Release Date
April 10, 2023
Composers / Lyricists
Ryan S. Jhun, Alexander Standal Pavelich, Lauren Keen, Sean Davidson, Andre Davidson, Lars Rosness, Benjamin Pinkus, Exy, SOHLHEE
Participating Members
About the Song
《Lips》 is a sophisticated B-side track by IVE from their first full-length album I’ve IVE, released in 2023 under Starship Entertainment. The song was composed by Ryan S. Jhun alongside Alexander Standal Pavelich, Lauren Keen, Sean Davidson, Andre Davidson, Lars Rosness, and Benjamin Pinkus, with lyrics written by 엑시(우주소녀) and 솔희 (SOHLHEE). Blending sleek production with a subtly magnetic atmosphere, the track highlights IVE’s ability to express refined sensuality and emotional restraint without excess. Through its polished arrangement and intimate delivery, 《Lips》 adds depth to the album’s narrative, showcasing another dimension of IVE’s evolving artistry.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
i-reon nal-do myeot beon-jjaen-ji
no doubt i know you lie
eon-je-na sa-rang-eun eo-ryeop-ji
How many times has it been like this?
No doubt, I know you lie
Love is always difficult
tu-myeong-han ne ma-mi da bo-yeo
nan geo-jit-mal-eul jal mot-hae sol-jik-han geot-ppun-in-de
han-sun-gan ne ma-meul ppaet-ji
I can see your transparent heart
I’m just honest, can’t lie
In a moment, I steal your heart
kkok da-mun lips sa-i dal-kom-han geu ma-ri
(my lips don’t lie)
sae-eo na-o-go iss-eo
kkok gan-jik-han ma-mi neo-reul bon geu sun-gan
(my lips don’t lie)
Between tightly closed lips, those sweet words
(My lips don’t lie)
Are slipping out
The moment I saw you, the heart I kept
(My lips don’t lie)
on me on me on me baby
uh ohhh
i’ll be i’ll be i’ll be honest
uh ohhh
got me got me got me like woo
uh ohh oh
wi-tae-ro-un gi-bun jae-mit-seo
gi-dae-hae u-ri sa-i ba-kkwil today wo0o0o0o
lala
This risky feeling is fun
Expect our relationship to change today wo0o0o0o
Lala
al-a na-do jo-a mwol jae-go iss-eo i-je geu-man
I know I like it too, stop hesitating now
tu-myeong-han ne ma-mi da bo-yeo
nan geo-jit-mal-eul jal mot-hae sol-jik-han geot-ppun-in-de
han-sun-gan ne ma-meul ppaet-ji
mwol ja-kku go-min-ha-go iss-eo?
I can see your transparent heart
I’m just honest, can’t lie
In a moment, I steal your heart
What are you worrying about?
(my lips don’t lie)
sae-eo na-o-go iss-eo
kkok gan-jik-han ma-mi neo-reul bon geu sun-gan
(my lips don’t lie)
(My lips don’t lie)
Are slipping out
The moment I saw you, the heart I kept
(My lips don’t lie)
on me on me on me baby
uh ohhh
i’ll be i’ll be i’ll be honest
uh ohhh
got me got me got me like woo
uh ohh oh
dal-kom-han no-rael bul-leo-jwo
ae yep-peun ip-su-reun ne-ge-man
sa-rang-eul mal-hae i love it yeah
Sing a sweet song
My pretty lips only for you
Speak of love, I love it yeah
kkok da-mun lips sa-i dal-kom-han geu ma-ri
(my lips don’t lie)
sae-eo na-o-go iss-eo
kkok gan-jik-han ma-mi neo-reul bon geu sun-gan
(my lips don’t lie)
Between tightly closed lips, those sweet words
(My lips don’t lie)
Are slipping out
The moment I saw you, the heart I kept
(My lips don’t lie)
on me on me on me baby
uh ohhh
i’ll be i’ll be i’ll be honest
uh ohhh
got me got me got me like woo
uh ohh oh
kkok da-heul deut mal-deut ga-kka-un lips sa-i
my lips don’t lie
Between lips that almost touch
My lips don’t lie
The song describes the thrilling moment when one decides to be completely honest about their romantic feelings. It portrays a heart that is so transparent that it can no longer hide its affection, emphasizing that true love begins with sincere words that cannot be held back.
