LONG TIME NO SEE album artwork

LONG TIME NO SEE

LONG TIME NO SEE

Artist: iKON•Album: Return
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English69% KR📅 2015K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“LONG TIME NO SEE” (LONG TIME NO SEE) is performed by iKON, released on the album Return in 2015.

💡 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

너 같은 사람은 너 하나밖에 없더라

neo gat-eun sa-ram-eun neo ha-na-bak-e eop-deo-ra

가진 게 없어도 더 할 게 하나 없더라

ga-jin ge eop-eo-do deo hal ge ha-na eop-deo-ra

내 세상을 자꾸 멈춰 나

nae se-sang-eul ja-kku meom-chwo na

네가 없을 땐 내 주위에 꽃이 하나 없더라

ne-ga eop-eul ttaen nae ju-wi-e kkot-i ha-na eop-deo-ra

Long time no see 너를 향한 손짓

Long time no see neo-reul hyang-han son-jis

바라보는 눈빛 너 없는 나는 뭔지

ba-ra-bo-neun nun-bit neo eop-neun na-neun mwon-ji

중심에 있던 네가 추억에 잠겨버린 후

jung-sim-e iss-deon ne-ga chu-eok-e jam-gyeo-beo-rin hu

다시 네 앞에 서기까지 노력했어 늘

da-si ne ap-e seo-gi-kka-ji no-ryeok-haess-eo neul

Chorus

다시 본다는 사실에 내 맘은 자꾸만 설레

da-si bon-da-neun sa-sil-e nae mam-eun ja-kku-man seol-re

네 이름이 입에 뱄어 온종일 네 얘길 꺼내

ne i-reum-i ip-e baess-eo on-jong-il ne yae-gil kkeo-nae

I don't want nobody else

시간을 달려왔어 baby 좀만 기다려

si-gan-eul dal-ryeo-wass-eo baby jom-man gi-da-ryeo

기억 저 편에서 날 기다리던

gi-eok jeo pyeon-e-seo nal gi-da-ri-deon

너의 앞에 서 있어 ooh, yeah

neo-ui ap-e seo iss-eo ooh, yeah

Long time no see

그동안 어떻게 지냈니

geu-dong-an eo-tteot-ge ji-naess-ni

Verse 3

너무 오랫동안 기다렸지

neo-mu o-raes-dong-an gi-da-ryeoss-ji

이제 어디 안 가 baby, don't worry

i-je eo-di an ga baby, don't worry

Long time no see

많이 그리웠어 나 역시

man-i geu-ri-woss-eo na yeok-si

네게 가는 길을 헤매었지

ne-ge ga-neun gil-eul he-mae-eoss-ji

이제 어디 안 가 baby, don't worry

i-je eo-di an ga baby, don't worry

(Ooh 정말 오랜만이야)

(Ooh jeong-mal o-raen-man-i-ya)

(Ooh 정말 오랜만이야)

(Ooh jeong-mal o-raen-man-i-ya)

Verse 4

널 기다리게 했지 결국

neol gi-da-ri-ge haess-ji gyeol-guk

부러질 듯 가녀린 새끼손가락 걸고

bu-reo-jil deus ga-nyeo-rin sae-kki-son-ga-rak geol-go

약속했지만 지켜주지 못해 미안해

yak-sok-haess-ji-man ji-kyeo-ju-ji mos-hae mi-an-hae

왜 이리 늦었는지 설명해줄게 전부 listen

wae i-ri neut-eoss-neun-ji seol-myeong-hae-jul-ge jeon-bu listen

신이 주신 아픔을 이겨내느라

sin-i ju-sin a-peum-eul i-gyeo-nae-neu-ra

피와 살을 나눈 형제들을 지켜내느라

pi-wa sal-eul na-nun hyeong-je-deul-eul ji-kyeo-nae-neu-ra

공허함만이 남은 속을 비워내면서도

gong-heo-ham-man-i nam-eun sok-eul bi-wo-nae-myeon-seo-do

커져만 가는 꿈을 계속 이뤄내느라 많이 늦었어

keo-jyeo-man ga-neun kkum-eul gye-sok i-rwo-nae-neu-ra man-i neut-eoss-eo

Verse 5

무너진 꿈을 다시 일으키기까지가 힘들었어

mu-neo-jin kkum-eul da-si il-eu-ki-gi-kka-ji-ga him-deul-eoss-eo

끝내 지금의 내가 됐고 넌 여전히 아름답네

kkeut-nae ji-geum-ui nae-ga dwaess-go neon yeo-jeon-hi a-reum-dap-ne

오랜만이야 많이 그리웠어

o-raen-man-i-ya man-i geu-ri-woss-eo

기억 저 편에서 날 기다리던

gi-eok jeo pyeon-e-seo nal gi-da-ri-deon

너의 앞에 서 있어 ooh, yeah

neo-ui ap-e seo iss-eo ooh, yeah

Long time no see

그동안 어떻게 지냈니

geu-dong-an eo-tteot-ge ji-naess-ni

너무 오랫동안 기다렸지

neo-mu o-raes-dong-an gi-da-ryeoss-ji

Verse 6

이제 어디 안 가 baby, don't worry

i-je eo-di an ga baby, don't worry

Long time no see

많이 그리웠어 나 역시

man-i geu-ri-woss-eo na yeok-si

네게 가는 길을 헤매었지

ne-ge ga-neun gil-eul he-mae-eoss-ji

이제 어디 안 가 baby, don't worry

i-je eo-di an ga baby, don't worry

Oh, baby don't worry 함께 해 영원히

Oh, baby don't worry ham-kke hae yeong-won-hi

네 곁을 지켜주겠다고 약속해

ne gyeot-eul ji-kyeo-ju-gess-da-go yak-sok-hae

Oh, baby don't worry 함께 해 영원히

Oh, baby don't worry ham-kke hae yeong-won-hi

Verse 7

네가 있는 그곳에 내가 있을게

ne-ga iss-neun geu-gos-e nae-ga iss-eul-ge

Long time no see

그동안 어떻게 지냈니

geu-dong-an eo-tteot-ge ji-naess-ni

너무 오랫동안 기다렸지

neo-mu o-raes-dong-an gi-da-ryeoss-ji

이제 어디 안 가 baby, don't worry

i-je eo-di an ga baby, don't worry

Long time no see

많이 그리웠어 나 역시

man-i geu-ri-woss-eo na yeok-si

네게 가는 길을 헤매었지

ne-ge ga-neun gil-eul he-mae-eoss-ji

Verse 8

이제 어디 안 가 baby, don't worry

i-je eo-di an ga baby, don't worry

(Ooh 정말 오랜만이야)

(Ooh jeong-mal o-raen-man-i-ya)

(Ooh 정말 오랜만이야)

(Ooh jeong-mal o-raen-man-i-ya)

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “LONG TIME NO SEE” by iKON.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"LONG TIME NO SEE" (LONG TIME NO SEE) by iKON 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 "LONG TIME NO SEE" 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, "LONG TIME NO SEE" highlights iKON'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 “LONG TIME NO SEE”?

"LONG TIME NO SEE" (LONG TIME NO SEE) by iKON is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotio...

Q: How can I practice singing “LONG TIME NO SEE” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “LONG TIME NO SEE”.

Performer (아티스트)iKON
Album (앨범)Return
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under iKON and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the English translation and meaning of LONG TIME NO SEE by iKON?

"LONG TIME NO SEE" is performed by iKON. 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 LONG TIME NO SEE by iKON?

"LONG TIME NO SEE" is performed by iKON, released on the album "Return" in 2015. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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