Ciki pens the complex lyrics for his song Reindeer from the album 2.0 Rebirth. The songwriter also performs the track, offering a glimpse into a strained and obsessive love. His music creates a tense and melancholic atmosphere for the story.
Released: January 22, 2026
Reindeer
Ciki • From “2.0 Rebirth”
Reindeer Lyrics Translation – 2.0 Rebirth Soundtrack
The poet describes a relationship with no escape route. He writes, Guess what, theres no Exit 8 or way out of this. Ciki mixes images of searching and hiding with a sense of growing guilt and frustration.
Nan jagi jeone nega sarainneun jigaBefore I sleep, I wonder if you’re still alive,
Motto, eotteoke neon mollaeand how you manage to stay so hidden.
Amugeotdo boijido anneun georamIf it’s true that nothing can be seen,
Pillyohan geotjjeumeun I knowthen I know exactly what’s needed.
Uri jibeseo badal bollae?Do you want to come over and see the ocean?
Amu geokjeong eopsi naragagiro haeLet’s just fly away without any worries.
Naneun eongmangi joaI actually enjoy this beautiful mess,
Dwiseokkyeojin uri sai neomeobeyond the tangled lines of our relationship.
I can seek anywhereI can search for you anywhere,
You can hide at every spacewhile you can hide in every corner.
Just keep watching everydayJust keep observing me every day.
Guess what, there’s no “Exit 8”Guess what, there’s no ‘Exit 8’ or way out of this.
“F word” me, then I’m no longer stupid, dumbInsult me, and then I won’t be so foolish anymore.
Yes, I’m working on you, darlingYes, I’m focused on you, darling,
Keep your eyes on me, you babe (Yeah)so keep your eyes on me, babe.
Jungnyeonwatdeon ne juwiui chingudeulThe friends around you who stayed quiet,
Yeongwonhi neol gadwoseon amu midongdo eopsitrapped you forever without a single movement.
Jikyeobogo sipeun neoui heunjeok, neoui saenggigaI want to watch over your traces and your vibrant energy,
Eoneudeot naui sesangi doeeobeorigo marasseoas you’ve suddenly become my entire world.
I can seek anywhereI can search for you anywhere,
You can hide at every spacewhile you can hide in every corner.
Just keep watching everydayJust keep observing me every day.
Guess what, there’s no “Exit 8”Guess what, there’s no ‘Exit 8’ or way out of this.
“F word” me, then I’m no longer stupid, dumbInsult me, and then I won’t be so foolish anymore.
Yes, I’m working on you, darlingYes, I’m focused on you, darling,
Keep your eyes on me, you babeso keep your eyes on me, babe.
Naega neoreul ango sipeun iyudoThe reason why I want to hold you,
Eojjeomyeon neoegeseo mueongareul kkeonaego sipeun geotis perhaps because I want to pull something out from you.
Bigyohal sudo eopsi dallasseoIt was incomparable and completely different,
Naega neoege ppajyeoitdeonthe way I was so deeply in love with you.
Ojik hangaji iyuroFor that one and only reason,
Adeuki baradeon i maeumthis heart of mine longed for you from afar.
Saragainneun naenae pullijido anneunAs long as I’m alive, this won’t be solved;
Geu mystery, bunhaethis mystery is frustrating to take apart.
Na ireoke yeogikkaji wainneundeEven though I’ve come all this way,
Sumaneun myeolsi, oemyeoneuro naragan naeI’ve been swept away by countless insults and rejections.
I wish love you, amudo moreujiI wish I could love you, but nobody knows that.
Neon yeojeonhi naegeseo mareopsi piharyeoman haeYou still try to avoid me without saying a word.
Mm, neowa na, cheoryanghagi jjagieopgunMm, you and I, we’re both incredibly pathetic.
Yeogin neomchyeonaneun got, mugwansime sideureoIn this overflowing place, we wither away from indifference.
Back and now, I really don’t wanna knowPast and present, I really don’t want to know anymore.
Eodikkaji hago sipeundaero saragallaeHow much longer will you live exactly as you please?
Kkeunimi eomneun joeuisingman neureogago isseo, rightOnly an endless sense of guilt keeps growing, right?
Nae mome machi buri buteun geo, this is how I loveIt’s as if my body is on fire; this is how I love.
I can seek anywhereI can search for you anywhere,
You can hide at every spacewhile you can hide in every corner.
Just keep watching everydayJust keep observing me every day.
Guess what, there’s no “Exit 8”Guess what, there’s no ‘Exit 8’ or way out of this.
“F word” me, then I’m no longer stupid, dumbInsult me, and then I won’t be so foolish anymore.
Yes, I’m working on you, darlingYes, I’m focused on you, darling,
Keep your eyes on me, you babeso keep your eyes on me, babe.
Reindeer Music Video
This song is a raw look at emotional attachment. If you want to understand Reindeer, the lyrics detail an obsessive connection without an exit.