Secret was first introduced through a documentary program titled Secret Story which aired on Mnet. The program chronicled their debut process and aired their invitation only debut show case which took place on September 29, 2009. The MV for their debut digital single "I Want You Back" was released on October 13, 2009 and they appeared on M! Countdown for their debut performance on October 15. Secret gained popularity after their debut appearance due to their polished vocals and stage presence; the group quickly hit the #1 searched phrase on various online portal sites.
Up to date the group released 11 singles: "I Want You Back" in 2009, "Magic" and "Madonna" in 2010, "Shy Boy ", "별빛달빛" and "사랑은 MOVE" in 2011, "POISON" and "TALK THAT" in 2012, "YooHoo" and "I Do I Do" in 2013 and "I'm In Love" in 2014.
I Want You Back
Secret Lyrics
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Ilbun ilchoga ilnyOngate I want you back
I wanna wanna I I wanna wanna (X2)
I want you back you back.
I want you back yeah yeah.
Maeil namjadml soge dullO ssahin na
Niga nOmu gwichana pihaettOn na
Ni munjanmn modu hyujitonge
Ni sOnmurmn modu banggusOge yeah
Gmttaen wae mollassmlkka sarangml mollassmlkka
Apmdanmn pinggyero yOllakdo anhago
I need I need I need you.
Gmttaen wae gmraessmlkka oh no
I want you back. back. back.
( you back. you back. )
SojunghaettOn nOl saranghaettOn nOl
MollabwasO mian mianhae
I want you back. yeah. yeah.
( you back. you back. )
ChagawottOn nal igijOgin nal
AkkyOjwosO gomawo I want you back
Apmdago marhamyOn naege dallyOon nOl
Bamsaedorok nol ttaemyOn baraedajudOn nOl
Gmttaen michyO mollassO nOmu babo gatassO
Haendmpon soge ni sajin gamchugo
Jajmn tujOnge maeil jjajmngnaego
Gmttaen michyO mollassO nOmu babo gatassO
You know you know you know me
HeOjijan marml smpgwan chOrOm naebaekko
I know I know I know I know you...
Huhwehal jul mormgo oh no
CHORUS
Algo inni nOdo gwaenchanhmn chOkhamyOnsO
HimdmrO hanmn gO da boyO saeppalgan nOye gOjitmal
Saekkamake tabOrin nae mam I I I I I want you back
Suship subaek bOn jOnhwahaedo batji anhmn nO
Ijewa nanmn wae andwae bOlssO ige uriye kkmt
NOwa nanmn dmng dollin S gmk N gmk
Daeche nOye Odiga bujokhanji marhaebwa
I I I I I want you back
I want you back. back. back.
CHORUS AGAIN.
The Korean lyrics to Secret's song I Want You Back express a desire to rekindle a past relationship. The first verse describes how the singer misses their former partner to the point of feeling like they have lost their mind. The repeated phrase "I want you back" emphasizes this longing, drawing attention to the depth of their feelings. The second verse depicts the pain of separation, with the singer expressing regret for not realizing the depth of their love before it was too late. The bridge brings a sense of resolution, as the singer acknowledges their faults and asks for forgiveness. Despite the trials they have been through, the chorus repeats the central desire to be reunited with the one they love.
Overall, the song speaks to the universal human experience of longing for a lost love. The lyrics evoke powerful emotions that many can relate to, making it a beloved song for fans of the K-pop genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Uri heOjin ji bOlssO Olmana dwaettago
I think about us in the past, and how we used to be together
Ilbun ilchoga ilnyOngate I want you back
Every moment, every day, I want you back
I wanna wanna I I wanna wanna (X2)
I really really want you back
I want you back you back.
I want you back more than anything
Maeil namjadml soge dullO ssahin na
I used to be the one that all the guys wanted
Niga nOmu gwichana pihaettOn na
I messed up and pushed you away
Gmttaen wae mollassmlkka sarangml mollassmlkka
Why didn't I know how to love you?
Ni munjanmn modu hyujitonge
All of the things that you said have become clear to me
Ni sOnmurmn modu banggusOge yeah
I'm holding onto all of the memories of you
Apmdanmn pinggyero yOllakdo anhago
I can't reach you even though I try so hard
I need I need I need you.
I need you in my life
Gmttaen wae gmraessmlkka oh no
Why did I act like such a fool? Oh no
SojunghaettOn nOl saranghaettOn nOl
You were the one that I cherished and loved
MollabwasO mian mianhae
I'm sorry that I didn't realize it sooner
ChagawottOn nal igijOgin nal
The me of the past and the me of today are different
AkkyOjwosO gomawo I want you back
Thank you for accepting me again, I want you back
Apmdago marhamyOn naege dallyOon nOl
Even though you left me long ago
Bamsaedorok nol ttaemyOn baraedajudOn nOl
When night comes, I remember you waiting for me
Gmttaen michyO mollassO nOmu babo gatassO
Why was I so foolish and didn't realize how much I needed you
Haendmpon soge ni sajin gamchugo
I keep your picture in my wallet
Jajmn tujOnge maeil jjajmngnaego
I try to forget, but every day is a struggle
You know you know you know me
You know who I am
HeOjijan marml smpgwan chOrOm naebaekko
Just like our conversations from back then
I know I know I know I know you...
I know who you are...
Huhwehal jul mormgo oh no
I'm scared of being rejected again
Algo inni nOdo gwaenchanhmn chOkhamyOnsO
Even if I know the truth, I'll be okay
HimdmrO hanmn gO da boyO saeppalgan nOye gOjitmal
I'll laugh it off, pretend like it was a lie
Saekkamake tabOrin nae mam I I I I I want you back
My heart that has been blackened, I want you back
Suship subaek bOn jOnhwahaedo batji anhmn nO
Even after looking at hundreds of photos, I can't find you
Ijewa nanmn wae andwae bOlssO ige uriye kkmt
Why can't we be like we used to be?
NOwa nanmn dmng dollin S gmk N gmk
Now I'm alone, a dummy like S, G, and N
Daeche nOye Odiga bujokhanji marhaebwa
Where is the place that you're missing? Tell me
I want you back. back. back.
I really want you back
Contributed by Ethan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mothergrooth
I still remember in the afternoon of 2009, sitting in front of tv just flipping through the channel and KBS World appear on the tv screen and I saw this group singing to this song...whenever I hear this music, it instantly bring me back to 2009 - the greatest year of my life cause this was how I discovered K-POP music <3 !
@user-of4mc7se1w
이 언니들을 다시 보고 싶다
@tononarak4979
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@user-squick
이노래도 역주행했으면.. 어렸을때 진짜 잘들었고 좋아했던 노래인데 지금 들어도 좋네
@zel1920
This song really deserve so much attention 🥺❤️❤️ 2020 and still watching these. I miss this kpop era so much
@soemoethirithwe9712
Listening to all the songs by Secret after seeing one of the members in Celebrity. Such a great group back in our times…
@goldendaydream6185
it's actually sad that really good songs never get as much attention as they deserve.
@beccikinomoto5651
I want you back SECRET!
Thank you for your hard work over all the Years and all the Beautiful Songs you gave us! ❤
@jannettagonzalez1
sheds a tear
i want you(r come)back.
@ichigo9464
Big mood