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Candle Light

Candle Light

Artist: NCT•Album: Candle Light - Single
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English59% KR📅 2018K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Candle Light” (Candle Light) is performed by NCT, released on the album Candle Light - Single in 2018.

💡 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

Oh, whoa

Candle light, candle light

아직 잠깐만, are you ready? 내가 신호를 주면

a-jik jam-kkan-man, are you ready? nae-ga sin-ho-reul ju-myeon

하나, 둘, 셋 세고 눈을 떠 봐

ha-na, dul, ses se-go nun-eul tteo bwa

뭣 때문에 내가 이러는지? 넌 궁금해하지만

mwos ttae-mun-e nae-ga i-reo-neun-ji? neon gung-geum-hae-ha-ji-man

아무 날도 아닌걸, whoa, whoa, whoa

a-mu nal-do a-nin-geol, whoa, whoa, whoa

Like Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

너와 함께한 순간 내겐 always

neo-wa ham-kke-han sun-gan nae-gen always

Chorus

매일같이 특별했었으니까

mae-il-gat-i teuk-byeol-haess-eoss-eu-ni-kka

Ooh, ooh

불어 봐, candle light, candle light, candle light, baby

bul-eo bwa, candle light, candle light, candle light, baby

함께해 준 모든 날 고맙다는 뜻이야

ham-kke-hae jun mo-deun nal go-map-da-neun tteus-i-ya

이럴 땐 왠지 난, 왠지 난, 왠지 난, baby

i-reol ttaen waen-ji nan, waen-ji nan, waen-ji nan, baby

쑥스럽긴 하지만 널 사랑한단 뜻이야

ssuk-seu-reop-gin ha-ji-man neol sa-rang-han-dan tteus-i-ya

환하게 미소 지은 눈부신 널 보니

hwan-ha-ge mi-so ji-eun nun-bu-sin neol bo-ni

Na-na-na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na-na-na

Verse 3

너와 나 영원히 해달란 소원이

neo-wa na yeong-won-hi hae-dal-ran so-won-i

다 이뤄질 것 같아, ooh

da i-rwo-jil geos gat-a, ooh

알아 다가올 날들은 너무나 불투명하고

al-a da-ga-ol nal-deul-eun neo-mu-na bul-tu-myeong-ha-go

지나간 날은 아쉬워 (whoa, 아쉬워), yeah

ji-na-gan nal-eun a-swi-wo (whoa, a-swi-wo), yeah

하지만 더 걱정은 마, 오늘과 같은 하루를 (하루를)

ha-ji-man deo geok-jeong-eun ma, o-neul-gwa gat-eun ha-ru-reul (ha-ru-reul)

하루씩 더해가면 돼, ooh

ha-ru-ssik deo-hae-ga-myeon dwae, ooh

난 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

nan Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

너로 채워갈 계획만 가득해 (가득해)

neo-ro chae-wo-gal gye-hoek-man ga-deuk-hae (ga-deuk-hae)

Verse 4

이 정도면 좀 완벽할 것 같아

i jeong-do-myeon jom wan-byeok-hal geos gat-a

Ooh, ooh

불어봐, candle light, candle light, candle light, baby

bul-eo-bwa, candle light, candle light, candle light, baby

함께해 준 모든 날 고맙다는 뜻이야

ham-kke-hae jun mo-deun nal go-map-da-neun tteus-i-ya

이럴 땐 왠지 난, 왠지 난, 왠지 난, baby

i-reol ttaen waen-ji nan, waen-ji nan, waen-ji nan, baby

쑥스럽긴 하지만 널 사랑한단 뜻이야 (hey)

ssuk-seu-reop-gin ha-ji-man neol sa-rang-han-dan tteus-i-ya (hey)

환하게 미소 진 (미소 진) 눈부신 널 보니 (보니)

hwan-ha-ge mi-so jin (mi-so jin) nun-bu-sin neol bo-ni (bo-ni)

Na-na-na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na-na-na

Verse 5

너와 나 영원히 (영원히) 해달란 소원이

neo-wa na yeong-won-hi (yeong-won-hi) hae-dal-ran so-won-i

다 이뤄질 것 같아, ooh

da i-rwo-jil geos gat-a, ooh

마음속에 네가 있기에 자연스러워 내 멜로디

ma-eum-sok-e ne-ga iss-gi-e ja-yeon-seu-reo-wo nae mel-ro-di

너로 인해, 가능해졌어 나의 꿈들이

neo-ro in-hae, ga-neung-hae-jyeoss-eo na-ui kkum-deul-i

이루고 싶어 전부 너와 함께

i-ru-go sip-eo jeon-bu neo-wa ham-kke

혼자가 아닌, 이제 너와 같이 (girl)

hon-ja-ga a-nin, i-je neo-wa gat-i (girl)

나 홀로 누군가가 필요할 때 나타나준 너

na hol-ro nu-gun-ga-ga pil-yo-hal ttae na-ta-na-jun neo

평범함 속에도 너의 소중함을 celebrate

pyeong-beom-ham sok-e-do neo-ui so-jung-ham-eul celebrate

Verse 6

촛불같이 놓여진 street 불빛들 마저 특별해

chos-bul-gat-i not-yeo-jin street bul-bit-deul ma-jeo teuk-byeol-hae

늘 내 곁에 있어 줘

neul nae gyeot-e iss-eo jwo

자, 이제 눈을 떠, 눈을 떠, 눈을 떠, baby (oh, yeah)

ja, i-je nun-eul tteo, nun-eul tteo, nun-eul tteo, baby (oh, yeah)

선물 같은 날들을 네게 주고 싶어서

seon-mul gat-eun nal-deul-eul ne-ge ju-go sip-eo-seo

이렇게 너와 나, 너와 나, 너와 나, baby

i-reot-ge neo-wa na, neo-wa na, neo-wa na, baby

내년 이맘때에도 함께 할 수 있을까?

nae-nyeon i-mam-ttae-e-do ham-kke hal su iss-eul-kka?

책상 위에 펼친 달력에 한 칸씩 (no, no)

chaek-sang wi-e pyeol-chin dal-ryeok-e han kan-ssik (no, no)

하루도 빠짐없이, 오직 you and me

ha-ru-do ppa-jim-eop-i, o-jik you and me

Verse 7

불 꺼지지 않는 candle light같이

bul kkeo-ji-ji an-neun candle l-i-g-h-t-gat-i

너와 나 영원히 (yeah) 해달란 소원이

neo-wa na yeong-won-hi (yeah) hae-dal-ran so-won-i

다 이뤄질 것 같아, ooh

da i-rwo-jil geos gat-a, ooh

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Candle Light” by NCT.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Candle Light" (Candle Light) by NCT 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 "Candle Light" 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, "Candle Light" highlights NCT'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 “Candle Light”?

"Candle Light" (Candle Light) by NCT is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulne...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Candle Light”.

Performer (아티스트)NCT
Album (앨범)Candle Light - Single
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under NCT and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the English translation and meaning of Candle Light by NCT?

"Candle Light" is performed by NCT. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

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Who wrote and produced Candle Light by NCT?

"Candle Light" is performed by NCT, released on the album "Candle Light - Single" in 2018. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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