /ma.ɯm/ A2 |
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어둠 /ə.d͈um/ A2 |
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후회 /hu.ɥe̞/ B1 |
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부숴 /bu.ʃ͈ʌ/ B1 |
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기억 /gi.ɯɡ/ A2 |
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생명 /saŋ.mye̞ŋ/ A2 |
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버려지다 /bʌ.ɾjʌ.d͈i.d̚a/ B2 |
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잔인한 /d͡ʑa.nin.ɦan/ B2 |
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메아리 /me̞.a.ɾi/ B1 |
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더러워지다 /dʌ.ɾʌ.wʌ.d͡ʑi.d̚a/ B2 |
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아름다운 /a.ɾu.maw.ɾun/ A2 |
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피어나다 /pʰi.ə.na.d̚a/ B1 |
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채우다 /t͡ɕhe̞.u.d̚a/ A2 |
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구원 /gu.wʌn/ B2 |
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하찮다 /ha.t͡ɕ͈a.nt͡ɕ͈a/ B2 |
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깨닫다 /k͈e̞.dal.t͈a/ B1 |
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전해주다 /d͡ʑʌn.ɦe̞.d͡ʑu.d̚a/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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잃어버리지 못한 마음
➔ -지 못하다 (Inability/Failure)
➔ The grammar "잃어버리지 못한" indicates an inability or failure to perform an action. Here, it means 'the heart that could not be lost' or 'failed to lose'.
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내일을 미워한 채로
➔ -ㄴ/은 채로 (In the state of/While)
➔ The grammar "미워한 채로" is used to describe an action performed or a state maintained while another state or action is ongoing. It means 'while hating' or 'in the state of hating'.
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지금을 부숴 가려 해
➔ -아/어 가다 + -(으)려 하다 (Try to gradually do something)
➔ The combination of "부숴 가려 해" consists of "-아/어 가다" (indicating a gradual change or ongoing action) and "-(으)려 하다" (indicating intention or attempt). It means 'trying to gradually destroy'.
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날 삼켜버려서
➔ -아/어 버리다 (Completion with regret/finality)
➔ The grammar "삼켜버려서" indicates that an action has been completed, often with a nuance of regret, relief, or a sense of finality. Here, it means 'swallowed me completely' or 'swallowed me up'.
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살아가려면 어디서부터 망가진 건지 다시 확인해야 해
➔ -려면 (If one intends to/In order to)
➔ The grammar "살아가려면" indicates a condition or intention ('if one intends to do X'). It means 'if we are to live' or 'in order to live'.
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이 세상의 숨이 마르도록
➔ -도록 (To the extent that/Until)
➔ The grammar "마르도록" indicates the extent or degree of an action or state, or it can mean 'until' a certain condition is met. Here, it means 'until the breath dries up' or 'to the extent that it dries up'.
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우린 더러워진대도
➔ -ㄴ/은대도 (Even if it is said that/Even though it is rumored that)
➔ The grammar "더러워진대도" is a combination of indirect speech ('-ㄴ/은다고 하다' - it is said that) and a concessive ending ('-아/어도' - even if). It means 'even if it is said that we become dirty'.
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사랑하기에 더 잔인한
➔ -기에 (Because/Due to the fact that)
➔ The grammar "사랑하기에" is a formal and often literary way to express the reason or cause for something, similar to '-기 때문에'. It means 'because we love'.
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가지고 살아왔던 것
➔ -아/어 오다 + -던 (Had been doing continuously/Recalling past continuous action)
➔ The combination of "살아왔던" uses "-아/어 오다" (indicating an action continuing from the past to the present) and "-던" (recalling a past action or state). It describes something one 'had been living' with continuously in the past.
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지금도 죽은 채로 사는 듯해
➔ -ㄴ/은 듯하다 + -ㄴ/은 채로 (It seems like + in the state of)
➔ The grammar "죽은 채로 사는 듯해" combines "-ㄴ/은 듯하다" (indicating an appearance or conjecture) and "-ㄴ/은 채로" (describing a state). It means 'it seems like I'm living in a dead state' or 'it seems like I'm living as if dead'.
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