Lips – IVE: Lyrics, Romanization & Meaning - Million Kpop

Lips – IVE: Lyrics, Romanization & Meaning

Album

I’ve IVE (1st Full Album)

Release Date

April 10, 2023

Genre

Pop / Dance

Participating Members

About the Song

《Lips》 is the fourth track on ’s first full-length album I’ve IVE, released on April 10, 2023 under . Produced by , , , , , , and , with lyrics by and , the song blends a soft sensuality with a polished pop groove. Built on airy synth textures and a subtly playful rhythm, it presents a confident yet intimate confession where unspoken feelings slip through the lips before the heart has time to catch up. While understated compared to the album’s bolder tracks, 《Lips》 stands out for its smooth vocal layering and its theme of honesty—suggesting that desire often reveals itself in the smallest, quietest moments. This makes the track a key piece of the album’s narrative, showcasing IVE’s ability to deliver elegance and tension with minimal effort.

[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]

lights out jam mot deu-neun bam
lights out a sleepless night again
i-reon nal-do myeot beon-jjen-ji
how many times have i had days like this?
no doubt i know you lie
eon-je-na sa-rang-eun eo-ryeop-ji
love is always hard
mang-seo-ri-ji-ma eo-ttae? sol-jik-han ge jo-eun-de
don’t hesitate okay? being honest feels better
tu-myeong-han ne mam-i da bo-yeo
your clear heart shows everything
nan geo-jin-ma-reul jal mot-hae sol-jik-han geot-ppun-in-de
i’m bad at lying i’m only being honest
han-sun-gan ne mam-eul ppaet-ji
in a moment i steal your heart
mwol ja-kku go-min-ha-go is-seo?
why are you still overthinking?
kkok da-mun lips sa-i dal-kom-han geu ma-ri
that sweet word slipping out between your closed lips
(my lips don't lie)
sae-eo na-o-go is-seo
it’s leaking out
kkok gan-jik-han mam-i neo-reul bon geu sun-gan
the moment your guarded heart saw me
(my lips don't lie)
uh ohhh
on me on me on me baby
uh ohhh
i’ll be i’ll be i’ll be honest
uh ohhh
got me got me got me like WOO
uh ohh oh
okay ne-ge jeom-jeom ga-kka-wo
okay i’m getting closer to you
wi-tae-ro-un gi-bun jae-mis-seo
this dangerous thrill is fun
gi-dae-hae u-ri sa-i ba-kkwil today woo-o-o-o
get ready today our relationship will change woo-o-o-o
lala
na-rang ga-chi geo-reul-kka? nae-il bwa
should we walk together? see you tomorrow
a-ra na-do jo-a mwol jae-go is-seo i-je geu-man
i know you like me too stop hesitating it’s enough
mang-seo-ri-ji-ma eo-ttae? sol-jik-han ge jo-eun-de
don’t hesitate okay? being honest feels better
tu-myeong-han ne mam-i da bo-yeo
your transparent heart shows everything
nan geo-jin-ma-reul jal mot-hae sol-jik-han geot-ppun-in-de
i’m bad at lying i’m only being honest
han-sun-gan ne mam-eul ppaet-ji
in a moment i steal your heart
mwol ja-kku go-min-ha-go is-seo?
why are you still overthinking?
kkok da-mun lips sa-i dal-kom-han geu ma-ri
that sweet word slipping out between your closed lips
(my lips don't lie)
sae-eo na-o-go is-seo
it’s leaking out
kkok gan-jik-han mam-i neo-reul bon geu sun-gan
the moment your treasured heart saw me
(my lips don't lie)
uh ohhh
on me on me on me baby
uh ohhh
i’ll be i’ll be i’ll be honest
uh ohhh
got me got me got me like WOO
uh ohh oh
ip-an ga-deuk no-geun feeling
a melting feeling filling my mouth
dal-kom-han no-rael bul-leo-jwo
sing me a sweet song
nae ye-ppeun ip-sul-eun ne-ge-man
my pretty lips only tell you
sa-rang-eul mal-hae i love it yeah
i’m saying love i love it yeah
mwol ja-kku go-min-ha-go is-seo?
why are you still overthinking?
kkok da-mun lips sa-i dal-kom-han geu ma-ri
that sweet word slipping out between your closed lips
(my lips don't lie)
sae-eo na-o-go is-seo
it’s leaking out
kkok gan-jik-han mam-i neo-reul bon geu sun-gan
the moment your held-tight heart saw me
(my lips don't lie)
uh ohhh
on me on me on me baby
uh ohhh
i’ll be i’ll be i’ll be honest
uh ohhh
got me got me got me like WOO
uh ohh oh
my lips don't lie
kkok da-eul deut mal-deut ga-kka-un lips sa-i
between lips so close they almost touch
my lips don't lie
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
투명한 (tumyeonghan)
transparent
💡 Note: revealing true feelings without hiding
달콤한 (dalkomhan)
sweet
💡 Note: emotionally soft, tender, and inviting
위태로운 (witaeroun)
precarious
💡 Note: a thrilling tension that feels risky yet exciting
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation

잠 못 드는 밤 | jam mot deuneun bam | night without sleep | a restless night filled with thoughts 투명한 | tumyeonghan | transparent | revealing true feelings without hiding 달콤한 | dalkomhan | sweet | emotionally soft, tender, and inviting 위태로운 | witaeroun | precarious | a thrilling tension that feels risky yet exciting

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