TAEYEON invites listeners into a carefree morning routine on this track. Hwang Yu Bin writes lyrics about skipping the alarm clock and enjoying slow time. The production team arranges a bright melody that matches the sunny mood.
Released: July 6, 2021
Weekend
Taeyeon • From “INVU – The 3rd Album”
INVU – The 3rd Album’s Weekend Korean Lyrics English Meaning
TAEYEON describes eating cheesecake and drinking iced coffee without a rush. The performer mentions a tiny flower growing wild along the corner of the street. Her words state ‘I can do whatever I want’ to claim freedom.
Gajang gakkaun badaThe closest ocean,
Honjamanui yeonghwagwanmy own private cinema.
Geunyang ikkeuneun daero haedo gwaenchaneunikkaIt’s okay to just go wherever I’m led.
Every morning ullinEvery morning I hear that
Beep beep beep beep soribeep, beep, beep, beep sound.
Gwie wingwingwing maemdoneunIt’s ringing in my ears,
Nareul jaechokadeon moningkol eopsi ireonabut today I wake up without a morning call rushing me.
Cheese cake han ipA bite of cheesecake,
Yurikeop hangadeukand a glass filled to the brim.
Naerin keopi han janI’ll have a cup of brewed coffee,
Aiseuro hallae aju yeoyuroptgemaking it iced and taking it slow.
Mundeuk sigye boniI suddenly glance at the clock,
Beolsseo siganeun yeol dusiand it’s already twelve noon.
Geuraedo aju neugeutaeEven so, I’m feeling completely relaxed.
Geurigon hapum han beonThen I let out a yawn,
Hankkeot gijigaedo kyeogostretch my body as far as it’ll go,
Saenggakae oneul mwo halkkaand think about what I’ll do today.
Changmun neomeo gyejeore siseoni daeun geu sunganThe moment my eyes catch the season outside the window,
Ssodajineun haetsal nae mameul dudeuryeothe pouring sunshine knocks on my heart.
Naege sonjithaneun singgeureoun baram tagoseoI’ll ride the fresh breeze that’s beckoning me.
Tteonabollae When the Weekend comesI’m gonna head out when the weekend comes,
I can do whatever I wantI can do whatever I want.
Baram ttara heuteojin CloudThe clouds are scattered by the wind,
Deo jayuroptge We can goand we can go even more freely.
Gajang gakkaun badaThe closest ocean,
Honjamanui yeonghwagwanmy own private cinema.
Geunyang ikkeuneun daero haedo gwaenchaneunikkaIt’s okay to just go wherever I’m led.
Huljjeok tteonaboneun DriveGoing for a sudden drive,
Ttubeok georeodo joaor just walking is fine too.
Mwodeun balgil danneundaero jigeum tteonaboryeohae OhI’m gonna head out right now, going wherever my feet take me, oh.
Harujjeum sesangui yaegil musihanchaeFor just one day, I’ll ignore what the world says,
Naega naui harureul joripaeboryeohaeand I’m gonna put my day together my own way.
Deoneun No no stress gomin anhallaeNo more stress, I won’t worry anymore.
Move it right left right nae mamdaeroMove it right, left, right, however I please.
Gabon jeokdo eomneun gil mwoga itdeunjiWhatever’s on this road I’ve never taken,
I don’t need a map when I roll the streetsI don’t need a map when I roll through the streets.
Ieo gaboneun iyun For a little funThe reason I keep going is just for a little fun,
Gyesok Up up up jom deo ollagagoing up, up, up, a little higher.
Hanjjok gilmotungi ttara mamdaero jarananGrowing wild along the corner of the street,
Jogeumman ireum moreul kkotis a tiny flower whose name I don’t know.
Hanchameul baraboda tteugeoun haetsaleul pihaeAfter staring for a while, I’ll avoid the hot sunlight,
Benchie jamkkan anjabwaand sit on this bench for a moment.
Neuryeojineun georeum geurimjaui sokdoreul ttaraFollowing the pace of my shadow’s slowing steps,
Hamkke geonneun taeyanggwa bareul matchugoI’m matching my stride with the sun walking beside me.
Dwiieul dalbicheul ttara doraogo sipeun geolI’ll want to come back once the moonlight follows me home.
Tteonabollae When the Weekend comesI want to leave when the weekend comes,
I can do whatever I wantI can do whatever I want.
Baram ttara heuteojin CloudLike the clouds scattered by the wind,
Deo jayuroptge We can gowe can go even more freely.
Amu gyehoegi eopseoseo wanbyeokan PlanIt’s a perfect plan because I don’t have any plan.
Uyeonhi chajanaen Secret placeIt’s a secret place I found by chance,
Geugose dugo wa namanui jageun jimso I’ll leave my small burdens behind right there.
Golmokgil kkeuteul dora mannage doelTurning the corner at the end of the alleyway,
Gibun joeun Surprise tto seollemI’ll find a pleasant surprise and new excitement.
Dugeundugeun onjongil (haru jongil)My heart’s pounding all day long (all day long).
Gosohan hyanggiui Coffee shopThere’s a coffee shop with a rich, roasted aroma,
Nune deureooneun yeppeun otand some pretty clothes that catch my eye.
Do it for the Weekend do it for the WeekendDo it for the weekend, do it for the weekend.
Mame deureooneun geol deoneun mangseoriginsireun geolI really like it, so I don’t want to hesitate anymore.
Geuraedo dwae When the Weekend comesIt’s okay to do that when the weekend comes,
I can do whatever I wantI can do whatever I want.
Baram ttara heuteojin CloudLike the clouds scattered by the wind,
Deo jayuroptge We can gowe can go even more freely.
Gajang gakkaun badaI’ll head to the closest ocean,
Honjamanui yeonghwagwanor my own private movie theater.
Geunyang ikkeuneun daero haedo gwaenchaneunikkaIt’s okay to just go wherever I’m led.
Huljjeok tteonaboneun DriveI’ll just suddenly go for a drive,
Ttubeok georeodo joaor walking on foot is just as good.
Mwodeun balgil danneundaero jigeum tteonaboryeohae OhWherever my feet take me, I’m going to leave right now, oh.
Weekend Music Video
The meaning of ‘Weekend’ is personal freedom. The lyrics show TAEYEON encouraging listeners to ignore stress and follow their own path.