Younha made her debut as an artist at the young age of sixteen. Nicknamed the "Oricon comet" for her success in Japan, she has released eight singles and two albums there with varying degrees of success. Several of her songs have been featured in anime/dramas. In 2006, she debuted in South Korea, where she is regarded as one of the country's best singer-songwriters.
Rainbow
Younha Lyrics
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빗소리마저 설레였던 밤
내일도 이 비가 내려주기를
바라고 또 바랬던 밤
이제부터 너와 내가 아닌
우리가 되기로 했던 그 밤
우산 속 우리만의 세상에서
**
Tonight 첫 키스처럼
달콤한 떨림과 그 야릇한 느낌
Tonight 말하고 싶어
니 마음 속에 갇히고 싶다고 이 밤 **
한 걸음 두 걸음 너에게로
다가서며 해주고 싶은 말
눈 부신 햇살에 환한 미소로
널 빛내주고 싶은 나
수 많은 사람들 틈 속에서
너에게 안겨 하고 싶은 말
별 하나 달 하나 세다 잠들어
꿈에서 외치는 말 I love you
** repeat
세상에 오직 하나 뿐인
따스한 너의 말투 그 숨결 그 손짓
날 보는 눈빛모두 내겐 소중해 너를 사랑해
** X2 repeat
속삭여 줄래 늘 함께 한다고 날 사랑한다고
My sweet 처음 그대로
늘 지금처럼 변치않는 우리되길
In Younha's song "Rainbow", the singer reminisces about a night where even the sound of the rain falling made her heart flutter. She recounts a night where she and her lover had decided to become an "us", and they wanted to start their relationship in a world that was just theirs under an umbrella. They shared their first kiss that night, and she can't help but think of the sweet tremble and feeling of it. The singer also wants to move forward towards her lover and tell them that she loves them and wants to be with them. She realizes how much the small things in life, like a warm smile or a certain tone of voice, can mean the world to her. She wants to be with her lover, to hold them and never let go.
The lyrics in "Rainbow" carry a nostalgic tone, painting the picture of a beautiful yet fleeting moment. It reminds us to hold on to those moments that give us warmth and joy in life. The sweet lyrics of the song also show appreciation towards the little things our significant others do for us, like a single gesture, tone of voice, or smile, that can make our day and fill our hearts with love.
Line by Line Meaning
한 방울 두 방울 떨어지는
On a night even the sound of droplets was exciting
빗소리마저 설레였던 밤
Rainy night, filled with excitement through the sound of rain droplets
내일도 이 비가 내려주기를
Hoping for the rain to continue for another night
바라고 또 바랬던 밤
A night where wishful thinking was constant
이제부터 너와 내가 아닌
From now on, it wasn't just you and me
우리가 되기로 했던 그 밤
The night we decided to become us
우산 속 우리만의 세상에서
In our own world under the umbrella
시작하고 싶던 밤 생각 나
Remembering the night we wanted to start something
Tonight 첫 키스처럼
Tonight, like our first kiss
달콤한 떨림과 그 야릇한 느낌
With a sweet tremble and a mysterious feeling
Tonight 말하고 싶어
Tonight, I want to say
니 마음 속에 갇히고 싶다고 이 밤
That I want to be locked in your heart this night
한 걸음 두 걸음 너에게로
With one step, then two steps, getting closer to you
다가서며 해주고 싶은 말
Words I want to say as I approach you
눈 부신 햇살에 환한 미소로
With a bright smile under the dazzling sunlight
널 빛내주고 싶은 나
I want to shine on you
수 많은 사람들 틈 속에서
In the midst of countless people
너에게 안겨 하고 싶은 말
Words I want to say as I hold you tightly
별 하나 달 하나 세다 잠들어
Counting stars and dreams to fall asleep
꿈에서 외치는 말 I love you
Screaming 'I love you' in a dream
세상에 오직 하나 뿐인
There is only one in this world
따스한 너의 말투 그 숨결 그 손짓
Your warm voice, breath, and gestures
날 보는 눈빛모두 내겐 소중해 너를 사랑해
All your looks are precious to me, I love you
속삭여 줄래 늘 함께 한다고 날 사랑한다고
Will you whisper to me, always together, that you love me?
My sweet 처음 그대로
My sweet, just like the first time
늘 지금처럼 변치않는 우리되길
May we always remain the same as we are now
Contributed by Adrian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.