Stop the Rain
Two bards have crossed paths to share their sorrow, lamenting a world that relentlessly pours…
Category Lyric Translation
Singularity
(translated in 2018) The term ‘singularity’ originates from a mathematical concept, indicating a point…
Outro: Tear
(originally translated in 2018; revised in 2021) Alain de Botton’s “On Love” might be…
The Truth Untold
(translated in 2018) The Truth Untold fascinates me ad infinitum. First of all, for…
Epiphany
Epiphany Ever since this song first graced my ears, its poignant lines about self-love continue…
Moon
Moon The theme of Jin’s “Moon” is a heartfelt reflection of his love for ARMY,…
The Astronaut
The Astronaut With Coldplay’s involvement in the composition, the song features a rich blend of…
With the Clouds
With the Clouds In essence, the song masterfully expresses emotional fragility, hope, and human connection…
To Me, Today
To Me, Today The lyrics capture a message of self-encouragement and embracing the present. Through…
Background
Background This song has grown on me throughout the week, as I kept returning to…
Nothing Without Your Love
Nothing Without Your Love While “Moon” is Jin’s heartfelt promise to remain ever near—to circle,…
Closer Than This
Closer Than This This is an irresistibly catch song with smooth beats and flowing melodies.…
Smeraldo Garden Marching Band
Smeraldo Garden Marching Band In contrast to RM’s somber lyrics in “The Truth Untold,”, where…
Rebirth, Slow Dance, and Be Mine
Rebirth, Slow Dance, and Be Mine from Jimin’s MUSE album MUSE’s diverse genres—ranging from Taylor…
So Far Away
So Far Away I have often reflected on why SUGA chose Job’s story as the…
Strange
Strange SUGA, whose exterior exudes insouciance while his interior burns with a furnace, uses this…
Moonlight
Moonlight (Korean title: 저 달 (juh dahl) (That Moon)) “Moonlight,” the opening track on SUGA’s…
People
People (Korean title: 사람 (sah-lahm) (A Human) Though the verses, layered with tight rhymes about…
MORE
MORE “MORE” may not be everyone’s cup of tea (but as someone who loves rock…
Jack in the Box
Translation of Every Song in Jack in the Box Album Where’s my safe zone?Let me…
Forever Rain
Forever Rain “Forever Rain” my favorite track from his magnificent mixtape album “mono.” The song…
Everythingoes
Everythingoes The song’s intention is clear from its long, meditative intro: nearly two minutes of…
Uhgood
Uhgood Each line in the song is spare, yet heavy with nuance. Layered metaphors and…
Moonchild
Moonchild The term moonchild, loosely defined as someone idiosyncratic or out of step with the…
Inner Child
A writer once said that each of us carries a crying child in a quiet…
Euphoria
I translated this song in 2019, but I can’t find the analysis I wrote then.…
Serendipity
Serendipity I especially love how RM playfully links 그냥 (geu-nyang) (simply) with 고양이 (goh-yahng-yi) (cat),…
Blue Side
Blue Side For the bridge, J-Hope writes two four-line stanzas of fixed length with matching…
Piece of Peace
Today marks the official opening of the “Min Yoon-gi Therapy Center” at Yonsei University’s Severance…
Dionysus
(translated in 2019) My initial attraction to Dionysus was due to its references to Greek…
Seoul
Seoul In “Seoul,” RM takes us on a thought-provoking journey, offering perspectives that resonate with…
Echo
Echo The songs on this album aren’t particularly groundbreaking or emotionally seismic. But Jin’s music…
Fly to My Room
Fly to My Room Blending neo-soul with vocal brilliance, BTS showcases V’s husky baritone and…
Rain
(translated in 2021) During the dog days of summer, the Korean peninsula enters its…
My Time
My Time This song is JK’s reflective, sincere letter to himself, about the disjunction between…
Ddaeng
Ddaeng An artist is nothing without creativity, and BTS’s ability to conjure it at will…
Interlude: Set Me Free
Interlude: Set Me Free One day, he’s so depressed that he’s “바닥에서 (bah-dahk-eh-suh) (on the…