Mirage
Yoo Seung Chan Lyrics

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English Translation:

(My love)
Should I close my eyes? Where are you hiding?
Your laugh, as if you're teasing me, sounds close to me
When the pretty moonlight tumbles down
I open my eyes and you're standing there

Come closer, a bit closer, so I can hug you
Don't disappear before our fingertips touch
You're such a precious person, I won't let you go from my arms
Follow, follow your dream and come find me

(My love)
My love, have you lost your way?
I will hold out my hand so stand up now
When tears well up in your lovely eyes, my heart hurts

Come closer, a bit closer, so I can hug you
Don't disappear before our fingertips touch
You're such a precious person, I won't let you go from my arms
Follow, follow your dream and come find me

In case the dazzling you might lose your light and disappear
In case the wind blows on you
Who is like a flower petal, and you fall away

Come closer, a bit closer, I will tightly hug you and protect you
Don't disappear before our fingertips touch
So that your tired heart can rest peacefully now
Follow, follow your dream and come closer, closer to me
I, I, I will hold you once

Nuneul gameulkka eodie neon sumeonna
Useumsoriga nareul nollineun deut gakkaie
Yeppeun dalbichi ususu tteoreojil ttaee
Nuntteumyeon nega seoisseo

Jom deo gakkai gakkai wabwa neol anaboge
Sonkkeuchi daki jeone sarajimyeoneun andwae
Neomu sojunghan saram dasin pumeseo neol nochi anha
Kkumgyeol ttara ttara geotda nal chajawajwo

Naui yeoina gireul irheobeoryeonna
Soneul ppeodeo jul teni ije geuman ireona
Eoyeoppeun nungae nunmuri goimyeon
Nae maeumi apeujanha

Jom deo gakkai gakkai wabwa neol anaboge
Sonkkeuchi daki jeone sarajimyeoneun andwae
Neomu sojunghan saram dasin pumeseo neol nochi anha
Kkumgyeol ttara ttara geotda nal chajawajwo

Nunbusin geudaega bicheul irkoseo sarajilkkabwa
Kkochip gateun geudaega barami bureo
Hoksi tteoreo jilkkabwa

Jom deo gakkai gakkai wabwa kkok ana neol jikilge
Sonkkeuchi daki jeone sarajimyeoneun andwae
Jichin neoui maeumi ijen pyeonhi sumswil su itge
Kkumgyeol ttara ttara geotda naege gakkai gakkai wajwo

Hanbeon naega naega naega neol anaboge

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Yoo Seung Chan's song Mirage, speak of a person's love for someone precious to them. The song opens with the singer in search of the person they love, asking if they should close their eyes and asking where the person is hiding. The person's laughter seems to tease the singer and when the moonlight shines, they open their eyes to find their beloved standing before them. The singer expresses the desire to hug their beloved and not let go of them, and to follow their dreams so they can eventually find each other.

The second verse starts with the singer wondering if their love has lost their way and promising to hold out their hand to help them stand up. When the person they love cries, the singer's heart hurts, emphasizing the love they feel for them. The singer promises to hug their partner and protect them when the world is harsh and to follow their dreams and come closer to each other.

An interesting fact about the song Mirage is that it was the title track from Yoo Seung Chan's second studio album, released in 2003. In the same year, he won the Best Ballad/R&B Performance award at the Mnet Asian Music Awards for this song. The song is a quintessential ballad track that gained a lot of popularity across South Korea and has since become an iconic love song in the country. Yoo Seung Chan himself stated that Mirage is his favourite song from his discography. The song has also been covered by several other artists and remains a popular karaoke choice.

Line by Line Meaning

(My love) Should I close my eyes? Where are you hiding?
I am looking for you and trying to find you, but I cannot see you. Are you hiding somewhere? Should I close my eyes to see you in my mind?

Your laugh, as if you're teasing me, sounds close to me
Even though I cannot see you, I can hear the sound of your laughter. It sounds like you are teasing me, like you are close to me.

When the pretty moonlight tumbles down I open my eyes and you're standing there
As the moonlight shines down, suddenly you appear in front of me. I am surprised and happy to see you.

Come closer, a bit closer, so I can hug you Don't disappear before our fingertips touch
I want to hug you and hold you close, but I am afraid you will disappear before we even touch. Please come closer so I can hug you and keep you with me.

You're such a precious person, I won't let you go from my arms Follow, follow your dream and come find me
I know how special you are, and I want to keep you close to me. Follow your dreams, but don't forget about me. Come find me when you can.

(My love) My love, have you lost your way? I will hold out my hand so stand up now When tears well up in your lovely eyes, my heart hurts
I am worried about you and wonder if you are lost or struggling. If you need my help, I will reach out and hold your hand. I feel sad when I see tears in your eyes.

In case the dazzling you might lose your light and disappear In case the wind blows on you Who is like a flower petal, and you fall away
I worry that you might lose your shine or be hurt by the world around you. You are like a delicate flower petal, and I don't want to see you fall away.

Come closer, a bit closer, I will tightly hug you and protect you So that your tired heart can rest peacefully now Follow, follow your dream and come closer, closer to me I, I, I will hold you once
I want to hold you close and keep you safe. I know that you are tired and need rest, so let me comfort you. Follow your dreams, but also come closer to me. I will always be here for you.

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