Eternal Sunshine album artwork

Eternal Sunshine

Eternal Sunshine

🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English56% KR📅 2019K-PopHip-Hop/Rap

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

Eternal Sunshine (Eternal Sunshine) is performed by Epik High, released on the album Sleepless In __________ in 2019.

💡 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

잠 못 드는 이른 새벽에

jam mos deu-neun i-reun sae-byeok-e

참아왔던 눈물이 쏟아져

cham-a-wass-deon nun-mul-i ssot-a-jyeo

Do you get lonely?

Sick with anxiety?

Can't trust nobody?

Well, same here

Do you get lonely?

Sick with anxiety?

Can't trust nobody?

Well, same here

불편해졌어 몸과 마음이

bul-pyeon-hae-jyeoss-eo mom-gwa ma-eum-i

늘 흥건하게 젖어있네 손바닥이

neul heung-geon-ha-ge jeot-eo-iss-ne son-ba-dak-i

자유로운 구속인데

ja-yu-ro-un gu-sok-in-de

도망가지 못하고 서성이다 늘 돌아왔지

do-mang-ga-ji mos-ha-go seo-seong-i-da neul dol-a-wass-ji

때론 힘에 부쳐서

ttae-ron him-e bu-chyeo-seo

침대 위에 나를 눕혀서

chim-dae wi-e na-reul nup-hyeo-seo

이불속에 숨어서 방관하고 싶어

i-bul-sok-e sum-eo-seo bang-gwan-ha-go sip-eo

저 문밖의 세상은 밤보다 어두워서

jeo mun-bak-ui se-sang-eun bam-bo-da eo-du-wo-seo

I got trouble sleeping

또 앓고 있다

tto al-go iss-da

언제였는지, 푹 자본지가

eon-je-yeoss-neun-ji, puk ja-bon-ji-ga

눈을 반쯤 뜨고 나가 반쯤 감고 귀가

nun-eul ban-jjeum tteu-go na-ga ban-jjeum gam-go gwi-ga

세상의 반을 못보는 내 삶은 반쪽일까?

se-sang-ui ban-eul mos-bo-neun nae sal-eun ban-jjok-il-kka?

참고 뛴다

cham-go ttwin-da

쫓는 꿈이 있어서가 아니라

jjot-neun kkum-i iss-eo-seo-ga a-ni-ra

사방이 피하고픈 악몽이라

sa-bang-i pi-ha-go-peun ak-mong-i-ra

무너져봐서 알지

mu-neo-jyeo-bwa-seo al-ji

그 어떤 꼭대기보다 높다는 걸

geu eo-tteon kkok-dae-gi-bo-da nop-da-neun geol

밑바닥 그 바로 위가

mit-ba-dak geu ba-ro wi-ga

I'm never goin' down again

나 다시는 안 무너져

na da-si-neun an mu-neo-jyeo

때론 누군가를 부둥켜 안고 울고 싶지만

ttae-ron nu-gun-ga-reul bu-dung-kyeo an-go ul-go sip-ji-man

나는 만년 연습생

na-neun man-nyeon yeon-seup-saeng

인생은 너무 어려워

in-saeng-eun neo-mu eo-ryeo-wo

더 나은 나를 향해서

deo na-eun na-reul hyang-hae-seo

폐가 찢겨질 듯 달려도 갈수록 멀어져

pye-ga jjit-gyeo-jil deus dal-ryeo-do gal-su-rok meol-eo-jyeo

I wish you eternal sunshine

Do you get lonely?

Sick with anxiety?

Can't trust nobody?

Well, same here

Baby, slow down

숨가쁨은 그만

sum-ga-ppeum-eun geu-man

뒤처질까 봐 불안해 마

dwi-cheo-jil-kka bwa bul-an-hae ma

Good things come in due time

Pay it no mind

한걸음만 헛짚어도 두고 달릴 그들이야

han-geol-eum-man heos-jip-eo-do du-go dal-ril geu-deul-i-ya

느끼지마, 발 맞추는 부담

neu-kki-ji-ma, bal mat-chu-neun bu-dam

윗사람들의 "어서 어서"

wis-sa-ram-deul-ui "eo-seo eo-seo"

그들은 멈춰 섰어

geu-deul-eun meom-chwo seoss-eo

못다한 젊음 땜에 떠넘긴 조급함

mos-da-han jeol-eum ttaem-e tteo-neom-gin jo-geup-ham

매순간 너의 발등에 불 떨어지는 건

mae-sun-gan neo-ui bal-deung-e bul tteol-eo-ji-neun geon

천장이 불붙은 걸 뜻함

cheon-jang-i bul-but-eun geol tteus-ham

It's not your fault

우리는 태어난 그 순간부터

u-ri-neun tae-eo-nan geu sun-gan-bu-teo

죽음을 향해 걷고 세상은 가속을 붙여

juk-eum-eul hyang-hae geot-go se-sang-eun ga-sok-eul but-yeo

오로지 부를 위한 성공과

o-ro-ji bu-reul wi-han seong-gong-gwa

타인과의 경쟁만 가르치는 세상에 끌려다니네, 평생

ta-in-gwa-ui gyeong-jaeng-man ga-reu-chi-neun se-sang-e kkeul-ryeo-da-ni-ne, pyeong-saeng

죽어라고 살아남아 봐야 결국 남는 것은 오기뿐

juk-eo-ra-go sal-a-nam-a bwa-ya gyeol-guk nam-neun geos-eun o-gi-ppun

정상이 아니지 내가 찾고 있던 고지는

jeong-sang-i a-ni-ji nae-ga chat-go iss-deon go-ji-neun

돈보다 명예, 명예보단 가족애

don-bo-da myeong-ye, myeong-ye-bo-dan ga-jok-ae

그 때문에 손해를 본대도

geu ttae-mun-e son-hae-reul bon-dae-do

여유와 행복을 난 선택

yeo-yu-wa haeng-bok-eul nan seon-taek

잠 못 드는 이른 새벽에

jam mos deu-neun i-reun sae-byeok-e

참아왔던 눈물이 쏟아져

cham-a-wass-deon nun-mul-i ssot-a-jyeo

긴장이 풀려서인지

gin-jang-i pul-ryeo-seo-in-ji

마음은 아무렇지도 않은데

ma-eum-eun a-mu-reot-ji-do an-eun-de

나 어떡해?

na eo-tteok-hae?

I'm never goin' down again

나 다시는 안 무너져

na da-si-neun an mu-neo-jyeo

때론 누군가를 부둥켜 안고 울고 싶지만

ttae-ron nu-gun-ga-reul bu-dung-kyeo an-go ul-go sip-ji-man

나는 만년 연습생

na-neun man-nyeon yeon-seup-saeng

인생은 너무 어려워

in-saeng-eun neo-mu eo-ryeo-wo

더 나은 나를 향해서

deo na-eun na-reul hyang-hae-seo

폐가 찢겨질 듯 달려도 갈수록 멀어져

pye-ga jjit-gyeo-jil deus dal-ryeo-do gal-su-rok meol-eo-jyeo

I wish you eternal sunshine

Do you get lonely?

Sick with anxiety?

Can't trust nobody?

Well, same here

Do you get lonely?

Sick with anxiety?

Can't trust nobody?

Well, same here

Well, I'm here

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind Eternal Sunshine by Epik High.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Eternal Sunshine" (Eternal Sunshine) 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 "Eternal Sunshine" 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, "Eternal Sunshine" 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 “Eternal Sunshine”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for Eternal Sunshine.

Performer (아티스트)Epik High
Album (앨범)Sleepless In __________
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under Epik High and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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What is the English translation and meaning of Eternal Sunshine by Epik High?

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

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Who wrote and produced Eternal Sunshine by Epik High?

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