For Lovers Who Hesitate album artwork

For Lovers Who Hesitate

For Lovers Who Hesitate

Artist: JANNABI•Album: Legend
🇰🇷 Korean📅 2019K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“For Lovers Who Hesitate” (For Lovers Who Hesitate) is performed by JANNABI, released on the album Legend in 2019.

💡 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

나는 읽기 쉬운 마음이야

na-neun il-gi swi-un ma-eum-i-ya

당신도 쓱 훑고 가셔요

dang-sin-do sseuk hul-go ga-syeo-yo

달랠 길 없는 외로운 마음 있지

dal-rael gil eop-neun oe-ro-un ma-eum iss-ji

머물다 가셔요

meo-mul-da ga-syeo-yo

내게 긴 여운을 남겨줘요

nae-ge gin yeo-un-eul nam-gyeo-jwo-yo

사랑을, 사랑을 해줘요

sa-rang-eul, sa-rang-eul hae-jwo-yo

할 수 있다면 그럴 수만 있다면

hal su iss-da-myeon geu-reol su-man iss-da-myeon

새하얀 빛으로 그댈 비춰 줄게요

sae-ha-yan bit-eu-ro geu-dael bi-chwo jul-ge-yo

Chorus

그러다 밤이 찾아오면

geu-reo-da bam-i chat-a-o-myeon

우리 둘만의 비밀을 새겨요

u-ri dul-man-ui bi-mil-eul sae-gyeo-yo

추억할 그 밤 위에 갈피를 꽂고선

chu-eok-hal geu bam wi-e gal-pi-reul kkot-go-seon

남몰래 펼쳐보아요

nam-mol-rae pyeol-chyeo-bo-a-yo

나의 자라나는 마음을

na-ui ja-ra-na-neun ma-eum-eul

못 본채 꺾어 버릴 순 없네

mos bon-chae kkeok-eo beo-ril sun eop-ne

미련 남길 바엔 그리워 아픈 게 나아

mi-ryeon nam-gil ba-en geu-ri-wo a-peun ge na-a

서둘러 안겨본 그 품은 따스할 테니

seo-dul-reo an-gyeo-bon geu pum-eun tta-seu-hal te-ni

Verse 3

그러다 밤이 찾아오면

geu-reo-da bam-i chat-a-o-myeon

우리 둘만의 비밀을 새겨요

u-ri dul-man-ui bi-mil-eul sae-gyeo-yo

추억할 그 밤 위에 갈피를 꽂고선

chu-eok-hal geu bam wi-e gal-pi-reul kkot-go-seon

남몰래 펼쳐보아요

nam-mol-rae pyeol-chyeo-bo-a-yo

언젠가 또 그날이 온대도

eon-jen-ga tto geu-nal-i on-dae-do

우린 서둘러 뒤돌지 말아요

u-rin seo-dul-reo dwi-dol-ji mal-a-yo

마주 보던 그대로 뒷걸음치면서

ma-ju bo-deon geu-dae-ro dwis-geol-eum-chi-myeon-seo

서로의 안녕을 보아요

seo-ro-ui an-nyeong-eul bo-a-yo

Verse 4

피고 지는 마음을 알아요

pi-go ji-neun ma-eum-eul al-a-yo

다시 돌아온 계절도

da-si dol-a-on gye-jeol-do

난 한동안 새 활짝 피었다 질래

nan han-dong-an sae hwal-jjak pi-eoss-da jil-rae

또 한 번 영원히

tto han beon yeong-won-hi

(라 라라라 라랄라 랄라라라)

(ra ra-ra-ra ra-ral-ra ral-ra-ra-ra)

그럼에도 내 사랑은 또 같은 꿈을 꾸고

geu-reom-e-do nae sa-rang-eun tto gat-eun kkum-eul kku-go

(라 라라라 라랄라 랄라라라)

(ra ra-ra-ra ra-ral-ra ral-ra-ra-ra)

그럼에도 꾸던 꿈을 난 또 미루진 않을 거야

geu-reom-e-do kku-deon kkum-eul nan tto mi-ru-jin an-eul geo-ya

Verse 5

(라 라라라 라랄라 랄라라라)

(ra ra-ra-ra ra-ral-ra ral-ra-ra-ra)

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “For Lovers Who Hesitate” by JANNABI.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

The monumental title track of Jannabi's landmark album Legend (전설) with over 250 million global streams. The song serves as a compassionate sanctuary for hesitant lovers paralyzed by the fear of emotional vulnerability and inevitable separation, tenderly coaxing them to love without defensive reservation.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The metaphor "나는 읽기 쉬운 마음이야 / 당신도 쓱 훑고 가셔요" portrays the singer's soul as an open, easily legible book that demands nothing from the passerby. Choi Jung-hoon captures the essence of "Jeong" (정)—emotional attachment that persists despite the certainty of eventual farewell.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Recorded with vintage tape warmth, featuring nostalgic 6/8 ballad meter, soft Rhodes electric piano, sweeping retro violin arrangements, and Choi Jung-hoon's distinctive vibrato.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

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

주저하다(Jujeohada)
To hesitate, falter, hold back out of uncertainty
훑고 가다(Hultgo gada)
To skim through, glance past casually
아쉬움(Aswium)
Lingering regret, wistful longing

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “For Lovers Who Hesitate”?

The monumental title track of Jannabi's landmark album Legend (전설) with over 250 million global streams. The song serves as a compassionate sanctuary for hesitant lovers paralyzed ...

Q: How can I practice singing “For Lovers Who Hesitate” 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 “For Lovers Who Hesitate”.

Performer (아티스트)JANNABI
Album (앨범)Legend
Release Year (발매연도)
Lyricist (작사)Choi Jung-hoon (JANNABI)
Composer (작곡)Choi Jung-hoon (JANNABI), Kim Do-hyung
Arranger (편곡)Choi Jung-hoon (JANNABI), Kim Do-hyung
Producer (프로듀서)Choi Jung-hoon, Peponi Music
Record Label (기획사)Peponi Music
Distributor (유통사)Kakao Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about For Lovers Who Hesitate, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of For Lovers Who Hesitate by JANNABI?

"For Lovers Who Hesitate" is performed by JANNABI. 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 For Lovers Who Hesitate with Romanized lyrics?

You can practice For Lovers Who Hesitate with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=jannabi-for-lovers-who-hesitate, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.

Who wrote and produced For Lovers Who Hesitate by JANNABI?

"For Lovers Who Hesitate" was produced by Choi Jung-hoon, Peponi Music with lyrics by Choi Jung-hoon (JANNABI), released under Peponi Music.

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