Album
Release Date
May 15, 2024
Genre
J-Pop / Anime OST
Label
Sony Music Solutions
Composers / Lyricists
Saori Kodama, Ryan S. Jhun, GRP, VINCENZO
Participating Members
An Yujin
Gaeul
Rei
Jang Wonyoung
Liz
Leeseo
About the Song
Will is a track by IVE, featured on their album ALIVE. The song was composed and written by YHEL, gratia, Sorato, and Ryo Ito, with arrangement by Sorato. With a runtime of 3 minutes and 11 seconds, the track highlights IVE’s emotional depth and expressive vocal tone, combining melodic sensitivity with refined production. Will delivers a message of inner strength and emotional clarity, capturing the quiet determination and confidence that define the group’s artistic identity. As part of the ALIVE album, the song reflects IVE’s continued musical growth and reinforces their presence as a leading act in modern K-pop through its polished sound and sincere emotional delivery.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
to-ge-ther, we chal-len-ge mi-ra-i-e (let’s go!)
we ga-ther, let’s catch it a-su-e (saa i-kou!)
ne-ver give up nan-do ko-ron-de-mo stand up
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (ip-po ma-e-ni go!)
we ga-ther, let’s catch it a-su-e (saa i-kou!)
ne-ver give up nan-do ko-ron-de-mo stand up
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (ip-po ma-e-ni go!)
together, we CHALLENGE toward the future (let’s go!)
we gather, let’s catch it toward tomorrow (now let’s go!)
never GIVE UP no matter how many times i fall, STAND UP
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (one step forward, go!)
we gather, let’s catch it toward tomorrow (now let’s go!)
never GIVE UP no matter how many times i fall, STAND UP
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (one step forward, go!)
(hey bud-dy)
sou-zou-si-te yu-me-wo mi-te with my friend (oh)
so-no sa-ki-ni a-ru hi-ka-ri ma-bu-si-ku-te
mun-chuu-ni na-re-ta-ra a-to-wa kan-tan ma-ka-se-te
ki-mi-to wa-ta-si-de su-su-me-ru-no sto-ry (oh oh)
sou-zou-si-te yu-me-wo mi-te with my friend (oh)
so-no sa-ki-ni a-ru hi-ka-ri ma-bu-si-ku-te
mun-chuu-ni na-re-ta-ra a-to-wa kan-tan ma-ka-se-te
ki-mi-to wa-ta-si-de su-su-me-ru-no sto-ry (oh oh)
(hey buddy)
imagine and dream with my friend (oh)
the light lying ahead is so dazzling
once you get absorbed, the rest is easy, leave it to me
the STORY proceeding with you and me (oh oh)
imagine and dream with my friend (oh)
the light lying ahead is so dazzling
once you get absorbed, the rest is easy, leave it to me
the STORY proceeding with you and me (oh oh)
ki-no-u yo-ri chot-to (we are)
wa-ka-ri-at-te mot-to (best friends)
a-ta-ra-si-i se-ka-i-ni de-byu-u si-yo-u ki-mi-to
wa-ka-ri-at-te mot-to (best friends)
a-ta-ra-si-i se-ka-i-ni de-byu-u si-yo-u ki-mi-to
a little more than yesterday (we are)
understanding each other more (best friends)
let’s DEBUT into a new world with you
understanding each other more (best friends)
let’s DEBUT into a new world with you
we’re the chal-len-gers
ma-wa-ri ha-ji-me-ru-wa un-me-i-no ad-ven-ture
we’re the chal-len-gers
mi-tsu-me-te o-si-e-te (hey bud-dy, let’s go)
we are bud-dy-bud-dy-bud-dies a-fu-re-ru yu-me-e
ne-ga-e-ba ka-na-u-wa so-u kit-to
ma-wa-ri ha-ji-me-ru-wa un-me-i-no ad-ven-ture
we’re the chal-len-gers
mi-tsu-me-te o-si-e-te (hey bud-dy, let’s go)
we are bud-dy-bud-dy-bud-dies a-fu-re-ru yu-me-e
ne-ga-e-ba ka-na-u-wa so-u kit-to
we’re the CHALLENGERS
starting to spin, the ADVENTURE of fate
we’re the CHALLENGERS
look at me and tell me (hey buddy, let’s go)
we are buddy-buddy-buddies toward overflowing dreams
if you wish, it will come true, surely
starting to spin, the ADVENTURE of fate
we’re the CHALLENGERS
look at me and tell me (hey buddy, let’s go)
we are buddy-buddy-buddies toward overflowing dreams
if you wish, it will come true, surely
a-tsu-ma-re chal-len-ger
i-ma ki-ra-ki-ra-ki-ra ka-ga-ya-ku a-su-e
hi-ro-ga-ru a-no so-ra to-bi-kon-de
ki-ra-me-ku chal-len-ger
i-ma ki-ra-ki-ra-ki-ra ka-ga-ya-ku a-su-e
hi-ro-ga-ru a-no so-ra to-bi-kon-de
ki-ra-me-ku chal-len-ger
gather around, CHALLENGER
now, toward the sparkling tomorrow
jump into that expanding sky
sparkling CHALLENGER
now, toward the sparkling tomorrow
jump into that expanding sky
sparkling CHALLENGER
to-ge-ther, we chal-len-ge mi-ra-i-e (let’s go!)
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (ip-po ma-e-ni go!)
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (ip-po ma-e-ni go!)
together, we CHALLENGE toward the future (let’s go!)
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (one step forward, go!)
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (one step forward, go!)
(hey bud-dy)
o-to-na-ja e-ga-ke-na-i a-ra-su-ji (yuh)
1, 2, 3 and 4
a-za-ya-ka-ni paint (hey hey hey)
hi-bi-ki-da-si-ta kan-jo-u-ni
ta-ka-na-ri ha-ji-ke-so-u-na ko-u-ki-sin
ya we gat-ta do do
you know who who’s gon-na keep you high-er that sky a-bo-ve
o-to-na-ja e-ga-ke-na-i a-ra-su-ji (yuh)
1, 2, 3 and 4
a-za-ya-ka-ni paint (hey hey hey)
hi-bi-ki-da-si-ta kan-jo-u-ni
ta-ka-na-ri ha-ji-ke-so-u-na ko-u-ki-sin
ya we gat-ta do do
you know who who’s gon-na keep you high-er that sky a-bo-ve
(hey buddy)
a plot that adults can’t draw (yuh)
1, 2, 3 and 4
PAINT it vividly (hey hey hey)
to the emotions that started echoing
CURIOSITY that seems like it’ll burst with excitement
ya we gotta do do
you know who who’s gonna keep you HIGHER than the sky above
a plot that adults can’t draw (yuh)
1, 2, 3 and 4
PAINT it vividly (hey hey hey)
to the emotions that started echoing
CURIOSITY that seems like it’ll burst with excitement
ya we gotta do do
you know who who’s gonna keep you HIGHER than the sky above
i-tsu-mo yo-ri gyut-to (we go)
te-wo ni-git-te sot-to (high-er)
mi-chi-no ste-e-ji-mo no-ri-ko-e-yo-u ki-mi-to
te-wo ni-git-te sot-to (high-er)
mi-chi-no ste-e-ji-mo no-ri-ko-e-yo-u ki-mi-to
tighter than usual (we go)
hold my hand gently (higher)
let’s overcome even the unknown stage with you
hold my hand gently (higher)
let’s overcome even the unknown stage with you
ne-ver gi-vin up
a-ko-ga-re-no sa-ki-e ki-mi-to fu-ta-ri-na-ra
ne-ver gi-vin up
ki-ka-se-te fai-ry-ta-le
ain’t no-bo-dy-no-bo-dy-no-bo-dy gon-na stop us
da-re-mo-ga to-me-re-na-i ha-ya-sa-de
a-ko-ga-re-no sa-ki-e ki-mi-to fu-ta-ri-na-ra
ne-ver gi-vin up
ki-ka-se-te fai-ry-ta-le
ain’t no-bo-dy-no-bo-dy-no-bo-dy gon-na stop us
da-re-mo-ga to-me-re-na-i ha-ya-sa-de
never GIVIN’ UP
beyond our longing, if it’s the two of us
never GIVIN’ UP
tell me the FAIRYTALE
ain’t nobody-nobody-nobody gonna stop us
at a speed that no one can stop
beyond our longing, if it’s the two of us
never GIVIN’ UP
tell me the FAIRYTALE
ain’t nobody-nobody-nobody gonna stop us
at a speed that no one can stop
ha-si-ru-no you and me
ho-ra hi-ra-hi-ra hi-ra-me-ku a-no yu-me-e
ji-yu-u-na ko-ko-ro-de yo-ri-sot-te
ka-za-ra-na-i you and me
it-su-ka ko-no yu-me-ga gen-ji-tsu-ni na-ru to-ki-mo
stand by my si-de
so-ba-ni i-re-ba ko-wa-ku-na-i-wa
ho-ra hi-ra-hi-ra hi-ra-me-ku a-no yu-me-e
ji-yu-u-na ko-ko-ro-de yo-ri-sot-te
ka-za-ra-na-i you and me
it-su-ka ko-no yu-me-ga gen-ji-tsu-ni na-ru to-ki-mo
stand by my si-de
so-ba-ni i-re-ba ko-wa-ku-na-i-wa
running, you and me
look, toward that sparkling dream
draw close with a free heart
the unadorned you and me
even when this dream becomes reality someday
stand by my SIDE
if you’re by my side, i’m not afraid
look, toward that sparkling dream
draw close with a free heart
the unadorned you and me
even when this dream becomes reality someday
stand by my SIDE
if you’re by my side, i’m not afraid
hey bud-dy
go up to the top
keep on keep on keep on go-in fo-ward
go up to the top
ki-mi-to-na-ra
go up to the top
keep on keep on keep on go-in fo-ward
go up to the top
ki-mi-to-na-ra
hey buddy
go up to the TOP
keep on keep on keep on goin’ FORWARD
go up to the TOP
if it’s with you
go up to the TOP
keep on keep on keep on goin’ FORWARD
go up to the TOP
if it’s with you
we are bud-dy-bud-dy-bud-dies a-fu-re-ru yu-me-e
ne-ga-e-ba ka-na-u-wa so-u kit-to
a-tsu-ma-re chal-len-ger
i-ma ki-ra-ki-ra-ki-ra ka-ga-ya-ku a-su-e
hi-ro-ga-ru a-no so-ra to-bi-kon-de
ki-ra-me-ku chal-len-ger
ne-ga-e-ba ka-na-u-wa so-u kit-to
a-tsu-ma-re chal-len-ger
i-ma ki-ra-ki-ra-ki-ra ka-ga-ya-ku a-su-e
hi-ro-ga-ru a-no so-ra to-bi-kon-de
ki-ra-me-ku chal-len-ger
we are buddy-buddy-buddies toward overflowing dreams
if you wish, it will come true, surely
gather around, CHALLENGER
now, toward the sparkling tomorrow
jump into that expanding sky
sparkling CHALLENGER
if you wish, it will come true, surely
gather around, CHALLENGER
now, toward the sparkling tomorrow
jump into that expanding sky
sparkling CHALLENGER
we’re the chal-len-gers
te-wo to-ri fly-ing up up up high-er
we’re the chal-len-gers
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (ip-po ma-e-ni go!)
let’s chal-len-ge
te-wo to-ri fly-ing up up up high-er
we’re the chal-len-gers
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (ip-po ma-e-ni go!)
let’s chal-len-ge
we’re the CHALLENGERS
take my hand, flying up up up HIGHER
we’re the CHALLENGERS
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (one step forward, go!)
let’s CHALLENGE
take my hand, flying up up up HIGHER
we’re the CHALLENGERS
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (one step forward, go!)
let’s CHALLENGE
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
상상해
(Sang-sang-hae)
Imagine
💡 Note: To form a mental image or concept of a dream
눈부셔서
(Nun-bu-syeo-seo)
Dazzling
💡 Note: Describing a light so bright it is nearly blinding
열중
(Yeol-jung)
Absorbed
💡 Note: A state of being completely focused on one’s passion
호기심
(Ho-gi-sim)
Curiosity
💡 Note: A strong and racing desire to explore the unknown
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The song captures the unwavering determination to move forward toward the future without ever giving up. It highlights the inseparable bond between friends as they embark on a journey toward their dazzling dreams and a new world.
