I'll Protect You
Kim Jaejoong Lyrics
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지친 추억에 흐려진 너의 맘을 난 찾지 못해
많이 울고 지쳐 더 이상 못해
생각해도 너를 보면 괜찮을 것 같아
지켜주고 싶어
너의 잘못된 나쁜 버릇들까지도
힘든 날 웃게 만드는거야
먼저 내 품에 오는 날까지
웃지 못해 웃어도 기억 못해
오늘 하루도 꿈처럼 눈뜨면 사라질 것 같은
널 보고도 곁에 없는 것 같아
표현이 서투른가봐 널 사랑하기엔
지켜주고 싶어 너의 잘못된 나쁜 버릇들까지도
힘든 날 웃게 만드는거야
좀 힘들겠지만
널 사랑해 라고 말도 할거야
먼저 내 품에 오는 날까지
Oh 혹시 다른 온기를 찾아 내게 떠나가 행복해 할거니 oh
그래도 보낼 수 없어 baby 죽기보다 더 아플 텐데 ah
내가 널 사랑해
다른 누구도 아니 네 앞에 있잖아
내가 니 손을 잡고 있잖아
누군가의 품에 줄 수 없어 애써 웃고 있잖아
보낼 수 없어 하는 맘을 왜
The lyrics of Kim Jaejoong's "I'll Protect You" express a deep, unconditional love and desire to protect someone from their past pain and present struggles. The singer admits to sometimes feeling helpless in the face of the other person's emotional scars, unable to fully understand or alleviate their suffering. Despite this, he vows to stand by them, to love them through it all, and to try his best to make them smile even on the hardest days. He acknowledges that it won't be easy, but that he will keep telling them he loves them until the day they can finally feel safe in his arms. The bridge of the song introduces a note of insecurity and fear - the singer worries that despite his efforts, the other person may leave seeking something he can't give them, and he knows the pain of losing them would be unbearable. But even with that fear present, he resolves to hold on tightly, to cherish every moment with them, and to never let them go.
The emotional power of "I'll Protect You" comes not only from the vulnerability and honesty of the lyrics but also from Jaejoong's emotive delivery. His voice carries a mix of tenderness, passion, and desperation that perfectly captures the complexity of loving someone deeply, even as they may push you away or struggle to open up to you. The music itself is relatively simple, relying on an acoustic guitar melody and a gentle piano line to underscore the emotions of the lyrics. The overall effect is intimate and poignant, allowing the lyrics and vocals to shine without overwhelming the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
눈뜨고도 널 바라보지 못해
Even with my eyes open, I cannot see you
지친 추억에 흐려진 너의 맘을 난 찾지 못해
I cannot find your heart clouded by tired memories
많이 울고 지쳐 더 이상 못해
I have cried and tired myself out, and cannot go on anymore
생각해도 너를 보면 괜찮을 것 같아
Even though I think about it, seeing you makes it all alright
지켜주고 싶어
I want to protect you
너의 잘못된 나쁜 버릇들까지도
Even your bad habits
힘든 날 웃게 만드는거야
I'll make you laugh on tough days
좀 힘들겠지만 널 사랑해 라고 말도 할거야
It might be hard, but I'll also tell you that I love you
먼저 내 품에 오는 날까지
Until the day you come into my arms first
웃지 못해 웃어도 기억 못해
I can't laugh, and even if I do, I can't remember it
오늘 하루도 꿈처럼 눈뜨면 사라질 것 같은
Today feels like a dream that will disappear when I wake up
널 보고도 곁에 없는 것 같아
Even when I see you, it feels like you're not here
표현이 서투른가봐 널 사랑하기엔
I must have trouble expressing myself when it comes to loving you
Oh 혹시 다른 온기를 찾아 내게 떠나가 행복해 할거니 oh
Oh, if you were to find another warmth and leave me, would it make you happy?
그래도 보낼 수 없어 baby 죽기보다 더 아플 텐데 ah
But I still can't let you go, baby, even though it hurts more than death
내가 널 사랑해
I love you
다른 누구도 아니 네 앞에 있잖아
It's not anyone else, I'm right here in front of you
내가 니 손을 잡고 있잖아
I'm holding your hand
누군가의 품에 줄 수 없어 애써 웃고 있잖아
I can't give you to someone else, so I'm trying to smile
보낼 수 없어 하는 맘을 왜
Why do I still feel like I can't let you go
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jae Joong Kim, Kyu Sung Choi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kiijou7524
i hate sad songs for it always made me cry...
but this guy's songs is so awesome....
i'm so into them already....
if only i know hangul...
then i would download ....
all his songs...
and carry it with me all the time...
so whenever i feel down...
i would listen to it...
oh no, it wouldn't make me more depress...
for it's like embracing a part of me that i always deny...
@ailajaemin2386
Still one of my favourites even to this day. Can't believe it's already 10 years since the drama. It gives me nostalgia
@cianle5996
You can’t be Jaejoong’s fans without knowing this song :D
@gnavepoh
JAEJOONG is perfect! Like something about his voice is very appealing and it's very unique
@laurafountain2614
There's something about the way he sings. The emotion is so sincere like he's singing it to someone he loves. It's the same with Ailee. Ailee sings a lot of her songs to the man who broke her heart and I honestly think JaeJoong is singing to the person he loves too. You can just tell from how sincere it sounds and the emotion in his voice.
@markblake6279
asdf
@samzam3764
+Lee Hwanhee They are probably singing about each other ;) JK
@clockon9929
ailee - goodbye my love
and this song show a lot of emotion
@_ii7077
Laura Fountain I saw Ailee
@anaphainesai
I agree, there's something really honest and pure when he sings. A beautiful human being :)
@ShadowVixenII
It's been decided that this will be the song my fiancee and I will perform our first dance to at our wedding~