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RM Lyrics
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남몰래 눈을 뜨네
이 도시의 하모니
난 너무나 익숙해
내 어린 나날들은 아득하고
빌딩과 차들만 가득해도
이젠 여기가 나의 집인 걸
Seoul, Seoul
넌 왜 soul과 발음이 비슷한 걸까
무슨 영혼을 가졌길래
무엇이 날 이토록 너의 곁에 잡아두나
네게 난 추억조차 없는데
난 이제 니가 너무 지겨워
너의 맨날 똑같은 잿빛 표정
아니 아니 나는 내가 두려워
이미 너의 일부가 돼버렸거든
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you, Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you, Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you, Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you, Seoul (Seoul)
가만 있어도 풍경이 바뀌는 버스와
비슷한 듯 조금씩 다른 빌딩
역한 듯 아닌 듯한 삶의 향과
따뜻한 척 하는 차가운 공원들
늘 헤매야 하는 사람들과
너무 많은 한을 품는 한강들과
혼자 하늘을 볼 수 없는 그네들과
다 큰 애들과, 좀 늦어버린 나
친구들은 툭하면 떠나겠다 해
난 끄덕거려보지만 웃질 못해
너무 인정하기 싫지만
이미 난 너의 매연과 그 역겨움까지도 사랑해
청계천의 비린낼 사랑해
선유도의 쓸쓸함을 사랑해
돈만 있으면 살기 좋다던
어느 택시기사의 그 한숨까지도
(I love ya'll) 사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you, Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you, Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you, Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you, Seoul (Seoul)
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you, Seoul (I love you, Seoul)
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you, Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you, Seoul (I love you, Seoul)
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you, Seoul (Seoul)
I'm leavin' you
I'm livin' you
I'm leavin' you
I'm livin' you
I'm leavin' you
I'm livin' you
I'm leavin' you
I'm livin' you
Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you, Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you, Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you, Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you, Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you, Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you, Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you, Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you, Seoul
Seoul (yeah)
I love you, Seoul (yeah)
I hate you, Seoul (yeah)
I love you, Seoul (yeah)
I hate you, Seoul
The song "Seoul" by RM is an ode to the city in which he was born and raised. The lyrics describe the city as familiar yet overwhelming, with its towering buildings and constant traffic. He questions the meaning behind the similarity in pronunciation between "Seoul" and "soul" and ponders the soul of the city. While he loves and hates different aspects of Seoul, he acknowledges that he cannot leave it behind because it is his home, and even the negative aspects of the city have a place in his heart.
The repeated refrain of "사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면" (If love and hate are the same words) reflects RM's complex emotions towards Seoul. The verses depict the city's various characteristics and landmarks, from the constantly changing scenery seen from a bus to the "cold parks" that pretend to be warm. RM reflects on his own life in the city, with memories of his youth seeming distant and unreachable. Despite the struggles and frustrations that come with living in a city like Seoul, he still loves it.
Through his lyrics, RM has created a love letter to the city of Seoul with all its beauty and flaws. He acknowledges the contradictions and complexities of the city but emphasizes the bond he has with Seoul as his home.
Line by Line Meaning
차가운 새벽 공기에
I wake up secretly in the cold morning air
남몰래 눈을 뜨네
Without anyone knowing
이 도시의 하모니
The harmony of this city
난 너무나 익숙해
I'm so familiar with it
내 어린 나날들은 아득하고
My childhood memories are distant
빌딩과 차들만 가득해도
Even though it's filled with buildings and cars
이젠 여기가 나의 집인 걸
Now it's my home
Seoul, Seoul
Seoul, Seoul
넌 왜 soul과 발음이 비슷한 걸까
Why is your pronunciation similar to soul?
무슨 영혼을 가졌길래
What kind of soul do you have?
무엇이 날 이토록 너의 곁에 잡아두나
Why do you keep me by your side?
네게 난 추억조차 없는데
I don't even have memories with you
난 이제 니가 너무 지겨워
Now I'm tired of you
너의 맨날 똑같은 잿빛 표정
Your same gray expression every day
아니 아니 나는 내가 두려워
No, no, I'm afraid of myself
이미 너의 일부가 돼버렸거든
I've already become a part of you
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you, Seoul
If love and hate mean the same thing, I love you, Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you, Seoul
If love and hate mean the same thing, I hate you, Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you, Seoul (Seoul)
If love and hate mean the same thing, I hate you, Seoul (Seoul)
가만 있어도 풍경이 바뀌는 버스와
The bus where the scenery changes even when you're still
비슷한 듯 조금씩 다른 빌딩
Buildings that look similar but are slightly different
역한 듯 아닌 듯한 삶의 향과
The scent of life that feels both harsh and not harsh
따뜻한 척 하는 차가운 공원들
Warm-looking but cold parks
늘 헤매야 하는 사람들과
People who always wander
너무 많은 한을 품는 한강들과
The Han River that holds too many grudges
혼자 하늘을 볼 수 없는 그네들과
Swings that you can't look up at alone
다 큰 애들과, 좀 늦어버린 나
Adults and me who's a bit late
친구들은 툭하면 떠나겠다 해
Friends say they'll leave easily
난 끄덕거려보지만 웃질 못해
I nod my head but can't laugh
너무 인정하기 싫지만
I don't want to admit it but
이미 난 너의 매연과 그 역겨움까지도 사랑해
I already love even your smoke and your disgust
청계천의 비린낼 사랑해
I love the love-hate relationship with Cheonggyecheon
선유도의 쓸쓸함을 사랑해
I love the loneliness of Seonyudo
돈만 있으면 살기 좋다던
They say you can live well if you have money
어느 택시기사의 그 한숨까지도
Even the sigh of a taxi driver
(I love ya'll) 사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you, Seoul
(I love ya'll) If love and hate mean the same thing, I love you, Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you, Seoul (I love you, Seoul)
If love and hate mean the same thing, I love you, Seoul (I love you, Seoul)
I'm leavin' you
I'm leaving you
I'm livin' you
I'm living you
I'm leavin' you
I'm leaving you
Seoul
Seoul
Seoul (yeah)
Seoul (yeah)
I love you, Seoul (yeah)
I love you, Seoul (yeah)
I hate you, Seoul (yeah)
I hate you, Seoul (yeah)
I hate you, Seoul
I hate you, Seoul
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andrew Clutterbuck, James Hatcher, Nam Jun Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thereisnosuchthingasabiasi80
저 역시도 아미로서 성장해왔고, 20대 후반이 된 지금은 달라진 것 같습니다. 하지만 방탄의 노래를 다시 들을 때마다, 방탄소년단(음악)은 항상 우리의 Home, 우리의 'Magic shop'는 것을 깨닫게 됩니다. 주니가 말한 것처럼:
고마워 내가 나이게 해줘서
꼬깃하던 날 개 줘서
답답하던 날 깨줘서
꿈 속에만 살던 날 깨워줘서
널 생각하면 날 개어서
(Thank you, ‘우리’가 돼 줘서)
사랑하는 아미 여러분 모두 행복하고 건강하기를 진심으로 기원합니다.
방탄과 아미 파이팅!
@j.u.m.6298
I'm going to say it again: Joon is a musical/lyrical genius. Man, everything about him is beautiful -- his intelligence, his mind, heart, drive, ambition, purpose...HE'S beautiful, inside and out. He's SO IDEAL man.
SO beautiful. Kim Namjoon, Joon, RM....a genius! Even before translating the lyrics, I FELT them; then they became even more meaningful when I understood. I even got a revelation when I read the lyric “If love and hate are the same words...” like I literally said “WOW” out loud. He has ALWAYS been a genius, especially when it comes to music; u could totally feel his vibe and his type of style of music he makes. THIS IS SO HIM. I freakin love the chill, authentic, nostalgic, old and new, and realness of it and the MELODY WAS PERFECT! I couldn’t even imagine what the melody would be like if THIS wasn’t it! The bgm, the video production was so dope...a music video wasn’t needed (but best believe if he did one I would WATCH it! I can totally see how he would do it too); HIS VOCALS!!! His type of music is A MIX of everything it’s ridiculous; that’s what he is, A MIX/A BLEND of EVERYTHING. Just beautiful Joon, oh ma gawd - plus I listened to this when it first came out but I just decided to add my two cents lmao but honestly I love it. He deserves it. It felt like deja vu like I heard this before a long time ago and it’s amazing.
He’s also so damn CLEVER, cuz at first it sounded like play on words, I heard: I love your soul/I love you so; I hate you so.... I live in you....like come on it’s so sweet. Beautiful. Like if I were to make music, I would have the type of vibe and essence he has...I even felt that from his 1st album which blew me away. I always knew that he was capable then and now. His entire album was absolutely magnificent.
I really am blessed to live in a generation where I get to witness a true artist (there’s many) but Joon is in a category all by himself. I just don’t see him as just an artist; he is an ideal type of human like he’s....unique, amazing, humble, caring, real, intelligent, respectful, young and full of wisdom, passionate, honest, hilarious, and just all the way HIM.
Joon is beautiful.
***And holy shit....this phrase is used so much but thank u all for the likes; but I shouldn't even say that cuz it's not abut the likes....THANK U ALL for being open enough to agree with me and SEEING Kim Namjoon. ;)
@abirsondos7276
“Even if you’re not perfect, you’re limited edition.”
- Kim Namjoon -
"Your presence can give happiness. I hope you remember that."
- Kim Seokjin -
"Every moment is memorable to me."
- Min Yoongi -
"A warm smile is the universal language of kindness."
- Jung Hoseok -
"There is beauty in everything, just that not everyone sees it."
- Park Jimin -
“You are part of my story, memory and scenery, thank you.”
- Kim Taehyung -
“Life isn’t about being perfect, it’s about accomplishing your dreams.”
- Jeon Jungkook -
Always remember this ARMYS ♡
@HONNE
We love you Seoul 💜
@nikki.serrano
We love you, Honne!!! Thank you for this superb masterpiece!!!! 😭💜
@nillaputri5853
Thank you for this masterpiece!
@zea9415
Kudos for the production Honne!
@vusalmurzyva6452
WE LOVE BTS. WE LOVE SEOUL. WE LOVE A.R.M.Y. s. BANGTAN YOU ARE OUR SOUL.
@arthurkirkland1095
Hola :'D
@amandarachlee
it’s an overwhelming week to bias namjoon
@andreas.1837
Omyyyy 😍😍😍
@oclock728
Welcome to namkanda
@4everbangtan792
AMANDA💜