Hope Not
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Hope Not expresses heartfelt regret and a selfless wish for a past love’s happiness despite lingering pain.
Album
KILL THIS LOVE (2nd Mini Album)
Release Date
April 5, 2019
Genre
Ballad
Label
YG Entertainment
Composers / Lyricists
TEDDY, Seo Won-jin, Lydia Paek, Masta Wu
Participating Members
Jisoo
Jennie
Rosé
Lisa
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[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
si-won-han ba-ram bu-neun chang-ga-e an-ja
meon ha-neul ba-ra-bo-myeo neo-reul geu-ryeo nan
eo-jjeol su eop-neun nan ba-bo-in-ga bwa
sa-gye-jeo-ri ba-kkwi-eo-do byeon-ha-ji a-na
meon ha-neul ba-ra-bo-myeo neo-reul geu-ryeo nan
eo-jjeol su eop-neun nan ba-bo-in-ga bwa
sa-gye-jeo-ri ba-kkwi-eo-do byeon-ha-ji a-na
Sitting by the window where the cool breeze blows, I gaze at the distant sky, thinking of you. I must be a fool, unable to change even as the seasons pass.
hu-hoe-han deul so-yong-eop-da hae-do
nan neol ae-ta-ge saeng-gak-hae
(i was wrong)
a-mu il-do eop-neun geot-cheo-reom
nan neol ae-ta-ge saeng-gak-hae
(i was wrong)
a-mu il-do eop-neun geot-cheo-reom
Even if I say there’s no point in regretting, I still think of you with a heavy heart. (I was wrong) As if nothing happened.
u-seo-jul-ge neol man-na-myeon
for you nan a-pa-do jo-a
ham-kke-ha-neun dong-an neo-e-ge
sang-cheo-man nam-gyeo-jun na-ni-kka
for you nan a-pa-do jo-a
ham-kke-ha-neun dong-an neo-e-ge
sang-cheo-man nam-gyeo-jun na-ni-kka
I’ll smile when I see you, even if it hurts me. Because while we were together, I left you with nothing but scars.
but you ne-ga won-han sa-rang
na-bo-da na-eun sa-ram man-na haeng-bok-hae
nal i-jeul man-keum ma-neun a-ni-gil
jeo go-yo-han dal-bi-che jam mot deu-neun bam
na-bo-da na-eun sa-ram man-na haeng-bok-hae
nal i-jeul man-keum ma-neun a-ni-gil
jeo go-yo-han dal-bi-che jam mot deu-neun bam
But you, find a love that you want, someone better than me, and be happy. I hope you don’t have too many nights where you can’t sleep under the silent moonlight, forgetting me.
a-mu-ri gi-da-ryeo-do neon o-jil a-na
nae yeo-pen cho-ra-han bin-ja-ri ha-na
nan deo i-sang hon-ja-ga nat-seol-ji a-na
hu-hoe-han deul so-yong-eop-da hae-do
nae yeo-pen cho-ra-han bin-ja-ri ha-na
nan deo i-sang hon-ja-ga nat-seol-ji a-na
hu-hoe-han deul so-yong-eop-da hae-do
No matter how long I wait, you won’t come. There’s a pathetic empty spot next to me. Being alone doesn’t feel strange anymore, even if I say there’s no point in regretting.
nan neol ae-ta-ge saeng-gak-hae
(i was wrong)
a-mu il-do eop-neun geot-cheo-reom
u-seo-jul-ge neol man-na-myeon
(i was wrong)
a-mu il-do eop-neun geot-cheo-reom
u-seo-jul-ge neol man-na-myeon
I still think of you with a heavy heart. (I was wrong) As if nothing happened, I’ll smile when I see you.
for you nan a-pa-do jo-a
ham-kke-ha-neun dong-an neo-e-ge
sang-cheo-man nam-gyeo-jun na-ni-kka
but you ne-ga won-han sa-rang
ham-kke-ha-neun dong-an neo-e-ge
sang-cheo-man nam-gyeo-jun na-ni-kka
but you ne-ga won-han sa-rang
For you, even if it hurts me, it’s okay. Because while we were together, I left you with nothing but scars. But you, find a love that you want.
na-bo-da na-eun sa-ram man-na haeng-bok-hae
nal i-jeul man-keum ma-neun a-ni-gil
yeo-jeon-hi i-go-seo neo-reul it-ji mot-hae
for you nan a-pa-do jo-a
nal i-jeul man-keum ma-neun a-ni-gil
yeo-jeon-hi i-go-seo neo-reul it-ji mot-hae
for you nan a-pa-do jo-a
Find someone better than me and be happy. I hope you don’t have too many nights forgetting me. Still, I can’t forget you here. For you, even if it hurts me, it’s okay.
ham-kke-ha-neun dong-an neo-e-ge
sang-cheo-man nam-gyeo-jun na-ni-kka
but you ne-ga won-han sa-rang
na-bo-da na-eun sa-ram man-na haeng-bok-hae
sang-cheo-man nam-gyeo-jun na-ni-kka
but you ne-ga won-han sa-rang
na-bo-da na-eun sa-ram man-na haeng-bok-hae
Because while we were together, I left you with nothing but scars. But you, find a love that you want. Find someone better than me and be happy.
nal i-jeul man-keum ma-neun a-ni-gil
I hope you don’t have too many nights forgetting me.
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
애타게
(ae-ta-ge)
anxiously
💡 Note: used to describe a state of longing or worrying with great intensity.
고요한
(go-yo-han)
silent
💡 Note: refers to a calm and quiet atmosphere, often during the night.
초라한
(cho-ra-han)
shabby
💡 Note: describes something that looks poor, lonely, or lacking in presence.
낯설지
(nat-seol-ji)
not unfamiliar
💡 Note: indicates becoming accustomed to a situation that was once strange or new.
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The song conveys a deep regret for failing to provide the love a partner deserved, admitting to only leaving scars behind. It depicts a selfless wish for the former lover to find someone better and be happy, while simultaneously harboring a painful hope that they are not completely forgotten.
