BoA’s hit song “No.1” is a bittersweet pop anthem about holding onto the memory of a past love. It explores the lingering pain of a breakup, the ex-partner’s desire for happiness, and the desire that, despite moving on, the lost romance remains the most special bond.
Song credits
- Artist: Buoy
- Album: No.1
- Released: April 12, 2002
- Length: 3:13
- Label: SM Entertainment
- Texts: Kim Young-ah
- Composers: Sigurd “Ziggy” Røsnes
BoA “No.1” Official MV
BoA “No.1” lyrics.
Hangul
I look at your face in the dark
I secretly cried too
The thing that followed me silently and enlightened me
Have you finally known and protected me?
You, who first showed me my love
You also saw my breakdown
You’re still my number 1
please don’t look for me
Cover my sadness
Hide behind those clouds and shut the light (shut it down)
This way of knowing him doesn’t make me cry
Please don’t criticize him for the change
Because your face changes little by little
But I miss you, can I forget you?
(I want you back in my life)
(I want you back in my life)
My love and past memories
But everything disappears
You’re still my number 1
A sad light that gets smaller after 15 days
Will you accompany him for me? (Will you?)
My love that I failed to convey shines like me
Sometimes it comes to my window while I sleep
Would you like to say hello?
His warm hands in my dreams
So you can hear whoa
You, dururu-dutdu
Tooru-tootu
Tururub tut-tururub tut-tururub tuttu
Tooru-tootu
Tooru-tootu
Tururub tut-tururub tut-tururub tuttu
But please don’t look for me tonight
Cover my sadness
Hide behind those clouds and shut the light (shut it down)
This way of knowing him doesn’t make me cry
A sad light that gets smaller after 15 days
Will you accompany him for me? (Will you?)
My love that I couldn’t convey
You’re still my number 1
(You’re still my number 1)
Romanised
Eodumsoge nieolgul bodaga
Nadomollae nunmuri heulleosseo
Sorieopshi nal ttaraomyeo bichungeon
Finally nal algo gamssajungeoni
Cheoeum nae sarang bichweo judeon neon
And Ibyeolkkaji bongeoya
You’re still my number 1
Nal chatji marajweo with him seulpeum garyeojweo
Jeo gureum due neoreul sumgyeo bicheul dadajweo
I’m sorry, I’m sorry
Byeonhan geureul yokajin marajweo
Ni eolguldo jogeumsshik byeonhanikka
But I miss you neol ijeul on isseulkka
(I want you back in my life
I want you back in my life)
Naye sarangdo jinan chueokdo
Modu and Sarajeo cloud
You are still my #1 Boreumi Jinamyeon
Take care of the beets
Nal daeshinaeseo geuye gireul baeunghaejullae
Motta jeonhan nae sarang nacheoreom bichweojweo
Gakkeum jamdeun is already with him
Geuye anbul jeonhae jullae
na kkumkkyeol sogeseo ttatteutan geuye son
Neukkil on ittorok
Hajiman Oneulbam Nal Chatji Marajoo
With him seulpeum garyeojweo
Jeo gureumdwie neoreul sumgyeo bicheul dadajweo
I’m sorry, I’m sorry
Boreumi jinamyeon
Take care of the beets
Nal daeshinaeseo geuye gireul baeung haejullae
Motta Jeonhan Nae Sarang
You’re still my number 1
Translation
When I looked into your eyes
I didn’t know you were crying secretly
Without any sound I will come and shine on you… Finally
Do I know how to take care of you?
I know my love should shine first
You are my strength until I reach the stars
You’re still my number 1
I’ll look for the words to say
My sadness will become cloudy and you will turn off the light
This path will not know any of my tears
I won’t curse you for changing
Are you changing your opinions little by little?
But I miss you, I can’t forget you
(I want you back in my life
I want you back in my life)
Even if my love passes
If all my memories disappeared
You’re still my number 1, when the crescent moon passes by
I will take the place of sadness and change it into light
Show me the way on this path
My love can convey everything as if I were a guiding light
While I sleep a window opens onto my soul
Could you tell him?
I can feel his warm touch
In my dreams
But tonight I will look for the words to say
My sadness will become cloudy
And you’ll turn off the light (turn it off)
This path will not know any of my tears
When the crescent moon passes
I will take the place of sadness and change it into light
Show me the way down this path (do it for me)
My love can convey everything
You’re still my number 1 (You’re still my number 1)
BoA “No.1” Meaning
“No.1” by BoA is a bittersweet pop song about remembering a past love. Although the relationship has ended, the narrator continues to hold a special place in her heart for the person she once loved, reflecting on the emotions that remain long after a breakup.
A central theme is lasting affection. The phrase “You’re still my number one” symbolizes how an unforgettable first love can remain meaningful even when both people have moved on. Rather than try to erase the memories, the narrator chooses to treasure them.
The song also expresses selfless love and goodwill. Instead of resentment, the lyrics wish the ex-partner happiness and success. This mature perspective highlights the ability to care for someone even after the relationship has come to an end.
Overall, “No.1” captures the contrast between a bright outward appearance and a hidden heartbreak. Beneath its energetic sound lies a touching story about longing, acceptance and the lasting impact of a love that once meant everything.
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