Lyrics, Cara Baca & English Translation
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
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
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
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
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
Track Information & Sing-Along Guide
“Gradation” (Gradation) is performed by 10cm, released on the album 5.3 (Gradation) - Single in 2022.
💡 Linguistic Features & Sing-Along Guide: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Mencari lirik lagu dan terjemahan atau cara baca Hangul mudah? Gunakan synchronized Pronunciation Coach to practice tricky syllables at 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.
💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context
Explore the narrative arc, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Gradation” by 10cm.
1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis
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.
3. Production Lore & Sound Engineering
Upbeat acoustic strumming, bouncy syncopated bassline, and Kwon Jung-yeol's playful vocal inflections.
Cultural Context & Lyrical Nuance (정 • 한 • 인연)
Decode the culturally specific emotional currents, philosophical idioms, and generational vernacular defining “Gradation”:
To spread, bleed, diffuse slowly
Beonjida captures the gradual, beautiful diffusion of romantic feelings spreading across the heart like watercolor ink (jeong 정 attachment).
🇰🇷 Essential Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance
Key terms to unlock the deeper emotional resonance of this song:
❓ Song Analysis & Common Queries
Q: What is the core artistic 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 the other person's sh...
Q: How does “Gradation” express traditional Korean sentiment?
Through cultural motifs such as To be dyed, stained, deeply influenced by and nuanced vocal delivery, 10cm bridges contemporary global pop aesthetics with authentic Korean emotional expression.
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 and real-time audio sync.
🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits
Verified songwriting lineage, producer lore, and KOMCA copyright registration for “Gradation”.
| Performer (아티스트) | 10cm |
|---|---|
| Album (앨범) | 5.3 (Gradation) - Single |
| Release Year (발매연도) | 2022 |
| Rights Society (저작권 관리) | Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)✓ Verified Rights Registry |
| 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.
Apakah tersedia lirik lagu Gradation dan terjemahan serta cara baca?
Ya, K-Lyrics menyediakan lirik lagu Gradation (10cm) lengkap dengan teks asli Hangul, cara baca lirik (romanization mudah), terjemahan bahasa Inggris / Tagalog, serta ulasan arti lagu dan makna lirik mendalam.
To be dyed, stained, deeply influenced by
Muldeulda describes slowly being dyed by another presence, until one thoughts and habits mirror their beloved.