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Secret Garden

Secret Garden

Artist: IU•Album: A Flower Bookmark, Pt. 2 - EP
🇰🇷 Korean📅 2017K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Secret Garden” (Secret Garden) is performed by IU, released on the album A Flower Bookmark, Pt. 2 - EP in 2017.

💡 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

바람을 타고 날아오르는

ba-ram-eul ta-go nal-a-o-reu-neun

새들은 걱정 없이

sae-deul-eun geok-jeong eop-i

아름다운 태양 속으로

a-reum-da-un tae-yang sok-eu-ro

음표가 되어 나네

eum-pyo-ga doe-eo na-ne

향기 나는 연필로 쓴 일기처럼

hyang-gi na-neun yeon-pil-ro sseun il-gi-cheo-reom

숨겨두었던 마음

sum-gyeo-du-eoss-deon ma-eum

기댈 수 있는 어깨가 있어

gi-dael su iss-neun eo-kkae-ga iss-eo

비가 와도 젖지 않아

bi-ga wa-do jeot-ji an-a

Chorus

어제의 일들은 잊어

eo-je-ui il-deul-eun it-eo

누구나 조금씩은 틀려

nu-gu-na jo-geum-ssik-eun teul-ryeo

완벽한 사람은 없어

wan-byeok-han sa-ram-eun eop-eo

실수투성이고 외로운 나를 봐

sil-su-tu-seong-i-go oe-ro-un na-reul bwa

난 다시 태어난 것만 같아

nan da-si tae-eo-nan geos-man gat-a

그대를 만나고부터

geu-dae-reul man-na-go-bu-teo

그대 나의 초라한 마음을

geu-dae na-ui cho-ra-han ma-eum-eul

받아준 순간부터 랄라라릴라

bat-a-jun sun-gan-bu-teo ral-ra-ra-ril-ra

Verse 3

하루하루 조금씩 나아질 거야

ha-ru-ha-ru jo-geum-ssik na-a-jil geo-ya

그대가 지켜보니

geu-dae-ga ji-kyeo-bo-ni

힘을 내야지 행복해져야지

him-eul nae-ya-ji haeng-bok-hae-jyeo-ya-ji

뒤뜰에 핀 꽃들처럼

dwi-tteul-e pin kkot-deul-cheo-reom

점심을 함께 먹어야지

jeom-sim-eul ham-kke meok-eo-ya-ji

새로 연 그 가게에서

sae-ro yeon geu ga-ge-e-seo

새 샴푸를 사러 가야지

sae syam-pu-reul sa-reo ga-ya-ji

아침 하늘빛의 민트향이면 어떨까

a-chim ha-neul-bit-ui min-teu-hyang-i-myeon eo-tteol-kka

Verse 4

난 다시 꿈을 꾸게 되었어

nan da-si kkum-eul kku-ge doe-eoss-eo

그대를 만나고부터

geu-dae-reul man-na-go-bu-teo

그대 나의 초라한 마음을

geu-dae na-ui cho-ra-han ma-eum-eul

받아준 순간부터 랄라라릴라

bat-a-jun sun-gan-bu-teo ral-ra-ra-ril-ra

월요일도 화요일도 봄에도

wol-yo-il-do hwa-yo-il-do bom-e-do

겨울에도 해가 질 무렵에도

gyeo-ul-e-do hae-ga jil mu-ryeop-e-do

비둘기를 안은 아이같이

bi-dul-gi-reul an-eun a-i-gat-i

행복해줘 나를 위해서

haeng-bok-hae-jwo na-reul wi-hae-seo

Verse 5

난 다시 태어난 것만 같아

nan da-si tae-eo-nan geos-man gat-a

그대를 만나고부터

geu-dae-reul man-na-go-bu-teo

그대 나의 초라한 마음을

geu-dae na-ui cho-ra-han ma-eum-eul

받아준 순간부터 랄라라릴라

bat-a-jun sun-gan-bu-teo ral-ra-ra-ril-ra

난 다시 꿈을 꾸게 되었어

nan da-si kkum-eul kku-ge doe-eoss-eo

그대를 만나고부터

geu-dae-reul man-na-go-bu-teo

그대 나의 초라한 마음을

geu-dae na-ui cho-ra-han ma-eum-eul

받아준 순간부터 랄라라릴라

bat-a-jun sun-gan-bu-teo ral-ra-ra-ril-ra

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Secret Garden” by IU.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Secret Garden" (Secret Garden) by IU 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 "Secret Garden" 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, "Secret Garden" highlights IU'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 “Secret Garden”?

"Secret Garden" (Secret Garden) by IU is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vuln...

Q: How can I practice singing “Secret Garden” 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, loop fast verses, and practice real-time tongue placement.

🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Secret Garden”.

Performer (아티스트)IU
Album (앨범)A Flower Bookmark, Pt. 2 - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under IU and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Secret Garden, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Secret Garden by IU?

"Secret Garden" is performed by IU. 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 Secret Garden with Romanized lyrics?

You can practice Secret Garden with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=secret-garden, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.

Who wrote and produced Secret Garden by IU?

"Secret Garden" is performed by IU, released on the album "A Flower Bookmark, Pt. 2 - EP" in 2017. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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