How are You
TVXQ(東方神起) Lyrics
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Eoryeosseo
Mianhae nawahn dareun ni-ga shirheosseo eocheomyeon naneun domang-chin
Geonjido molla keunde,
*honjaseo kkaen achime neoye meshijil channeunda chang bakkye nasseon
Haneu-re ne eol-ku-reul keurinda
Jal chinaeni jal chinaeni ajikdo sumeul shwiineun giyeokdeu-re nan apa
Kkeu-teurallyeojudeon neoye iptuldo
Hanado jiwojiji-ga anha neon eotteon-i
Sarang-hae keuddaen eoryeob-jido anhdeon mal sarang-hae ijen naebaet-gi-ga
Duryeowo
Sarang-hae tashi jeonhal suga isseul-kka sashirajik yonggi-ga anna
Sseunuseume harureul sal-gonhae keunde,
*honjaseo kkaen achime neoye meshijil channeunda chang bakkye nasseon
Haneu-re ne eol-ku-reul keurinda
Jal chinaeni jal chinaeni ajikdo sumeul shwiineun giyeokdeu-re nan apa
Cheo-eum nae-ge sarangeul soksakyeot-deon moksorido majimag keu
Kkeu-teurallyeojudeon neoye iptuldo
Hanado jiwojiji-ga anha neon eotteon-i
Cheomcheom nae-ga buseojyeo jakku nae-ga ya-khaejyeo jiteun giyeo-ge kadhin
Nareul tashi kkeonaejwo
Hyeonshilye muldeun gyesanbeobeul moreun cheo-eumcheoreom jinshim hanaro
Ne-ge da-gakat-deon geuttaero na do-ra-gallae
Ajikdo jaraneun chu-eo-ge nan apa neon eotteon-i
The song "How are You" by TVXQ is an emotional ballad reflecting on regrets and apologies in a past relationship. The lyrics express a sincere apology for causing pain to the other person, and a wish to hear their voice once again. The first verse apologizes for the singer's past behavior and for not understanding the other person's feelings. The lyrics also express regret for not knowing how the other person is doing now, and for not being able to hear from them. The second verse continues this theme of regret, with the singer expressing fear of being unable to regain the other person's love and wishing for another chance.
Several lines in the song talk about the pain and loneliness that the singer is experiencing, such as "I'm still hurting from the memories that first taught me love" and "tears keep flowing down my face". The repeated line "jal chinaeni jal chinaeni" (잘 지내니 잘 지내니) means "are you doing well, are you doing well?" and adds to the theme of longing for the other person's voice. The chorus expresses the singer's love for the other person and the fear of not being able to say it in time before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Mianhae keuddaen neomu himi deu-reosseo mianhae keuddaen nae-ga neomu Eoryeosseo
I'm sorry, it hurt you a lot; I'm sorry, I disappointed you
Mianhae nawahn dareun ni-ga shirheosseo eocheomyeon naneun domang-chin Geonjido molla keunde,
I'm sorry I didn't know that you didn't like it when I talked to others; I'm confused and don't know what to do
honjaseo kkaen achime neoye meshijil channeunda chang bakkye nasseon Haneu-re ne eol-ku-reul keurinda Jal chinaeni jal chinaeni ajikdo sumeul shwiineun giyeokdeu-re nan apa Cheo-eum nae-ge sarangeul soksakyeot-deon moksorido majimag keu Kkeu-teurallyeojudeon neoye iptuldo Hanado jiwojiji-ga anha neon eotteon-i
Alone, I ate your leftovers for breakfast, that day I ate your omelet that you made for me with love, even now the memories of your voice saying 'I love you' still linger. I can't throw away your drawings, what should I do?
Sarang-hae keuddaen eoryeob-jido anhdeon mal sarang-hae ijen naebaet-gi-ga Duryeowo Sarang-hae tashi jeonhal suga isseul-kka sashirajik yonggi-ga anna Sseunuseume harureul sal-gonhae keunde,
I love you, even though I could not say it before, I am afraid now. I wonder if I can love you again when I meet you, but I lack confidence. I spend days just trying to live.
cheomcheom nae-ga buseojyeo jakku nae-ga ya-khaejyeo jiteun giyeo-ge kadhin Nareul tashi kkeonaejwo
More and more, I'm falling apart, I keep blaming myself and being anxious. Please hold onto me and rescue me.
Hyeonshilye muldeun gyesanbeobeul moreun cheo-eumcheoreom jinshim hanaro Ne-ge da-gakat-deon geuttaero na do-ra-gallae Ajikdo jaraneun chu-eo-ge nan apa neon eotteon-i
Let's go back to how we used to be, not knowing the complicated ways of the world. When I held onto you, I felt safe. Even now, the pain of that morning still hurts, what should I do?
Contributed by Mateo L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.