Choi Yu Ree writes and sings a heartfelt song about love and sacrifice. The song Forest tells a story of becoming a sanctuary for a loved one. Released in 2022, it offers a gentle yet profound promise of support.
Released: August 24, 2022
Forest
Choi Yu Ree
Forest Lyrics English Translation by Choi Yu Ree
Choi Yu Ree sings, ‘I’ll become that forest / Will you climb the small hill and look at me?’ She describes a willingness to endure pain, saying, ‘I’ll gather my tears and send them to the sea, hiding myself completely.’
Nan Jeogi Supi DoebolgeI’ll try to be that forest over there.
Neoneun Jageumatgiman Han Eondeok WireulWhile you’re on top of that tiny hill,
Oreumyeo Nal Barabollaewill you climb up and look at me?
Naui Jageun Maeum Hanguseogieodo DoenIt’s okay, even if it’s just a small corner of my heart.
Gireul Teo Boilge Nareul Beeodo DoenI’ll clear a path for you; it’s okay even if you cut me down.
Nal Jinachiji Ma Nal BwajwoDon’t just pass me by, please look at me.
Naneun Neol Deureulge Ijen Malhaedo DoenI’ll listen to you; you can speak to me now.
Nal BomyeoWhile looking at me.
A Supi Anin BadaideongaAh, was it a sea instead of a forest?
Yeopen Nopeun Namuga ItgillaeSince there’s a tall tree standing right next to it.
Hanarado Bunmyeonghi Hagopa Nan IjeI want to make at least one thing clear now.
Mure GaraanjeuryeonaAm I going to sink into the water?
Nan Jeogi Supi DoebollaeI want to be that forest over there.
Naui Osi Da Nunmure JeotneundedoEven if my clothes are completely soaked with tears.
A Badarago HaetdeongaAh, did I say it was the sea?
Geureom Nae Nunmul Modu Beoril Su ItnaIf so, can I throw all my tears away?
Gireul Teo Boilge Nareul Beeodo DoenI’ll clear a path for you; it’s okay even if you cut me down.
Nal Mireonaeji Ma Nal Nege DwoDon’t push me away, please keep me by your side.
Naneun Naega Boyeo Nan Hangsang Nareul BwaI can see myself; I’m always looking at myself.
Naega Neul IraeI’m always like this.
A Supi Anin BadaideongaAh, was it a sea instead of a forest?
Yeopen Nopeun Namuga ItgillaeSince there’s a tall tree standing right next to it.
Hanarado Bunmyeonghi Hagopa Nan IjeI want to make at least one thing clear now.
Mure GaraanjeuryeonaAm I going to sink into the water?
Naui Nunmul Moa BadaromanI’ll gather my tears only for the sea.
Heullyeobonae Nareul Da GamchumyeonIf I wash them away and hide myself completely,
Gieokhalge Naega Mute NeowaiteoI’ll remember that I was on the land with you.
Geuttae Nan SupiryeonaAt that time, will I be a forest?
Forest Music Video
The Forest lyrics meaning shows a deep commitment to being a steadfast presence. It highlights the narrator’s dedication to providing comfort and love, no matter the cost.