SEVENTEEN – Imperfect love Lyrics | Romanized & Meaning

Imperfect love

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SEVENTEEN Imperfect love lyrics romanization and English meaning
Imperfect love embraces flaws, expressing gratitude and hope for a love that grows into perfect completion.

Release Date

October 22, 2021

Genre

Rock / Ballad

Label

PLEDIS Entertainment

Composers / Lyricists

WOOZI, BUMZU, Bae Ki-tae (PRISMFILTER)

Participating Members

S.COUPS JEONGHAN JOSHUA JUN HOSHI WONWOO WOOZI THE 8 MINGYU DK SEONGKWAN VERNON DINO

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[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]

English Translation
kka-ma-teon i se-sang-eul
haeng-bok-ha-ge bi-chun haet-sa-ri
bam doe-myeon byeol-i doe-eo
nae-ge nae-ryeo-wa yeh
i se-sang-e bit-na-neun geo-si
jeong-mal manh-go manh-ji-man
The dark world
Sunshine that lights up with happiness
At night becomes a star
And comes down to me, yeh
There are so many shining things in this world
geu-jung-e nae-gen neo-man neo-man so-jung-hae
ae-ga neo-e-ge ttak man-neun
nal-ssi-ga doe-eo ju-ji mot-hae-do
gae-rae-do i-reon nal sa-rang-hae ju-get-ni
eo-jjeo-myeon a-jik wan-byeok-ha-ji a-neun
sa-rang-il-ji-do mo-reu-ji-man
But among them, only you, only you are precious to me
Even if I can’t be the perfect weather for you
Would you still love me like this?
Maybe it’s still an imperfect
Love, but it might be
o-rae-doen chaek-cheo-reom su-meo-it-neun
kkeu-teop-neun i-ya-gi-reul man-deul-go-pa
geot-eu-ro-neun nal-go he-jyeo-beo-ryeo
sseul-mo-eop-neun nal cha-ja-wa-do
gi-peun hyang-gi-ro na-ma it-sseul-ge
wan-jeon-han sa-rang-i doel ttae-kka-ji
Like an old book hiding
I want to create an endless story
Even if I become worn and useless
And you find me
I’ll remain with a deep fragrance
Until it becomes perfect love
geu-dae-ga it-seo-seo
geu-dae-ga it-seo-seo
mae-il-mae-il-i da-si yok-si-mi na-gi
si-jak-hae-sseo geu-dae-ro in-hae
Because you are here
Because you are here
Every day, I start to want more
Because of you
nae-ga neo-e-ge ttak man-neun
nal-ssi-ga doe-eo ju-ji mot-hae-do
gae-rae-do i-reon nal sa-rang-hae ju-get-ni
eo-jjeo-myeon a-jik wan-byeok-ha-ji a-neun
sa-rang-il-ji-do mo-reu-ji-man
o-rae-doen chaek-cheo-reom su-meo-it-neun
Even if I can’t be the perfect
Weather for you
Would you still love me like this?
Maybe it’s still an imperfect
Love, but it might be
Like an old book hiding
kkeu-teop-neun i-ya-gi-reul man-deul-go-pa
geot-eu-ro-neun nal-go he-jyeo-beo-ryeo
sseul-mo-eop-neun nal cha-ja-wa-do
gi-peun hyang-gi-ro na-ma it-sseul-ge
wan-jeon-han sa-rang-i doel ttae-kka-ji
I want to create an endless story
Even if I become worn and useless
And you find me
I’ll remain with a deep fragrance
Until it becomes perfect love
dan ha-ru-do neo-e-ge jin-sim a-ni-eot-deon
nal-deu-reun eop-sseo-da-go
eo-jjeo-myeon a-jik wan-byeok-ha-ji a-neun
sa-rang-il-ji-do mo-reul te-ji-man
Not a single day was I not sincere to you
There were no such days
Maybe it’s still an imperfect
Love, but it might be
geot-eu-ro-neun nal-go he-jyeo-beo-ryeo
sseul-mo-eop-neun nal cha-ja-wa-do
bit-na-neun ha-ru-reul ma-chi-myeon-seo
mae-il geu-dae-ra-seo haeng-bok-ha-da
Even if I become worn and useless
And you find me
Ending a shining day
Every day, I’m happy because it’s you
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
햇살이 (haetsari)
Sunlight
💡 Note: The bright, warm rays of light that shine from the sun.
완벽하지 (wanbyeokhaji)
To be perfect
💡 Note: Being flawless, complete, or entirely excellent without any defects.
향기로 (hyanggiro)
Scent
💡 Note: A pleasant, fragrant smell that lingers beautifully in the air.
진심 (jinsim)
Sincerity
💡 Note: Genuine thoughts, true feelings, or an honest heart without falsehood.
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation

The song beautifully portrays a deep affection that acknowledges its own flaws, viewing love as an ongoing journey rather than a finished piece. It expresses profound gratitude toward a partner who brought sunlight into a once dark world and gave the narrator a reason to smile every day. The narrator promises to remain as a comforting scent, hoping that this imperfect love will eventually grow into a state of absolute completion.