Lonely
JongHyun Lyrics


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미안해 내 탓이야 고마워 덕분이야
툭하면 내뱉던 네 그 말버릇
너도 힘든 걸 난 다 아는데
아마 넌 내가 바본 줄 아나 봐

우는 얼굴로 나 힘들다 하면
정말 나아질까
그럼 누가 힘들까 아프다 징징대면
모두 다 괜찮아지는데

아마 너와 난 착각 속에
서로를 가둬둔 지 몰라
아냐 너는 날 이해 못 해
걱정 어린 네 눈을 볼 때면

Baby I'm so lonely, so lonely
나는 혼자 있는 것만 같아요
지친 널 볼 때면 내가 너에게
혹시 짐이 될까 많이 버거울까
Baby I'm so lonely, so lonely
나도 혼자 있는 것만 같아요
그래도 너에게 티 내기 싫어
나는 혼자 참는 게 더 익숙해
날 이해해줘

우린 함께 있지만 같이 걷질 않잖아
외로움과 괴로움 기억 하나 차인 건데
넌 왜 자꾸 다르게만 적으려 하는 건지

Baby I'm so lonely, so lonely
나는 혼자 있는 것만 같아요
그래도 너에게 티 내기 싫어
나는 혼자 참는 게 더 익숙해
날 이해해줘
날 내버려 둬

Baby I'm so lonely, so lonely
나는 혼자 있는 것만 같아요
Baby I'm so lonely, so lonely
나도 혼자 있는 것만 같아요
그래도 너에게 숨기기 싫어




나는 혼자 참는 게 더 익숙해
날 이해해줘

Overall Meaning

JongHyun's "Lonely" is a heart-wrenching ballad that tackles the painful realization of feeling alone despite being in a relationship. The chorus "Baby I'm so lonely, so lonely, 나는 혼자 있는 것만 같아요" (Baby I'm so lonely, so lonely, I feel like I'm alone) repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's loneliness. The song kicks off with an apology to the significant other for being the reason they're alone, but ironically thanks them for making them feel alone.


JongHyun emphasizes the difficulty of communicating feelings and understanding each other through couples' misconceptions due to misunderstandings, illustrated in the verse "아마 너와 난 착각 속에 서로를 가둬둔 지 몰라" (Maybe you and I have trapped each other in our own misconceptions). The singer acknowledges the struggle of the significant other and questions whether their sadness will ever truly get better.


Ultimately, the song is a pleading statement towards the significant other to understand the loneliness and difficulty the singer faces. The song ends with the repeated plea for the other person to understand: "날 이해해줘" (Understand me).


Line by Line Meaning

미안해 내 탓이야 고마워 덕분이야
I am sorry, it's my fault, but thank you for being there for me.


툭하면 내뱉던 네 그 말버릇
Your habit of saying things without thinking sometimes gets to me.


너도 힘든 걸 난 다 아는데
I know that you are going through a tough time, too.


아마 넌 내가 바본 줄 아나 봐
Maybe you think that I'm the cause of your problems.


우는 얼굴로 나 힘들다 하면
When I say that I'm struggling with tears in my eyes.


정말 나아질까 그럼 누가 힘들까
Will things really get better? Who else is struggling?


아프다 징징대면 모두 다 괜찮아지는데
When we complain about pain, everything seems to be better.


아마 너와 난 착각 속에 서로를 가둬둔 지 몰라
Maybe we are trapped in a misunderstanding and don't know how to get out.


아냐 너는 날 이해 못 해 걱정 어린 네 눈을 볼 때면
No, you don't understand me, I can see it in your worried eyes.


Baby I'm so lonely, so lonely 나는 혼자 있는 것만 같아요
Baby, I feel so alone even when I'm with you.


지친 널 볼 때면 내가 너에게 혹시 짐이 될까 많이 버거울까
When I see you tired, I wonder if I'm becoming a burden or too difficult to handle.


그래도 너에게 티 내기 싫어 나는 혼자 참는 게 더 익숙해
But I don't want you to know how I feel, I'm more used to keeping things to myself.


우린 함께 있지만 같이 걷질 않잖아 외로움과 괴로움 기억 하나 차인 건데
We're together, but it feels like we're not walking side by side. We share memories of loneliness and pain.


넌 왜 자꾸 다르게만 적으려 하는 건지
Why do you always try to describe things differently?


날 내버려 둬
Just leave me alone.


그래도 너에게 숨기기 싫어
But I don't want to hide it from you.


날 이해해줘
Please try to understand me.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Imlay, Hyun Hwang, Jin Soh, Jong Hyun Kim

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@Leo_Henry

[Monday, December 18, 2023.]
[KST Time]

Today marks 6 years since our beloved Jonghyun went to Heaven.

It's amazing how, as time passes, the feeling of pain gives way to the most beautiful memories that Jonghyun provided us throughout his life.

Jonghyun, know that SHINee is doing well, and you would be so proud to see them today.

Jonghyun, you will always be in our hearts, and once again, today, we from the SHINee World Community and Korean music in general come together to extend our thoughts and celebrate your music, your life, and your career. 🎙️🌹

[ALWAYS BE WITH YOU]



@MC-ko2mx

Hi Jonghyun,
I never met you, because I joined the fandom three years too late (in 2021).
I cried as I watched footage of the members saying their goodbyes at your funeral.

I just want you to know the hyungs have finished their enlistment, and SHINee is reunited once more.
They had a comeback this month (March 2021), with Don't Call Me, and scored four wins.
It was a new sound for SHINee, but the members weren't content to go back to the familiar.
They wanted to take risks, and grow as artists.
I think you would be proud.

The members are doing great, but they really miss you.
Onew sent an "I love you" your way during an interview, Key talked about you before their encore stage, and Minho remembered you fondly to a little girl who was reacting to SHINee's career highlights on the ODG channel.

And Taemin, is well, being Taemin.
He did so well when the hyungs were enlisted.
His solo work was how I found out about SHINee.

Taemin is a hyung himself now, in a group called Super M.
He looks after his dongsaengs really well.
He looks out for them, makes sure they are eating properly, and gives them dance lessons.
I like to think he learned how to do that, because all the hyungs cared for him so tenderly, when he was growing up.
He's still a crackhead though, and talks about eating ants, and (black) crayons.

I want you to know that although I never knew you, I am seeing you through the eyes of SHINee, SM family members, and Shawols.

You won't ever be lonely.
You worked hard.
You did well.
You are so loved, and this will always be your legacy.



@beatyfromkanjirakenya3738

I am here for the 2021 birthday streaming party. Some fan facts about Jonghyun.

He and his family moved a total of 7 times.
He wanted to teach music composition..
He wanted his love to meet him in his late 30s
He was to write a thriller Novel and he had been in contact with the publisher on the day of his death and were schedule to talk.
Jonghyun hugged his music class classmates at least once a day..They were a small class.
Jonghyun had started taking about taking a break from the industry as early as January 2017.
Jonghyun's dream was to take a camping trip and roast meat but no one would go with him....



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@hamsanp3628

listening in 2024?
me: yes, of course
edit: miss him alot

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@martinamaino_7438

same🥺

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@@martinamaino_7438 hugs

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@@ZombehPanda aww hugs back

@yodisisdagirlfromdalazycit444

hamsa yes 🥺...

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@Leo_Henry

[Monday, December 18, 2023.]
[KST Time]

Today marks 6 years since our beloved Jonghyun went to Heaven.

It's amazing how, as time passes, the feeling of pain gives way to the most beautiful memories that Jonghyun provided us throughout his life.

Jonghyun, know that SHINee is doing well, and you would be so proud to see them today.

Jonghyun, you will always be in our hearts, and once again, today, we from the SHINee World Community and Korean music in general come together to extend our thoughts and celebrate your music, your life, and your career. 🎙️🌹

[ALWAYS BE WITH YOU]

@user-zd1pp2sv4x

개인적으로 제일 힘든 시기에 항상 퇴근길에 들으면서 내일을 위해 술대신 위로해주던 노래인데 종현님 마지막 소식듣고 너무 힘들어서 울었는데 매년 겨울마다 이 노래 들으면서 또 눈물이 나네요. 너무 소중하고 빛나는 재능이 너무 일찍 저물었네요ㅠㅠ

@KnowL-oo5po

south koreans dont care about mental health yet they cry when a start dies cause of it, hypocrites!

@user-py2mq2qc5m

오빠 잘지내죠 이제 오빠보다 나이가 많아요

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