Younha delivers an uplifting anthem with Skybound from her album Sub Character. The song features powerful lyrics written by Kardi. The musician soars with a melody that mixes determination and hope.
Released: March 9, 2026
Skybound
Younha • From “Sub Character”
Sub Character’s Skybound Korean Lyrics English Meaning
Kardi writes with specific, physical metaphors for a personal journey. The poet mentions spreading sails to ride the wind, describing a push forward against doubt. This artist focuses on breaking a glass ceiling and following distant stars.
Eodikkaji gal su isseul geot gata yeogieseoHow far do you think I can go from here,
Heulleoganeun saramdeuri mandeun badatsogeseoin this ocean created by crowds of drifting people?
Adeuki boineun meonameon byeoldeureul ttaraseoI’m following the distant stars that seem so far away,
Haneureul gareugo sipeo nopi baram tagoseosoaring high on the wind, I want to cut through the sky.
Sesangui jinsilgwa geojitIn a world full of truths and lies,
Nae gwien talking and talking about sh#tall I hear is people talking and talking about ‘sh#t’.
Deo deo deo nopi bicheul hyanghae crawlingI’m crawling higher and higher toward the light,
Jeogi jeo cheonjangeul busul ttaekkajiuntil I finally shatter that glass ceiling above.
Deo ollyeobwa wireulKeep looking up even higher,
Through all kind of battlesthrough every kind of battle.
Look who’s in the mirrorTake a look at who’s in the mirror,
Deuneolbeun bada geugoseseo narising from that vast and endless sea.
I’m gonna make itI’m definitely gonna make it.
Banghyangkireul jabaTake control of the helm,
I noraereul ttaraand follow the rhythm of this song.
Ja docheul pyeogo barameul tagoNow, spread the sails and ride the wind.
Jujeohal pillyoneun eopji i geochin padoeseoThere’s no need to hesitate in these rough waves,
Jiteun angae neomeo seuljjeok bichin gireul ttaraseoas I follow the path glimpsed through the thick fog.
Jeogi jeo gureum wireul bwa up in the sky full of starsLook above those clouds at the sky full of stars,
Nunchi ttawin jibeochiugo modu sing it togetherforget about what others think and let’s all sing together.
Deo ollyeobwa wireulKeep looking up even higher,
Through all kind of battlesthrough every kind of battle.
Look who’s in the mirrorTake a look at who’s in the mirror,
Deuneolbeun bada geugoseseo narising from that vast and endless sea.
I’m gonna make itI’m definitely gonna make it.
Banghyangkireul jabaTake control of the helm,
I noraereul ttaraand follow the rhythm of this song.
Ja docheul pyeogo barameul tagoNow, spread the sails and ride the wind.
I see the stars the stars like waterfallI see the stars, falling just like a waterfall.
Deo ollyeobwa wireulKeep looking up even higher,
Through all kind of battlesthrough every kind of battle.
Look who’s in the mirrorTake a look at who’s in the mirror,
Deuneolbeun bada geugoseseo narising from that vast and endless sea.
I’m gonna make itI’m definitely gonna make it.
Banghyangkireul jabaTake control of the helm,
I noraereul ttaraand follow the rhythm of this song.
Ja docheul pyeogo barameul tagoNow, spread the sails and ride the wind.
Deo ollyeobwa wireulKeep looking up even higher,
Through all kind of battlesthrough every kind of battle.
Look who’s in the mirrorTake a look at who’s in the mirror,
Deuneolbeun bada geugoseseo narising from that vast and endless sea.
I’m gonna make itI’m definitely gonna make it.
Banghyangkireul jabaTake control of the helm,
I noraereul ttaraand follow the rhythm of this song.
Ja docheul pyeogo barameul tagoNow, spread the sails and ride the wind.
OhOh,
Fade away fade awayFade away, fade away.
Deo ollyeobwa wireulKeep looking up even higher.
Skybound Music Video
The lyrics of ‘Skybound’ push through every battle toward a shining goal. This Younha track is a perfect Korean lyrics translation for anyone chasing a big dream.