Light Me Up album artwork

Light Me Up

Light Me Up

Artist: Red Velvet•Album: The Velvet - The 2nd Mini Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English58% KR📅 2016K-PopRed Velvet

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Light Me Up” (Light Me Up) is performed by Red Velvet, released on the album The Velvet - The 2nd Mini Album in 2016.

💡 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

Tonight I wanna light up the world between

You and me, woo ah

All I wanna do

눈을 뜬 것 같아

nun-eul tteun geos gat-a

구름이 걷히고 해님이 뜬 거죠 (거죠)

gu-reum-i geot-hi-go hae-nim-i tteun geo-jyo (geo-jyo)

그대가 나를 깨워

geu-dae-ga na-reul kkae-wo

작은 내 불을 밝혀 환하게 했어요

jak-eun nae bul-eul bal-hyeo hwan-ha-ge haess-eo-yo

So 한 걸음 내디뎌 볼게

So han geol-eum nae-di-dyeo bol-ge

Chorus

가까이 더 갈게

ga-kka-i deo gal-ge

그림자는 지워 버릴게 ooh ah

geu-rim-ja-neun ji-wo beo-ril-ge ooh ah

Come here boy, wanna talk to you

우린 서로를 더 알아야 해요

u-rin seo-ro-reul deo al-a-ya hae-yo

서로 고백해요 I'm in love

seo-ro go-baek-hae-yo I'm in love

Ooh boy come and light me up

캄캄한 세상을 밝혀줘

kam-kam-han se-sang-eul bal-hyeo-jwo

Light me light me 자 손을 잡아 줘

Light me light me ja son-eul jap-a jwo

Verse 3

Ooh boy 커질수록

Ooh boy keo-jil-su-rok

더 환히 빛난 사랑의 빛이죠

deo hwan-hi bit-nan sa-rang-ui bit-i-jyo

영원하길 원해 (원해)

yeong-won-ha-gil won-hae (won-hae)

빛은 커져가 새벽처럼 와

bit-eun keo-jyeo-ga sae-byeok-cheo-reom wa

어두웠던 밤 한 순간 사라지니

eo-du-woss-deon bam han sun-gan sa-ra-ji-ni

Oh 난 뭐가 두려울까요

Oh nan mwo-ga du-ryeo-ul-kka-yo

원하고 가졌죠 이 순간을

won-ha-go ga-jyeoss-jyo i sun-gan-eul

Light me up (up)

Verse 4

보았죠 눈 앞에 쏟아지는 빛을

bo-ass-jyo nun ap-e ssot-a-ji-neun bit-eul

사랑에 빠진 눈에 우리가 비쳐요

sa-rang-e ppa-jin nun-e u-ri-ga bi-chyeo-yo

너무 아름답죠

neo-mu a-reum-dap-jyo

So 한 걸음 내디뎌 볼게

So han geol-eum nae-di-dyeo bol-ge

가까이 더 갈게

ga-kka-i deo gal-ge

그림자는 지워 버릴게 ooh ah

geu-rim-ja-neun ji-wo beo-ril-ge ooh ah

Come here boy wanna talk to you

우린 서로를 더 알아야 해요

u-rin seo-ro-reul deo al-a-ya hae-yo

Verse 5

서로 고백해요 I'm in love

seo-ro go-baek-hae-yo I'm in love

I'm in love ah

매일 더 많은 얘길 듣고 싶어요

mae-il deo man-eun yae-gil deut-go sip-eo-yo

서로 나누는 거에요 (또 나의 얘기도)

seo-ro na-nu-neun geo-e-yo (tto na-ui yae-gi-do)

Ooh boy come and light me up

캄캄한 세상을 밝혀줘

kam-kam-han se-sang-eul bal-hyeo-jwo

Light me light me 자 손을 잡아 줘

Light me light me ja son-eul jap-a jwo

Ooh boy 커질수록

Ooh boy keo-jil-su-rok

Verse 6

더 환히 빛난 사랑의 빛이죠

deo hwan-hi bit-nan sa-rang-ui bit-i-jyo

영원하길 원해

yeong-won-ha-gil won-hae

빛은 커져가 새벽처럼 와

bit-eun keo-jyeo-ga sae-byeok-cheo-reom wa

어두웠던 밤 한 순간 사라지니

eo-du-woss-deon bam han sun-gan sa-ra-ji-ni

Oh 난 뭐가 두려울까요

Oh nan mwo-ga du-ryeo-ul-kka-yo

원하고 가졌죠 이 순간을

won-ha-go ga-jyeoss-jyo i sun-gan-eul

Light me up

날 외롭게 눈물도 흘리게 말아요

nal oe-rop-ge nun-mul-do heul-ri-ge mal-a-yo

Verse 7

이 불빛에 내 전부를 태워버린걸요

i bul-bit-e nae jeon-bu-reul tae-wo-beo-rin-geol-yo

You make me so crazy

난 조금 어지러워져 꼭 안아요

nan jo-geum eo-ji-reo-wo-jyeo kkok an-a-yo

Ooh boy come and light me up

캄캄한 세상을 밝혀줘

kam-kam-han se-sang-eul bal-hyeo-jwo

Light me light me 자 손을 잡아 줘

Light me light me ja son-eul jap-a jwo

Ooh boy 커질수록

Ooh boy keo-jil-su-rok

더 환히 빛난 사랑의 빛이죠

deo hwan-hi bit-nan sa-rang-ui bit-i-jyo

Verse 8

영원하길 원해 (영원하길 oh wow)

yeong-won-ha-gil won-hae (yeong-won-ha-gil oh wow)

빛은 커져가 (빛은 커져가) 새벽처럼 와 (새벽처럼 와)

bit-eun keo-jyeo-ga (bit-eun keo-jyeo-ga) sae-byeok-cheo-reom wa (sae-byeok-cheo-reom wa)

어두웠던 밤 한 순간 사라지니

eo-du-woss-deon bam han sun-gan sa-ra-ji-ni

Oh 난 뭐가 두려울까요

Oh nan mwo-ga du-ryeo-ul-kka-yo

원하고 가졌죠 이 순간을

won-ha-go ga-jyeoss-jyo i sun-gan-eul

Light me up

영원히 켜 둘게요 light me up

yeong-won-hi kyeo dul-ge-yo light me up

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Light Me Up” by Red Velvet.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Light Me Up" (Light Me Up) by Red Velvet 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 "Light Me Up" 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, "Light Me Up" highlights Red Velvet'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 “Light Me Up”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Light Me Up”.

Performer (아티스트)Red Velvet
Album (앨범)The Velvet - The 2nd Mini Album
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under Red Velvet 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 Light Me Up by Red Velvet?

"Light Me Up" is performed by Red Velvet. 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 Light Me Up by Red Velvet?

"Light Me Up" is performed by Red Velvet, released on the album "The Velvet - The 2nd Mini Album" in 2016. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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