Album
Release Date
April 10, 2023
Composers / Lyricists
Ryan S. Jhun, Lee Is-ran, Sofia Quinn, Dewain Whitmore Jr., Louis Schoorl
Participating Members
About the Song
“Cherish” is a warm and emotionally resonant track from IVE’s first full-length album I’ve IVE, released under Starship Entertainment. The song was composed by Ryan S. Jhun, Sofia Quinn, Dewain Whitmore Jr., and Louis Schoorl, with heartfelt lyrics written by Lee Seuran, known for her ability to capture delicate emotional nuance. The refined arrangement by Ryan S. Jhun and Louis Schoorl supports the song’s gentle yet confident tone, emphasizing the importance of valuing meaningful emotions and embracing moments worth holding onto. Within IVE’s expanding musical narrative, “Cherish” reflects a quiet sense of emotional maturity, expressing a willingness to protect, appreciate, and preserve feelings that define one’s personal journey, while reinforcing the group’s signature balance between elegance and emotional sincerity.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
nan neo-do al-da-si-pi selfish
meot-dae-ro-in ge jo-eu-ni-kka
geun-de i-reon nal heun-deun neo-ya
As you know, I’m selfish
I like being my own way
But you’re the one who shook me
na mal-gon gwan-sim eop-deon na-in-de
neol bo-myeon oen-ji ja-kku du-geun-dae
jo-sim-hae neol wi-han warning
mang-seo-rim eop-seo nan all in
da-ga wa i-ri neon nal bwa i-mi
I used to care only about myself
But when I see you, my heart races
Be careful, a warning for you
No hesitation, I’m all in
Come closer, look at me already
wan-byeok-han ke-mi al-ge hae-jul te-ni
i’m gonna cherish you
neo-reul jo-a-ha-neun na, eo-ttae?
I’ll show you our perfect chemistry
I’m gonna cherish you
How about me liking you?
gi-da-ri-ja-na go-min-ha-ji ma
wan-jeon sol-jik-han na, neon eo-ttae?
mit-gi-ji an-ket-ji-man neol won-hae
I’m waiting, don’t hesitate
I’m completely honest, how about you?
You might not believe it, but I want you
i-gi-jeo-gi-ji-man mal-ya
geo-jit-mal an ha-neun na-ya
you know nae-ga jeong-mal neol jo-a-hae
Though I’m selfish
I don’t lie
You know I really like you
i’m gonna cherish you
neo-reul jo-a-ha-neun na, eo-ttae?
je-meot-dae-ro-ji-man mwo eo-ttae
gi-da-ri-ja-na go-min-ha-ji ma
wan-jeon sol-jik-han na, neon eo-ttae?
I’m gonna cherish you
How about me liking you?
I’m my own way, but so what?
I’m waiting, don’t hesitate
I’m completely honest, how about you?
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
baby love me now
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
baby love me now
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
baby love me now
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
nan neo-do al-da-si-pi selfish
meot-dae-ro-in ge jo-eu-ni-kka
geun-de i-reon nal heun-deun neo-ya
As you know, I’m selfish
I like being my own way
But you’re the one who shook me
nan geu-rae-do yeo-jeon-hi selfish
ae-ga swip-ji-neun an-ket-ji-man
won-han-da-myeon ju-jeo-ha-ji ma
But I’m still selfish
I might not be easy
But if you want, don’t hesitate
i’m gonna cherish you
wan-byeok-han ke-mi al-ge hae-jul te-ni
i’m gonna cherish you
I’m gonna cherish you
I’ll show you our perfect chemistry
I’m gonna cherish you
je-meot-dae-ro-ji-man mwo eo-ttae
gi-da-ri-ja-na go-min-ha-ji ma
wan-jeon sol-jik-han na, neon eo-ttae?
baby love me now
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
baby love me now
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
I’m my own way, but so what?
I’m waiting, don’t hesitate
I’m completely honest, how about you?
Baby Love me now
Love me Love me Love me now (Yeah, cherish)
Baby Love me now
Love me Love me Love me now (Yeah, cherish)
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
baby love me now
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
The lyrics explore a self-centered attitude transitioning into a heartfelt desire to value and cherish someone else. It highlights a bold confession of love while maintaining one’s unique, confident identity and personal style.
