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To My Youth

나의 사춘기에게

Artist: BOL4•Album: Red Diary Page.1 - EP
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Lyrics, Cara Baca & English Translation

나는 한때 내가 이 세상에

Na-neun han-ttae nae-ga i se-sang-e

사라지길 바랬어

Sa-ra-ji-gil ba-raess-eo

온 세상이 너무나 캄캄해

On se-sang-i neo-mu-na kam-kam-hae

매일 밤을 울던 날

Mae-il bam-eul ul-deon nal

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그래도 언젠가는 햇살이 비출까

Geu-rae-do eon-jen-ga-neun haet-sal-i bi-chul-kka

아픔은 잠시 스쳐 갈 뿐이야

A-peum-eun jam-si seu-chyeo gal ppun-i-ya

수고했어 나의 청춘아

Su-go-haess-eo na-ui cheong-chun-a

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Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“To My Youth” (나의 사춘기에게) is performed by BOL4, released on the album Red Diary Page.1 - EP in 2017.

💡 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.

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💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative arc, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “To My Youth” by BOL4.

1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis

The defining adolescent mental health anthem in modern Korean music. Written by Ahn Ji-young during a period of agonizing loneliness and depression, "To My Youth" tenderly addresses the silent pain of young people who feel like a burden to the world, offering hard-won comfort and the promise that survival leads to radiant dawn.

2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The poignant admission "나는 한때 내가 이 세상에 사라지길 바랬어" (At one point, I wished I would vanish from this world) confronts taboos surrounding youth despair, transforming shared suffering into profound catharsis.

3. Production Lore & Sound Engineering

Begins with muted piano and Ahn Ji-young's vulnerable, breathy tone, steadily building into a sweeping string crescendo.

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Cultural Context & Lyrical Nuance (정 • 한 • 인연)

Decode the culturally specific emotional currents, philosophical idioms, and generational vernacular defining “To My Youth”:

청춘 (Youth & Endurance)
사춘기(Sachun-gi)

Puberty, adolescence, turbulent youth

Sachun-gi (사춘기) captures the agonizing mental health struggles, loneliness, and hypersensitivity of turbulent youth (cheongchun 청춘 trials).

청춘 (Youth & Endurance)
빛(Bit)

Light, dawn, inner radiance

Bit (빛) represents the slow, hopeful dawn that gradually illuminates dark adolescent seasons of depression.

한 & 정 (Bittersweet Resonance)
위로(Wiro)

Consolation, healing embrace

Wiro (위로) represents comforting empathy and compassionate presence that restores wounded spirits (dajeongham 다정함 healing).

🇰🇷 Essential Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Key terms to unlock the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

사춘기(Sachun-gi)
Puberty, adolescence, turbulent youth
Sachun-gi (사춘기) captures the agonizing mental health struggles, loneliness, and hypersensitivity of turbulent youth (cheongchun 청춘 trials).
빛(Bit)
Light, dawn, inner radiance
Bit (빛) represents the slow, hopeful dawn that gradually illuminates dark adolescent seasons of depression.
위로(Wiro)
Consolation, healing embrace
Wiro (위로) represents comforting empathy and compassionate presence that restores wounded spirits (dajeongham 다정함 healing).

❓ Song Analysis & Common Queries

Q: What is the core artistic message of “To My Youth”?

The defining adolescent mental health anthem in modern Korean music. Written by Ahn Ji-young during a period of agonizing loneliness and depression, "To My Youth" tenderly addresses the silent pain of...

Q: How does “To My Youth” express traditional Korean sentiment?

Through cultural motifs such as Puberty, adolescence, turbulent youth and nuanced vocal delivery, BOL4 bridges contemporary global pop aesthetics with authentic Korean emotional expression.

Q: How can I practice singing “To My Youth” 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.

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified songwriting lineage, producer lore, and KOMCA copyright registration for “To My Youth”.

Performer (아티스트)BOL4
Album (앨범)Red Diary Page.1 - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Rights Society (저작권 관리)Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)✓ Verified Rights Registry
Lyricist (작사)Ahn Ji-young (BOL4)
Composer (작곡)Ahn Ji-young (BOL4)
Arranger (편곡)Vanilla Man
Producer (프로듀서)Vanilla Man, Shofar Music
Record Label (기획사)Shofar Music
Distributor (유통사)Bugs! / Kakao Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about To My Youth, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of To My Youth by BOL4?

"To My Youth" is performed by BOL4. 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 To My Youth with Romanized lyrics?

You can practice To My Youth with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=bol4-to-my-youth, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.

Who wrote and produced To My Youth by BOL4?

"To My Youth" was produced by Vanilla Man, Shofar Music with lyrics by Ahn Ji-young (BOL4), released under Shofar Music.

Apakah tersedia lirik lagu To My Youth dan terjemahan serta cara baca?

Ya, K-Lyrics menyediakan lirik lagu To My Youth (BOL4) lengkap dengan teks asli Hangul, cara baca lirik (romanization mudah), terjemahan bahasa Inggris / Tagalog, serta ulasan arti lagu dan makna lirik mendalam.

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