GFRIEND – Smile Lyrics | Romanized & Meaning

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여자친구(GFRIEND) Smile lyrics romanization and English meaning

Release Date

July 1, 2019

Genre

K-pop / Pop

Composers / Lyricists

dyvahh, 이원종

Participating Members

Sowon Yerin Eunha Yuju SinB Umji

About the Song

《Smile (좋은 말 할 때)》 is a bright and playful track by , featured on their 2019 mini album released under . Composed by dyvahh and Lee Won Jong, with lyrics by dyvahh and arrangement by dyvahh and Lee Won Jong, the song blends cheerful energy, lighthearted melodies, and GFRIEND’s polished vocal charm, giving 《Smile (좋은 말 할 때)》 a witty and refreshing place within the album’s vibrant seasonal K-pop sound.

[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]

English Translation
jo-eun il-i saeng-gil geot gat-a hey
se-sang-i eo-jjeom i-reol su-ga
oh yes oh yes oh yes oh yes
wan-byeok-hae jeong-mal take it easy
Feels like something good will happen, hey
How can the world be like this
Oh yes Oh yes Oh yes Oh yes
It’s perfect, really, take it easy
sa-go sip-eun ge neo-mu manh-eun-de
hup cham-gi him-deul-eo neol man-na-gi jeon
wae i-reoh-ge ba-ppeu-ji or wae i-reoh-ge seol-le-ji
i mo-deun i-yu-ga neo-ya babe
There are so many things I want to buy
It’s hard to hold back before meeting you
Why am I so busy or why am I so excited
The reason for all this is you, babe
hon-ja sang-sang-hae wat-deon de-ya wa-bo-ni-kka eo-ttae
go way go way jae-mit-eo-jil geo-ya
ae-ga deo jo-a-hae
geu-reoh-ge saeng-gak-hae
mu-seun mal-i pil-yo-hae
It’s the place I’ve imagined alone, how is it now
Go way Go way, it will be fun
I like you more
Think like that
What words are needed
jo-eun mal hal ttae nal ba-ra-bwa
na-man ba-ra-bwa deo ye-ppeo-hae jwo
smile smile deo
smile smile deo
geu nu-gu-do bu-reop-ji anh-ge
ak-ki-ji mal-go nal ba-ra-bwa
When I say nice things, look at me
Only look at me, adore me more
Smile Smile more
Smile Smile more
So no one else is enviable
Don’t hold back, look at me
ne sa-rang-i da neu-kyeo-ji-ge
smile smile deo
smile smile deo
nam-deul-i i-sang-ha-ge chyeo-da-bwa-do
and it’s okay
So I can feel all your love
Smile Smile more
Smile Smile more
Even if others look at us strangely
and it’s okay
abcd irony mwon-ga eo-ryeop-ji
swip-ge swip-ge saeng-gak-ha-da sick sick geo-ri-ji
mil-gi-neun silh-eo dang-gi-gi-man hal geo-ya
e-ra mo-reu-get-da nae mam-dae-ro
ABCD Irony, isn’t it hard
Thinking easily makes me sick sick
I don’t want to push, I’ll only pull
Whatever, I’ll do as I please
tteo-bo-neun geo na-neun jal mot-hae pyo-jeong-gwan-ri an dwae
no way no way dae-chaeg-i pil-yo-hae
na-man deo jo-a-hae
han beon deo mal-hal-ge
mu-seun mal-i pil-yo-hae
I’m not good at testing, can’t control my expression
No way No way, I need a plan
I like you more
I’ll say it once more
What words are needed
jo-eun mal hal ttae nal ba-ra-bwa
na-man ba-ra-bwa deo ye-ppeo-hae jwo
smile smile deo
smile smile deo
geu nu-gu-do bu-reop-ji anh-ge
ak-ki-ji mal-go nal ba-ra-bwa
When I say nice things, look at me
Only look at me, adore me more
Smile Smile more
Smile Smile more
So no one else is enviable
Don’t hold back, look at me
ne sa-rang-i da neu-kyeo-ji-ge
smile smile deo
smile smile deo
nam-deul-i i-sang-ha-ge chyeo-da-bwa-do
and it’s okay
So I can feel all your love
Smile Smile more
Smile Smile more
Even if others look at us strangely
and it’s okay
a-jik mo-reu-neun ge manh-eun-de
you know what meaning
ae-il-i mwoya ji-geum haeng-bok-hae
say that you say that you
There are still many things I don’t know
You know what meaning
What is tomorrow, I’m happy now
Say that you Say that you
jo-eun mal hal ttae nal ba-ra-bwa
na-man ba-ra-bwa deo ye-ppeo-hae jwo
smile smile deo
smile smile deo
geu nu-gu-do bu-reop-ji anh-ge
ak-ki-ji mal-go nal ba-ra-bwa
When I say nice things, look at me
Only look at me, adore me more
Smile Smile more
Smile Smile more
So no one else is enviable
Don’t hold back, look at me
ne sa-rang-i da neu-kyeo-ji-ge
smile smile deo
smile smile deo
nam-deul-i i-sang-ha-ge chyeo-da-bwa-do
and it’s okay
So I can feel all your love
Smile Smile more
Smile Smile more
Even if others look at us strangely
and it’s okay
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
설레다 (seolreda)
to flutter with excitement
💡 Note: Describes the nervous thrill and anticipation felt when thinking about the beloved, heart racing with joy.
떠보다 (tteoboda)
to test/probe
💡 Note: Conveys trying to gauge someone’s feelings cautiously without fully revealing one’s own emotions.
표정관리 (pyojeonggwanri)
manage expression
💡 Note: Refers to controlling one’s face to hide true emotions, something the narrator struggles to do.
좋은 말 (joheun mal)
good words/kind words
💡 Note: Represents positive affirmations and tender moments when the beloved speaks sweetly and encouragingly.
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation

The lyrics express an earnest, unguarded plea for undivided attention and authentic love, asking the beloved to look only at the narrator with genuine affection. The narrator confesses difficulty hiding emotions and emotions, inviting the beloved to appreciate them without reservation or comparison to others. Despite external judgment, the song celebrates the freedom to be completely oneself in love, requesting that the beloved’s gaze and affection remain constant and devoted, making clear how much their presence transforms the narrator’s world.

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