시간이 늦었어
Jonghyun (종현) Lyrics
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Base, hey, whoa, alright, listen
시간이 늦었어 이제 그만 들어가
오늘도 늦은 밤 널 데려다 주는 길
달이 가득 찼어 보름달인가 봐
이렇게 널 보내면 hmm 난 한참을 잠 못 자
매일 가던 이 길도 괜히 잘못 들은 척
빙글빙글 돌아가 너도 눈치 챘겠지? oh
다른 뜻은 아냐 그냥 조금 더 너와
같이 있고 싶어서 투정부리는 거야
Oh, beautiful tonight, oh, say, oh, say, oh, say, oh, say
Oh, beautiful tonight, oh, say, oh, say, oh, say, oh, say
Na, na, na, na, na
이제 그만 일어나자 뭐가 그리 아쉬워
삼십 분도 넘도록 같은 말만 하고 있어
왜 난 네 손을 잡지도 놓지도 널 껴안지도 못해서
예쁜 네 눈과 코, 빨간 볼 입술만 바라보고 있어
도대체 널 도대체 널 어떻게 잡아야 할까
가지마 가지마 이 말이 먹혀 들까
Oh, beautiful tonight, oh, say, oh, say, oh, say, oh, say
Oh, beautiful tonight, oh, say, oh, say, oh, say, oh, say
Oh, beautiful tonight (yeah) oh, say, oh, say, oh, say, yeah
Oh, beautiful tonight, oh, say, oh, say, oh, say, yeah
Oh, beautiful tonight, yeah
The lyrics of "시간이 늦었어" (Time has passed) by Jonghyun convey a sense of longing and reluctance to part ways with a loved one as the night grows later. The singer expresses a desire to linger in the moment, unable to bear the thought of saying goodbye and parting ways for the night. The imagery of the full moon in the sky symbolizes the completeness and intensity of the emotions experienced in the moment of separation, making it difficult for the singer to sleep after bidding farewell.
The lyrics further delve into the conflicted emotions and actions of the singer, who pretends to take the wrong path just to spend more time with their loved one. The playful mention of the loved one catching on to this ruse shows a level of intimacy and understanding between them. The singer admits that their actions are not meant to deceive but rather to express a desire to be in the company of their loved one a little longer, showcasing a hint of pouting and playfulness in their behavior.
As the song progresses, the singer contemplates the difficulty of letting go, questioning how to hold onto their loved one and feeling unable to express their affections physically. The internal struggle of wanting to hold hands, embrace, or even just gaze at the beauty of their loved one's eyes, nose, and lips is evident in the lyrics. The repeated plea of "가지마 가지마" (Don't go, don't go) showcases the singer's desperate attempt to prolong the moment and resist the inevitable separation.
Overall, the song captures the bittersweet and tender emotions of longing, reluctance, and yearning to prolong a fleeting moment of togetherness. Jonghyun's emotive vocals combined with the poignant lyrics create a melancholic yet beautiful atmosphere that resonates with listeners, evoking a sense of empathy and understanding towards the universal experience of love and separation. The repeated refrain of "Oh, beautiful tonight" reinforces the beauty and poignancy of the moment shared between the singer and their loved one, encapsulating the fleeting nature of time and the intensity of their emotions in that moment.
Line by Line Meaning
시간이 늦었어 이제 그만 들어가
The time is late, now it's time to go inside.
오늘도 늦은 밤 널 데려다 주는 길
Tonight, even in this late night, I walk you home.
달이 가득 찼어 보름달인가 봐
The moon is full, looks like it's a harvest moon.
이렇게 널 보내면 hmm 난 한참을 잠 못 자
If I send you off like this, hmm, I won't be able to sleep for a while.
매일 가던 이 길도 괜히 잘못 들은 척
Pretending like I took the wrong way on this path I walk every day.
빙글빙글 돌아가 너도 눈치 챘겠지? oh
Going around in circles, you probably noticed it too, oh.
다른 뜻은 아냐 그냥 조금 더 너와
It's not a different meaning, just want to be with you a little more.
같이 있고 싶어서 투정부리는 거야
I act willful because I want to be together.
이제 그만 일어나자 뭐가 그리 아쉬워
Now let's get up, what's so regretful about it.
삼십 분도 넘도록 같은 말만 하고 있어
For over thirty minutes, we've been saying the same things.
왜 난 네 손을 잡지도 놓지도 널 껴안지도 못해서
Why can't I hold your hand, let it go, or embrace you.
도대체 널 도대체 널 어떻게 잡아야 할까
How should I catch you, how should I catch you at all.
가지마 가지마 이 말이 먹혀 들까
Don't go, don't go, will these words resonate with you.
Oh, beautiful tonight
Oh, beautiful tonight
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jin So, Jong Hyun Kim, Young Jin Yoo
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