IVE returns with a stylish track from their album I’VE MINE. Lyricists like Bard Bonsaken and Hilda Stenmalm write the words. Producers including RYAN JHUN and Grace Yang create the music.
Released: October 6, 2023
Off The Record
Ive • From “I’VE MINE”
Off The Record Lyrics Translation (from “I’VE MINE”)
Bard Bonsaken pens lyrics about secret, late-night talks. The poet includes a line about having, such cheeky imaginations. The songwriter describes a private mode and a search for forbidden fruit.
Sigagi dwaesseo It’s 2 A.M.The time has come, it’s 2 A.M.
Moksoril natchugo deo soksagyeo jullaeWill you lower your voice and whisper to me more?
I bami jom deo gipeojimyeonAs this night grows a little deeper,
Mwonga deo soljikaedo doel geot gateun gibuni deureoI feel like I can be a bit more honest.
Itjana gakkeum nan mucheokYou know, sometimes I have
Balchikan sangsangeul haesuch cheeky imaginations.
Namdeureun jeoldae moreul geolOthers will never know about them.
Ijen bigonggae modeuyaNow we’re in private mode.
Off the record nightIt’s an off the record night.
This late night conversationThis late-night conversation
Meomchuji anawon’t ever stop.
No more time no more kill my vibeNo more time, don’t kill my vibe.
This late night conversationThis late-night conversation
Jamdeulji anawon’t fall asleep.
Yeah bimilseureopge jamgyeojin munYeah, that secretly locked door,
Geu mameul uriege saljjak yeoreo jwoopen your heart to us just a little bit.
Tteona Forbidden islandEscape to a forbidden island,
Chaja Forbidden fruitsearch for the forbidden fruit.
Gakkeumeun waenji geumjidoen ge gunggumhageodeun YeahBecause for some reason, I’m curious about the things that are forbidden, yeah.
Sunjinan gamyeoneul beotgoTake off your innocent mask
Heuksimeul deureonae bwaand show your hidden desires.
Geureon ge eopseul ri eopseoThere’s no way you don’t have any.
Ijen bigonggae modeuyaNow we’re in private mode.
Off the record nightIt’s an off the record night.
This late night conversationThis late-night conversation
Meomchuji anawon’t ever stop.
No more time no more kill my vibeNo more time, don’t kill my vibe.
This late night conversationThis late-night conversation
Jamdeulji anawon’t fall asleep.
Make it round on the ground yeahForm a circle on the ground, yeah,
Deo gakkai moyeo anjagather ’round and sit closer.
Ja modeun geol teoreonwaNow, pour everything out.
Off the record nightIt’s an off the record night.
This late night conversationThis late-night conversation
Meomchuji anawon’t ever stop.
We’re talkin’ ’bout theWe’re talking ’bout the
Late n-n-n-n-night conversationlate-n-n-n-n-night conversation.
Late night conversationThe late-night conversation.
Mot sara naega jeongmal michyeo jinjja geuraeseo tto mwondeI can’t take it, I’m really going crazy, so what’s next?
Nan geunyang Restaurant cafe yeonghwaI don’t want a typical love of
Geureon sarang malgo jogeum deo teukbyeolhanrestaurants, cafes, and movies.
Eunmilhago ajjihan geol wonhae nanI want something secret and thrilling.
So this is my time it’s my timeSo this is my time, it’s my time.
Summakineun TrailerLike a breathtaking trailer,
Tto eomcheongnan banjeondo isseoyajithere has to be a massive plot twist too.
Romaentikan PsychoA romantic soul with a wild edge;
Nal tamhamyeon modeun geol gyeondeoyajiif you want me, you’ve gotta endure it all.
Love me love meLove me, love me,
Eoseo nal Leave me leave mehurry up and leave me, leave me.
Nalmada Killing healingEvery day is intense yet healing,
Tto oecheo nan Stayand I’m shouting ‘stay’ once again.
Off the record nightIt’s an off the record night.
This late night conversationThis late-night conversation
Meomchuji anawon’t ever stop.
No more time no more kill my vibeNo more time, don’t kill my vibe.
This late night conversationThis late-night conversation
Jamdeulji anawon’t fall asleep.
Moon is setting tonight yeah (eodumi jogeum deo jiteojyeo ga)The moon is setting tonight, yeah (the darkness is growing thicker).
Deo banjjakgeorineun Your eyes (Lookin’ it lookin’ it deep in the eyes)Your eyes are sparkling more (Looking deep into your eyes).
Nan haneurui byeoreul bwaI’m looking at the stars in the sky.
Off the record nightIt’s an off the record night.
This late night conversationThis late-night conversation
Jamdeulji anawon’t fall asleep.
Off The Record Music Video
‘Off The Record’ is about a quest for honesty. The lyrics describe a thrilling, secret conversation at night. This bold anthem is a standout from the Korean group, IVE.