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IVE – After LIKE -Japanese version- Lyrics | Romanized & Meaning

After LIKE -Japanese version-

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IVE After LIKE lyrics romanization and English meaning
After LIKE captures the bold leap from simple attraction to genuine love through honest, heartfelt emotions.

Release Date

May 31, 2023

Genre

J-Pop / Dance

Label

Sony Music Solutions

Composers / Lyricists

Ryan S. Jhun, Anders Nilsen, Andre Jensen, Seo Ji-eum

Participating Members

An Yujin Gaeul Rei Jang Wonyoung Liz Leeseo

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[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]

English Translation
ne-e mi-tsu-kan-nai ko-ko-ro
ten-ki-no yo-u ka-wa-ru no
wa-ta-shi sae ma-yo-i-ko-mu mei-ro
(na na na na na na)
Hey, can’t find my heart
Changes like the weather
Even I get lost in this maze
(Na na na na na na)
son-na ko-to yo-ri mo
kan-zen-ni ki-mi ni
o-chi-te-ku-ru ko-no a-shi-o-to
(na na na na na na)
More than that
Completely falling for you
The sound of my footsteps
(Na na na na na na)
kit-to yu-me-no yo-u de
yu-me-ja nai ta-shi-ka ni
se-tsu-mei de-ki-nai ke-do
a-i da-ka-ra
Surely, like a dream
But not a dream, certainly
Can’t explain it
Because it’s love
sak-ki-no ko-to-ba wa
u-so nan-ka ja nai yo
ta-da su-ki-tte wa-ke ja nai
The words I said earlier
Aren’t lies
It’s not just that I like you
what’s after like?
you ou and i i
it’s more than like
l cho-e-te o cho-e
i’m yeah yeah yeah
you ou and i i
it’s more than like
what’s after like?
what’s after like?
What’s after like?
You ou and I I
It’s more than like
Beyond L, beyond O
I’m yeah yeah yeah
You ou and I I
It’s more than like
What’s after like?
What’s after like?
shin-cho-u ni ko-ko-ro ni
sa-ku a-o-i ha-na-bi
ta-i-yo-u yo-ri a-tsu-i ka-ra
(na na na na na)
Carefully, in my heart
A blue firework blooms
Hotter than the sun
(Na na na na na)
mo-u a-ga-tta-ri sa-ga-tta-ri
gu-ra-fu mo ha-ten-ko-u
yeah that’s me
(yeah that’s me)
Already up and down
The graph is wild
Yeah that’s me
(Yeah that’s me)
nan-do mo shi-tsu-ko-ku
ki-ka-nai de yo mo-u
wa-ta-shi-no cho-u-sho wa
ko-no sho-u-ji-ki sa yo
Don’t ask repeatedly
My strength is
This honesty
sak-ki-no ko-to-ba wa
u-so nan-ka ja nai yo (ooh ooh ooh ooh)
ta-da su-ki-tte wa-ke ja nai
The words I said earlier
Aren’t lies (Ooh ooh ooh ooh)
It’s not just that I like you
what’s after like?
you ou and i i
it’s more than like
l cho-e-te o cho-e
i’m yeah yeah yeah (yeah yeah)
you ou and i i
it’s more than like (what’s after like?)
what’s after like?
What’s after like?
You ou and I I
It’s more than like
Beyond L, beyond O
I’m yeah yeah yeah (Yeah yeah)
You ou and I I
It’s more than like (What’s after like?)
What’s after like?
what after like? ko-ko-ro ni strike
ima kan-ji-ta to-ki-me-ki wa tike
l o cho-e-te i so-no sa-ki ni v e
only you and i space to-me-ra-re-ya shi-nai
What after like? Strike in the heart
The excitement I felt now is Tike
Beyond L O, after that V E
Only you and I space can’t be stopped
wa-ta-shi o mi-te
ma-ba-ta-ki su-ra o-shin-de
ma-chi-no-zo-n-de-ta ki-mi e (what’s after like?)
l o v e ma ni i (what’s after like?)
Look at me
Don’t even blink
To you I’ve been waiting for (What’s after like?)
L O V E with I in between (What’s after like?)
you ou and i i
it’s more than like
e mae ni v na-ra-e i
yeah yeah yeah
you ou and i i
it’s more than like (like like)
what’s after like?
You ou and I I
It’s more than like
Before E, line up with V I
Yeah yeah yeah
You ou and I I
It’s more than like (Like like)
What’s after like?
you ou and i i
it’s more than like
l cho-e-te o cho-e
i’m yeah yeah yeah
you ou and i i
it’s more than like (like like like)
what’s after like?
what’s after like?
You ou and I I
It’s more than like
Beyond L, beyond O
I’m yeah yeah yeah
You ou and I I
It’s more than like (Like like like)
What’s after like?
What’s after like?
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
마음 (Maeum)
Heart/Mind
💡 Note: The source of ever-changing and deepening emotions described in the song
미로 (Miro)
Maze
💡 Note: A metaphor for the confusing yet exciting state of falling into love
거짓말 (Geojitmal)
Lie
💡 Note: Referring to the sincere declaration that one’s feelings are not a fake
사랑 (Sarang)
Love
💡 Note: The ultimate destination that lies beyond the simple feeling of liking someone
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation

The song explores the curious transition from simply liking someone to finding the true essence of love. It emphasizes the importance of honesty in expressing emotions that go beyond words, encouraging a bold leap into the deep attraction that exists between two people.