She has released several singles and one EP: 2526.
Pretend
Lee Aram Lyrics
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의미 없는 웃음에 지칠 때가 있죠
사람들은 내 행복한 모습만 바라니까
내가 조금만 무너져 우울하면
내게서 더 멀어지니까
그러니까
행복한 사람이어야 해
가면을 써야 했죠
누군가 그래왔던 것처럼
그런 사람이 아니어도
밝은 사람이어야 해
괜찮아 괜찮아 괜찮아 그냥,
난
그냥
그냥
그런 척
난 사실 그런 사람이 아니어도
착한 사람이어야 해
가면을 써야 했죠
당신이 생각하는 나처럼
그런 사람이 아니어도
행복한 척해야만 해
괜찮아 괜찮아 괜찮아 그냥,
난
그냥
그냥...
그런 척
난 이 감정을 말할수록 시들어요
의미 없는 웃음에 지칠 때가 있죠
The song "Pretend" by Lee Aram captures the emotional struggle of pretending to be happy in front of others while experiencing inner sadness. The first two lines of the song reveal that the more the singer talks about her feelings, the more withered she feels. This suggests that she may be hiding her true emotions and bottling up her pain to keep up appearances.
The second verse further supports this interpretation, as she talks about the pressure to appear happy in front of others. She says that people only want to see her happy, so whenever she feels down, they distance themselves from her. This feeling of loneliness and isolation can make her feel even more depressed, causing her to put on a mask and pretend everything is okay. The repeated "그냥" (pronounced "geunyang") throughout the song emphasizes the singer's desire to just be seen as "normal" and not burden others with her problems.
Overall, "Pretend" is a powerful commentary on the pressure to seem happy and perfect, even when one's inner emotions contradict this image. It highlights the importance of being truthful about our struggles and not pretending to be something we're not.
Line by Line Meaning
난 이 감정을 말할수록 시들어요
As I express my emotions, they wither away.
의미 없는 웃음에 지칠 때가 있죠
There are times when I tire of my meaningless smile.
사람들은 내 행복한 모습만 바라니까
Since people only want to see my happy face,
내가 조금만 무너져 우울하면
If I fall apart and become sad,
내게서 더 멀어지니까
They distance themselves from me,
그러니까
So,
난 사실 그런 사람이 아니어도
Even if I'm not that kind of person,
행복한 사람이어야 해
I must be a happy person,
가면을 써야 했죠
I have to wear a mask,
누군가 그래왔던 것처럼
Just like someone else did.
밝은 사람이어야 해
I have to be a bright person,
그런 사람이 아니어도
Even if I'm not that kind of person,
괜찮아 괜찮아 괜찮아 그냥,
It's okay, it's okay, it's okay, just,
난 그냥 그냥 그런 척
I just pretend to be like that.
착한 사람이어야 해
I have to be a good person,
당신이 생각하는 나처럼
Just like you think of me.
행복한 척해야만 해
I have to pretend to be happy.
난 그냥 그냥 그런 척
I just pretend to be like that.
난 이 감정을 말할수록 시들어요
As I express my emotions, they wither away.
의미 없는 웃음에 지칠 때가 있죠
There are times when I tire of my meaningless smile.
Writer(s): L. Douglas, C. Parman, D. Belloc, F. La Vere
Contributed by Colin J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nikdocha.5228
The more I speak of this feeling, the more I wither
Sometimes I get tired of meaningless laughter
Because people only want me to be happy
If I collapse a little and are depressed
Because it gets further away from me
So
Even if I'm not actually that kind of person
Be a happy person
I had to wear a mask
Like someone has been
Even if you are not like that
Be a bright person
It's okay, it's okay, it's okay just,
I
Just
Just
Pretend like that
Even if I'm not actually that kind of person
Must be a good person
I had to wear a mask
Just like you think I am
Even if you are not like that
I have to pretend to be happy
It's okay, it's okay, it's okay just,
I
Just
Just...
Pretend like that
The more I speak of this feeling, the more I wither
Sometimes I get tired of meaningless laughter
@user-hj7xq4yy1u
난 이 감정을 말할수록 시들어요
의미 없는 웃음에 지칠 때가 있죠
사람들은 내 행복한 모습만 바라니까
내가 조금만 무너져 우울하면
내게서 더 멀어지니까
그러니까
난 사실 그런 사람이 아니어도
행복한 사람이어야 해
가면을 써야 했죠
누군가 그래왔던 것처럼
그런 사람이 아니어도
밝은 사람이어야 해
괜찮아 괜찮아 괜찮아 그냥,
난,
그냥,
그냥..
그런 척
난 사실 그런 사람이 아니어도
착한 사람이어야 해
가면을 써야 했죠
당신이 생각하는 나처럼
그런 사람이 아니어도
행복한 척해야만 해
괜찮아 괜찮아 괜찮아 그냥,
난,
그냥,
그냥..
그런 척
난 이 감정을 말할수록 시들어요
의미 없는 웃음에 지칠 때가 있죠
@chaehyunchoi4888
Beautiful lyrics, beautiful voice, beautiful accompaniment.
One of my favourite songs ever written.
@noura7306
please translate this song been in my mind for a year and i'd like to know the meaning of the song please
@nikdocha.5228
The more I speak of this feeling, the more I wither
Sometimes I get tired of meaningless laughter
Because people only want me to be happy
If I collapse a little and are depressed
Because it gets further away from me
So
Even if I'm not actually that kind of person
Be a happy person
I had to wear a mask
Like someone has been
Even if you are not like that
Be a bright person
It's okay, it's okay, it's okay just,
I
Just
Just
Pretend like that
Even if I'm not actually that kind of person
Must be a good person
I had to wear a mask
Just like you think I am
Even if you are not like that
I have to pretend to be happy
It's okay, it's okay, it's okay just,
I
Just
Just...
Pretend like that
The more I speak of this feeling, the more I wither
Sometimes I get tired of meaningless laughter
@user-ne6te1mn4w
이 노래도 official instrumental 등록돼서 많은사람들이 부르고, 더 많은사람들이 듣게되면 좋겠어요ㅠㅠ
@user-ki2gk6di6u
정말 공감되는 가사입니다 저는 늘 남들 앞에서 건강한척 안아픈척 늘 남들의 시선을 의식 하면 살아왔는데 노래 가사를 이해 할때마다 이런 날들을 뒤돌아 보게 하는 노래입니다
@user-bg6oc8zs7b
올해에두 좋은 노래 감사해요!♡
올해 좋은 일만 있길 바라요 사랑해용
@emilymedranocastorena9503
Love it <3
@user-rw5cm4iy2d
너무 좋아요 ❤️
@ana-bs2sx
This is such a nice song T-T
@user-jd3sd9mb2t
너무 좋네요 ㅜㅜ❤️