When
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아무 생각없이 널 마주친 내 하루는
그때서야 시작이 되는 것 같아
아무 의미없이 내게 인사를 건낸 너에게
넋이 나가 세상이 잠시 멈춘 듯 해

주머니에 손을 넣고
느낌 있게 걷다가도 널 마주친다면
어색한 손을 버리고 싶은걸
바람에 붉어진 내 볼에 온길 남긴
차지 않은 네 손이 신기해
너가 남긴 자국을 한번 만져보기도 해

너와 눈이 마주 칠 때
내가 바랬던 너의 모습 일 때
폰이 울린 게 너 일 때
기다린 시간이 아깝게 느껴지지 않네
Whatever, whatever, whatever 너 때매

아무 생각 없겠지 내가 없는 네 하루는
난 온 종일 네 생각에 항상 바뻐
오후 늦은 저녁
내 동넬 스치다 연락한 네게
의미 없이 보낸 안부에 또 넋을 놓았네

주머니에 손을 넣고
느낌 있게 걷다가도 널 마주친다면
어색한 손을 버리고 싶은걸
바람에 붉어진 내 볼에 온길 남긴
차지 않은 네 손이 신기해
너가 남긴 자국을 한번 만져보기도 해

너와 눈이 마주 칠 때
내가 바랬던 너의 모습 일 때
폰이 울린게 너 일 때
기다린 시간이 아깝게 느껴지지 않네
Whatever, whatever, whatever 너 때매

널 떠올리며 걷다보면
찬 바람조차 기분이 좋아
내일 또한 설렐걸 알아
나만큼 너도 행복해졌으면 해

너와 눈이 마주 칠 때
내가 바랬던 너의 모습 일 때
폰이 울린게 너 일 때
기다린 시간이 아깝게 느껴지지 않네
Whatever, whatever, whatever 너 때매





너와 눈이 마주 칠 때
내가 바랬던 너의 모습 일 때

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mabinc's "When" describe a moment where the singer unexpectedly runs into someone they like, and their day suddenly becomes meaningful. They get a rush of excitement and their mind goes blank just from saying hello to this person they hardly know. The singer then goes on to explain how they find themselves constantly thinking about this person, regardless of whether or not they're together, and even the most mundane things like a phone call or a passing breeze remind them of this person. The song ends with the singer hoping that this person is happy and that they'll meet again, with the same excitement and butterflies in their stomach as before.


The lyrics of "When" capture the feeling of young love and infatuation, the rush of emotions that come with seeing someone you like, even if it's just momentary. The song's message is relatable to anyone who has experienced unrequited feelings or has been in a situation where they find themselves constantly thinking about someone they like, even if it feels like they'll never have a chance with them.


Interestingly, "When" features a mix of Korean and English lyrics, which is becoming increasingly common in K-pop and Korean R&B music. The song was produced by SAKRO, a rising star in the Korean music industry who has worked with other popular K-pop artists such as SEVENTEEN and LOONA. "When" was released in 2021 as part of Mabinc's first EP, "She" and quickly became a fan favorite, with many praising the song's dreamy, nostalgic sound and relatable lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

아무 생각없이 널 마주친 내 하루는
My day begins as soon as I coincidentally meet you without any preconceived thoughts or plans.


그때서야 시작이 되는 것 같아
It feels like my day only begins when I see you.


아무 의미없이 내게 인사를 건낸 너에게
To you, who greeted me without any purpose or special significance,


넋이 나가 세상이 잠시 멈춘 듯 해
I am momentarily stunned and captivated as if the world has stopped.


주머니에 손을 넣고
With my hands in my pockets,


느낌 있게 걷다가도 널 마주친다면
If I walk stylishly and happen to see you,


어색한 손을 버리고 싶은걸
I want to throw away my awkwardness and shyness.


바람에 붉어진 내 볼에 온길 남긴
The warm feeling left on my reddened cheek by the wind,


차지 않은 네 손이 신기해
I find it fascinating that your hand has no gloves and is not cold.


너가 남긴 자국을 한번 만져보기도 해
I even touch the marks you left on your hand.


너와 눈이 마주 칠 때
When our eyes meet,


내가 바랬던 너의 모습 일 때
When I see you as I had hoped to see you,


폰이 울린 게 너 일 때
When my phone rings and it's you,


기다린 시간이 아깝게 느껴지지 않네
I don't regret the time I spent waiting for you.


Whatever, whatever, whatever 너 때매
Whatever the reason, it's all because of you.


아무 생각 없겠지 내가 없는 네 하루는
You probably don't think anything of it, but my day revolves around thoughts of you.


난 온 종일 네 생각에 항상 바뻐
I am busy with thoughts of you all day long.


오후 늦은 저녁
In the late afternoon,


내 동넬 스치다 연락한 네게
When I brushed my sleeve and I got a message from you,


의미 없이 보낸 안부에 또 넋을 놓았네
I once again lose my train of thought after receiving a meaningless greeting.


널 떠올리며 걷다보면
When I walk while thinking of you,


찬 바람조차 기분이 좋아
Even the cold wind brings good feelings.


내일 또한 설렐걸 알아
I know that tomorrow will also be exciting.


나만큼 너도 행복해졌으면 해
I hope you will become as happy as I am.




Writer(s): Mabinc, Picovello

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