Choi Yu Ree sings a tender ballad on her 2021 album Journey. The song describes deep gratitude for an all‑encompassing love.
Released: October 5, 2021
I owe you
Choi Yu Ree • From “Journey”
I owe you Lyrics Translation (from “Journey”)
Choi Yu Ree asks who could love her more than she loves herself. She then offers to give back every smile and feeling she received.
Dangsineun Nugusigillae Wae Nareul GeureokeWho could you possibly be, and why do you
Saranghandamyeo Bogo ItneunjiKeep looking at me, saying that you love me?
Dangsineun Nugusigillae Wae Nareul GeureokeWho could you possibly be, and why do you
Geokjeongseureon Nunbicheuro BoajuneunjiWatch over me with such worried eyes?
Dangsineun Nugusigillae Eojjeomyeon GeureokeWho could you possibly be, that you’d somehow
Nal Naboda Deo SaranghaneunjiLove me even more than I love myself?
Naneun Tto Geureon Neoege Mwol Haejugo SipeoI wanted to do something for you too,
Geuraetneunji Mareobsi UseummanSo I just stood there, smiling without a word.
Jieumyeo Ije Naega Neol BomyeoNow as I look at you,
Ireonjeoreon Maldeure Uimireul Dameul TtaeAnd start to put meaning into these words,
Ijeneun Jom Pyeonhan mameWith a heart that’s finally at ease,
Neol BarabwaI’m looking back at you.
Nae Modeul Julge Nega NaegemanI’ll give you my everything, and I’ll return
Judeon Modeun Sarangeul Dasi DollyeojulgeAll the love you’ve given only to me.
Naega Aneun Maeumdo Modu JulgeI’ll give you every single feeling I know.
Joeun Maeumman Goreuda Sigani Da JinaganeTime’s slipping away while I’m just picking out the best of my heart.
Dangsineun Nugusigillae Wae Nareul GeureokeWho could you possibly be, and why do you
Saranghandamyeo Bogo ItneunjiKeep looking at me, saying that you love me?
Naneun Kkok Geureon Neoege Mworado HaejullaeI really want to do something for you.
Nareul Mideo Neoege UseummanTrust me, I’ll only give you smiles
Julge Ije Naega Neol BomyeoI will. Now as I look at you,
Ireonjeoreon Maldeure Uimireul Dameul TtaeAnd start to put meaning into these words,
Ijeneun Jom Pyeonhan mameWith a heart that’s finally at ease,
Neol BarabwaI’m looking back at you.
Nae Modeul Julge Nega NaegemanI’ll give you my everything, and I’ll return
Judeon Modeun Sarangeul Dasi DollyeojulgeAll the love you’ve given only to me.
Naega Aneun Maeumdo Modu JulgeI’ll give you every single feeling I know.
Joeun Maeumman Goreuda Sigani Da JinaganeTime’s slipping away while I’m just picking out the best of my heart.
Idaeroneun Neo Eobsin Haruga HeojeonhageI’m not ready for the hollow emptiness of a day without you,
Jinagal Geu Duryeoume Naneun Jasini EobseoAnd I don’t have the strength to face the fear of it passing.
Kkeutnae Mureo Neon NainjiIn the end, I ask, ‘Are you actually me?’
Dangsineun Nugusigillae Wae Nareul GeureokeWho could you possibly be, and why do you
Saranghandamyeo Bogo ItneunjiKeep looking at me, saying that you love me?
Dangsineun Nugusigillae Wae Nareul GeureokeWho could you possibly be, and why do you
Geokjeongseureon Nunbicheuro BoajuneunjiWatch over me with such worried eyes?
I owe you Music Video
The I owe you lyrics meaning shows how gratitude turns into a promise to return love. It stars the heartfelt promise as the song’s climax.