Tough Love (Romanized) Lyrics [English Translation] — Onew
Onew delivers a heartfelt anthem with ‘Tough Love,’ a track that mixes introspective lyrics with an uplifting melody. The lyrics, penned by Freedo, Lee Seu-Ran, Onew, Ryan Bickley, and Ditch David, focus on self-discovery and resilience. The music, produced by Ryan Bickley, Freedo, and Ditch David, creates a powerful backdrop for the message.
Released: March 9, 2026
Tough Love (Romanized)
Onew
Lyricist
Freedo, Lee Seu-Ran, Onew, Ryan Bickley, Ditch David
Composer
Ryan Bickley, Freedo, Ditch David
Tough Love (Romanized) Meaning & Lyrics (Onew)
The songwriter captures the struggle of overcoming personal limits with lines like, ‘Jump in, jump in, to the end of the world.’ Onew sings about pushing through fear and breaking glass walls to reach one’s potential. The performer’s voice carries both strength and vulnerability, making the lyrics hit home.
Tough loveTough love,
Sangcheobatgetjiman jom deo chamajwo neoreulwihaeyou might get hurt, but endure it a little more for your own sake.
Nalseo inneun i sesang igyeonaeyahaeYou must overcome this sharp, unforgiving world,
Hangyereul neomeoseon sungan nalsuitgeso that the moment you cross your limits, you can fly.
Don’t you know it hurts like hellDon’t you know it hurts like hell,
To see you be your shadow of yourselfto see you be your shadow of yourself.
Jump in jump in sesang kkeutkkajiJump in, jump in, to the end of the world.
Dive in dive in duryeoumeopsiDive in, dive in, without any fear.
I know you got something so specialI know you got something so special.
Won’t stop ’til you reach your potentialWon’t stop ’til you reach your potential.
Chase it chase it ne anui tteollimChase it, chase it, the trembling inside you.
Make it break it yuribyeok ttawinMake it, break it, those glass walls.
I know you got something so specialI know you got something so special.
Won’t stop ’til you reach your potentialWon’t stop ’til you reach your potential.
PotentialPotential.
Truth hurtsTruth hurts.
Neoui gachineun eoneu boseokboda deo hwanhi binnaYour value shines brighter than any jewel.
Kkeureonaejulge but you need honesty that’s my policyI’ll pull it out of you, but you need honesty, that’s my policy.
I need you to be realisedI need you to be realized.
Don’t you know it hurts like hellDon’t you know it hurts like hell,
To see you be your shadow of yourselfto see you be your shadow of yourself.
Jump in jump in sesang kkeutkkajiJump in, jump in, to the end of the world.
Dive in dive in duryeoumeopsiDive in, dive in, without any fear.
I know you got something so specialI know you got something so special.
Won’t stop ’til you reach your potentialWon’t stop ’til you reach your potential.
Chase it chase it ne anui tteollimChase it, chase it, the trembling inside you.
Make it break it yuribyeok ttawinMake it, break it, those glass walls.
I know you got something so specialI know you got something so special.
Won’t stop ’til you reach your potentialWon’t stop ’til you reach your potential.
PotentialPotential.
Nega gajin teukbyeolhameulThe specialness that you possess,
On sesangi gidaryeothe whole world is waiting for it.
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