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Love Poem

Love Poem

Artist: IU•Album: Love Poem - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English76% KR📅 2019K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Love Poem” (Love Poem) is performed by IU, released on the album Love Poem - EP in 2019.

"Love Poem" serves as the emotional anchor and title track of IU's 2019 mini-album. Penned by IU during a period of immense personal loss and collective heartache in the Korean music community, the song offers a quiet, unconditional promise: to send a whisper of song to anyone sitting in darkness. Because every stanza is crafted with delicate literary Korean grammar, automated translations miss its emotional grace. K-Lyrics provides an authentic, poetic English translation alongside Romanization and original Korean text.

💡 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

누구를 위해 누군가 기도하고 있나 봐

nu-gu-reul wi-hae nu-gun-ga gi-do-ha-go iss-na bwa

숨죽여 쓴 사랑시가 낮게 들리는 듯해

sum-juk-yeo sseun sa-rang-si-ga nat-ge deul-ri-neun deus-hae

너에게로 선명히 날아가

neo-e-ge-ro seon-myeong-hi nal-a-ga

늦지 않게 자리에 닿기를

neut-ji an-ge ja-ri-e dat-gi-reul

I'll be there 홀로 걷는 너의 뒤에

I'll be there hol-ro geot-neun neo-ui dwi-e

Singing till the end 그치지 않을 이 노래

Singing till the end geu-chi-ji an-eul i no-rae

아주 잠시만 귀 기울여 봐

a-ju jam-si-man gwi gi-ul-yeo bwa

유난히 긴 밤을 걷는 널 위해 부를게

yu-nan-hi gin bam-eul geot-neun neol wi-hae bu-reul-ge

Chorus

또 한 번 너의 세상에 별이 지고 있나 봐

tto han beon neo-ui se-sang-e byeol-i ji-go iss-na bwa

숨죽여 삼킨 눈물이 여기 흐르는 듯해

sum-juk-yeo sam-kin nun-mul-i yeo-gi heu-reu-neun deus-hae

할 말을 잃어 고요한 마음에

hal mal-eul il-eo go-yo-han ma-eum-e

기억처럼 들려오는 목소리

gi-eok-cheo-reom deul-ryeo-o-neun mok-so-ri

I'll be there 홀로 걷는 너의 뒤에

I'll be there hol-ro geot-neun neo-ui dwi-e

Singing till the end 그치지 않을 이 노래

Singing till the end geu-chi-ji an-eul i no-rae

아주 커다란 숨을 쉬어 봐

a-ju keo-da-ran sum-eul swi-eo bwa

소리 내 우는 법을 잊은 널 위해 부를게

so-ri nae u-neun beop-eul it-eun neol wi-hae bu-reul-ge

Verse 3

(다시 걸어갈 수 있도록)

(da-si geol-eo-gal su iss-do-rok)

부를게

bu-reul-ge

(다시 사랑할 수 있도록)

(da-si sa-rang-hal su iss-do-rok)

Here I am 지켜봐 나를, 난 절대

Here I am ji-kyeo-bwa na-reul, nan jeol-dae

Singing till the end 멈추지 않아 이 노래

Singing till the end meom-chu-ji an-a i no-rae

너의 긴 밤이 끝나는 그날

neo-ui gin bam-i kkeut-na-neun geu-nal

고개를 들어 바라본 그곳에 있을게

go-gae-reul deul-eo ba-ra-bon geu-gos-e iss-eul-ge

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

Penned during a period of immense personal and collective grief, "Love Poem" serves as a gentle spiritual promise: even if one cannot immediately solve a loved one's darkness, they can quietly send a whisper of song into the silence so they never feel alone.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

IU's delicate literary Korean utilizes terms like "숨소리" (the sound of breathing) and "조용한 노래" (a quiet song), portraying love not as an overpowering force, but as an enduring, non-judgmental presence in grief.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Begins with muted piano and IU's vulnerable vocal, steadily swelling with progressive rock guitars, live drums, and an orchestral crescendo.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

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

위로(Wiro)
Comfort, consolation
시(Si)
Poem, poetic verse
숨소리(Sum-sori)
Sound of breathing, living breath

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “Love Poem”?

Penned during a period of immense personal and collective grief, "Love Poem" serves as a gentle spiritual promise: even if one cannot immediately solve a loved one's darkness, they...

Q: How can I practice singing “Love Poem” 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 “Love Poem”.

Performer (아티스트)IU
Album (앨범)Love Poem - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Lyricist (작사)IU
Composer (작곡)Lee Jong-hoon
Arranger (편곡)Hong So-jin, Jukjae
Producer (프로듀서)IU
Record Label (기획사)EDAM Entertainment
Distributor (유통사)Kakao Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Love Poem, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Love Poem by IU?

"Love Poem" serves as the emotional anchor and title track of IU's 2019 mini-album. Penned by IU during a period of immense personal loss and collective heartache in the Korean music community, the song offers a quiet, unconditional promise: to send a whisper of song to anyone sitting in darkness. Because every stanza is crafted with delicate literary Korean grammar, automated translations miss its emotional grace. K-Lyrics provides an authentic, poetic English translation alongside Romanization and original Korean text.

Where can I practice singing Love Poem with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced Love Poem by IU?

"Love Poem" was produced by IU with lyrics by IU, released under EDAM Entertainment.

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