Release Date
January 15, 2015
Genre
Dance / Pop
Label
Composers / Lyricists
이기 (Igiyongbae), 서용배 (Igiyongbae)
Participating Members
About the Song
《Glass Bead》 is the debut track by GFRIEND from the album Season Of Glass. As the opening statement of GFRIEND’s early sound, the song presents a bright and pure image built around the symbol of a fragile yet shining glass bead, capturing innocence, determination, and the fresh youthful energy that introduced GFRIEND to the K-pop scene.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
geu-reo-ke swi-ge kkae-ji-jin an-heul geo-ya
sa-rang-hae neo-ma-neul byeon-ha-ji an-to-rok
yeong-won-hi neol bi-chwo-jul-ge
I won’t break that easily
I love only you, so I won’t change
I’ll shine on you forever
eon-je-na geok-jeong-dwaet-na-yo
dal-bit-e ban-jja-gi-neun jeo i-seul-cheo-reom
sa-ra-jil geot-man gat-na-yo
Were you always worried?
Like the dew sparkling in the moonlight
Do I seem like I’ll disappear?
neol wi-hae-seo bit-na-go iss-eo
tteol-li-neun geu-dae so-neul kkwak jab-a-jul-ge-yo
tta-seu-hi gam-ssa-jul-ge-yo
I’m shining for you
I’ll hold your trembling hand tight
I’ll warmly embrace you
geu-reo-ke swi-ge kkae-ji-jin an-heul geo-ya
sa-rang-hae neo-ma-neul byeon-ha-ji an-to-rok
yeong-won-hi neol bi-chwo-jul-ge
I won’t break that easily
I love only you, so I won’t change
I’ll shine on you forever
geu-dae-man iss-eo-jun-da-myeon
eo-du-wot-deon mam sok-e
bal-geun haet-sal-eul bi-chwo-jwo
eon-je-kka-ji-na
If only you’re with me
In my once dark heart
Shine bright sunlight
Forever
geu-dae-ui ma-eum-i jeon-hae-jyeo
tteol-li-neun eo-kkae i-jen kkok an-a-jul-ge-yo
tta-seu-hi gam-ssa-jul-ge-yo
Your feelings are conveyed
I’ll now hold your trembling shoulders tight
I’ll warmly embrace you
geu-reo-ke swi-ge kkae-ji-jin an-heul geo-ya
sa-rang-hae neo-ma-neul byeon-ha-ji an-to-rok
yeong-won-hi neol bi-chwo-jul-ge
I won’t break that easily
I love only you, so I won’t change
I’ll shine on you forever
(oh eop-seo-yo)
mae-il-gat-eun kkum-e haeng-bok-hae-yo
(deul-li-na-yo)
a-reum-da-un mi-so-reul mo-du dam-a dul-ge-yo
kkae-ji-ji an-to-rok ji-kyeo-jwo eon-je-kka-ji-na
(oh not needed)
I’m happy in the same dream every day
(Can you hear?)
I’ll capture all your beautiful smiles
Protect them so they won’t break, forever
mit-gi-ji an-neun gi-jeog-i cha-ja on geo-ya
sa-rang-hae neo-ma-neul byeon-ha-ji an-to-rok
yeong-won-hi neol bi-chwo-jul-ge
(yeong-won-hi neol bi-chwo-jul-ge)
An unbelievable miracle has come
I love only you, so I won’t change
I’ll shine on you forever
(I’ll shine on you forever)
geu-reo-ke swi-ge kkae-ji-jin an-heul geo-ya
sa-rang-hae neo-ma-neul byeon-ha-ji an-to-rok
yeong-won-hi neol bi-chwo-jul-ge
I won’t break that easily
I love only you, so I won’t change
I’ll shine on you forever
The lyrics convey a message of inner strength, resilience, and unwavering commitment to a loved one, utilizing the metaphor of a glass bead. Although the narrator may appear fragile and easily shattered on the outside, they declare that their heart is strong and will never break. Vowing to shine a constant light on their partner and protect them from darkness, the song captures the pure, miraculous essence of a blossoming romance that thrives on mutual trust and enduring devotion rather than superficial promises.
