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It’s Cold (feat. Lee Hi)

It’s Cold (feat. Lee Hi)

Artist: Epik High•Album: 99
🇰🇷 Korean📅 2012K-PopHip-Hop/Rap

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“It’s Cold (feat. Lee Hi)” (It’s Cold (feat. Lee Hi)) is performed by Epik High, released on the album 99 in 2012.

💡 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

봄이 와 꽃을 피우고.

bom-i wa kkot-eul pi-u-go.

여름이 와 기억이 녹아 내려도... 난 원래 사계절이 어울리지 않아,

yeo-reum-i wa gi-eok-i nok-a nae-ryeo-do... nan won-rae sa-gye-jeol-i eo-ul-ri-ji an-a,

차가운 아이잖아.

cha-ga-un a-i-jan-a.

모진 성격은 살을 에는 겨울.

mo-jin seong-gyeok-eun sal-eul e-neun gyeo-ul.

시린 바람. 알만큼 알잖아.

si-rin ba-ram. al-man-keum al-jan-a.

내겐 냉정이 다인 걸.

nae-gen naeng-jeong-i da-in geol.

겨울바다 같은 심장인 걸.

gyeo-ul-ba-da gat-eun sim-jang-in geol.

배를 띄워 다가오면 알겠지.

bae-reul ttui-wo da-ga-o-myeon al-gess-ji.

Chorus

내가 섬이 아닌 빙산인 걸.

nae-ga seom-i a-nin bing-san-in geol.

난 초점을 잃었지. 서리 낀 눈.

nan cho-jeom-eul il-eoss-ji. seo-ri kkin nun.

시린 기억이

si-rin gi-eok-i

밟혀서 목젖 없이 비명만 질렀지.

bal-hyeo-seo mok-jeot eop-i bi-myeong-man jil-reoss-ji.

아픈 상처만 남은 빙판이었지.

a-peun sang-cheo-man nam-eun bing-pan-i-eoss-ji.

눈사태 난 듯 무너진 맘. 추스려 보니

nun-sa-tae nan deus mu-neo-jin mam. chu-seu-ryeo bo-ni

다시 불 꺼진 밤.

da-si bul kkeo-jin bam.

너란 해가 떠도 눈 덮인 산은 녹지 않아.

neo-ran hae-ga tteo-do nun deop-in san-eun nok-ji an-a.

Verse 3

여긴 춥다. 주머니에 손을 숨겨봐도

yeo-gin chup-da. ju-meo-ni-e son-eul sum-gyeo-bwa-do

너무 춥다. 손을 모아 입김 불어봐도

neo-mu chup-da. son-eul mo-a ip-gim bul-eo-bwa-do

마음이 얼어붙어서 자꾸 입술이 튼다.

ma-eum-i eol-eo-but-eo-seo ja-kku ip-sul-i teun-da.

나만 춥다.

na-man chup-da.

이불로 내 몸을 감싸봐도

i-bul-ro nae mom-eul gam-ssa-bwa-do

너무 춥다. 누군가의 품에 안겨봐도

neo-mu chup-da. nu-gun-ga-ui pum-e an-gyeo-bwa-do

가슴이 구멍 나서 막아보려 해도

ga-seum-i gu-meong na-seo mak-a-bo-ryeo hae-do

자꾸 바람이 샌다.

ja-kku ba-ram-i saen-da.

Verse 4

봄은 설레며 찾아오지만

bom-eun seol-re-myeo chat-a-o-ji-man

난 가을의 끝자락에 서.

nan ga-eul-ui kkeut-ja-rak-e seo.

겨울에 멈춘 기억. 따스함은 가뒀어.

gyeo-ul-e meom-chun gi-eok. tta-seu-ham-eun ga-dwoss-eo.

마른 마음의 튼 살 안에서.

ma-reun ma-eum-ui teun sal an-e-seo.

얼어붙은 강물에 갇힌 추억.

eol-eo-but-eun gang-mul-e gat-hin chu-eok.

붙잡고 내 손을 놓지 않아.

but-jap-go nae son-eul not-ji an-a.

차가웠던 이별을 안 뒤부터

cha-ga-woss-deon i-byeol-eul an dwi-bu-teo

꽃 피던 그 봄은 오지 않아.

kkot pi-deon geu bom-eun o-ji an-a.

Verse 5

벚꽃이 내겐 눈송이처럼 피잖아.

beot-kkot-i nae-gen nun-song-i-cheo-reom pi-jan-a.

여긴 춥다.

yeo-gin chup-da.

햇살도 내겐 눈보라처럼 치잖아.

haes-sal-do nae-gen nun-bo-ra-cheo-reom chi-jan-a.

나만 춥다.

na-man chup-da.

건드리면 다 얼리잖아.

geon-deu-ri-myeon da eol-ri-jan-a.

너의 손을 잡을까 겁이 난다.

neo-ui son-eul jap-eul-kka geop-i nan-da.

네가 나와 가까워지면

ne-ga na-wa ga-kka-wo-ji-myeon

너의 심장도 몸살 걸릴까봐.

neo-ui sim-jang-do mom-sal geol-ril-kka-bwa.

Verse 6

여긴 춥다. 주머니에 손을 숨겨봐도

yeo-gin chup-da. ju-meo-ni-e son-eul sum-gyeo-bwa-do

너무 춥다. 손을 모아 입김 불어봐도

neo-mu chup-da. son-eul mo-a ip-gim bul-eo-bwa-do

마음이 얼어붙어서 자꾸 입술이 튼다.

ma-eum-i eol-eo-but-eo-seo ja-kku ip-sul-i teun-da.

나만 춥다.

na-man chup-da.

이불로 내 몸을 감싸봐도

i-bul-ro nae mom-eul gam-ssa-bwa-do

너무 춥다. 누군가의 품에 안겨봐도

neo-mu chup-da. nu-gun-ga-ui pum-e an-gyeo-bwa-do

가슴이 구멍 나서 막아보려 해도

ga-seum-i gu-meong na-seo mak-a-bo-ryeo hae-do

자꾸 바람이 샌다.

ja-kku ba-ram-i saen-da.

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “It’s Cold (feat. Lee Hi)” by Epik High.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"It’s Cold (feat. Lee Hi)" (It’s Cold (feat. Lee Hi)) by Epik High is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and personal growth, capturing the nuanced dynamics of modern relationships and youthful passion.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean phrasing in "It’s Cold (feat. Lee Hi)" employs subtle cultural idioms and layered lyricism. Phrasing shifts between introspective Korean stanzas and rhythmic English phrases, allowing listeners to experience both universal accessibility and culturally rich linguistic nuance.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Crafted with refined arrangement techniques, "It’s Cold (feat. Lee Hi)" highlights Epik High's dynamic vocal range across textured instrumentation and modern beat drops.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

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

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, feelings
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
사랑(Sarang)
Love, affection

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “It’s Cold (feat. Lee Hi)”?

"It’s Cold (feat. Lee Hi)" (It’s Cold (feat. Lee Hi)) by Epik High is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes ...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

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Performer (아티스트)Epik High
Album (앨범)99
Release Year (발매연도)
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What is the English translation and meaning of It’s Cold (feat. Lee Hi) by Epik High?

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