IVE brings a fresh energy to the pop scene with their catchy track. Writers Seo Ji-eum and Peter Rycroft pen the lyrics, while Alawn and Lostboy produce the rhythmic melody. The group delivers a performance full of charm and confidence.
Released: December 1, 2021
ELEVEN
Ive
ELEVEN Meaning & Lyrics (Ive)
IVE sings about a gaze that changes from dull to bright. The lyrics mention a heart turning colorful with the line ‘You make me feel like an eleven.’ This unique phrase shows a love that surpasses the limits of a perfect score.
Dabunhan naui nunbichiMy once-dull gaze,
Mupyojeonghaetdeon eolguriand my expressionless face,
Neol bomyeo binnagoisseoare shining now as I look at you.
Neol dameun nundongjaneun OddThe eyes reflecting you feel strangely ‘odd’.
Nae ane ppaegokage pieonaneun BlueA deep shade of blue blooms inside me.
Naega jigeum neukkineun i gamjeongdeureun TrueThe emotions I’m feeling right now are true.
Nae ipsureul ganjireopin naseon geu ireumThat unfamiliar name tickles my lips,
Nan mollasseo nae mami iri dachaerounjiI never knew my heart could be this colorful.
Gin kkumeul kkuge hae i bangeun jageun HeavenThis room is a small Heaven that makes me dream a long dream.
Chumeul chugon hae silkeot eojireoul mankeumI’ll dance until I’m completely dizzy.
Oh my oh my godOh my, oh my God,
Han kan deo chaeugoisseoI’m filling up one more space.
Jal bwa One two three four five six sevenWatch closely, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven,
You make me feel like ELEVENyou make me feel like an eleven.
Tumyeonghan neowa naui saiThe transparent space between you and me,
Gamanhi deuryeodabodaas I quietly look into it,
Illeogin mulgyeol sogeuroI’m falling deeper,
Deo ppajyeodeuneun geolinto the flickering waves.
Geunal hyanggirowun boratbichui MoodThat day’s fragrant, purple-colored mood,
Seol su eopsi banbokhaedo gibun joeun kkumis a pleasant dream no matter how many times it repeats.
Gamhi nuga ireoke nal seollege hal julWho would’ve dared to make my heart flutter like this?
Nan mollasseo nae mami iri dachaerounjiI never knew my heart could be this colorful.
Nae ape inneun neoreulI see you standing before me,
Geu nune bichin nareul (geu nune bichin nareul)and I see myself reflected in your eyes.
Ah-yeah ah-yeah ah-yeah (gamanhi barabwa)Ah-yeah, ah-yeah, ah-yeah (just look at me quietly).
Nae ape inneun neolI see you right in front of me,
Geu nune bichin nareuland myself reflected in your eyes,
Gamanhi barabwaso just look at me quietly.
Don’t say nowDon’t say it now,
Seodulleo ojin maand don’t come too quickly.
I sungani joa nanI love this moment right here,
Micheo mollasseo nae mami iri dachaerounjiI really didn’t know my heart was this colorful.
Nae ape inneun neolI see you right in front of me,
Geu nune bichin nareuland myself reflected in your eyes,
Saranghage dwoetgeodeunbecause I’ve fallen in love with you.
ELEVEN Music Video
The track presents the excitement of a new romance with a memorable hook. The English lyrics of ‘ELEVEN’ describe a love that makes the heart colorful and bright.