Album
Release Date
September 25, 2023
Composers / Lyricists
Sunwoojunga, Ryan S. Jhun, Luke Fitton, Lauren Aquilina, Liam O’Donnell
Participating Members
About the Song
《Either Way》 is a deeply emotional track by IVE, featured on their album I’VE MINE. The song was composed by Ryan S. Jhun, Luke Fitton, Lauren Aquilina, and Liam O’Donnell, with arrangement by Ryan S. Jhun and Luke Fitton, creating a soft, introspective atmosphere that highlights vulnerability and emotional honesty. The lyrics, written by Sunwoojunga, explore the complex emotions of being seen, misunderstood, and ultimately accepting oneself despite outside perceptions. Through its minimalist production and heartfelt message, 《Either Way》 presents a more intimate and reflective side of IVE, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance, emotional resilience, and inner strength in the face of judgment, reinforcing their growth as artists capable of expressing both confidence and vulnerability.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
jal-nan cheok-man han-dae
tto nu-gu-neun nae-ga neo-mu chak-ha-dae
ba-bo-ga-teul jeong-do-rae
ga-kkeum-eun i-hae-jo-cha an doe-neun si-seon-deul
eok-ul-ha-gi-do ha-ji-man
o-hae-ga man-deun su-ma-neun na-wa yae-gi-hae
u-ri mo-du da ‘na’-ya
That I act all high and mighty
Then someone else says I’m too nice
To the point of being foolish
Sometimes I don’t even understand these views
Though it’s frustrating
I talk with the many versions of me made by misunderstandings
We are all ‘me’
jeon-bu jot-ta-gu
nu-ga mat-go teul-lin ge a-nin geol
mo-du da-reu-ge sa-rang-ha-deut
either way, i’m good
either way
It’s all good
It’s not about who’s right or wrong
Just like everyone loves differently
Either way, I’m good
Either way
eo-ri-gwang-i sim-ha-dae
tol-tol-han jul a-rat-deon jeo a-i-neun
ma-eum-i neom yak-han geol
jae i ra-seo geu-rae neon e ra-seo geu-rae
dwaet-go geu-nyang v na ha-ja
But they say she’s too childish
That kid I thought was easygoing
Has a very tender heart
It’s because she’s I, and you’re E
Forget it, let’s just be V
jeon-bu jot-ta-gu
nu-ga mat-go teul-lin ge a-nin geol
mo-du da-reu-ge sa-rang-ha-deut
either way, you’re good
either way
It’s all good
It’s not about who’s right or wrong
Just like everyone loves differently
Either way, you’re good
Either way
na, na, na
nu-ga mat-go teul-lin ge a-nin geol
mo-du da-reu-ge sa-ra-ga deut
jeon-bu jot-ta-gu
Me, me, me
It’s not about who’s right or wrong
Just like everyone lives differently
It’s all good
mo-du da ga-ji-myeon doe-neun geo-ya
ha-na-man go-reul pil-yo eop-neun geo-ya
You can have them all
There’s no need to choose just one
u-seo-ju-ja-gu u-hu-hu
i-reo-ke
Let’s smile, woohoo
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The song explores the internal conflict caused by the diverse and often conflicting perspectives that others hold about oneself. It delivers a powerful message of self-acceptance, concluding that every misunderstood version of “me” is ultimately a valid part of who we are.
