Why I Like You
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Why I Like You captures how a loved one’s smile and voice bring strength and joy amid life’s struggles.
Album
Sorry, Sorry (The 3rd Album)
Release Date
March 12, 2009
Genre
Dance-Pop / R&B
Label
SM Entertainment
Composers / Lyricists
Kim Jung-bae, Steven Lee, Jimmy Burney, Sean Alexander, Pascal Guyon
Participating Members
Leeteuk
Heechul
Han Geng
Yesung
Kangin
Shindong
Sungmin
Eunhyuk
Siwon
Donghae
Ryeowook
Kibum
Kyuhyun
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[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
ti-bi-reul kyeo-myeon deul-li-neun se-sang yae-gi-deu-reun
eo-kkae-reul cheo-ji-ge u-ul-ha-ge hae-do
o-neul a-chim geu-dae a-ju mal-geun mok-so-ri-neun
i do i do i do yeah-
eo-kkae-reul cheo-ji-ge u-ul-ha-ge hae-do
o-neul a-chim geu-dae a-ju mal-geun mok-so-ri-neun
i do i do i do yeah-
When I turn on the TV, the world’s stories might weigh me down, but your bright morning voice lifts me up, making everything feel alright.
nal wan-byeok-ha-ge, nae-ga sa-ra-ga-ge,
na-reul ut-ge ha-neun dan ha-na-ui i-yu yeah-
geu-dae-ga it-da-neun geot yeah-
na-reul ut-ge ha-neun dan ha-na-ui i-yu yeah-
geu-dae-ga it-da-neun geot yeah-
You make me feel complete, give me a reason to live, and bring a smile to my face. The reason is simply because you exist.
geu-dae-ga geu-dae-ga nan geu-dae-ga
“sa-rang-hae sa-rang-hae neol sa-rang-hae”
ra-go mal-hal ttae na-reul mit-ge dwae
geu-dae-ga geu-dae-ga nan geu-dae-ga
ga-man-hi ga-man-hi nae nu-neul bo-myeo u-seul ttae
na-do ut-ge dwae ni-ga jo-eun i-yu
“sa-rang-hae sa-rang-hae neol sa-rang-hae”
ra-go mal-hal ttae na-reul mit-ge dwae
geu-dae-ga geu-dae-ga nan geu-dae-ga
ga-man-hi ga-man-hi nae nu-neul bo-myeo u-seul ttae
na-do ut-ge dwae ni-ga jo-eun i-yu
It’s you, it’s you, it’s always you. When you say “I love you, I love you, I love you,” I start to believe in myself. When you quietly look into my eyes and smile, I can’t help but smile too. You’re the reason I feel happy.
manh-go manh-eun sa-ram-deul na-reul mol-la-jwo-do
eo-kkae-reul jjwak pyeo-ge deo ja-sin-it-ge hae-jul
na-ui dan han sa-ram sa-rang-ha-neun nae sa-ram
my u my u my u yeah-
eo-kkae-reul jjwak pyeo-ge deo ja-sin-it-ge hae-jul
na-ui dan han sa-ram sa-rang-ha-neun nae sa-ram
my u my u my u yeah-
Even if many people don’t know me, you give me the confidence to stand tall. You’re my one and only, the person I love. It’s all about you.
cheo-eum-bo-da jom-deo, eo-je-bo-da jom-deo,
o-neu-reun deo geu-dae-reul deo sa-rang-ha-ge doen i-yu girl-
u-ri du-re bi-mil yeah-
o-neu-reun deo geu-dae-reul deo sa-rang-ha-ge doen i-yu girl-
u-ri du-re bi-mil yeah-
More than yesterday, more than ever before, today I find myself loving you even more. It’s our little secret.
geu-dae-ga geu-dae-ga nan geu-dae-ga
“sa-rang-hae sa-rang-hae neol sa-rang-hae”
ra-go mal-hal ttae na-reul mit-ge dwae
geu-dae-ga geu-dae-ga nan geu-dae-ga
nae-yeo-pe nae-yeo-pe da-ga-wa nae-ge gi-dael ttae
hi-meul eot-ge dwae
“sa-rang-hae sa-rang-hae neol sa-rang-hae”
ra-go mal-hal ttae na-reul mit-ge dwae
geu-dae-ga geu-dae-ga nan geu-dae-ga
nae-yeo-pe nae-yeo-pe da-ga-wa nae-ge gi-dael ttae
hi-meul eot-ge dwae
It’s you, it’s you, it’s always you. When you say “I love you, I love you, I love you,” I start to believe in myself. When you come closer and wait by my side, I find the strength I need.
da-jeong-han mi-so, sek-si-han nun-bit, eong-ttung-han yae-gi nal-ssi ba-kkwi-deut
ttae-ron jim-jjak-do hal su eop-seo yeah-
in-neun geu-dae-ro kku-mi-ji anh-neun sa-rang-seu-reo-un na-ui geu-dae-ga
neo-ya, na-ui geu-dae-ga neo-ya yeah-
ttae-ron jim-jjak-do hal su eop-seo yeah-
in-neun geu-dae-ro kku-mi-ji anh-neun sa-rang-seu-reo-un na-ui geu-dae-ga
neo-ya, na-ui geu-dae-ga neo-ya yeah-
Your sweet smile, your captivating gaze, your playful stories change my world. Sometimes it’s overwhelming, but just as you are, you’re my dream that never fades. You’re my love, it’s you.
geu-dae-ga geu-dae-ga nan geu-dae-ga
“sa-rang-hae sa-rang-hae neol sa-rang-hae”
ra-go mal-hal ttae na-reul mit-ge dwae
geu-dae-ga geu-dae-ga nan geu-dae-ga
ga-man-hi ga-man-hi nae nu-neul bo-myeo u-seul ttae
na-do ut-ge dwae ni-ga jo-eun i-yu
“sa-rang-hae sa-rang-hae neol sa-rang-hae”
ra-go mal-hal ttae na-reul mit-ge dwae
geu-dae-ga geu-dae-ga nan geu-dae-ga
ga-man-hi ga-man-hi nae nu-neul bo-myeo u-seul ttae
na-do ut-ge dwae ni-ga jo-eun i-yu
It’s you, it’s you, it’s always you. When you say “I love you, I love you, I love you,” I start to believe in myself. When you quietly look into my eyes and smile, I can’t help but smile too. You’re the reason I feel happy.
geu-dae-ga geu-dae-ga nan geu-dae-ga
“sa-rang-hae sa-rang-hae neol sa-rang-hae”
ra-go mal-hal ttae na-reul mit-ge dwae
geu-dae-ga geu-dae-ga nan geu-dae-ga
nae-yeo-pe nae-yeo-pe da-ga-wa nae-ge gi-dael ttae
hi-meul eot-ge dwae ni-ga jo-eun i-yu
“sa-rang-hae sa-rang-hae neol sa-rang-hae”
ra-go mal-hal ttae na-reul mit-ge dwae
geu-dae-ga geu-dae-ga nan geu-dae-ga
nae-yeo-pe nae-yeo-pe da-ga-wa nae-ge gi-dael ttae
hi-meul eot-ge dwae ni-ga jo-eun i-yu
It’s you, it’s you, it’s always you. When you say “I love you, I love you, I love you,” I start to believe in myself. When you come closer and wait by my side, I find the strength I need. You’re the reason I feel happy.
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
처지게
(cheo-ji-ge)
drooping
💡 Note: describing a state of feeling low or losing energy due to gloominess
맑은
(mal-geun)
clear
💡 Note: used to describe a pure, bright, and transparent sound or voice
비밀
(bi-mil)
secret
💡 Note: referring to something hidden or a special bond shared only between two people
다정한
(da-jeong-han)
kind
💡 Note: characterizing a warm, affectionate, and friendly smile or attitude
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
the lyrics describe how a loved one’s presence provides absolute strength and happiness even when the world feels depressing. the protagonist expresses that seeing their partner’s sincere smile and hearing their voice is the only reason they need to keep living and laughing.
