Lee Ha-yi (이하이; born September 23, 1996 in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, Sout… Read Full Bio ↴Lee Ha-yi (이하이; born September 23, 1996 in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea), known by her stage name Lee Hi, is a South Korean singer and songwriter best known as the runner-up of the first season of SBS's K-Pop Star where her mature, soulful voice captured the audience and judges' attention. She signed with YG Entertainment after the competition ended. She debuted with single "1,2,3,4 (원,투,쓰리,포)" on October 28, 2012. The song charted number one on the monthly Gaon Digital Chart for November, thus earning her the Song of the Year - November award from Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards. Her first full-length album First Love was released in two parts, part 1 on March 7, 2013 and part 2 on March 28, 2013

짝사랑
이하이 Lyrics

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나 널 좋아해 꽤 오래됐어
하루종일 니 생각을 해
길을 걷다가 음악을 듣다가
갑자기 넌 내 눈 앞에 나타나
내 마음이 만든 단 하나의 영화
오직 너만이 출연하는 특별한
작품의 제목은 짝사랑

그리고 난 단 하나의 관객
모두 날 위로해 기운내
그런 말 지루해
난 슬픈 게 아니잖아
그가 영원히
내 맘 몰라도 돼

그저 눈에 보이는 곳에
늘 그랬듯 매력적인
눈빛 몸짓 말투로
존재하면 돼 난 그거면 돼 oh yeah

가득 찬 기분 니가 몰고 온
간질거리는 바람에선
좋은 냄새가 나 이대로 좋아
내 미소를 그려내는 사람
모두 날 응원해 용기내
이젠 다가갈 차례라며 날 떠미네
그런 고민보단
지금을 즐기고 싶은데
숨겨둔 고백을 타고
난 저 하늘 위로 woo

내 맘 몰라도 돼 내 눈 앞에
그저 눈에 보이는 곳에
늘 그랬듯 매력적인
눈빛 몸짓 말투로
존재하면 돼 난 충분해

그저 눈에 보이는 곳에
늘 그랬듯 매력적인

눈빛 몸짓 말투로
존재하면 돼 난 그거면 돼 woo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 이하이's song "짝사랑" (Unrequited Love) express the feelings of a person who has been secretly in love with someone for a long time. The song starts by saying that they have liked this person for a while and think about them constantly throughout the day. Suddenly, the person they like appears in front of them, and it feels like a movie playing out before their eyes. This unrequited love becomes the title of their special film, where the person they love is the only star.

The singer describes themselves as the sole audience member of this film, finding comfort in the fact that everyone around them tries to cheer them up. Although they are not sad, they don't mind if the person they love never knows about their feelings. The lyrics convey a sense of acceptance and contentment with simply admiring the person from afar. The singer believes that as long as this person exists and remains attractive in their eyes, it is enough for them.

The song conveys a bittersweet longing for the one-sided love, but also a sense of self-assurance and satisfaction in enjoying the present moment. It encourages the listener to appreciate the beauty and charisma of the person they admire, even if it means keeping their feelings hidden. Ultimately, the lyrics showcase the complexity of unrequited love, where one finds solace in their own emotions and the mere presence of the person they love.

Line by Line Meaning

나 널 좋아해 꽤 오래됐어
I've liked you for quite a long time

하루종일 니 생각을 해
I think about you all day long

길을 걷다가 음악을 듣다가
While walking and listening to music

갑자기 넌 내 눈 앞에 나타나
Suddenly, you appear right in front of me

내 마음이 만든 단 하나의 영화
You are the sole protagonist in the movie created by my heart

오직 너만이 출연하는 특별한
A special production starring only you

작품의 제목은 짝사랑
The title of the work is 'One-sided Love'

그리고 난 단 하나의 관객
And I'm the only audience

모두 날 위로해 기운내
Everyone encourages me, giving me strength

그런 말 지루해
I'm bored of such words

난 슬픈 게 아니잖아
I'm not sad, you know