NewJeans brings a fresh take on love and vulnerability in their song ‘Hurt.’ The lyrics, penned by Gigi (Kor), Ayelle, and others, mix longing with self-respect. The music, arranged by 250, supports the emotional weight of the words.
Released: July 25, 2022
Hurt
Newjeans • From “New Jeans”
Hurt Lyrics Translation (from “New Jeans”)
The songwriter mentions a chat window left empty, symbolizing unspoken feelings. A key line, ‘Rather than a slow, delayed response, I prefer the comfort of silence,’ highlights the desire for genuine connection over empty words.
Oh-oh-ohOh-oh-oh,
Oh-ohoh-oh,
Oh-woahoh-woah,
Oh-ohoh-oh.
Bogo sipeun saenggageBecause I’m thinking of how much I miss you,
Deureogan uri changeI’ve opened up our chat window.
Naneun mareul geoneundeI’m starting to type a message,
Bonaejineun aneullaebut I don’t want to actually send it.
Neurin hanmadibodaRather than a slow, delayed response,
Joyonghami deo joaI prefer the comfort of silence.
Gidarigo, itjimanEven though I’m waiting for you,
Maeil ireon geon anyait’s not like I’m doing this every single day.
Nan jaemieopseo geim gateun geonI don’t find these kinds of games fun at all,
Da pillyo eopseoI don’t need any of that stuff.
Amuri joado neol, noNo matter how much I like you, no,
Mallomaneun jigyeoungeolI’m tired of hearing just words.
Meonjeo waseo boyeojwoCome to me first and show me your sincerity.
‘Cause I’m not gonna be thе one to get hurtBecause I’m not going to be the one who gets hurt,
Hurt (No, no)hurt (No, no).
I’m not gonna be thе one to get hurtI’m not going to be the one who gets hurt,
Hurt (No, no)hurt (No, no).
I’m not gonna be the one to get hurtI’m not going to be the one who gets hurt,
Hurt (Oh, oh, ooh)hurt (Oh, oh, ooh).
I’m not gonna be the one to get hurt (Oh, oh, ooh)I’m not going to be the one who gets hurt (Oh, oh, ooh).
Maeil jamdeulgi jeoneEvery night before I fall asleep,
Geurigo tto achimeand then again in the morning,
Jwigo inneun nae sonenthe screen I’m holding in my hand
Neoeomneun hwamyeonindeis still empty without any sign of you.
Neurin hanmadibodaRather than a slow, delayed response,
Joyonghami deo joaI prefer the comfort of silence.
Gidarigo itjimanEven though I’m waiting for you,
Maeil ireon geon anyait’s not like I’m doing this every single day.
Nan jaemieopseo geim gateun geonI don’t find these kinds of games fun at all,
Da pillyoeopseoI don’t need any of that stuff.
Amuri joado neol, noNo matter how much I like you, no,
Mallomaneun jigyeoungeolI’m tired of hearing just words.
Meonjeo waseo boyeojwoCome to me first and show me your sincerity.
‘Cause I’m not gonna be the one to get hurtBecause I’m not going to be the one who gets hurt,
Hurt (No, no)hurt (No, no).
I’m not gonna be the one to get hurtI’m not going to be the one who gets hurt,
Hurt (No, no)hurt (No, no).
I’m not gonna be the one to get hurtI’m not going to be the one who gets hurt,
Hurt (Oh, oh, ooh)hurt (Oh, oh, ooh).
Yeogikkajiya, nega wainneun goseunThis is as far as you go; the place where you’re standing
Neomu meoreosseois still way too far from me.
I’m not gonna be the one to get hurtI’m not going to be the one who gets hurt.
Yeogikkajiya, nega wainneun goseunThis is as far as you go; the place where you’re standing
Neomu meoreosseois still way too far from me.
I’m not gonna be the one to get hurtI’m not going to be the one who gets hurt.
Hurt Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Hurt’ express the tension between love and self-preservation. NewJeans delivers a powerful anthem about standing firm in the face of emotional uncertainty.