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Gradation

Gradation

Artist: 10cm•Album: 5.3 (Gradation) - Single
🇰🇷 Korean📅 2022K-PopFolk

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Gradation” (Gradation) is performed by 10cm, released on the album 5.3 (Gradation) - Single in 2022.

💡 Linguistic Features: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Practice singing along with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

Lyrics, Romanization & English Translation

Verse 1

밤은 다시 길고 깊어졌네

bam-eun da-si gil-go gip-eo-jyeoss-ne

나는 점점 너로 잠 못 들게 돼

na-neun jeom-jeom neo-ro jam mos deul-ge dwae

글로 적어내긴 어려운 이 기분을

geul-ro jeok-eo-nae-gin eo-ryeo-un i gi-bun-eul

너도 느꼈으면 좋겠는데

neo-do neu-kkyeoss-eu-myeon jot-gess-neun-de

너는 아무 생각 없이 몇 번

neo-neun a-mu saeng-gak eop-i myeot beon

나를 지나가며 웃은 거라지만

na-reul ji-na-ga-myeo us-eun geo-ra-ji-man

나의 하얀 옷에 너의 잉크가 묻어

na-ui ha-yan os-e neo-ui ing-keu-ga mut-eo

닦아낼 수 없을 만큼 번졌네

dak-a-nael su eop-eul man-keum beon-jyeoss-ne

Chorus

달콤한 색감이 물들어 조금씩

dal-kom-han saek-gam-i mul-deul-eo jo-geum-ssik

정신을 차렸을 땐 알아볼 수도 없지

jeong-sin-eul cha-ryeoss-eul ttaen al-a-bol su-do eop-ji

가득 찬 마음이 여물다 못해

ga-deuk chan ma-eum-i yeo-mul-da mos-hae

터지고 있어

teo-ji-go iss-eo

내일은 말을 걸어봐야지

nae-il-eun mal-eul geol-eo-bwa-ya-ji

요즘 노랜 뭔가 맘에 안 들어

yo-jeum no-raen mwon-ga mam-e an deul-eo

네게 불러 주기엔 좀 어려워서

ne-ge bul-reo ju-gi-en jom eo-ryeo-wo-seo

나름 며칠 밤을 새워 연습했지만

na-reum myeo-chil bam-eul sae-wo yeon-seup-haess-ji-man

Verse 3

네게 들려주기엔 무리인 것 같아

ne-ge deul-ryeo-ju-gi-en mu-ri-in geos gat-a

너는 번질수록 진해져 가고

neo-neun beon-jil-su-rok jin-hae-jyeo ga-go

나의 밤은 좀 더 길고 외롭지만

na-ui bam-eun jom deo gil-go oe-rop-ji-man

하루 종일 떠오르는 너의 얼굴은

ha-ru jong-il tteo-o-reu-neun neo-ui eol-gul-eun

방을 가득 채워 무지개같이

bang-eul ga-deuk chae-wo mu-ji-gae-gat-i

달콤한 색감이 물들어 조금씩

dal-kom-han saek-gam-i mul-deul-eo jo-geum-ssik

정신을 차렸을 땐 알아볼 수도 없지

jeong-sin-eul cha-ryeoss-eul ttaen al-a-bol su-do eop-ji

가득 찬 마음이 여물다 못해

ga-deuk chan ma-eum-i yeo-mul-da mos-hae

Verse 4

터지고 있어

teo-ji-go iss-eo

내일은 말을 걸어봐야지

nae-il-eun mal-eul geol-eo-bwa-ya-ji

바람을 맞고 빗물에 젖어

ba-ram-eul mat-go bis-mul-e jeot-eo

나의 색감도 흐려지겠지만

na-ui saek-gam-do heu-ryeo-ji-gess-ji-man

너는 항상 빛에 반짝일 테니까

neo-neun hang-sang bit-e ban-jjak-il te-ni-kka

멋진 말들을 전하지 못하고

meos-jin mal-deul-eul jeon-ha-ji mos-ha-go

아무도 관심 없는 그림이 되겠지만

a-mu-do gwan-sim eop-neun geu-rim-i doe-gess-ji-man

달콤한 색감은 감추지 못해

dal-kom-han saek-gam-eun gam-chu-ji mos-hae

Verse 5

터지고 있어

teo-ji-go iss-eo

내일은 말을 걸어봐야지

nae-il-eun mal-eul geol-eo-bwa-ya-ji

그냥 이 노래가 어떨까 싶어

geu-nyang i no-rae-ga eo-tteol-kka sip-eo

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Gradation” by 10cm.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

A breezy summer indie-pop anthem capturing the slow, inevitable color-bleeding onset of love—like colored ink gradually diffusing through paper until one's whole world is dyed in the other person's shade.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The visual metaphor "내 마음에 물이 들어" (my heart is getting stained/dyed) captures the involuntary nature of romantic infatuation.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Upbeat acoustic strumming, bouncy syncopated bassline, and Kwon Jung-yeol's playful vocal inflections.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

물들다(Muldeulda)
To be dyed, stained, deeply influenced by
번지다(Beonjida)
To spread, bleed, diffuse slowly

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “Gradation”?

A breezy summer indie-pop anthem capturing the slow, inevitable color-bleeding onset of love—like colored ink gradually diffusing through paper until one's whole world is dyed in t...

Q: How can I practice singing “Gradation” with proper Korean pronunciation?

Use the K-Lyrics Sing-Along Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch lock, loop fast verses, and practice real-time tongue placement.

🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Gradation”.

Performer (아티스트)10cm
Album (앨범)5.3 (Gradation) - Single
Release Year (발매연도)
Lyricist (작사)10cm (Kwon Jung-yeol)
Composer (작곡)10cm (Kwon Jung-yeol), Lee Yo-han
Arranger (편곡)Lee Yo-han
Producer (프로듀서)Magic Strawberry Sound
Record Label (기획사)Magic Strawberry Sound
Distributor (유통사)Kakao Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Gradation, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Gradation by 10cm?

"Gradation" is performed by 10cm. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

Where can I practice singing Gradation with Romanized lyrics?

You can practice Gradation with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=10cm-gradation, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.

Who wrote and produced Gradation by 10cm?

"Gradation" was produced by Magic Strawberry Sound with lyrics by 10cm (Kwon Jung-yeol), released under Magic Strawberry Sound.

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