Cherish
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Cherish captures the bold shift from self-focus to a confident, heartfelt vow to truly value and love someone.
Release Date
April 10, 2023
Genre
Dance / Pop
Label
Starship Entertainment
Composers / Lyricists
Ryan S. Jhun, Lee Is-ran, Sofia Quinn, Dewain Whitmore Jr., Louis Schoorl
Participating Members
An Yujin
Gaeul
Rei
Jang Wonyoung
Liz
Leeseo
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[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
na-ro ga-deuk-haet-deon selfie
nan neo-do al-da-si-pi selfish
meot-dae-ro-in ge jo-eu-ni-kka
geun-de i-reon nal heun-deun neo-ya
nan neo-do al-da-si-pi selfish
meot-dae-ro-in ge jo-eu-ni-kka
geun-de i-reon nal heun-deun neo-ya
Filled with myself in selfies
As you know, I’m selfish
I like being my own way
But you’re the one who shook me
As you know, I’m selfish
I like being my own way
But you’re the one who shook me
nae a-ne pin i seol-lem man-jok-hae
na mal-gon gwan-sim eop-deon na-in-de
neol bo-myeon oen-ji ja-kku du-geun-dae
jo-sim-hae neol wi-han warning
mang-seo-rim eop-seo nan all in
da-ga wa i-ri neon nal bwa i-mi
na mal-gon gwan-sim eop-deon na-in-de
neol bo-myeon oen-ji ja-kku du-geun-dae
jo-sim-hae neol wi-han warning
mang-seo-rim eop-seo nan all in
da-ga wa i-ri neon nal bwa i-mi
This excitement blooms inside me, I’m satisfied
I used to care only about myself
But when I see you, my heart races
Be careful, a warning for you
No hesitation, I’m all in
Come closer, look at me already
I used to care only about myself
But when I see you, my heart races
Be careful, a warning for you
No hesitation, I’m all in
Come closer, look at me already
i’m gonna cherish you
wan-byeok-han ke-mi al-ge hae-jul te-ni
i’m gonna cherish you
neo-reul jo-a-ha-neun na, eo-ttae?
wan-byeok-han ke-mi al-ge hae-jul te-ni
i’m gonna cherish you
neo-reul jo-a-ha-neun na, eo-ttae?
I’m gonna cherish you
I’ll show you our perfect chemistry
I’m gonna cherish you
How about me liking you?
I’ll show you our perfect chemistry
I’m gonna cherish you
How about me liking you?
je-meot-dae-ro-ji-man mwo eo-ttae
gi-da-ri-ja-na go-min-ha-ji ma
wan-jeon sol-jik-han na, neon eo-ttae?
mit-gi-ji an-ket-ji-man neol won-hae
gi-da-ri-ja-na go-min-ha-ji ma
wan-jeon sol-jik-han na, neon eo-ttae?
mit-gi-ji an-ket-ji-man neol won-hae
I’m my own way, but so what?
I’m waiting, don’t hesitate
I’m completely honest, how about you?
You might not believe it, but I want you
I’m waiting, don’t hesitate
I’m completely honest, how about you?
You might not believe it, but I want you
neon geu-nyang na-e-ge-ro o-myeon dwae
i-gi-jeo-gi-ji-man mal-ya
geo-jit-mal an ha-neun na-ya
you know nae-ga jeong-mal neol jo-a-hae
i-gi-jeo-gi-ji-man mal-ya
geo-jit-mal an ha-neun na-ya
you know nae-ga jeong-mal neol jo-a-hae
Just come to me
Though I’m selfish
I don’t lie
You know I really like you
Though I’m selfish
I don’t lie
You know I really like you
wan-byeok-han ke-mi al-ge hae-jul te-ni
i’m gonna cherish you
neo-reul jo-a-ha-neun na, eo-ttae?
je-meot-dae-ro-ji-man mwo eo-ttae
gi-da-ri-ja-na go-min-ha-ji ma
wan-jeon sol-jik-han na, neon eo-ttae?
i’m gonna cherish you
neo-reul jo-a-ha-neun na, eo-ttae?
je-meot-dae-ro-ji-man mwo eo-ttae
gi-da-ri-ja-na go-min-ha-ji ma
wan-jeon sol-jik-han na, neon eo-ttae?
I’ll show you our perfect chemistry
I’m gonna cherish you
How about me liking you?
I’m my own way, but so what?
I’m waiting, don’t hesitate
I’m completely honest, how about you?
I’m gonna cherish you
How about me liking you?
I’m my own way, but so what?
I’m waiting, don’t hesitate
I’m completely honest, how about you?
baby love me now
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
baby love me now
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
baby love me now
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
baby love me now
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
baby love me now
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
baby love me now
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
baby love me now
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
na-ro ga-deuk-haet-deon selfie
nan neo-do al-da-si-pi selfish
meot-dae-ro-in ge jo-eu-ni-kka
geun-de i-reon nal heun-deun neo-ya
nan neo-do al-da-si-pi selfish
meot-dae-ro-in ge jo-eu-ni-kka
geun-de i-reon nal heun-deun neo-ya
Filled with myself in selfies
As you know, I’m selfish
I like being my own way
But you’re the one who shook me
As you know, I’m selfish
I like being my own way
But you’re the one who shook me
neo-rang jjik-go si-peun selfie
nan geu-rae-do yeo-jeon-hi selfish
ae-ga swip-ji-neun an-ket-ji-man
won-han-da-myeon ju-jeo-ha-ji ma
nan geu-rae-do yeo-jeon-hi selfish
ae-ga swip-ji-neun an-ket-ji-man
won-han-da-myeon ju-jeo-ha-ji ma
I want to take selfies with you
But I’m still selfish
I might not be easy
But if you want, don’t hesitate
But I’m still selfish
I might not be easy
But if you want, don’t hesitate
deo da-ga wa i-ri neon nal bwa i-mi
i’m gonna cherish you
wan-byeok-han ke-mi al-ge hae-jul te-ni
i’m gonna cherish you
i’m gonna cherish you
wan-byeok-han ke-mi al-ge hae-jul te-ni
i’m gonna cherish you
Come closer, look at me already
I’m gonna cherish you
I’ll show you our perfect chemistry
I’m gonna cherish you
I’m gonna cherish you
I’ll show you our perfect chemistry
I’m gonna cherish you
neo-reul jo-a-ha-neun na, eo-ttae?
je-meot-dae-ro-ji-man mwo eo-ttae
gi-da-ri-ja-na go-min-ha-ji ma
wan-jeon sol-jik-han na, neon eo-ttae?
baby love me now
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
baby love me now
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
je-meot-dae-ro-ji-man mwo eo-ttae
gi-da-ri-ja-na go-min-ha-ji ma
wan-jeon sol-jik-han na, neon eo-ttae?
baby love me now
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
baby love me now
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
How about me liking you?
I’m my own way, but so what?
I’m waiting, don’t hesitate
I’m completely honest, how about you?
Baby Love me now
Love me Love me Love me now (Yeah, cherish)
Baby Love me now
Love me Love me Love me now (Yeah, cherish)
I’m my own way, but so what?
I’m waiting, don’t hesitate
I’m completely honest, how about you?
Baby Love me now
Love me Love me Love me now (Yeah, cherish)
Baby Love me now
Love me Love me Love me now (Yeah, cherish)
baby love me now
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
baby love me now
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
baby love me now
love me love me love me now (yeah, cherish)
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
설렘
(seol-lem)
fluttering
💡 Note: The feeling of excitement or nervousness from anticipation
망설임
(mang-seol-im)
hesitation
💡 Note: A state of pausing before doing something out of doubt
케미
(ke-mi)
chemistry
💡 Note: The spark or emotional connection between people
여전히
(yeo-jeon-hi)
still
💡 Note: Continuing as before without change
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The lyrics explore a self-centered attitude transitioning into a heartfelt desire to value and cherish someone else. It highlights a bold confession of love while maintaining one’s unique, confident identity and personal style.
