Shadow
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Seventeen’s Shadow explores the journey from resisting inner darkness to embracing self-love and emotional growth.
Release Date
May 27, 2022
Genre
Alternative Rock / Pop
Label
PLEDIS Entertainment
Composers / Lyricists
WOOZI, BUMZU, Dino, Johan Fransson, Ryan Lawrie, Matt Thomson, Max Lynedoch Graham, Gabriel Brandes
Participating Members
S.Coups
Jeonghan
Joshua
Jun
Hoshi
Wonwoo
Woozi
THE 8
Mingyu
DK
Seungkwan
Vernon
Dino
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[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
jeo meol-li tteu-geo-un hae tteo-o-reu-ji an-gil wo-nae-sseo
(oh wuh)
(oh wuh)
I wished the distant hot sun wouldn’t rise
(Oh wuh)
(Oh wuh)
bit-e ban-dae-pyeon geu-neul-jin mo-deun ge silh-eo-seo (oh wuh)
I hated everything shaded on the opposite side of light (Oh wuh)
geo-reum-geo-ri-ma-da tta-ra-wa-seo
si-seon-eun hang-sang geu-go-se iss-eo
do-mang-chi-neun nae mo-seu-bi neo-mu silh-eo-sseo (oh wuh)
si-seon-eun hang-sang geu-go-se iss-eo
do-mang-chi-neun nae mo-seu-bi neo-mu silh-eo-sseo (oh wuh)
Following every step I take
Eyes always on that place
I hated seeing myself running away (Oh wuh)
Eyes always on that place
I hated seeing myself running away (Oh wuh)
eo-neu-sae u-rin dal-ma-ga-go iss-eo-sseo
Before I knew it, we were becoming alike
ma-chi de-kal-ko-ma-ni-in geot-cheo-reom
neo-wa ma-ju ha-go sip-eun ma-me
shadow my shadow my shadow
neol na-me-ge bo-i-ji anh-eu-ryeo
neo-wa ma-ju ha-go sip-eun ma-me
shadow my shadow my shadow
neol na-me-ge bo-i-ji anh-eu-ryeo
Like a decalcomania
Wanting to face you
Shadow my Shadow my Shadow
To keep you hidden from others
Wanting to face you
Shadow my Shadow my Shadow
To keep you hidden from others
shadow my shadow my shadow
mi-wo-ha-go a-pa-do hae-sseo
shadow my shadow my shadow
mi-wo-ha-go a-pa-do hae-sseo
shadow my shadow my shadow
Shadow my Shadow my Shadow
I hated and hurt too
Shadow my Shadow my Shadow
I hated and hurt too
Shadow my Shadow my Shadow
oh i-je nan al-a neo tto-han na-in-geol
sum-gi-go sip-ji anh-a i want to hold your hand
sum-gi-go sip-ji anh-a i want to hold your hand
Oh now I know you are also me
I don’t want to hide, I want to hold your hand
I don’t want to hide, I want to hold your hand
na-eo-eu-du-um-ma-jeo balg-ge bit-na-go mal te-ni-kka
baby i’m a shadow of you
dal-lyeo-sseo ne-ge-seo do-mang-chi-ryeo
su-meo-sseo bit-i eobs-neun go-seu-ro
do-mang-chi-neun ma-eu-meu-ro na-neun run run run oh
baby i’m a shadow of you
dal-lyeo-sseo ne-ge-seo do-mang-chi-ryeo
su-meo-sseo bit-i eobs-neun go-seu-ro
do-mang-chi-neun ma-eu-meu-ro na-neun run run run oh
Even my darkness will shine brightly
Baby I’m a shadow of you
I ran to escape from you
I hid in a place without light
With a fleeing heart, I Run Run Run Oh
Baby I’m a shadow of you
I ran to escape from you
I hid in a place without light
With a fleeing heart, I Run Run Run Oh
sum-so-ri-ma-jeo ttok-ga-ta-seo
nae ma-eu-mi neol deut-go sip-eo hae
do-mang-chi-neun nae mo-seu-bi neo-mu silh-eo-sseo (oh wuh)
eo-neu-sae u-rin dal-ma-ga-go iss-eo-sseo
ma-chi de-kal-ko-ma-ni-in geot-cheo-reom
nae ma-eu-mi neol deut-go sip-eo hae
do-mang-chi-neun nae mo-seu-bi neo-mu silh-eo-sseo (oh wuh)
eo-neu-sae u-rin dal-ma-ga-go iss-eo-sseo
ma-chi de-kal-ko-ma-ni-in geot-cheo-reom
Even our breaths are the same
My heart wants to hear you
I hated seeing myself running away (Oh wuh)
Before I knew it, we were becoming alike
Like a decalcomania
My heart wants to hear you
I hated seeing myself running away (Oh wuh)
Before I knew it, we were becoming alike
Like a decalcomania
neo-wa ma-ju ha-go sip-eun ma-me
shadow my shadow my shadow
shadow my shadow my shadow
Wanting to face you
Shadow my Shadow my Shadow
Shadow my Shadow my Shadow
neol na-me-ge bo-i-ji anh-eu-ryeo
shadow my shadow my shadow
shadow my shadow my shadow
To keep you hidden from others
Shadow my Shadow my Shadow
Shadow my Shadow my Shadow
mi-wo-ha-go a-pa-do hae-sseo
shadow my shadow my shadow
shadow my shadow my shadow
I hated and hurt too
Shadow my Shadow my Shadow
Shadow my Shadow my Shadow
oh i-je nan al-a neo tto-han na-in-geol
sum-gi-go sip-ji anh-a i want to hold your hand
sum-gi-go sip-ji anh-a i want to hold your hand
Oh now I know you are also me
I don’t want to hide, I want to hold your hand
I don’t want to hide, I want to hold your hand
na-eo-eu-du-um-ma-jeo balg-ge bit-na-go mal te-ni-kka
baby i’m a shadow of you
baby i’m a shadow of you
Even my darkness will shine brightly
Baby I’m a shadow of you
Baby I’m a shadow of you
stay with me eo-neu sun-gan-e-do
gat-eun bit gat-eun geu-rim-ja doe-eo
eo-neu go-seu-e-seo-do neo-reul an-go
gat-eun bit gat-eun geu-rim-ja doe-eo
eo-neu go-seu-e-seo-do neo-reul an-go
Stay with me at any moment
Becoming the same light, same shadow
Holding you anywhere
Becoming the same light, same shadow
Holding you anywhere
geo-meun-saek chil-hae-jin neol oe-myeon-ha-gi-man hae-sseo
seo-ro-e ttok-ga-teun mo-seu-beul jam-si i-jeun chae-ro
bu-jeong-ha-gi ba-bba-sseoss-deon eo-je
deu-neol-beun ji-gu han-ga-un-de
u-ri-e gwan-gye-neun yu-il-hae
seo-ro-e ttok-ga-teun mo-seu-beul jam-si i-jeun chae-ro
bu-jeong-ha-gi ba-bba-sseoss-deon eo-je
deu-neol-beun ji-gu han-ga-un-de
u-ri-e gwan-gye-neun yu-il-hae
I only ignored the black-painted you
Forgetting our identical selves for a moment
Busy denying yesterday
In the middle of the vast earth
Our relationship is unique
Forgetting our identical selves for a moment
Busy denying yesterday
In the middle of the vast earth
Our relationship is unique
gat-eun bal-maj-chwo dal-lyeo everywhere
shadow my shadow my shadow
neol na-me-ge bo-i-ji anh-eu-ryeo
shadow my shadow my shadow
mi-wo-ha-go a-pa-do hae-sseo
shadow my shadow my shadow
neol na-me-ge bo-i-ji anh-eu-ryeo
shadow my shadow my shadow
mi-wo-ha-go a-pa-do hae-sseo
Running in step everywhere
Shadow my Shadow my Shadow
To keep you hidden from others
Shadow my Shadow my Shadow
I hated and hurt too
Shadow my Shadow my Shadow
To keep you hidden from others
Shadow my Shadow my Shadow
I hated and hurt too
shadow my shadow my shadow
oh i-je nan al-a neo tto-han na-in-geol
sum-gi-go sip-ji anh-a i want to hold your hand
na-eo-eu-du-um-ma-jeo balg-ge bit-na-go mal te-ni-kka
baby i’m a shadow of you
oh i-je nan al-a neo tto-han na-in-geol
sum-gi-go sip-ji anh-a i want to hold your hand
na-eo-eu-du-um-ma-jeo balg-ge bit-na-go mal te-ni-kka
baby i’m a shadow of you
Shadow my Shadow my Shadow
Oh now I know you are also me
I don’t want to hide, I want to hold your hand
Even my darkness will shine brightly
Baby I’m a shadow of you
Oh now I know you are also me
I don’t want to hide, I want to hold your hand
Even my darkness will shine brightly
Baby I’m a shadow of you
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
그림자
(geurimja)
shadow
💡 Note: Represents the hidden, dark, or suppressed aspects of one’s own identity.
외면
(oemyon)
looking away
💡 Note: Expresses the act of ignoring or refusing to face uncomfortable inner truths.
어두움
(eoduum)
darkness
💡 Note: Symbolizes internal pain, flaws, or insecurities that one wishes to hide from others.
유일해
(yuilhae)
to be unique
💡 Note: Highlights the singular, irreplaceable bond and connection established by accepting each other fully.
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The lyrics articulate a profound internal conflict of trying to flee from one’s own darkness and feeling deep resentment toward the flaws symbolized by a shadow. However, the narrative beautifully shifts from painful avoidance to a courageous reconciliation, highlighting a journey of self-acceptance. By embracing the hidden, shadowed parts as an inseparable extension of identity, it delivers a powerful message of achieving completeness through holistic self-love and emotional growth.
