Song Information
Title: Closer
Artist: OH MY GIRL
Album: Closer
Release Year: 2015
Composed by:
Steven Lee,
Makia,
Iselin Solheim
Lyrics by:
서지음
About the Song
“CLOSER” is the second mini-album by
OH MY GIRL,
released on October 8, 2015. The title track “Closer” was crafted over nearly three years by producer
Sean Alexander — known for working on Girls’ Generation’s “Lion Heart” — together with American topliner
Laura Brian. The lyrics were written by
Seo Ji-eum, the hit lyricist behind tracks like “Twinkle,” “Electric Shock,” and EXO’s “Growl.”
Member Mimi also contributed rap lyrics to three tracks on the album, adding a personal touch to the group’s sound.
With its dreamy atmosphere, delicate melodies, and fairy-tale visual style, “CLOSER” became one of
OH MY GIRL’s most critically praised releases — a defining moment that cemented their reputation for poetic storytelling in K-pop.
[Full Lyrics – Romanization & English Only]
Han georeum closer nae mam
one step closer, my heart
Han ppyeom closer to you
one span closer to you
Ireoke geuriun naren
on days when i miss you like this
Cham meolli inna bwa
you seem so far away
Maeil dagagado adeukhagiman hae
even if i approach every day, you just feel distant
Byeolttongbyeora annyeong nae sowon deureojuryeom
hello, shooting star, please grant my wish
Han georeum closer nae mam
one step closer, my heart
Han ppyeom closer to you
one span closer to you
Haneureul seuchineun byeore nae mameul dama bonaelge
i’ll put my heart on the star that sweeps across the sky and send it
so come on come on come on
come on come on come on
come on come on come on
come on little closer
Kkok irwojul geoya oraen gidarimeun eonjenga
it will surely come true, this long wait someday
Nal bichuneun dallim (deureobwa) ganjikhaetdeon naui bimil
moonlight shining on me (listen) my secret that i kept safe
Han georeum closer nae mam
one step closer, my heart
Han ppyeom closer to you
one span closer to you
Haneureul seuchineun byeore nae mameul dama bonaelge
i’ll put my heart on the star that sweeps across the sky and send it
so come on come on come on
come on come on come on
come on come on come on
come on little closer
closer, i’m closer, i’m closer, i’m closer
Anaseo deryeoga jwo to you
hold me and take me to you
closer, i’m closer, i’m closer, i’m closer
can you hear my cry eoneu neujeun bam gin kkumeul kkuneun na oh
can you hear my cry, me dreaming a long dream on a late night oh
closer, i’m closer, i’m closer, i’m closer
Han georeum closer nae mam
one step closer, my heart
Han ppyeom closer to you
one span closer to you
Taeyangi jiugi jeone
before the sun erases it
Neoege dakil gidohae
i pray that i reach you
so come on come on come on
come on come on come on
come on come on come on
come on little closer
Eonjena hamkkeyeotdeon gongganeseo sseulsseulhage bitnago inneun neon
you, shining lonely in the space where we were always together
Maneun byeoljari jung neol dalmeun jarireul jeo haneul wie goi dama bichwojugireul barae
i hope that among the many constellations, the spot that resembles you is gently placed in the sky and shines
Neol geurigi wihan kkumeul geurida geurigo geurimyeon mannal su isseulkka
if i draw and keep drawing the dream of drawing you, will i be able to meet you?
Neon hangsang neul gateun jari muse on
you are always in the same place, muse on
Yeomureoganeun neon milky way is on
you, ripening/maturing, milky way is on
closer, i’m closer, i’m closer, i’m closer
Anaseo deryeoga jwo to you
hold me and take me to you
Practice Korean Words
Additional Notes: a star falling across the night sky, often linked to wishes and hopes
Additional Notes: something earnestly hoped for, often tied to emotion or longing
