Album
Release Date
April 29, 2024
Composers / Lyricists
Melanie Fontana, Lindgren, Jinooya, GG Ramirez, Lena Leon, A-Dee
Participating Members
About the Song
“Dear, My Feelings” is a tender and introspective track from IVE’s special release IVE SECRET, expressing the delicate process of confronting and embracing one’s inner emotions. The song was composed by Melanie Fontana, Lindgren, GG Ramirez, Lena Leon, and A-Dee, with lyrics written by Jinooya, capturing a heartfelt message of emotional honesty and self-reflection. Arranged by Lindgren and A-Dee, the track features soft melodic textures and warm pop sensibilities, creating an atmosphere that feels both personal and comforting. Through its sincere tone and expressive delivery, “Dear, My Feelings” highlights IVE’s ability to convey emotional depth, offering a gentle reminder of the importance of understanding and accepting one’s true feelings under Starship Entertainment.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
nae o-raen da-i-eo-ri bwat-ji
neo-mu bu-kkeu-reo-wo to myself
gwaen-hi jo-at-da-ga seul-peot-da-ga
up & down-i mwo geu-ri-do manh-deon-ji
Saw my old diary
Too embarrassed to myself
Felt good for no reason, then sad
So many ups & downs
nae-ge gwi-yeop-ge-do in-sa-hae (hi)
nae nun-chi bo-ji mal-go i-ri o-ryeom
i-je-bu-teon a-na jul-ge gam-sa-hae
nae mam-sok bon-bu-e mo-du mo-yeo
ul-geo-na ut-geo-na guys i love you
Say hi to me cutely (Hi)
Don’t mind me, come here
From now on, I’ll embrace you, thank you
Gather in my heart’s headquarters
Whether crying or laughing, Guys I love you
cha-ma heul-ryeot-deon nun-mul-do
mo-du so-jung-hae go-ma-wo
The tears I held back
All precious, thank you
bam-sae-wot-deon seol-lem
seol-let-deon man-keum seul-peum-i
seul-peum dwi-en tto gi-ppeum-i
i love my own feelings
(ah- i love my own feelings)
Excitement that kept me up all night
As much excitement, sadness
After sadness, joy again
I love my own feelings
(Ah- I love my own feelings)
gam-jeong pok-bal me-si-ji
bo-nae-ja-ma-ja hu-hoe
within 2 minutes
cuz voices in my head
“na-do keon-teu-rol-i an dwae”
seul-peum-i-han-te i said
“it’s alright, silly”
Emotion explosion message
Regret as soon as I send
Within 2 minutes
Cuz voices in my head
“I can’t control it either”
To sadness I said
“It’s alright, silly”
ul-geo-na ut-geo-na guys i love you
cheo-eum neu-kyeot-deon sa-rang-do
cha-ma heul-ryeot-deon nun-mul-do
mo-du so-jung-hae go-ma-wo
Whether crying or laughing, Guys I love you
The first love I felt
The tears I held back
All precious, thank you
bam-sae-wot-deon seol-lem
seol-let-deon man-keum seul-peum-i
seul-peum dwi-en tto gi-ppeum-i
i love my own feelings
(ah- i love my own feelings)
Excitement that kept me up all night
As much excitement, sadness
After sadness, joy again
I love my own feelings
(Ah- I love my own feelings)
wing-keu-hal-ge, nae-ga jom mi-an-hae
a-ha ah a-ha
bam-sae-do-rok geot-eo-cha-in nae i-bul
ap-at-da-myeon nae-ga jom mi-an-hae
a-ha ah a-ha
I’ll wink, I’m a bit sorry
A-ha ah a-ha
Kicked my blanket all night
If it hurt, I’m a bit sorry
A-ha ah a-ha
cha-meul su eop-seo ul-deon
cha-ma pyo-hyeon-eul mot-haet-deon
ji-na-go bo-ni u-seum-man
i love my own feelings
Couldn’t hold back tears
Couldn’t express it
Looking back, just laughter
I love my own feelings
seol-let-deon man-keum seul-peum-i
seul-peum dwi-en tto gi-ppeum-i
i love my own feelings
(ah- i love my own feelings)
As much excitement, sadness
After sadness, joy again
I love my own feelings
(Ah- I love my own feelings)
The song conveys a message of emotional honesty and self-love by looking back at one’s old diary entries. It emphasizes the importance of embracing all feelings, including joy, sadness, and embarrassment, acknowledging that every emotion felt in the past is precious and meaningful.
