ILLIT brings a sparkling energy to ‘Cherish (My Love),’ a track that shines with confidence and determination. The lyrics, written by ‘Hitman’ Bang, Aka-p, and others, mix bold declarations with playful curiosity. Aka-p and Yang Ga craft a melody that matches the song’s fearless vibe, blending pop beats with a touch of attitude.
Aka-P, Yang Ga, Brad Lauchert, Chris Gehringer, Jon Castelli, Slow Rabbit, Deputy
Cherish (My Love) Lyrics English Translation by Illit
The performer sings about a love so strong that even God can’t stop it, saying, ‘I’m a diamond, my heart shines whenever I look at you.’ The narrator’s self-assured tone is infectious, as they declare their emotions take priority. The lyrics weave a story of chasing a crush with unapologetic passion, comparing their heart to a precious gem.
You know whatYou know what?
Not even god can stop meNot even God can stop me.
I’ll like youI’m going to like you.
I’m a diamondI’m a diamond.
Neomu sojunghan nae maeumeunMy heart is so precious,
Neoreul bol ttae binnaand it shines whenever I look at you.
I can’t I can’t stop myselfI can’t, I just can’t stop myself.
Am I selfishAm I being selfish?
Nunchi eomneun ne mam daesinInstead of worrying about your clueless heart,
Jigeum i seollemithis flutter I feel right now
Hwolssin deo naegen sojunghaeis much more precious to me.
Boy I ch ch ch ch cherish my loveBoy, I cherish my love,
Ch ch ch ch cherish my loveI cherish my love.
Oh my crush that’s all my wishOh, my crush, that’s all I wish for.
Bichi naneun i seollemeun mot chamjiI can’t hold back this shining excitement,
Hyeopjohaejwo You gottaso just cooperate with me, you’ve got to.
Ch ch ch ch cherish my loveI cherish my love.
Eochapi neon nae ge nae ge bunmyeongYou’re definitely going to be mine anyway.
Nal mallil sun eopseulgeolYou won’t be able to stop me,
Haneunimdo du son du bal deureotjias even God has given up on trying to hold me back.
Joahae ‘Cause I wannaI like you because I want to.
Neoran ayineun Make me higherA person like you makes me feel so high.
Neol utgimyeonIf I make you laugh,
Utgeulkka eotteolkkawill you actually smile, or how will it be?
Isanghage bolkkaWill you look at me strangely?
Sangsangmaneuro nanJust by imagining it,
Oh cherish my loveoh, I cherish my love.
If you if you if you love me or notWhether you love me or not,
Gunggeumhae neoui mamI’m curious about your heart.
Gomineun 3choman nan My wayI’ll only worry for three seconds, then I’ll go my way.
Ne mameun du beonjjaeYour feelings come second,
Nae gago-ga cheot beonjjaeand my own resolve comes first.
Jeoldae kkeutkkaji jikyeo nae gamjeongI’ll definitely protect my emotions until the very end.
Cherish i seollem neon Cherry on topI cherish this flutter, and you’re the ‘perfect final touch’.
Cherish nae yoksimi wonhae You’re mineI cherish it, and my desire wants you to be mine.
Alssongdalssong neoui pyojeonge gwaenhi bultaoallaYour mysterious expression makes me burn with even more passion,
Mujeogeon jikjinhallaeso I’m going to charge straight ahead no matter what.
I’m a diamondI’m a diamond.
Neomu sojunghan nae maeumeunMy heart is so precious,
Neoreul hyanghae binnaand it shines brightly toward you.
Nege geonne julgeoyaI’m going to give it all to you.
What does ‘Cherish (My Love)’ mean? The lyrics highlight unshakable confidence in pursuing love. ILLIT delivers a bold anthem for anyone who refuses to hold back their feelings.
