Hangul
Yes, yes, yes, yes
I’m running in the rain, yes
I hope my broken heart is washed away
You were in love once, right? Right, right?
The lover, the lover, the lover is hurt because she’s gone
I loved her, loved her, loved her so much until that rainy day
The lover, the lover, the lover dies because there is no way
Lover, lover, love is gone, no matter what I say
Oh, it’s too much to be sober
I don’t want to drink anymore, no more, no more
Why are you acting like it’s my fault, you mean?
Well, you were probably that kind of guy originally.
Oh, why, why
Why isn’t it me?
In your eyes
Find a reason, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Yes, yes, yes, yes
I’m running in the rain, yes
I hope my broken heart is washed away
You were in love once, right? Right, right?
The lover, the lover, the lover is hurt because she’s gone
I loved her, loved her, loved her so much until that rainy day
The lover, the lover, the lover dies because there is no way
Lover, lover, love is gone, no matter what I say
Lover, lover, lover needs a hug because she’s gone
I loved her, I loved her, I loved her so much, 미화된 기억엔
The lover, the lover, the lover dies because there is no way
Lover, lover, love is gone, no matter what I say
Can I let you go now?
We know, honestly, that the first step is wrong
That excitement at the beginning, what I promised
Memories that no one can take back
Tell me why, something bothers me so much
Tell me how, it should have been done a certain way
Tell me why, how did you change so easily?
Tell me how to get out of this, I’m done with you now
Yes, yes, yes, yes
I’m running in the rain, yes
I hope my broken heart is washed away
You were in love once, right? Right, right?
The lover, the lover, the lover is hurt because she’s gone
I loved her, loved her, loved her so much until that rainy day
The lover, the lover, the lover dies because there is no way
Lover, lover, love is gone, no matter what I say
Lover, lover, lover needs a hug because she’s gone
I loved her, I loved her, I loved her so much, 미화된 기억엔
The lover, the lover, the lover dies because there is no way
Lover, lover, love is gone, no matter what I say
Romanised
Yes, yes, yes, yes
I’m running in the rain, yes
Take nae mam ssitgyeo naerigil
Han ttae saranghagin haetdeon geoji? Right, right?
The lover, the lover, the lover is hurt because she’s gone
I loved her, loved her, loved her so much until that rainy day
The lover, the lover, the lover dies because there is no way
Lover, lover, love is gone, no matter what I say
Oh, maenjeongsineun beokcha
I don’t want to drink anymore, no more, no more
Why are you acting like it’s my fault, you mean?
Hagin wollae neon geureon aeyeosseul teni
Oh, why, why
Why isn’t it me?
In your eyes
Iyureul chatji, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Yes, yes, yes, yes
I’m running in the rain, yes
Take nae mam ssitgyeo naerigil
Han ttae saranghagin haetdeon geoji? Right, right?
The lover, the lover, the lover is hurt because she’s gone
I loved her, loved her, loved her so much until that rainy day
The lover, the lover, the lover dies because there is no way
Lover, lover, love is gone, no matter what I say
Lover, lover, lover needs a hug because she’s gone
I loved her, I loved her, I loved her so much, mihwadoen giogen
The lover, the lover, the lover dies because there is no way
Lover, lover, love is gone, no matter what I say
Where is the neol node?
Urin aljana soljiki cheot danchuga eogeut
Cheomui geu seollem, yaksokaetdeon geot
Nugudo doedolliji mothaneun gieokdeul
Tell me why, eotteon ge geurido mame geollyeoseo
Tell me how, eotteon sigeuro haesseoyaman haesseo
Tell me why, eotteoke geuri swipgedo byeonhaeseo
Tell me how to get out of this, I’m done with you now
Yes, yes, yes, yes
I’m running in the rain, yes
Take nae mam ssitgyeo naerigil
Han ttae saranghagin haetdeon geoji? Right, right?
The lover, the lover, the lover is hurt because she’s gone
I loved her, loved her, loved her so much until that rainy day
The lover, the lover, the lover dies because there is no way
Lover, lover, love is gone, no matter what I say
Lover, lover, lover needs a hug because she’s gone
I loved her, I loved her, I loved her so much, mihwadoen giogen
The lover, the lover, the lover dies because there is no way
Lover, lover, love is gone, no matter what I say
Translation
Yes, yes, yes, yes
I’m running in the rain, yes
I hope it washes away my broken heart
But did you once love me? Right, right?
The lover, the lover, the lover is hurt because she’s gone
I loved her, loved her, loved her so much until that rainy day
The lover, the lover, the lover dies because there is no way
Lover, lover, love is gone, no matter what I say
Oh, it’s too much to handle sober
I don’t want to drink anymore, no more, no more
Why are you acting like it’s my fault, you mean?
After all, you’ve always been like this
Oh, why, why
Why isn’t it me?
In your eyes
I’m looking for a reason, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Yes, yes, yes, yes
I’m running in the rain, yes
I hope it washes away my broken heart
But did you once love me? Right, right?
The lover, the lover, the lover is hurt because she’s gone
I loved her, loved her, loved her so much until that rainy day
The lover, the lover, the lover dies because there is no way
Lover, lover, love is gone, no matter what I say
Lover, lover, lover needs a hug because she’s gone
I loved her, loved her, loved her so much in my rose-tinted memories
The lover, the lover, the lover dies because there is no way
Lover, lover, love is gone, no matter what I say
Can I let you go now?
We both know, honestly, that things were bad from the start
That first excitement, the promises we made
Memories that no one can go back to
Tell me why, what bothered you so much
Tell me how, how things should have been done
Tell me why, what made you change so easily
Tell me how to get out of this, I’m done with you now
Yes, yes, yes, yes
I’m running in the rain, yes
I hope it washes away my broken heart
But did you once love me? Right, right?
The lover, the lover, the lover is hurt because she’s gone
I loved her, loved her, loved her so much until that rainy day
The lover, the lover, the lover dies because there is no way
Lover, lover, love is gone, no matter what I say
Lover, lover, lover needs a hug because she’s gone
I loved her, loved her, loved her so much in my rose-tinted memories
The lover, the lover, the lover dies because there is no way
Lover, lover, love is gone, no matter what I say
“Lover” is a deeply introspective solo track that showcases Hyunjin’s emotional depth and artistic growth. Built on a lo-fi, sludgy trap sound, the song moves away from high-energy K-pop and instead leans into a moody, melancholy vibe. His soft but slightly “fuzzy” voice enhances the raw and vulnerable tone, making the track intimate and personal.
At its core, “Lover” explores themes of longing, longing and emotional attachment. Rather than presenting a simple love story, the lyrics focus on complicated feelings in which affection is intertwined with uncertainty and internal conflict. This gives the song a “tortured” feel, reflecting the confusing and often unexpressed sides of love.
Released on his birthday as a gift to fans, “Lover” also highlights Hyunjin’s growth as a songwriter and composer. By entering a more refined artistic space, he reveals a different side of himself, one that prioritizes emotion, atmosphere and authenticity over conventional pop structure.
