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My Sea

My Sea

Artist: IU•Album: IU 5th Album 'LILAC'
🇰🇷 Korean📅 2021K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“My Sea” (My Sea) is performed by IU, released on the album IU 5th Album 'LILAC' in 2021.

💡 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

그러나 시간이 지나도

geu-reo-na si-gan-i ji-na-do

아물지 않는 일들이 있지

a-mul-ji an-neun il-deul-i iss-ji

내가 날 온전히 사랑하지 못해서

nae-ga nal on-jeon-hi sa-rang-ha-ji mos-hae-seo

맘이 가난한 밤이야

mam-i ga-nan-han bam-i-ya

거울 속에 마주친 얼굴이 어색해서

geo-ul sok-e ma-ju-chin eol-gul-i eo-saek-hae-seo

습관처럼 조용히 눈을 감아

seup-gwan-cheo-reom jo-yong-hi nun-eul gam-a

밤이 되면 서둘러 내일로 가고 싶어

bam-i doe-myeon seo-dul-reo nae-il-ro ga-go sip-eo

수많은 소원 아래 매일 다른 꿈을 꾸던

su-man-eun so-won a-rae mae-il da-reun kkum-eul kku-deon

Chorus

아이는 그렇게 오랜 시간

a-i-neun geu-reot-ge o-raen si-gan

겨우 내가 되려고 아팠던 걸까

gyeo-u nae-ga doe-ryeo-go a-pass-deon geol-kka

쌓이는 하루만큼 더 멀어져

ssat-i-neun ha-ru-man-keum deo meol-eo-jyeo

우리는 화해할 수 없을 것 같아

u-ri-neun hwa-hae-hal su eop-eul geos gat-a

나아지지 않을 것 같아

na-a-ji-ji an-eul geos gat-a

어린 날 내 맘엔 영원히

eo-rin nal nae mam-en yeong-won-hi

가물지 않는 바다가 있었지

ga-mul-ji an-neun ba-da-ga iss-eoss-ji

이제는 흔적만이 남아 희미한 그곳엔

i-je-neun heun-jeok-man-i nam-a hui-mi-han geu-gos-en

Verse 3

설렘으로 차오르던 나의 숨소리와

seol-rem-eu-ro cha-o-reu-deon na-ui sum-so-ri-wa

머리 위로 선선히 부는 바람

meo-ri wi-ro seon-seon-hi bu-neun ba-ram

파도가 되어 어디로든 달려가고 싶어

pa-do-ga doe-eo eo-di-ro-deun dal-ryeo-ga-go sip-eo

작은 두려움 아래 천천히 두 눈을 뜨면

jak-eun du-ryeo-um a-rae cheon-cheon-hi du nun-eul tteu-myeon

세상은 그렇게 모든 순간

se-sang-eun geu-reot-ge mo-deun sun-gan

내게로 와 눈부신 선물이 되고

nae-ge-ro wa nun-bu-sin seon-mul-i doe-go

숱하게 의심하던 나는 그제야

sut-ha-ge ui-sim-ha-deon na-neun geu-je-ya

나에게 대답할 수 있을 것 같아

na-e-ge dae-dap-hal su iss-eul geos gat-a

Verse 4

선 너머에 기억이

seon neo-meo-e gi-eok-i

나를 부르고 있어

na-reul bu-reu-go iss-eo

아주 오랜 시간 동안

a-ju o-raen si-gan dong-an

잊고 있던 목소리에

it-go iss-deon mok-so-ri-e

물결을 거슬러 나 돌아가

mul-gyeol-eul geo-seul-reo na dol-a-ga

내 안의 바다가 태어난 곳으로

nae an-ui ba-da-ga tae-eo-nan gos-eu-ro

휩쓸려 길을 잃어도 자유로와

hwip-sseul-ryeo gil-eul il-eo-do ja-yu-ro-wa

더이상 날 가두는 어둠에 눈 감지 않아

deo-i-sang nal ga-du-neun eo-dum-e nun gam-ji an-a

Verse 5

두 번 다시 날 모른 척 하지 않아

du beon da-si nal mo-reun cheok ha-ji an-a

그럼에도 여전히 가끔은

geu-reom-e-do yeo-jeon-hi ga-kkeum-eun

삶에게 지는 날들도 있겠지

sal-e-ge ji-neun nal-deul-do iss-gess-ji

또다시 헤매일지라도 돌아오는 길을 알아

tto-da-si he-mae-il-ji-ra-do dol-a-o-neun gil-eul al-a

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

A monumental 5-minute symphonic journey of self-forgiveness from IU's 5th album LILAC. The song chronicles an emotional dialogue between IU's adult self and the frightened child ("아이") who cried in the dark, finally making peace with past grief.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The vast ocean ("바다") represents the turbulent subconscious where past tears and self-doubt are finally integrated into strength.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Composed by Kim Je-hwi and Kim Hee-won. Sweeping orchestral dynamic shifts with choir backing and high-octane 4-octave vocal range.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

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

바다(Bada)
Ocean, deep subconscious
용서(Yongseo)
Forgiveness, self-reconciliation
성장(Seongjang)
Growth, emotional maturation

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “My Sea”?

A monumental 5-minute symphonic journey of self-forgiveness from IU's 5th album LILAC. The song chronicles an emotional dialogue between IU's adult self and the frightened child ("...

Q: How can I practice singing “My Sea” 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 “My Sea”.

Performer (아티스트)IU
Album (앨범)IU 5th Album 'LILAC'
Release Year (발매연도)
Lyricist (작사)IU
Composer (작곡)Kim Je-hwi, Kim Hee-won
Arranger (편곡)Kim Je-hwi
Producer (프로듀서)IU
Record Label (기획사)EDAM Entertainment
Distributor (유통사)Kakao Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the English translation and meaning of My Sea by IU?

"My Sea" 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 My Sea with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced My Sea by IU?

"My Sea" was produced by IU with lyrics by IU, released under EDAM Entertainment.

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