Album
Release Date
July 11, 2016
Genre
Dance / K-Pop
Label
Composers / Lyricists
ZigZag Note, 레트로펑키 (Retro Funkee)
Participating Members
About the Song
《Compas》 is a track by GFRIEND from the album LOL. Composed by ZigZag Note and Retro Funkee, with lyrics by Retro Funkee and ZigZag Note, and arranged by ZigZag Note and Retro Funkee, the song uses the image of a compass to express emotional direction, capturing the feeling of finding one’s way through uncertainty, hope, and GFRIEND’s clear, youthful sense of guidance.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
gil-eul ilh-eo-beo-rin geot gat-a
hok-si dol-a-bo-myeon seo in-neun neo
yong-gi-reul jwo-yo mal eop-si ji-kyeo-ju-deon
geu ma-eum al-go i-sseo-yo
u-ri gat-i-myeon geu-ge kkok neo-ra-myeon
I feel like we’ve lost our way
If I look back, you’re standing there
You give me courage, silently watching over
I know that heart
If it’s together, if it’s you
kkum-kkwo-wass-deon ma-eum al su eop-deon seol-lae-im
u-rin gu-reum wi-reul geot-go sso-da-ji-neun byeol-bit
ji-geum i gi-bun meom-chul su eop-seo
jja-ris-han neu-gim na-neun cheo-eum-i-jyo
ji-geum nae bal a-rae-neun geop-i na-ji-man
The excitement of dreams we couldn’t know
We’re walking on clouds, starlight pouring down
Can’t stop this feeling now
This thrilling feeling, it’s my first time
Though I’m scared beneath my feet
se-sang eo-di i-sseo-do a-ju meon go-si-ra-do
u-ri ham-kke han-da-myeon cham go-ma-wo-yo nae ma-meul a-ra-jul-lae-yo
hang-sang mal-ha-go si-peoss-ji-man swip-ge jeon-hal su-ga eop-seoss-eo
gan-jik-haess-deon ma-eum-deul mo-a i-jen bo-nae-jul-ge
tta-seu-han i gong-gi na-reul o-ru-man-ji-myeon
Anywhere in the world, even far away
If we’re together, I’m so grateful, will you know my heart?
I always wanted to say, but couldn’t easily convey
Gathering the feelings I kept, I’ll send them now
When this warm air caresses me
u-rin bam-ha-neul wi-ro let’s go fly
jja-ris-han neu-gim na-neun cheo-eum-i-jyo
ji-geum nae bal a-rae-neun geop-i na-ji-man
neo-reul tta-ra-seo jeo no-peun ha-neul-wi-ro na-ra-ga-go si-peun-geol-yo
gil-eul ilh-deo-ra-do geu-dae-ga nal i-kkeul-eo jul geo-jyo
Let’s go fly above the night sky
This thrilling feeling, it’s my first time
Though I’m scared beneath my feet
Following you, I want to fly high in the sky
Even if I lose my way, you’ll lead me
meon hut-nal si-gan-i heul-leo-gan-dae-do ji-geum nae mam byeon-ha-ji anh-eul geo-e-yo
na him-deul ttae-myeon geu-dae-reul saeng-gak-ha-myeo yong-gi-reul nael-ge-yo
jja-ris-han neu-gim na-neun cheo-eum-i-jyo ji-geum nae bal a-rae-neun geop-i na-ji-man
neo-ran na-chim-ban tta-ra geu eo-di-ra-do nan ga-bo-go si-peun-geol-yo
se-sang eo-di i-sseo-do a-ju meon go-si-ra-do
Even if time passes far in the future, my heart won’t change
When I’m struggling, I’ll think of you and find courage
This thrilling feeling, it’s my first time, though I’m scared beneath my feet
Following you, my compass, I want to go anywhere
Anywhere in the world, even far away
The lyrics metaphorically describe a journey of self-discovery and resilience, framing a beloved partner as a trusted navigating guide through life’s uncertain and exhausting moments. Feeling lost after a relentless race, the narrator finds the courage to overcome fear and soar toward higher aspirations simply by leaning on a silent, protective presence. With a profound vow of unchanging devotion that will withstand the test of time, the song beautifully illustrates stepping forward into the unknown, confident that this inner compass will always provide a guiding light through the darkest nights.
