Special
이하이(Lee Hi) Lyrics
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Heartbeat. beat. be-e-e-eat. (Ooh ooh ooh ooh.)
Heartbeat. beat. beat. (Ooh ooh ooh ooh.)
Heartbeat. beat. beat. (Ooh ooh ooh ooh.)
[Lee Hi] saranghan geon matneunji.
geujeo gin jeonjaengeul han geon aninji...
eongkin gieoge utdaga... unda.
neowa hamkke himdeureotdeon sigani deo geuriwo.
wonhaeseo arko isseo.
sarangeun apahaetdeon mankeum sarangin geosiramyeon
neon naege dasin eobseul sarang.
ireoke haeseorado, sangcheoga doeeoseorado
nae ane jari jabajwoseo gomawo.
You are, you are, you a-are
you are, you are, you a-are
so special to me.
You are, you are, you a-are
you are, you are, you a-are
so special to me.
[Jenny] ige ibyeoringabwa (we died).
ige miryeoningabwa.
saranggwa jipchakboda dokhan byeongingabwa.
meongcheoreom beonjidaga kkaekkeusi sarajil geotman gatdeon neon
yeongwonhi nawa hamkke jaragal gipeun hyungteoingabwa.
nae nunmul soge nega sumeul swindamyeon mareuji anke,
ajikdo nae sangcheo soge nega kkumteulgeorindamyeon amulji anke
halkke.
apado neomyeon dwae.
seulpeun gieogirado naekkeomyeon dwae.
[Lee Hi] haengbogi anideorado, bulhaengideorado
nega naege jun georamyeon seonmuriltenikka, gomawo.
jukdorok miwodo gomawo.
tto saranghago sangcheo badado duryeopjianha.
neomankeum nal apeuge hal sun eobseunikka. No, no, no.
sojunghan neo, neo, neo.
sarangeun himdeureotdeon mankeum sarangin geosiramyeon
neon naege dasin eobseul sarang.
ireoke haeseorado, huhoega doeeoseorado
nae ane nama isseojwoseo gomawo.
You are, you are, you a-are
you are, you are, you a-are
so special to me.
(First you made my heart beat. Then you beat my heart.)
You are, you are, you a-are
you are, you are, you a-are
so special to me.
(First you made my heart beat).
Heartbeat. beat. beat. (Ooh ooh ooh ooh.)
Heartbeat. beat. be-e-e-eat. (Ooh ooh ooh ooh.)
Heartbeat. beat. beat. (Ooh ooh ooh ooh.)
Heartbeat. beat. beat. (Ooh ooh ooh ooh.)
The song "Special" by Lee Hi revolves around the theme of love and the emotions that come with it. The first verse talks about how love is not just a simple feeling, but rather a complicated experience that brings both happiness and difficult times. Memories flood the songwriter's mind, reminding her of both good and tough times spent with a loved one. The chorus emphasizes the unique and special position the loved one holds in her heart. The second verse encompasses the struggles of maintaining a relationship, which can be like a disease that requires a cure. It highlights the importance of the significant other in the songwriter's life and how they bring joy and comfort to her.
Musically, the song is a mix of R&B and soul, and Lee Hi's smooth vocals are well-suited for this type of song. The chorus of the song is catchy with its repetition of "you are so special to me," which makes the song an instant earworm. The producer incorporates a lot of electronic beats and sounds, which elevates the track from being just another love ballad.
Line by Line Meaning
saranghan geon matneunji.
Do I really love you?
geujeo gin jeonjaengeul han geon aninji...
It's not just a passing moment...
eongkin gieoge utdaga... unda.
Long-forgotten memories arise.
geu nuguwaui johatdeon gieokboda
More than the cherished memories with someone else
neowa hamkke himdeureotdeon sigani deo geuriwo.
The times I struggled with you are missed even more.
wonhaeseo arko isseo.
Even though I wished things were different
sarangeun apahaetdeon mankeum sarangin geosiramyeon
If loving someone can hurt so much,
neon naege dasin eobseul sarang.
then I don't want to love anyone but you again.
ireoke haeseorado, sangcheoga doeeoseorado
Even if you hurt me again, even if it's a mistake,
nae ane jari jabajwoseo gomawo.
Thank you for finding a place in my heart.
ige ibyeoringabwa (we died).
This feels like saying goodbye (we died).
ige miryeoningabwa.
This is miserable.
saranggwa jipchakboda dokhan byeongingabwa.
It's a disease worse than love and attachment.
meongcheoreom beonjidaga kkaekkeusi sarajil geotman gatdeon neon
You were like a lump of coal that would go out immediately after burning bright.
yeongwonhi nawa hamkke jaragal gipeun hyungteoingabwa.
But you are a precious companion, who will be with me forever.
nae nunmul soge nega sumeul swindamyeon mareuji anke,
If you breathe in my tears, you won't know
ajikdo nae sangcheo soge nega kkumteulgeorindamyeon amulji anke
That you still appear in my thoughts, even in my dreams.
halkke.
It hurts.
apado neomyeon dwae.
Even if it hurts, I can endure.
seulpeun gieogirado naekkeomyeon dwae.
Even if it's a sad memory, I can bear it.
haengbogi anideorado, bulhaengideorado
Whether it's happiness or suffering,
nega naege jun georamyeon seonmuriltenikka, gomawo.
Thank you for giving me a shoulder to lean on.
jukdorok miwodo gomawo.
Thank you even if I whine endlessly.
tto saranghago sangcheo badado duryeopjianha.
I'm afraid to love you again or even think of you.
neomankeum nal apeuge hal sun eobseunikka. No, no, no.
Because there is no one who can hurt me like you. No, no, no.
sojunghan neo, neo, neo.
You are a precious, precious one.
ireoke haeseorado, huhoega doeeoseorado
Even if I hesitate, even if I have regrets,
nae ane nama isseojwoseo gomawo.
Thank you for staying in me.
You are, you are, you a-are
You are, you are, you are
so special to me.
So special to me.
(First you made my heart beat. Then you beat my heart.)
(First you made my heart beat. Then you broke it.)
Contributed by Christian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.