Album
Release Date
May 31, 2023
Label
Sony Music Solutions
Composers / Lyricists
Ryan S. Jhun, Sophia Brennan, Elle Campbell, Nick Hahn, Seo Ji Eum, Kanata Okajima
Participating Members
About the Song
《LOVE DIVE -Japanese version-》 is the Japanese version of IVE’s defining track, featured on their first Japanese EP WAVE. The song was composed by Sophia Brennan, Elle Campbell, and Nick Hahn, with lyrics written by Kanata Okajima and Seo Ji Eum, and arranged by Nick Hahn. 《LOVE DIVE -Japanese version-》 expresses a fearless and confident approach to love, emphasizing the strength to dive into emotions without hesitation and embrace one’s true desires. With its refined minimal sound, elegant atmosphere, and powerful vocal presence, the track highlights IVE’s signature message of self-confidence, emotional independence, and unapologetic self-expression, further reinforcing their global identity through a sophisticated Japanese adaptation.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
yeah
mo-u juu-bun yo o-tte-ru da-ke-no o-a-so-bi
ga-man de-ki-nai yu-u-wa-ku to kou-ki-shin
myou-na fu-ta-ri dou-se wa-ka-ru shi
It’s enough, just chasing is a game
Can’t resist, temptation and curiosity
Strange pair, we’ll find out anyway
hi-to-mi-no mu-kou
ooh ooh ooh ooh
ka-ku-shi-te-ru mo-no
ooh ooh ooh ooh
Beyond the eyes
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
What’s hidden
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
ki-mo-chi no-zo-ka-nai to
Gotta peek into the feelings
my god i love it
ta-ga-i te-ra-su shin-pan
u-tsu-ku-shii ma-na-za-shi
fu-ka-ku o-chi
sou ki-mi to wa-ta-shi to
My God I love it
Judging each other
Beautiful gaze
Falling deep
Yes, you and me
ooh ooh ooh ooh
la la la la la la la
ooh ooh ooh ooh
is-so mot-to love dive
ooh ooh ooh ooh
oh perfect sacrifice
yeah i-ki to-me love dive
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
La la la la la la la
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Even more, Love dive
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Oh perfect sacrifice
Yeah hold your breath, Love dive
da-tte is-shun de sa-ku mo-no ko-so ai
chan-to hait-te me de ta-shi-ka-me-te
ku-re-ba ii jan ko-ko-ro-no shin-en e
Love blooms in an instant
Come in and see for yourself
Come to the depths of the heart
ma-you ji-kan
ooh ooh ooh ooh
san-byou de juu-bun
ooh ooh ooh ooh
Time to hesitate
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Three seconds is enough
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
no-zo-mu na-ra to-bi-ko-mo
narcissistic
my god i love it
ta-ga-i te-ra-su shin-pan
u-tsu-ku-shii ma-na-za-shi
fu-ka-ku o-chi
sou ki-mi to wa-ta-shi to
If you want, let’s dive in
Narcissistic
My God I love it
Judging each other
Beautiful gaze
Falling deep
Yes, you and me
ooh ooh ooh ooh
la la la la la la la
ooh ooh ooh ooh
is-so mot-to love dive
ooh ooh ooh ooh
oh perfect sacrifice
yeah i-ki to-me love dive
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
La la la la la la la
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Even more, Love dive
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Oh perfect sacrifice
Yeah hold your breath, Love dive
i-ki to-me love dive (ooh)
i-ki to-me love dive (yes yes) (yeah)
i-ki to-me love dive
Hold your breath, Love dive (Ooh)
Hold your breath, Love dive (Yes yes) (Yeah)
Hold your breath, Love dive
la la la la la la la
ooh ooh ooh ooh
is-so mot-to love dive
ooh ooh ooh ooh
oh perfect sacrifice
yeah i-ki to-me love dive
La la la la la la la
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Even more, Love dive
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Oh perfect sacrifice
Yeah hold your breath, Love dive
The song explores the bold and narcissistic nature of modern love, encouraging one to dive into the deep abyss of the heart without hesitation. It describes a perfect sacrifice where curiosity and temptation lead to a deeply captivating emotional connection between two people.
