Lyrics, Cara Baca & English Translation
미리 말할게 사과는 안 해
mi-ri mal-hal-ge sa-gwa-neun an hae
I'll tell you upfront, I won't apologize
아무 말 없이 너 후회 안 해?
a-mu mal eop-i neo hu-hoe an hae?
Without saying a word, won't you regret this?
다 관심 없잖아 친구야 뭐야?
da gwan-sim eop-jan-a chin-gu-ya mwo-ya?
You don't care about anything anyway, are we friends or what?
Oh, you know what to do
Oh, you know what to do
피곤해, 그만 오늘은 놔 줘
pi-gon-hae, geu-man o-neul-eun nwa jwo
I'm exhausted, stop it, just let me go for today
더 이상 반복하긴 싫어
deo i-sang ban-bok-ha-gin sil-eo
I don't want to repeat this anymore
또 다 내가 나빠, 아마 그래
tto da nae-ga na-ppa, a-ma geu-rae
It's all my fault again, maybe that's true
난 널 미워하나 봐
nan neol mi-wo-ha-na bwa
I guess I hate you
사랑이 잘 안돼, 떠올려 봐도
sa-rang-i jal an-dwae, tteo-ol-ryeo bwa-do
Love just doesn't work, even when I think back
피부를 비비고 안아봐도
pi-bu-reul bi-bi-go an-a-bwa-do
Even when our skin touches and I hold you close
입술을 맞춰도 참 생각대로 되지 않아
ip-sul-eul mat-chwo-do cham saeng-gak-dae-ro doe-ji an-a
Even when we kiss, it really doesn't go the way I want
웃긴 것 같아, 되돌려보려고
us-gin geos gat-a, doe-dol-ryeo-bo-ryeo-go
I think it's funny, trying to turn back time
서로 모른 척해도
seo-ro mo-reun cheok-hae-do
Even if we pretend not to notice each other
이제 와 우리가 어떻게 다시 사랑 같은 걸 하겠어?
i-je wa u-ri-ga eo-tteot-ge da-si sa-rang gat-eun geol ha-gess-eo?
At this point, how could we ever do something like love again?
다섯 번째 미안하단 말이
da-seos beon-jjae mi-an-ha-dan mal-i
The fifth time hearing you say you're sorry
이젠 너에게는 지겨운 건지
i-jen neo-e-ge-neun ji-gyeo-un geon-ji
Are you just tired of hearing it now?
마지막일 거란 예감이 들어
ma-ji-mak-il geo-ran ye-gam-i deul-eo
I have a feeling that this is the end
Oh, you know what to do
Oh, you know what to do
이건 내가 오늘 하루 종일
i-geon nae-ga o-neul ha-ru jong-il
This definitely wasn't the evening
그린 저녁은 분명 아니야
geu-rin jeo-nyeok-eun bun-myeong a-ni-ya
That I pictured all day long
널 보면 자꾸 네 안에 내가 보여서
neol bo-myeon ja-kku ne an-e nae-ga bo-yeo-seo
Whenever I look at you, I keep seeing myself in you
이젠 내가 싫어
i-jen nae-ga sil-eo
So now I hate myself
사랑이 잘 안돼, 떠올려 봐도
sa-rang-i jal an-dwae, tteo-ol-ryeo bwa-do
Love just doesn't work, even when I think back
피부를 비비고 안아봐도
pi-bu-reul bi-bi-go an-a-bwa-do
Even when our skin touches and I hold you close
입술을 맞춰도 참 생각대로 되지 않아
ip-sul-eul mat-chwo-do cham saeng-gak-dae-ro doe-ji an-a
Even when we kiss, it really doesn't go the way I want
웃긴 것 같아, 되돌려보려고
us-gin geos gat-a, doe-dol-ryeo-bo-ryeo-go
I think it's funny, trying to turn back time
계속 모른 척해도
gye-sok mo-reun cheok-hae-do
Even if we keep pretending not to notice
이제 와 우리가 어떻게 다시 사랑 같은 걸 하겠어?
i-je wa u-ri-ga eo-tteot-ge da-si sa-rang gat-eun geol ha-gess-eo?
At this point, how could we ever do something like love again?
어디야? (넌 어디야?)
eo-di-ya? (neon eo-di-ya?)
Where are you? (Where are you?)
집이야 (난 택시야)
jip-i-ya (nan taek-si-ya)
I'm home (I'm in a taxi)
집에 거의 다 와가니?
jip-e geo-ui da wa-ga-ni?
Are you almost home?
아아, 미안해 (뭐 어떤 게?)
a-a, mi-an-hae (mwo eo-tteon ge?)
Ah, I'm sorry (About what?)
그냥 다 (들어가)
geu-nyang da (deul-eo-ga)
Just everything (Get inside)
나 지갑 거기 두고 왔어
na ji-gap geo-gi du-go wass-eo
I left my wallet there
아아, 있잖아
a-a, iss-jan-a
Ah, you know...
아니야 (말해 봐?)
a-ni-ya (mal-hae bwa?)
Never mind (Tell me?)
이제 더 사랑하지 않는 것 같아
i-je deo sa-rang-ha-ji an-neun geos gat-a
I don't think I love you anymore
아아아, 아아아 (음, 음)
a-a-a, a-a-a (eum, 음)
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah (Mmm, mmm)
사랑이 잘 안돼, 떠올려 봐도
sa-rang-i jal an-dwae, tteo-ol-ryeo bwa-do
Love just doesn't work, even when I think back
피부를 비비고 안아봐도
pi-bu-reul bi-bi-go an-a-bwa-do
Even when our skin touches and I hold you close
입술을 맞춰도 참 생각대로 되지 않아
ip-sul-eul mat-chwo-do cham saeng-gak-dae-ro doe-ji an-a
Even when we kiss, it really doesn't go the way I want
웃긴 것 같아, 되돌려보려고
us-gin geos gat-a, doe-dol-ryeo-bo-ryeo-go
I think it's funny, trying to turn back time
서로 모른 척해도
seo-ro mo-reun cheok-hae-do
Even if we pretend not to notice each other
이제 와 우리가 어떻게 다시 사랑 같은 걸 하겠어?
i-je wa u-ri-ga eo-tteot-ge da-si sa-rang gat-eun geol ha-gess-eo?
At this point, how could we ever do something like love again?
Track Information & Sing-Along Guide
“Can't Love You Anymore” (Can't Love You Anymore (with OHHYUK)) is performed by IU, released on the album Can't Love You Anymore (with OHHYUK) - Single 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.
💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context
Explore the narrative arc, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Can't Love You Anymore” by IU.
1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis
Structured as a painfully realistic late-night phone call between long-term lovers, "Can't Love You Anymore" (사랑이 잘) chronicles the quiet expiration of romantic passion. Neither party is villainous; instead, they acknowledge that habit has replaced desire.
3. Production Lore & Sound Engineering
Co-written by IU and indie visionary Oh Hyuk, blending acoustic soul, dry R&B snare snaps, and conversational vocal chemistry.
Cultural Context & Lyrical Nuance (정 • 한 • 인연)
Decode the culturally specific emotional currents, philosophical idioms, and generational vernacular defining “Can't Love You Anymore”:
Awkward, uncomfortable, unfamiliar
Captures the unbearable awkwardness of two people who used to share everything now struggling to make polite small talk over the phone (han 한 emotional distance).
🇰🇷 Essential Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance
Key terms to unlock the deeper emotional resonance of this song:
❓ Song Analysis & Common Queries
Q: What is the core artistic message of “Can't Love You Anymore”?
Structured as a painfully realistic late-night phone call between long-term lovers, "Can't Love You Anymore" (사랑이 잘) chronicles the quiet expiration of romantic passion. Neither party is villainous; i...
Q: How does “Can't Love You Anymore” express traditional Korean sentiment?
Through cultural motifs such as Awkward, uncomfortable, unfamiliar and nuanced vocal delivery, IU bridges contemporary global pop aesthetics with authentic Korean emotional expression.
Q: How can I practice singing “Can't Love You Anymore” with proper Korean pronunciation?
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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits
Verified songwriting lineage, producer lore, and KOMCA copyright registration for “Can't Love You Anymore”.
| Performer (아티스트) | IU |
|---|---|
| Album (앨범) | Can't Love You Anymore (with OHHYUK) - Single |
| Release Year (발매연도) | 2017 |
| Rights Society (저작권 관리) | Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)✓ Verified Rights Registry |
| Lyricist (작사) | IU, Oh Hyuk |
| Composer (작곡) | Lee Jong-hoon, IU, Oh Hyuk |
| Arranger (편곡) | Lee Jong-hoon |
| Producer (프로듀서) | IU |
| Record Label (기획사) | EDAM Entertainment / LOEN |
| Distributor (유통사) | Kakao Entertainment |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Can't Love You Anymore, pronunciation practice, and production history.
What is the English translation and meaning of Can't Love You Anymore by IU?
"Can't Love You Anymore" (사랑이 잘) is the brilliant 2017 pre-release duet from IU's Palette, co-written and performed with indie icon Oh Hyuk of HYUKOH. Structured as a weary, painfully realistic phone call between two long-term lovers confronting the end of their passion, the song balances acoustic R&B rhythms with raw lyrical honesty. Non-Korean speakers treasure this track for its everyday conversational idioms, which our contextual English translation highlights line-by-line.
Where can I practice singing Can't Love You Anymore with Romanized lyrics?
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Who wrote and produced Can't Love You Anymore by IU?
"Can't Love You Anymore" was produced by IU with lyrics by IU, Oh Hyuk, released under EDAM Entertainment / LOEN.
Apakah tersedia lirik lagu Can't Love You Anymore dan terjemahan serta cara baca?
Ya, K-Lyrics menyediakan lirik lagu Can't Love You Anymore (IU) lengkap dengan teks asli Hangul, cara baca lirik (romanization mudah), terjemahan bahasa Inggris / Tagalog, serta ulasan arti lagu dan makna lirik mendalam.