aespa – You Lyrics | Romanization & Meaning

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You

aespa (에스파)

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Album

Drama – The 4th Mini Album

Release Date

November 10, 2023

Genre

Pop Ballad

Label

SM Entertainment

Composers / Lyricists

Jake K (ARTiffect), Maria Marcus, MCK (ARTiffect), St_Knox (ARTiffect), Louise Frick Sveen

Participating Members

Karina Giselle Winter Ningning

About the Song

《You》 is a warm, emotionally grounded track by aespa, released in 2023 as the sixth song on their fourth mini album Drama under SM Entertainment, showcasing a softer side of the group as the song centers on gratitude, quiet devotion, and the strength drawn from a steadfast presence, with a gentle pop sound shaped by composers Jake K, Maria Marcus, MCK, St_Knox, and Louise Frick Sveen, allowing aespa’s vocals to carry an intimate message about emotional support, shared memories, and the reassurance of having someone who makes life brighter simply by being there.

[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]

English Translation

neo-reul ba-ra-bol ttae
mi-so jit-neun na-reul bal-gyeon-hae
ne sa-rang-eul tta-ra
nan han-geo-reum du geo-reum a-peu-ro ga
nun-bit-man bwa-do u-rin
seo-ro-reul al su it-ji
ha-ru-ui ui-mi-ga doen neo-wa na

When I look at you, I find myself smiling, and following your love, I take one step, then another, moving forward. Just by meeting eyes, we understand each other, and you and I become the meaning of each day.

u-ri-ro-man ga-deuk chae-un jang-myeon-deul
nae ma-me da-meun chae
so-jung-hi gan-jik-ha-go i-sseo
nu-gu-bo-da hi-meul nael su it-ge
na-reul ga-deuk a-na-ju-deon
nal ji-kyeo-jul MY SOMEONE

Scenes filled only with us are carefully held inside my heart. You give me strength more than anyone else, you who embraced me fully, my someone who will protect me.

neul go-ma-un mam mo-a
jeon-ha-go si-peo ALL DAY LONG
ma-reop-si dan-dan-hi
na-reul ji-kyeo-jun neo-e-ge
ne-ga it-gi-e
deo-uk bit-na-neun na
eon-je-na ham-kke-hae
nae ma-me ga-deuk-han
YOU

Gathering my grateful heart, I want to tell you ALL DAY LONG. Without words but with certainty, to you who protected me. Because you exist, I shine even brighter. Always together, you fill my heart, YOU.

ah- (WITH YOU)
ah-

han-eop-si da ju-eot-deon
nun-bu-sin neo-ui ma-eu-meun
ji-na-wat-deon gil-ma-da
ga-deu-ki pi-eo-ol-la
go-gae-reul nae-mil-go
eo-du-meul bal-kyeo pi-eo-nan kkot
o-ro-ra-cheo-reom beon-jyeo-ga YEAH

You gave everything without holding back, and your dazzling heart blooms fully along every road we walked. Reaching out, a flower that lit up the darkness blooms, spreading like an aurora, YEAH.

ji-teun eo-dum ga-deuk-ha-deon ba-me-do
ne mo-seup gi-eok-hae
eo-di-seo-deun neu-kkil su i-sseo
nu-gu-bo-da meol-li bol su it-ge
hwan-hi gi-reul bi-chu-deon neo
neul ham-kke-hae MY SOMEONE

Even on nights filled with deep darkness, I remember you. Wherever I am, I can feel you. You who brightly lit the path ahead, always together, MY SOMEONE.

neul go-ma-un mam mo-a
jeon-ha-go si-peo ALL DAY LONG
ma-reop-si dan-dan-hi
na-reul ji-kyeo-jun neo-e-ge
ne-ga it-gi-e
deo-uk bit-na-neun na
eon-je-na ham-kke-hae
nae ma-me ga-deuk-han

Gathering my grateful heart, I want to tell you ALL DAY LONG. Without words but with certainty, to you who protected me. Because you exist, I shine even brighter. Always together, you fill my heart.

a-reum-da-un mo-deun sun-gan
ham-kke-ra-seo seon-mul ga-ta
geo-reum-ma-da neo-reul dal-ma
dol-go-do-neun gye-jeol-cheo-reom
byeon-chi a-neul neo-wa na-ni-kka

Every beautiful moment feels like a gift because we are together. Each step resembles you, and like the seasons that come and go, you and I will not change.

mam da-ma
jeon-ha-go si-peo ALL DAY LONG
ma-reop-si dan-dan-hi
(YOU’RE ALL I NEED)
nal ji-kyeo-jun neo-e-ge
na-ui se-sang-e
ne-ga it-gi-e
eon-je-na ham-kke-hae
nae ma-me ga-deuk-han YOU

With my heart, I want to tell you ALL DAY LONG. Without words but with certainty, you who protected me, YOU’RE ALL I NEED. In my world, because you exist, always together, you fill my heart, YOU.

ah- (WITH YOU)
ah- ah-

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🗣️ Practice Korean Words

미소 (miso)

smile

💡 Note: A natural expression of warmth and affection that appears when looking at someone loved

눈빛 (nunbit)

eye gaze

💡 Note: A meaningful look that conveys understanding without words

소중히 (sojunghi)

preciously

💡 Note: Treating something with care because it holds deep emotional value

어둠 (eodum)

darkness

💡 Note: A metaphor for difficult or uncertain moments in life

🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation

The song expresses quiet gratitude and deep affection toward someone whose presence gives meaning, strength, and warmth to everyday life. Through gentle memories, shared moments, and unwavering support, the lyrics describe a bond that remains steady even in darkness, portraying love as a guiding light that protects, reassures, and allows the singer to shine more brightly simply by being together.