Yawn
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Yawn expresses the deep pain of farewell while offering gentle comfort and unwavering love amid heartbreak.
Release Date
October 23, 2023
Genre
Ballad
Label
PLEDIS Entertainment
Composers / Lyricists
WOOZI, BUMZU, 이범훈
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
ji-na-ga-neun dal wi-ro
meo-reo-ji-neun gong-gi-ga
eon-je i-reo-ke cha-ga-wo-jyeot-na
meo-reo-ji-neun gong-gi-ga
eon-je i-reo-ke cha-ga-wo-jyeot-na
Above the passing moon
The air that drifts away
When did it become so cold?
The air that drifts away
When did it become so cold?
i-jen jeong-mal i-jeo-ya ha-na bwa
yeon-seup-han-da hae-do an doe-geot-ji
geu-ya jeon-bu-yeot-neun-geol
yeon-seup-han-da hae-do an doe-geot-ji
geu-ya jeon-bu-yeot-neun-geol
I guess I really have to forget now
Even if I practice, it won’t work
Because it was everything to me
Even if I practice, it won’t work
Because it was everything to me
dong-dong gu-reun bal-geo-reum
na-e dae-han nak-seo-man ga-deuk-han ma-eum jong-i-e
jeo-geo-dun bu-ta-gi i-sseo
na-e dae-han nak-seo-man ga-deuk-han ma-eum jong-i-e
jeo-geo-dun bu-ta-gi i-sseo
Feet stomping around
On the paper of my heart full of scribbles about me
There’s a request written down
On the paper of my heart full of scribbles about me
There’s a request written down
neol mi-wo-ha-ji ma
jo-eun seon-tae-gi-eot-dan geol neo-do al-janh-a
geu-reo-ke a-peun geol mal-do mot ha-go
hon-ja kkeung-kkeung-dae-sseul-geol
jo-eun seon-tae-gi-eot-dan geol neo-do al-janh-a
geu-reo-ke a-peun geol mal-do mot ha-go
hon-ja kkeung-kkeung-dae-sseul-geol
Don’t hate yourself
You know it was a good choice
Couldn’t even speak of the pain
You must have suffered alone
You know it was a good choice
Couldn’t even speak of the pain
You must have suffered alone
nae-ga mo-reul ri-ga eop-janh-a
neon na-e su-mi-ni-kka
mi-an-hae-ha-ji ma
geu-jeo mo-ja-ra-me na-o-neun ha-pum gat-eun geo-ya
neon na-e su-mi-ni-kka
mi-an-hae-ha-ji ma
geu-jeo mo-ja-ra-me na-o-neun ha-pum gat-eun geo-ya
I must have known
You’re my breath
Don’t feel sorry
It’s just like a yawn that comes from lack
You’re my breath
Don’t feel sorry
It’s just like a yawn that comes from lack
dong-dong gu-reun bal-geo-reum
na-e dae-han nak-seo-man ga-deuk-han ma-eum jong-i-e
geu-ryeo-on ba-ram-i i-sseo
na-e dae-han nak-seo-man ga-deuk-han ma-eum jong-i-e
geu-ryeo-on ba-ram-i i-sseo
Feet stomping around
On the paper of my heart full of scribbles about me
There’s a wish drawn
On the paper of my heart full of scribbles about me
There’s a wish drawn
neol mi-wo-ha-ji ma
jo-eun seon-tae-gi-eot-dan geol neo-do al-janh-a
geu-reo-ke a-peun geol mal-do mot ha-go
hon-ja kkeung-kkeung-dae-sseul-geol
jo-eun seon-tae-gi-eot-dan geol neo-do al-janh-a
geu-reo-ke a-peun geol mal-do mot ha-go
hon-ja kkeung-kkeung-dae-sseul-geol
Don’t hate yourself
You know it was a good choice
Couldn’t even speak of the pain
You must have suffered alone
You know it was a good choice
Couldn’t even speak of the pain
You must have suffered alone
nae-ga mo-reul ri-ga eop-janh-a
neon na-e su-mi-ni-kka
mi-an-hae-ha-ji ma
geu-jeo mo-ja-ra-me na-o-neun ha-pum gat-eun geo-ya
neon na-e su-mi-ni-kka
mi-an-hae-ha-ji ma
geu-jeo mo-ja-ra-me na-o-neun ha-pum gat-eun geo-ya
I must have known
You’re my breath
Don’t feel sorry
It’s just like a yawn that comes from lack
You’re my breath
Don’t feel sorry
It’s just like a yawn that comes from lack
ha-pum
ha-pum
ha-pum
Yawn
Yawn
Yawn
na-reul sum swi-ge ha-deon geon
on-tong neo-ro ga-deuk-hae-sseo
ne-ga eop-neun na-e ma-eum mo-ja-ra-meun
gu-meong nan a-peum gat-eun geo-ya
on-tong neo-ro ga-deuk-hae-sseo
ne-ga eop-neun na-e ma-eum mo-ja-ra-meun
gu-meong nan a-peum gat-eun geo-ya
What made me breathe
Was filled with you
The lack in my heart without you
Is like a hole of pain
Was filled with you
The lack in my heart without you
Is like a hole of pain
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
낙서
(nakseo)
scribble
💡 Note: Representing chaotic, unorganized thoughts and painful memories scattered across a weary heart.
하품
(hapnum)
yawn
💡 Note: Symbolizing an involuntary physiological reaction, used metaphorically to mask flowing tears of deep sorrow.
구멍
(gumeong)
hole
💡 Note: Describing a hollow, wounded emptiness left in the heart after the departure of a beloved.
바람
(baram)
wish
💡 Note: Expressing a genuine desire or longing held deeply within the mind for the loved one’s well-being.
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The song beautifully captures the profound sorrow and tender solace of an inevitable farewell, comparing tears of grief to an involuntary yawn. It portrays the painful reality of trying to let go of someone who was once an entire universe and a vital source of breath. Reassuring the beloved not to indulge in self-blame or guilt over their decision, the track articulates a tragic yet compassionate devotion that shelters a wounded companion through overwhelming emotional deficiency and love.
