La Poem brings a powerful anthem of resilience with ‘살리라 (Survive).’ The vocal quartet delivers stunning harmonies over a dramatic arrangement. Lyricist Ahn Ye Eun writes poetic verses about finding hope in desolation.
Released: January 20, 2026
살리라 (Survive)
La Poem • From “Alive”
What is the meaning of 살리라 (Survive) Lyrics from Alive?
Ahn Ye Eun describes a world where nothing breathes and death’s scent pierces the nose. The poet builds this stark landscape to contrast with the defiant promise, ‘how flowers bloom in the wasteland.’ This vivid contrast makes the hope feel earned and powerful.
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Al su eopseo barami eodiseo bureooneunjiI can’t tell where the wind’s blowing from,
Taeyangui yeongireul ttara georeodo eoduuneven if I follow the sun’s smoke, it’s dark.
Igot i ttang mueotdo sum swiji anneunIn this place, on this land, nothing breathes,
Jugeumui hyanggiga ko kkeuteul jjireugo (Ooh)and the scent of death pierces the tip of my nose. (Ooh)
Jeongsineul charimyeon dasi eojeWhen I regain my senses, it’s yesterday again.
A sallira saranaerira (sallira)Oh, I’ll live, I’ll survive (I’ll live).
Jjochanaedo soyongeopdaneun geoseul (Aah)Even if I’m driven out, it’s useless (Aah).
Borira boyeojurira (Aah)I’ll see it, I’ll show you (Aah),
Hwangmujie kkot pineun geoseulhow flowers bloom in the wasteland.
Hannajieodo hanbamiguna modeun ge dwijipin chae (dwijipin)Even in broad daylight, it’s midnight, with everything turned upside down (upside down).
Byeol hana eomneun angmongiguna modeun gе dwieongkin chaeIt’s a starless nightmare, with everything tangled up.
Sarangeul haеsseotda hayeodo na modu ijeotsoEven if I once loved, I’ve forgotten it all.
Useumeul jieosseotda hayeodo gieongnaji ansoEven if I once smiled, I don’t remember it anymore.
Igot i ttang hwalgi ttawineun sarajinIn this place, on this land, all vitality has vanished,
Jugeumui noraega du gwireul seuchigo (Ooh)and a song of death brushes past my ears. (Ooh)
Jeongsineul charimyeon imi naeilWhen I regain my senses, it’s already tomorrow.
A sallira saranaerira (saranaerira)Oh, I’ll live, I’ll survive (I’ll survive).
Mogeul joyeodo sumeul baenneun geoseul (Aah)Even if I’m suffocated, I’ll keep breathing (Aah).
Borira boyeojurira (Aah)I’ll see it, I’ll show you (Aah),
Hwangmujie kkot pineun geoseulhow flowers bloom in the wasteland.
Boge doerira kkot pineun geoseulYou’ll see it, how flowers bloom.
Boge doeriraYou’ll see it.
SaranaeriI’ll survive.
살리라 (Survive) Music Video
‘살리라 (Survive)’ lyrics offer a moving testament to human endurance. The Korean track from the Alive album stands as a beautiful statement of hope against all odds.