Kang Ji-hyun (Hangul: 강지현; born February 12, 1992), better known by her sta… Read Full Bio ↴Kang Ji-hyun (Hangul: 강지현; born February 12, 1992), better known by her stage name Soyou (소유), is a South Korean singer. She is best known as a former member of the South Korean girl group SISTAR under Starship Entertainment.
Soyou was a Cube Entertainment trainee before debuting with Sistar and was originally supposed to debut as a member of 4Minute. Soyou has said that she didn't make it into the group because she was lacking in many ways. She was originally supposed to be in Sohyun's place. Instead, Soyou auditioned for Starship Entertainment, singing a cover of Navi’s ‘On The Road’ and debuted as a member of Sistar. Before debuting, she was a licensed hairdresser and worked in a hair salon.

When I'm with you
SoYou Lyrics

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너와 함께 있을 땐
길던 하루가 이렇게 짧아져
너와 함께 걸을 땐
어두운 이 밤길도 구름이 돼

밤이 되는 게 어두워 싫은 게 아니야
난 내일이 오는 게
실수가 두려워

시작을 못 한 게 아니야
난 끝이 있다는 게

모두 넌 잘 할 수 있어
위로되지 않는 말로 날 무겁게 해
노력이란 말이 싫어 지칠 때
넌 말 없이 날 꽉 안아줬어

너와 함께 있을 땐
길던 하루가 이렇게 짧아져
너와 함께 걸을 땐
어두운 이 밤길도 구름이 돼
When I'm with you

맘을 여는 게 어려워 그런 건 아니야
내 아픔을 보이는 게
이 고민의 끝에
날 기다리는 게 있다면
뭐라도 좋을 텐데

모두 넌 잘하고 있어
위로되지 않는 말로 날 무겁게 해
기대하는 것도 지쳐
그럴 때 넌 말 없이 내 손 잡아줬어

너와 함께 있을 땐
길던 하루가 이렇게 짧아져
너와 함께 걸을 땐
어두운 이 밤길도 구름이 돼

어떤 말도 들리지 않아
듣고 싶지 않아
나 혼자 같을 때
너는 날 믿어줘 기다려줘
유일한 내 편이 돼 줘

너와 함께 있을 땐
길던 하루가 이렇게 짧아져
너와 함께 걸을 땐

어두운 이 밤길도 구름이 돼
When I'm with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of SoYou's song "When I'm with you" convey the feeling of how time seems to fly by and obstacles appear less daunting when she is with her loved one. The first verse expresses how her days feel shorter and even the dark night becomes a cloud when she walks with her partner. She emphasizes that it is not that she dislikes the darkness, but rather she fears making mistakes and not being able to start or finish things, highlighting her vulnerability and the importance of having a supportive partner.

In the chorus, SoYou acknowledges that her partner is capable of doing well and being strong, but sometimes words of comfort can weigh her down. Instead, she finds solace when her partner holds her silently, providing the comfort and reassurance she needs without saying anything.

The second verse touches on the difficulty of opening up her heart, but it's not because she finds it hard to do so. She reveals that if there is someone waiting for her at the end of her worries, she would be willing to show her pain and vulnerability. She wishes for something good to come out of her struggle.

The bridge of the song shows her desire for her partner to be by her side when she feels alone and overwhelmed. She doesn't want to hear any words or listen to any expectations, but rather wants her partner to trust and wait for her, becoming her one and only support.

Overall, "When I'm with you" expresses the comfort, strength, and reassurance that comes from being in a loving and supportive relationship. It portrays the way love can make time feel fleeting and transform difficulties into something manageable.

Line by Line Meaning

너와 함께 있을 땐
When I'm with you

길던 하루가 이렇게 짧아져
The long day feels so short

너와 함께 걸을 땐
When I walk with you

어두운 이 밤길도 구름이 돼
Even the dark road becomes cloud-like

밤이 되는 게 어두워 싫은 게 아니야
It's not that I dislike the darkness of the night

난 내일이 오는 게
I'm afraid of tomorrow coming

실수가 두려워
I'm afraid of making mistakes

시작을 못 한 게 아니야
It's not that I haven't started

난 끝이 있다는 게
I know there is an end

모두 넌 잘 할 수 있어
You can do well, everyone

위로되지 않는 말로 날 무겁게 해
Words that don't console me make me heavy