[Romanized:]
Mitneun ge anya
Beotyeoboneun geoya
Hal su itneun ge
Na igeosppuniraseomeomulgo sipeo
Deo kkumkkugo sipeo
Geuraedo marya
Tteonal ttaega dwaetneungeol
Yeah it’s my truth
It’s my truth
Ontong sangcheotuseongigessji
But it’s my fate
It’s my fate
Geuraedo balbeodungchigo sipeo
Maybe I, I can never fly
Jeogi jeo kkoccipdeulcheoreom
Nalgael dan geotcheoreomeun an dwae
Maybe I, I can’t touch the sky
Geuraedo son ppeotgo sipeo
Dallyeobogo sipeo jogeum deo
I eodum sogeul geunyang geotgo tto geotgo isseo
Haengbokhaessdeon sigandeuri naege mureosseo
Neo neon jeongmal gwaenchanheun geonyago
Oh no
Nan daedaphaesseo ani naneun neomu museowo
Geuraedo yeoseot songi kkocceul sone kkok jwigo
Na nan geotgo isseul ppunirago
Oh no
But it’s my fate
It’s my fate
Geuraedo balbeodungchigo sipeo
Maybe I, I can never fly
Jeogi jeo kkoccipdeulcheoreom
Nalgael dan geotcheoreomeun an dwae
Maybe I, I can’t touch the sky
Geuraedo son ppeotgo sipeo
Dallyeobogo sipeo jogeum deo
Wide awake wide awake wide awake
Don’t cry
Wide awake wide awake wide awake
No lie
Wide awake wide awake wide awake
Don’t cry
Wide awake wide awake wide awake
No lie
Maybe I, I can never fly
Jeogi jeo kkoccipdeulcheoreom
Nalgael dan geoscheoreomeun an dwae
Maybe I, I can’t touch the sky
Geuraedo son ppeotgo sipeo
Dallyeobogo sipeo
Jogeum deo
[Korean:]
믿는 게 아냐
버텨보는 거야
할 수 있는 게
나 이것뿐이라서머물고 싶어
더 꿈꾸고 싶어
그래도 말야
떠날 때가 됐는걸
Yeah it’s my truth
It’s my truth
온통 상처투성이겠지
But it’s my fate
It’s my fate
그래도 발버둥치고 싶어
Maybe I, I can never fly
저기 저 꽃잎들처럼
날갤 단 것처럼은 안 돼
Maybe I, I can’t touch the sky
그래도 손 뻗고 싶어
달려보고 싶어 조금 더
이 어둠 속을 그냥 걷고 또 걷고 있어
행복했던 시간들이 내게 물었어
너 넌 정말 괜찮은 거냐고
Oh no
난 대답했어 아니 나는 너무 무서워
그래도 여섯 송이 꽃을 손에 꼭 쥐고
나 난 걷고 있을 뿐이라고
Oh no
But it’s my fate
It’s my fate
그래도 발버둥치고 싶어
Maybe I, I can never fly
저기 저 꽃잎들처럼
날갤 단 것처럼은 안 돼
Maybe I, I can’t touch the sky
그래도 손 뻗고 싶어
달려보고 싶어 조금 더
Wide awake wide awake wide awake
Don’t cry
Wide awake wide awake wide awake
No lie
Wide awake wide awake wide awake
Don’t cry
Wide awake wide awake wide awake
No lie
Maybe I, I can never fly
저기 저 꽃잎들처럼
날갤 단 것처럼은 안 돼
Maybe I, I can’t touch the sky
그래도 손 뻗고 싶어
달려보고 싶어
조금 더
[English translation:]
It’s not that I believe it
But that I want to try holding out
Because this is all that I can do
I want to remain
I want to dream more
Even so, what I’m saying is
That it’s time to leave
Yeah it’s my truth
It’s my truth
I will be covered with wounds all over
But it’s my fate
It’s my fate
Still, I want to struggle and fight
Maybe I, I can never fly
I can’t fly like the flower petals over there
Or as though I have wings
Maybe I, I can’t touch the sky
Still, I want to stretch my hand out
I want to run, just a bit more
I’m just walking and walking, among this darkness
My happy times asked me this question
You, are you really okay, it asked me
Oh no
I replied, no, I’m so afraid
Still, I hold the 6 flowers tightly in my hands
I, I’m just walking, I said
Oh no
But it’s my fate
It’s my fate
Still, I want to struggle and fight
Maybe I, I can never fly
I can’t fly like the flower petals over there
Or as though I have wings
Maybe I, I can’t touch the sky
Still, I want to stretch my hand out
I want to run, just a bit more
Wide awake wide awake wide awake
Don’t cry
Wide awake wide awake wide awake
No lie
Wide awake wide awake wide awake
Don’t cry
Wide awake wide awake wide awake
No lie
Maybe I, I can never fly
I can’t fly like the flower petals over there
Or as though I have wings
Maybe I, I can’t touch the sky
Still, I want to stretch my hand out
I want to run,
Just a bit more
Exploring Vulnerability and Hope in “Awake”
“Awake” by BTS is a deeply introspective track that captures the struggle between aspiration and limitation. The lyrics reveal an emotional journey where the narrator acknowledges their fears and wounds but still chooses to press forward. The longing to “fly” or “touch the sky” symbolizes the universal desire to reach seemingly unattainable dreams. Despite recognizing that some things may be out of reach, there is a persistent hope—expressed through the yearning to “stretch my hand out” and “run, just a bit more.” This vulnerability is balanced by resilience, as the narrator holds tightly to what’s precious and continues moving through the darkness. Ultimately, “Awake” resonates with anyone who has faced self-doubt but refuses to give up on their dreams.
Song Credits
- Artist: BTS
- Release Year: 2016
- Label: Big Hit Entertainment
- Songwriters: Slow Rabbit, “Hitman” Bang, RM, J-Hope, Jin, Pdogg, Brother Su, JUNE