Face to Face - After Looking at You album artwork

Face to Face - After Looking at You

Face to Face - After Looking at You

Artist: IU•Album: Growing up
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English42% KR📅 2009K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Face to Face - After Looking at You” (Face to Face - After Looking at You) is performed by IU, released on the album Growing up in 2009.

💡 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

Yeah my love is real

Take my hands baby

I want take you there

I love you I love you

너에게만 하고 싶은 말

neo-e-ge-man ha-go sip-eun mal

Only you Only you

내 마음 속엔 항상 너 뿐이야

nae ma-eum sok-en hang-sang neo ppun-i-ya

처음엔 오래 고민했어

cheo-eum-en o-rae go-min-haess-eo

Chorus

나보다 오빤 줄 알았어

na-bo-da o-ppan jul al-ass-eo

그래서 난 말 걸어보기가

geu-rae-seo nan mal geol-eo-bo-gi-ga

조금은 힘이 들었나 봐

jo-geum-eun him-i deul-eoss-na bwa

이젠 아닌 걸 너는 내 것인 걸

i-jen a-nin geol neo-neun nae geos-in geol

You know (I already know, let's go)

I love you I love you

너에게만 하고 싶은 말

neo-e-ge-man ha-go sip-eun mal

Only you Only you

Verse 3

내 마음 속엔 항상 너 뿐이야

nae ma-eum sok-en hang-sang neo ppun-i-ya

네가 내 손을 잡아줄 때

ne-ga nae son-eul jap-a-jul ttae

머리를 쓰다듬어 줄 때

meo-ri-reul sseu-da-deum-eo jul ttae

부드럽게 미소를 지을 때

bu-deu-reop-ge mi-so-reul ji-eul ttae

가슴이 떨려 미치겠어

ga-seum-i tteol-ryeo mi-chi-gess-eo

때론 삐치고 때론 투정해도

ttae-ron ppi-chi-go ttae-ron tu-jeong-hae-do

You know (I already know, let's go)

I love you I love you

Verse 4

너에게만 하고 싶은 말

neo-e-ge-man ha-go sip-eun mal

Only you Only you

내 마음 속엔 항상 너 뿐이야

nae ma-eum sok-en hang-sang neo ppun-i-ya

Oh and i'm the one for you

이제는 내 어깨에 기대봐 My babe

i-je-neun nae eo-kkae-e gi-dae-bwa My babe

내 손을 잡고 함께 Fly babe

nae son-eul jap-go ham-kke Fly babe

Let's fly to the sky

저 밤하늘의 별

jeo bam-ha-neul-ui byeol

Verse 5

너와 함께 세고 싶어

neo-wa ham-kke se-go sip-eo

From now to the death

그래 내 옆이 네 자리

geu-rae nae yeop-i ne ja-ri

여긴 널 위한 New folder Click Click

yeo-gin neol wi-han New folder Click Click

때로는 둘도 없는 친구

ttae-ro-neun dul-do eop-neun chin-gu

때로는 잔소리 늘어놓는 친오빠처럼

ttae-ro-neun jan-so-ri neul-eo-not-neun chin-o-ppa-cheo-reom

달콤한 말만 속삭이는 애인처럼 자

dal-kom-han mal-man sok-sak-i-neun ae-in-cheo-reom ja

Let it go

Verse 6

I love you I love you

너에게만 하고 싶은 말

neo-e-ge-man ha-go sip-eun mal

(Thank God I found you 넌 나의 Crown J.E 지)

(Thank God I found you neon na-ui Crown J.E ji)

Only you Only you

내 마음 속엔 항상 너 뿐이야

nae ma-eum sok-en hang-sang neo ppun-i-ya

(Oh and i'm the one for you)

손가락 걸고 단 한 가지만

son-ga-rak geol-go dan han ga-ji-man

꼭 꼭 약속해

kkok kkok yak-sok-hae

Verse 7

(I promise you and you gave me a promise)

해와 달 별이 다 사라져도

hae-wa dal byeol-i da sa-ra-jyeo-do

영원히 둘이

yeong-won-hi dul-i

(Swear to God that I love U)

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Face to Face - After Looking at You” by IU.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Face to Face - After Looking at You" (Face to Face - After Looking at You) 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 "Face to Face - After Looking at You" 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, "Face to Face - After Looking at You" 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 “Face to Face - After Looking at You”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Face to Face - After Looking at You”.

Performer (아티스트)IU
Album (앨범)Growing up
Release Year (발매연도)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the English translation and meaning of Face to Face - After Looking at You by IU?

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Who wrote and produced Face to Face - After Looking at You by IU?

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