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A steady presence turns loneliness into trust, comfort, and the courage to keep moving together.
Release Date
October 24, 2018
Genre
K-pop / Pop / R&B
Label
KQ Entertainment
Composers / Lyricists
EDEN, LEEZ, BUDDY, HLB, Hongjoong, Mingi
Participating Members
Hongjoong
Seonghwa
Yunho
Yeosang
San
Mingi
Wooyoung
Jongho
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[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
neo-wa na ga-teun bae-reul ta-go
seo-ro-ga da-reun go-seul bwa-do
tell me where you like to go
all i want is u
gyeo-te it-neun geot-ma-neu-ro
neon nae-ge hi-mi dwae
seo-ro-ga da-reun go-seul bwa-do
tell me where you like to go
all i want is u
gyeo-te it-neun geot-ma-neu-ro
neon nae-ge hi-mi dwae
You and I on the same boat
Even if we look at different places
Tell me where you like to go
All I want is you
Just being by my side
You give me strength
Even if we look at different places
Tell me where you like to go
All I want is you
Just being by my side
You give me strength
if you can see me
si-seo-ni eo-dil hyang-ha-deun
ne-ga yeong-ga-mi doen ga-sa-deul stay with me
neo-eui gyeo-chi teong bi-eot-da-neun
chak-ga-ge gong-ho-hal ttae
bo-go deut-ge hae-jul-ge na-reul
si-seo-ni eo-dil hyang-ha-deun
ne-ga yeong-ga-mi doen ga-sa-deul stay with me
neo-eui gyeo-chi teong bi-eot-da-neun
chak-ga-ge gong-ho-hal ttae
bo-go deut-ge hae-jul-ge na-reul
If you can see me
No matter where your gaze goes
Lyrics inspired by you, stay with me
When you feel empty
In the illusion of being alone
I’ll let you see and hear me
No matter where your gaze goes
Lyrics inspired by you, stay with me
When you feel empty
In the illusion of being alone
I’ll let you see and hear me
oh why
neo-neun hon-ja-ra saeng-ga-ka-ji-man
nan ne gyeo-te eon-je-na seo-it-seo
oh why
du-ryeo-wo-hal pi-ryo eop-seo
ae-ge mat-gyeo-du-myeon dwae
neo-neun hon-ja-ra saeng-ga-ka-ji-man
nan ne gyeo-te eon-je-na seo-it-seo
oh why
du-ryeo-wo-hal pi-ryo eop-seo
ae-ge mat-gyeo-du-myeon dwae
Oh why
You think you’re alone
But I’m always by your side
Oh why
No need to be afraid
Just leave it to me
You think you’re alone
But I’m always by your side
Oh why
No need to be afraid
Just leave it to me
nun-i ma-ju-chi-myeon
ne yeo-peu-ro gal-ge
gal su it-seo ham-kke
everywhere
son-ja-beul su it-ge
ae-ga seo it-seul-ge
ne yeo-peu-ro gal-ge
gal su it-seo ham-kke
everywhere
son-ja-beul su it-ge
ae-ga seo it-seul-ge
When our eyes meet
I’ll come to your side
We can go together
Everywhere
So we can hold hands
I’ll be standing here
I’ll come to your side
We can go together
Everywhere
So we can hold hands
I’ll be standing here
jo-geum deo nae son kkok ja-ba-do dwae
just want you to stay
ae-ga ha-go si-peun geu mal
oh neo-do al geo-ya
want to stay
nu-neul ga-ma-do neol bol su it-seo
just want you to stay
ae-ga ha-go si-peun geu mal
oh neo-do al geo-ya
want to stay
nu-neul ga-ma-do neol bol su it-seo
You can hold my hand a little tighter
Just want you to stay
The words I want to say
Oh you know them too
Want to stay
Even with my eyes closed, I can see you
Just want you to stay
The words I want to say
Oh you know them too
Want to stay
Even with my eyes closed, I can see you
jeo nun-i bu-sin haet-sal-do
ba-ram-do
u-ril gam-ssa-ju-neun deut-hae
eo-ryeop-ge saeng-gak-ha-ji ma
jeo tae-pyeong-yang geon-neo pyeol-chyeo-jyeo
mo-deun bi-cheul bal-khyeo-jwo
ba-ram-do
u-ril gam-ssa-ju-neun deut-hae
eo-ryeop-ge saeng-gak-ha-ji ma
jeo tae-pyeong-yang geon-neo pyeol-chyeo-jyeo
mo-deun bi-cheul bal-khyeo-jwo
The dazzling sunlight
And the wind
Seem to embrace us
Don’t think too hard
Across the Pacific
Illuminate all the lights
And the wind
Seem to embrace us
Don’t think too hard
Across the Pacific
Illuminate all the lights
ba-ra-mi hwak bu-reo po-geun-ha-ge nal gam-ssa-jwo
i feel good na-do mo-reu-ge jam-e deu-reo
oh why
neo-neun hon-ja-ra saeng-ga-ka-ji-man
nan ne gyeo-te eon-je-na seo-it-seo
oh why
i feel good na-do mo-reu-ge jam-e deu-reo
oh why
neo-neun hon-ja-ra saeng-ga-ka-ji-man
nan ne gyeo-te eon-je-na seo-it-seo
oh why
The wind blows warmly, wrapping around me
I feel good, I fall asleep without knowing
Oh why
You think you’re alone
But I’m always by your side
Oh why
I feel good, I fall asleep without knowing
Oh why
You think you’re alone
But I’m always by your side
Oh why
du-ryeo-wo-hal pi-ryo eop-seo
ae-ge mat-gyeo-du-myeon dwae
nun-i ma-ju-chi-myeon
ne yeo-peu-ro gal-ge
gal su it-seo ham-kke
everywhere
ae-ge mat-gyeo-du-myeon dwae
nun-i ma-ju-chi-myeon
ne yeo-peu-ro gal-ge
gal su it-seo ham-kke
everywhere
No need to be afraid
Just leave it to me
When our eyes meet
I’ll come to your side
We can go together
Everywhere
Just leave it to me
When our eyes meet
I’ll come to your side
We can go together
Everywhere
son-ja-beul su it-ge
ae-ga seo it-seul-ge
jo-geum deo nae son kkok ja-ba-do dwae
da-si do-ra-wat-seul ttae u-rin
seong-jang-hae-it-seul geo-ya
oh why
ae-ga seo it-seul-ge
jo-geum deo nae son kkok ja-ba-do dwae
da-si do-ra-wat-seul ttae u-rin
seong-jang-hae-it-seul geo-ya
oh why
So we can hold hands
I’ll be standing here
You can hold my hand a little tighter
When we return
We will have grown
Oh why
I’ll be standing here
You can hold my hand a little tighter
When we return
We will have grown
Oh why
geu-tten seo-ro u-seu-myeo son-ja-myeon dwae
nun-i ma-ju-chi-myeon
ne yeo-peu-ro gal-ge
gal su it-seo ham-kke
everywhere
son-ja-beul su it-ge
nun-i ma-ju-chi-myeon
ne yeo-peu-ro gal-ge
gal su it-seo ham-kke
everywhere
son-ja-beul su it-ge
Then we can smile and hold hands
When our eyes meet
I’ll come to your side
We can go together
Everywhere
So we can hold hands
When our eyes meet
I’ll come to your side
We can go together
Everywhere
So we can hold hands
ae-ga seo it-seul-ge
jo-geum deo nae son kkok ja-ba-do dwae
just want you to stay
ae-ga ha-go si-peun geu mal
oh neo-do al geo-ya
want to stay
jo-geum deo nae son kkok ja-ba-do dwae
just want you to stay
ae-ga ha-go si-peun geu mal
oh neo-do al geo-ya
want to stay
I’ll be standing here
You can hold my hand a little tighter
Just want you to stay
The words I want to say
Oh you know them too
Want to stay
You can hold my hand a little tighter
Just want you to stay
The words I want to say
Oh you know them too
Want to stay
nu-neul ga-ma-do neol bol su it-seo
just want you to stay
just want you to stay
Even with my eyes closed, I can see you
Just want you to stay
Just want you to stay
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
곁에
(gyeote)
by one’s side
💡 Note: Represents emotional closeness and the comforting assurance that the speaker will never leave the other person alone.
공허할
(gongheohal)
to feel empty
💡 Note: Describes the loneliness created by believing that no one remains nearby.
감싸주는
(gamssajuneun)
embracing protectively
💡 Note: Evokes sunlight and wind surrounding the pair with warmth, comfort, and safety.
성장해있을
(seongjanghaeisseul)
will have grown
💡 Note: Expresses hope that time apart and shared experience will help both people become stronger.
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The lyrics offer gentle reassurance to someone who feels alone, promising that companionship remains even when two people look toward different destinations. The speaker asks the other person to trust their presence, take their hand, and surrender fear, knowing they can travel anywhere and return stronger together. Staying becomes an expression of constant support, quiet protection, and a bond that survives distance, uncertainty, and change.
