LILAC
IU Lyrics
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눈물이 고여도 꾹 참을래
내 마음 한켠 비밀스런 오르골에 넣어두고서
영원히 되감을 순간이니까
우리 둘의 마지막 페이지를 잘 부탁해
어느 작별이 이보다 완벽할까
Love me only 'til this spring
오, 라일락꽃이 지는 날 goodbye
이런 결말이 어울려
안녕, 꽃잎 같은 안녕
하얀 우리 봄날의 climax
아, 얼마나 기쁜 일이야
Ooh, ooh
Love me only 'til this spring
봄바람처럼
Ooh, ooh
Love me only 'til this spring
봄바람처럼
기분이 달아 콧노래 부르네 (랄라)
입꼬리는 살짝 올린 채
어쩜 이렇게 하늘은 더 바람은 또 완벽한 건지
오늘따라 내 모습 맘에 들어
처음 만난 그날처럼 예쁘다고 말해줄래
어느 이별이 이토록 달콤할까
Love resembles misty dream
오, 라일락꽃이 지는 날 goodbye
이런 결말이 어울려
안녕, 꽃잎 같은 안녕
하얀 우리 봄날의 climax
아, 얼마나 기쁜 일이야
Ooh, ooh
Love resembles misty dream
뜬구름처럼
Ooh, ooh
Love resembles misty dream
뜬구름처럼
너도 언젠가 날 잊게 될까
지금 표정과 오늘의 향기도
단잠 사이에 스쳐 간
봄날의 꿈처럼
오, 라일락꽃이 지는 날 goodbye
너의 대답이 날 울려
안녕, 약속 같은 안녕
하얀 우리 봄날에 climax
아, 얼마나 기쁜 일이야
Ooh, ooh
Love me only 'til this spring (oh)
봄바람처럼
Ooh, ooh (ooh)
Love me only 'til this spring
봄바람처럼
(Ooh, ooh) oh-oh, oh-oh
Love resembles misty dream
뜬구름처럼 (뜬구름처럼)
(Ooh, ooh)
Love resembles misty dream
뜬구름처럼
The lyrics to IU's song LILAC are a reflection on the bittersweet nature of goodbye, set against the backdrop of the changing seasons. In this song, IU sings about embracing the transience of love and appreciating the fleeting moments that we have. She compares love to the blooming of a flower, which is beautiful but ultimately comes to an end. She also alludes to the fact that goodbyes can be perfect in their own way, as they mark the end of a chapter and pave the way for new beginnings.
The first verse sets the tone for the song, with IU singing about the discomfort that comes with the end of a romance. She is willing to hold back her tears and keep her emotions hidden, wanting to preserve the memory of love without letting the pain overwhelm her. She speaks of putting a secret music box in a corner of her heart, where it will be safe and can be revisited time and time again. This is a metaphor for her desire to hold onto the relationship, even after it has ended.
In the second verse, IU wistfully reminisces about the beginning of her love story. She wants her partner to see her the way she was on that first day, filled with hope and excitement. She wonders if any other goodbye could be as sweet as the one she's experiencing, and acknowledges that love is like a dream that can't be held onto forever.
Overall, IU's LILAC is a sentimental and introspective look at the way we experience love and loss. It's a reminder to cherish the fleeting moments and appreciate the beauty of things that bloom and fade away.
Line by Line Meaning
나리는 꽃가루에 눈이 따끔해 (아야)
My eyes sting because of the pollen from the flowers
눈물이 고여도 꾹 참을래
Even if tears well up, I'll hold them back
내 마음 한켠 비밀스런 오르골에 넣어두고서
I'll keep a secret music box in my heart
영원히 되감을 순간이니까
Because it's a moment I'll rewind forever
우리 둘의 마지막 페이지를 잘 부탁해
Please take care of our last page together
어느 작별이 이보다 완벽할까
What farewell could be more perfect than this?
Love me only till this spring
Love me only until this spring
오 라일락 꽃이 지는 날 goodbye
Goodbye on the day the lilacs wither
이런 결말이 어울려
This ending suits us
안녕 꽃잎 같은 안녕
Farewell like a flower petal
하얀 우리 봄날의 climax
The white climax of our spring days
아 얼마나 기쁜 일이야
Ah, how happy it is
Love me only till this spring
Love me only until this spring
봄바람처럼
Like the spring breeze
기분이 달아 콧노래 부르네 (랄라)
My mood is high, I'm humming a tune
입꼬리는 살짝 올린 채
With a slight upturn of my lips
어쩜 이렇게 하늘은 더 바람은 또 완벽한 건지
How could the sky and wind be so perfect?
오늘따라 내 모습 맘에 들어
Today, I like the way I look
처음 만난 그날처럼 예쁘다고 말해줄래
Will you tell me I'm pretty like the day we first met?
어느 이별이 이토록 달콤할까
What farewell could be sweet like this?
Love resembles misty dream
Love is like a misty dream
너도 언젠가 날 잊게 될까
Will you someday forget about me too?
지금 표정과 오늘의 향기도 단잠 사이에 스쳐간
Even the expression and fragrance of today passed by in a short dream
봄날의 꿈처럼
Like a spring daydream
너의 대답이 날 울려
Your answer makes me cry
안녕 약속 같은 안녕
Farewell like a promised goodbye
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
뜬구름처럼
Like the clouds
Love me only until this spring
Love me only until this spring
Ooh, ooh (oh)
Ooh, ooh (oh)
Love me only until this spring
Love me only until this spring
봄바람처럼
Like the spring breeze
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Love is like a misty dream
Love is like a misty dream
뜬구름처럼
Like the clouds
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Love is like a misty dream
Love is like a misty dream
뜬구름처럼
Like the clouds
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ji Eun Lee, Min Hyung Cho, Min Ju Kim, Su Ho Leem, Woong Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lianaafsheen
Fun fact: this song isnt actually about forbidden love or saying goodbye to a lover. Its actually about memories of youth. IU embraces the symbolism of lilac flowers as memories of youth to bid an emotional farewell to her 20s and a hopeful hello to her 30s.the train she takes is actually a train from her 20s to her 30s!
Edit: HOLD UP JSHSHD 192 LIKES IN 3 DAYS??¿¿¿¿
Edit 2: I think I’m gonna pass out inhale
THREEE? THOUSAND?
@kimansagamage5641
She came back from a very poor background, she failed 20 auditions yet didn't give up, she didn't get right after debuting, she faced criticism on her first live performance (fans saying dirty things to her), she faced body shaming and due to that eating disorders (like Jimin), her parents were cheated in business and lost all the money ,so she had to live her grandparents ...she didn't had enough to eat and proper shelter to live. She said she used to stay in her dorms so that atleast she'll have enough food to eat, she started training at a very young age of 15 and had to go through all of this...yet she never gave up. Now she's the top soloist of Korea , youngest philanthropist of Asia...infact she donated in every month of 2020 , she lets juniors practice in her training room for free(which is in her office..which she owns), she's very kind and down to earth, super talented and her songs are really great, she's an actor, singer, host, songwriter, composer, producer, youtuber...etc. She treats her team members -> her band players, backup dancers, manager, bodyguards, make-up artists and stylists as her own family...she performed in their weddings for free. While renewing her contract, she gave up her payment and instead of that she asked to raise the salaries of her team members and give them a permanent job. She buys snacks and gifts for fans everytime she travel to another country and give them to fans by herself. She performed in graduation ceremony of a fan just because she promised. She always supports her junior artists and other artists and help to bring them up (You will get to know this if you see her performances). During rehearsal of an award function fans were waiting outside and it was getting late because of rehearsal of artists was taking longer..she literally brought food and hot packs for all those fans who were waiting (because they were waiting for long and they would be hungry and it was cold..there were nearly 500 fans). She gives more than what she receives, she's known as donation angel in Korea. She's also very beautiful, talented and witty.. she's really mature , the way she sees life , her perspective of things I guess everyone will fall in love with her for that. She's really strong and won't easily give up. The way she shuts her haters shows her wittiness. Also Jungkook told that he's her fan since her debut, when she debuted she was 16 years old and he was 12 years old. So he has been a loyal fan of her since 12 years starting from auditioning with her DEBUT song Lost child (even though it wasn't a big hit compared to her other songs) still continuing being her loyal fan even after becoming so successful himself. He recently covered 3 of her songs Rain drop , You and I... I don't remember the another one. He recommended her song Merry Christmas in advance in BTS Christmas playlist. He had earlier said that he listens to this song every christmas 😭😭. This fanboy story is so beautiful...... I hope they both collab soon
Here are some things you should watch about IU,
1.Age of the cathedrals cover.
2.Kiss and cry (ice skating performances)
3.MAMA 2018 performance
4.Hotel del luna drama and my mister drama
5.Infinite challenge
6.House on wheels
7.Persona movie
8.IU's video on Kakaoo webtoon
9.IU in Yoo hee yeol's sketchbook (2020.09.18)
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My friend:Who is your favorite idol?
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My friend:Who is your favorite dancer?
Me:IU.
My friend:Who is your favorite beside IU?
Me: Lee ji eun.
My friend:Who is that?
Me:IU.
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@subhajeetchakraborty1791
it's basically shows a journey of her from being trainee to ending of her 20s and by the end of the movie , entering into her 30s a new phase of life
Like you can see , she looks cheerful at beginning because it's her early 20s, when she enters train she observes so many happy people doing things , as if she entered the industry and watching her seniors , some were looking at her as a threat and some were nice and helping and she learns how to own the lifestyle as you can see the clap learning part and
then next she looks more into the colors of industry ,she is partying , enjoying , with a mask on ,like she sometimes need to fake things infront of camera like all artist have to , light was bright on her face resembling camera lights on her face and also the limelight, some people are near her and some are far now at party train scene
Then next she looks like a fighter , scars of fight on her face , because she has struggled , learnt , fought for the position she is now , and sitting lil tired but still needs to fight and the waiter arrives with food , this is her awards or all sort of rewards she need to win but in the way she have to fight for them, and she gets there at food at the end , and
Then next scene where she is on station lil sad and hopeless , because she is at end of her 20s , fearing that whether she would be still running in the industry , whether people will still love her, whether her songs will still have the magic on her fans and Audience
And then at end you can see another train arriving which put strong light on her face and also she looked happy with hope , resembling as 30s are arriving , she should welcome that fearlessly and be happy , since it's just another phase of life
Life of k-pop artist or idol struggles at their 30s because most of their industry limelight stays during their 20s and after that they struggles
So this MV was resembling her own journey
and now only the lyrics , the visuals , her song sounded also happy + losing and rising hope + a sense of fear and also like it's faith of the age
There is also the scene where she basically had lilac ( a violet flower on her hand) resembling her youth and her violet shade sunglasses on , she looks at sky and removes the sunglasses and along with lilac , she puts them into a book and bury them into the ground , resembling her memories of youth , like the book holds records , and also this can be rewatched , like they can still dig out the book , resembling she can still re-watch her journey through her MVs recorded , off stage videos , photos , as memories
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BBIBBI (2018) - YELLOW
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