무릎 Knees album artwork

무릎 Knees

무릎 Knees

Artist: IU•Album: CHAT-SHIRE
🇰🇷 Korean📅 2015K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“무릎 Knees” (무릎 Knees) is performed by IU, released on the album CHAT-SHIRE 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

모두 잠드는 밤에

mo-du jam-deu-neun bam-e

혼자 우두커니 앉아

hon-ja u-du-keo-ni an-a

다 지나버린 오늘을

da ji-na-beo-rin o-neul-eul

보내지 못하고서 깨어있어

bo-nae-ji mos-ha-go-seo kkae-eo-iss-eo

누굴 기다리나

nu-gul gi-da-ri-na

아직 할 일이 남아 있었던가?

a-jik hal il-i nam-a iss-eoss-deon-ga?

그것도 아니면 돌아가고 싶은

geu-geos-do a-ni-myeon dol-a-ga-go sip-eun

그리운 자리를 떠올리나

geu-ri-un ja-ri-reul tteo-ol-ri-na

무릎을 베고 누우면, 나 아주 어릴 적

mu-reup-eul be-go nu-u-myeon, na a-ju eo-ril jeok

그랬던 것처럼 머리칼을 넘겨줘요

geu-raess-deon geos-cheo-reom meo-ri-kal-eul neom-gyeo-jwo-yo

그 좋은 손길에 까무룩 잠이 들어도

geu jot-eun son-gil-e kka-mu-ruk jam-i deul-eo-do

잠시만 그대로 두어요

jam-si-man geu-dae-ro du-eo-yo

깨우지 말아요, 아주 깊은 잠을 잘 거예요

kkae-u-ji mal-a-yo, a-ju gip-eun jam-eul jal geo-ye-yo

조용하던 두 눈을

jo-yong-ha-deon du nun-eul

다시 나에게 내리면

da-si na-e-ge nae-ri-myeon

나 그때처럼 말갛게

na geu-ttae-cheo-reom mal-gat-ge

웃어 보일 수 있을까?

us-eo bo-il su iss-eul-kka?

나 지친 것 같아

na ji-chin geos gat-a

이 정도면 오래 버틴 것 같아

i jeong-do-myeon o-rae beo-tin geos gat-a

그대 있는 곳에 돌아갈 수 있는

geu-dae iss-neun gos-e dol-a-gal su iss-neun

지름길이 있다면 좋겠어

ji-reum-gil-i iss-da-myeon jot-gess-eo

무릎을 베고 누우면, 나 아주 어릴 적

mu-reup-eul be-go nu-u-myeon, na a-ju eo-ril jeok

그랬던 것처럼 머리칼을 넘겨줘요

geu-raess-deon geos-cheo-reom meo-ri-kal-eul neom-gyeo-jwo-yo

그 좋은 손길에 까무룩 잠이 들어도

geu jot-eun son-gil-e kka-mu-ruk jam-i deul-eo-do

잠시만 그대로 두어요

jam-si-man geu-dae-ro du-eo-yo

깨우지 말아요, 아주 깊은 잠을 잘 거예요

kkae-u-ji mal-a-yo, a-ju gip-eun jam-eul jal geo-ye-yo

스르르르륵

seu-reu-reu-reu-reuk

스르르 깊은 잠을 잘 거예요

seu-reu-reu gip-eun jam-eul jal geo-ye-yo

스르르르륵

seu-reu-reu-reu-reuk

스르르 깊은 잠을-

seu-reu-reu gip-eun jam-eul-

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

A raw, profoundly vulnerable acoustic lullaby. Written during a sleepless night, IU confesses her exhaustion with adult life and yearns to lay her head on her grandmother's warm knee, having her hair stroked until sleep finally arrives.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The grandmother's knee ("무릎") serves as the ultimate Korean sanctuary of unconditional safety and childhood peace.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Self-composed by IU, featuring solo acoustic piano and raw, unadorned vocal recordings.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

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

무릎(Mureup)
Knee, lap (sanctuary of rest)
잠들다(Jamdeulda)
To fall asleep peacefully
스르르(Seureureu)
Gently, softly drifting off

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “무릎 Knees”?

A raw, profoundly vulnerable acoustic lullaby. Written during a sleepless night, IU confesses her exhaustion with adult life and yearns to lay her head on her grandmother's warm kn...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “무릎 Knees”.

Performer (아티스트)IU
Album (앨범)CHAT-SHIRE
Release Year (발매연도)
Lyricist (작사)IU
Composer (작곡)IU
Arranger (편곡)Lee Jong-hoon
Producer (프로듀서)IU
Record Label (기획사)LOEN / EDAM Entertainment
Distributor (유통사)Kakao Entertainment
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What is the English translation and meaning of 무릎 Knees by IU?

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Who wrote and produced 무릎 Knees by IU?

"무릎 Knees" was produced by IU with lyrics by IU, released under LOEN / EDAM Entertainment.

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