Off the Record
Ive Lyrics


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시간이 됐어 it's 2AM
목소릴 낮추고 더 속삭여줄래?
이 밤이 좀 더 깊어지면
뭔가 더 솔직해도 될 것 같은 기분이 들어

있잖아, 가끔 난 무척
발칙한 상상을 해
남들은 절대 모를 걸
이젠 비공개 모드야

Off the record night
This late night conversation
멈추지 않아
No more time, no more kill my vibe
This late night conversation
잠들지 않아

Yeah 비밀스럽게 잠겨진 문
그 맘을 우리에게 살짝 열어줘
떠나 forbidden island
찾아 forbidden fruit
가끔은 왠지 금지된 게 궁금하거든 yeah

순진한 가면을 벗고
흑심을 드러내 봐
그런 게 없을 리 없어
이젠 비공개 모드야

Off the record night
This late night conversation
멈추지 않아
No more time, no more kill my vibe
This late night conversation
잠들지 않아

Make it round on the ground, yeah
더 가까이 모여 앉아
자, 모든 걸 털어놔
Off the record night
This late night conversation
멈추지 않아

We're talkin' 'bout the late night conversation
Late night conversation
못 살아, 내가 정말 미쳐
진짜? 그래서 또 뭔데?
난 그냥 restaurant, cafe 영화
그런 사랑 말고 조금 더 특별한
은밀하고 아찔한 걸 원해 난
So this is my time, it's my time

숨막히는 trailer
또 엄청난 반전도 있어야지
로맨틱한 psycho
날 탐하면 모든 걸 견뎌야지 (oh-oh-oh)
Love me, love me (oh)
어서 날 leave me, leave me
날마다 killing, healing (ooh-ooh)
또 외쳐 난 stay (in this time)

Off the record night (ooh)
This late night conversation
멈추지 않아
No more time, no more kill my vibe
This late night conversation
잠들지 않아

Moon is setting tonight, yeah (어둠이 조금 더 짙어져가)
더 반짝거리는 your eyes (lookin' it, lookin' it, deep in the eyes)
난 하늘의 별을 봐

Off the record night




This late night conversation
잠들지 않아

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of IVE's song "Off the Record" paint a picture of a late-night conversation between two individuals. The song starts off with the line, "It's 2 AM, can you lower your voice and whisper more?" indicating the intimate and secret nature of the conversation. As the night gets deeper, there is a feeling of being able to be more honest and open. The lyrics suggest that there are thoughts and desires that can only be expressed off the record, away from the prying eyes of others.


The song acknowledges the forbidden and secretive aspects of the conversation. It mentions a forbidden island, forbidden fruit, and a curiosity about things that are considered off-limits. The idea of shedding masks and revealing one's true intentions and desires is also present in the lyrics. The phrase "Off the record night" is repeated throughout, emphasizing the private and undisclosed nature of this conversation that refuses to end.


There is a sense of wanting something more special and thrilling than ordinary love. The lyrics express a desire for something clandestine, exciting, and intoxicating. The line "Love me, love me, leave me, leave me" suggests a complex and perhaps volatile relationship dynamic. The song concludes with the repetition of the phrase "This late night conversation won't fall asleep," emphasizing the continuous nature of the conversation and its lingering impact.


Line by Line Meaning

시간이 됐어 it's 2AM
It's time, it's 2AM


목소릴 낮추고 더 속삭여줄래?
Can you lower your voice and whisper more?


이 밤이 좀 더 깊어지면
If this night gets a bit deeper


뭔가 더 솔직해도 될 것 같은 기분이 들어
I feel like I can be more honest about something


있잖아, 가끔 난 무척 발칙한 상상을 해
You know, sometimes I indulge in daring fantasies


남들은 절대 모를 걸
Something that no one else will ever know


이젠 비공개 모드야
Now it's in private mode


Off the record night
A night off the record


This late night conversation
This conversation that happens late at night


멈추지 않아
It doesn't stop


No more time, no more kill my vibe
No more time, no more killing my vibe


잠들지 않아
I don't fall asleep


Yeah 비밀스럽게 잠겨진 문
Yeah, the locked door secretly


그 맘을 우리에게 살짝 열어줘
Open up our hearts a little


떠나 forbidden island
Leave for a forbidden island


찾아 forbidden fruit
Find the forbidden fruit


가끔은 왠지 금지된 게 궁금하거든 yeah
Sometimes, I'm curious about what's forbidden, you know, yeah


순진한 가면을 벗고
Take off the innocent mask


흑심을 드러내 봐
Reveal your dark side


그런 게 없을 리 없어
There's no way that doesn't exist


이젠 비공개 모드야
Now it's in private mode


Make it round on the ground, yeah
Make it round on the ground, yeah


더 가까이 모여 앉아
Come closer and sit together


자, 모든 걸 털어놔
Now, lay everything bare


We're talkin' 'bout the late night conversation
We're talking about the late night conversation


못 살아, 내가 정말 미쳐
I can't live, I'm really going crazy


진짜? 그래서 또 뭔데?
Really? So what then?


난 그냥 restaurant, cafe 영화
I'm just restaurants, cafes, and movies


그런 사랑 말고 조금 더 특별한
Rather than that kind of love, something a bit more special


은밀하고 아찔한 걸 원해 난
I want something secretive and thrilling


So this is my time, it's my time
So this is my time, it's my time


숨막히는 trailer
A breathtaking trailer


또 엄청난 반전도 있어야지
There should also be a huge twist


로맨틱한 psycho
Romantic psycho


날 탐하면 모든 걸 견뎌야지 (oh-oh-oh)
If you try to find me, you have to withstand everything (oh-oh-oh)


Love me, love me (oh)
Love me, love me (oh)


어서 날 leave me, leave me
So, leave me, leave me


날마다 killing, healing (ooh-ooh)
Every day, killing, healing (ooh-ooh)


또 외쳐 난 stay (in this time)
Again, I shout, stay (in this time)


Moon is setting tonight, yeah (어둠이 조금 더 짙어져가)
Moon is setting tonight, yeah (The darkness is getting a bit deeper)


더 반짝거리는 your eyes (lookin' it, lookin' it, deep in the eyes)
Your eyes are sparkling more (lookin' it, lookin' it, deep in the eyes)


난 하늘의 별을 봐
I see the stars in the sky


Off the record night
A night off the record


This late night conversation
This conversation that happens late at night


잠들지 않아
I don't fall asleep




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bard Bonsaksen, Hilda Ellen Viktoria Stenmalm, Jhun Ryan Sewon, Ji Eum Seo, Sivert Hjeltnes Hagtvet

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@dalknb4268

IVE - 100%
OFF THE RECORD - 100%
PRODUCTION - 100%
RECORDING - 100%
INSPIRATION - 100%
INTENSITY - 100%
VISUALS - 100%
INFLUENCE - 100%
EMOTIONAL - 100%
SURPRISING - 100%
EXPRESSIONS - 100%
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IVE IS ALWAYS STUNNING IN EVERY WAY!!



@jaspertsai6949

For new Dives
Gaeul: Black cap with chiffon
0:35, 1:50

Yujin: Short hair, behind a big apple
1:38, 2:42

Rei: Pink hair with crossbow <3
0:18, 0:59

Wonyoung: Helmet, big glasses
0:45, 1:08

Liz: Red white striped clothes on the swing
0:29, 1:23

Leeseo: White dress, crying
0:13, 1:35



All comments from YouTube:

@ricardo8252

This song is soooooo underrated. They deserve better promotion on this beautiful song.

@richa.panjiyar

Yes i totally agree with u, starship didn't promoted this song that much 😔 i think

@bethanyhoo3307

WHOEVERS THE DIRECTOR FOR THIS MV AND EITHER WAY YOU'RE DOING A GREAT JOB OR EVEN JUST THE WHOLE PRODUCTION TEAM HNG this is great

@mirajin415

agreed. IVE really has up their MV visuals, literally my favorite MVs ever released.

@monumonupou

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS, THEY HIT EVERY PERFECT POINT THEY COULD HIT, I AM SO OBSSESSED AND IN LOVE, SO HAPPY. ITS AMAZING WHAT A GOOD CREATIVE TEAM CAN DO TO IVE, THEY ARE SHINING BRIGHT LIKE NEVER BEFORE IM GONNA CRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY 🤩🤩🤩🤩🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍😍😍

@youwerebeautiful9896

Yeah, the production is great, I'm happy that they stuck to some storyline, not just pretty sets + choreo

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@sakshi1148

IVE's discogrophy has to be one of the best in kpop TT ...I AM ADDICTED TO THEIR SONGS!!!

@HaruFelx

This song is like a hidden treasure. Rarely people find it but once they saw it, they will never let it go ❤

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