Lonely Lullaby Lyrics Meaning: Museum | Owis

Owis brings a haunting yet comforting vibe with ‘Lonely Lullaby’ from the album ‘Museum.’ The song, crafted by lyricists Lee Hyung Seok and Matthew Tishler, mixes introspection with a soothing melody. The performer’s voice carries a quiet strength, drawing listeners into a late-night conversation with oneself.

Lonely Lullaby Lyrics Meaning: Museum | Owis
Released: March 23, 2026

Lonely Lullaby

Owis • From “Museum”

Lyricist
이형석 (Lee Hyung Seok), Matthew Tishler & Others

Lonely Lullaby Lyrics Translation – Museum Soundtrack

The lyrics describe a meeting with a mirror-like version of oneself, hesitant yet familiar. ‘I can see the loneliness in you,’ Owis sings, acknowledging a shared solitude. The song uses simple words like ‘gaze,’ ‘mirror,’ and ‘shadow’ to talk about the universal struggle of facing loneliness.

La, la-la-laLa, la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-laLa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
La-la-la-la, lullabyLa-la-la-la, lullaby
Nae meorimateul naeryeoboneun siseonThere’s a gaze looking down at my bedside.
Geu ingicheok, neukkil suga isseo, here’s something going onI can feel that presence, there’s something going on.
Tto dareun nae imyeon like in a mirrorIt’s another side of me, like in a mirror.
Geujeo nan sumeul samkil ppunI just hold my breath.
Ireum moreul geu aeneun waenji meomutgeoryeoThat nameless one seems to hesitate for some reason,
Insamari seotureun natseon jonjaecheoreomlike a stranger who’s clumsy with greetings.
‘bangawo’neun eottae? neorago bureulgeHow about, ‘nice to meet you’? I’ll just call you ‘you’.
You gotta move on, I’ma-ma-ma move onYou’ve gotta move on, I’ma-ma-ma move on.
Eosaekan momjitWith an awkward gesture,
Saekkaman du nundongjaand two pitch-black eyes.
I’m not feeling scaredI’m not feeling scared.
Uri dureun kkwae dala inneungeolThe two of us are quite alike, you know.
Are you gonna stay a little while by my side?Are you gonna stay a little while by my side?
Chagapge gureodo gwaenchanaIt’s okay if you act cold.
Nan ne sseulsseulhameul bwaI can see the loneliness in you.
(Something in your mind?)(Something in your mind?)
Neujeun bamgwa saebyeogui geu sai, neowa naBetween the late night and the dawn, it’s just you and me.
Nuguna gakkeumeun oerounikkaBecause everyone gets lonely sometimes,
Honjaneun sileun geoyaand no one really wants to be alone.
Singin’ lonely lullabiesSingin’ lonely lullabies.
Holdin’ my pillow, I’m feeling so low, I cannot sleepHoldin’ my pillow, I’m feeling so low, I cannot sleep.
Saljjangman useojwo, if you wanna help meJust give me a little smile, if you wanna help me.
Be my sweet dreams, joreumgineun eopsiBe my sweet dreams, without any drowsiness.
Nado ne geurimjareul nanwo gatgo sipeuniBecause I want to share your shadow, too.
Gongheohan nunbitAn empty gaze,
Challa banjjagin sungana fleeting, sparkling moment.
I’m not feeling scaredI’m not feeling scared.
Uri dureun kkwae dala inneungeolThe two of us are quite alike, you know.
Are you gonna stay a little while by my side?Are you gonna stay a little while by my side?
Chagapge gureodo gwaenchanaIt’s okay if you act cold.
Nan ne sseulsseulhameul bwaI can see the loneliness in you.
(Something in your mind?)(Something in your mind?)
Neujeun bamgwa saebyeogui geu sai, neowa naBetween the late night and the dawn, it’s just you and me.
Nuguna gakkeumeun oerounikkaBecause everyone gets lonely sometimes,
Honjaneun sileun geoyaand no one really wants to be alone.
Singing lonely lullabiesSinging lonely lullabies.
Bye, bye to the, bye, bye to theBye, bye to the, bye, bye to the,
Ooh, the lonely lullabyooh, the lonely lullaby.
Sayin’, “Bye, bye” to the times and the tears that we criedSayin’, “Bye, bye” to the times and the tears that we cried.
Are you gonna stay a little while by my side?Are you gonna stay a little while by my side?
Chagapge gureodo gwaenchanaIt’s okay if you act cold.
Nan ne sseulsseulhameul bwaI can see the loneliness in you.
(Something in your mind?)(Something in your mind?)
Neujeun bamgwa saebyeogui geu sai, neowa naBetween the late night and the dawn, it’s just you and me.
Nuguna gakkeumeun oerounikkaBecause everyone gets lonely sometimes,
Honjaneun sileun geoyaand no one really wants to be alone.
Singing lonely lullabiesSinging lonely lullabies.
Bye, bye to the, bye, bye to theBye, bye to the, bye, bye to the,
Ooh, the lonely lullabiesooh, the lonely lullabies.
Bye, bye to the lonely lullabies (Bye, bye, bye, bye)Bye, bye to the lonely lullabies (Bye, bye, bye, bye).
All the lonely lullabiesAll the lonely lullabies.
La, la-la-laLa, la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-laLa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
La-la-la-la, lullabyLa-la-la-la, lullaby

Lonely Lullaby Music Video

‘Lonely Lullaby’ is about finding comfort in solitude. The lyrics highlight the importance of connection, even with the loneliest parts of ourselves.