[Hangul:]
막이 내리고 나는 숨이 차
복잡해진 마음 숨을 내쉰다
오늘 뭐 실수는 없었었나
관객들의 표정은 어땠던가
그래도 행복해 난 이런 내가 돼서
누군가 소리지르게 만들 수가 있어서
채 가시지 않은 여운들을 품에 안고
아직도 더운 텅 빈 무대에 섰을 때
더운 텅 빈 무대에 섰을 때
괜한 공허함에 난 겁을 내
복잡한 감정 속에서
삶의 사선 위에서
괜시리 난 더 무딘 척을 해
처음도 아닌데 익숙해질 법한데
숨기려 해도 그게 안 돼
텅 빈 무대가 식어갈 때쯤
빈 객석을 뒤로 하네
지금 날 위로하네
완벽한 세상은 없다고
자신에게 말해 난
점점 날 비워가네
언제까지 내 것일 순 없어
큰 박수갈채가
이런 내게 말을 해 뻔뻔히
니 목소릴 높여 더 멀리
영원한 관객은 없대도 난 노래할거야
오늘의 나로 영원하고파
영원히 소년이고 싶어 나
Aah
Forever we are young
나리는 꽃잎 비 사이로
헤매어 달리네 이 미로
Forever we are young
넘어져 다치고 아파도
끝없이 달리네 꿈을 향해
Forever ever ever ever
꿈 희망 전진 전진
Forever ever ever ever
We are young
Forever ever ever ever
꿈 희망 전진 전진
Forever ever ever ever
We are young
Forever we are young
나리는 꽃잎 비 사이로
헤매어 달리네 이 미로
Forever we are young
넘어져 다치고 아파도
끝없이 달리네 꿈을 향해
Forever we are young
나리는 꽃잎 비 사이로
헤매어 달리네 이 미로
Forever we are young
넘어져 다치고 아파도
끝없이 달리네 꿈을 향해
[Romanized:]
Magi naerigo naneun sumi cha
Bokjaphaejin maeum, sumeul naeswinda
Oneul mwo silsuneun eopseosseonna
Gwangaekdeurui pyojeongeun eottaetdeonga
Geuraedo haengbokhae nan ireon naega dwaeseo
Nugungareul sori jireuge mandeul suga isseoseo
Chae gasiji anheun yeoundeureul pume ango
Ajikdo deoun teong bin mudaee seosseul ttae
Deoun teong bin mudaee seosseul ttae
Gwaenhan gongheohame nan geobeul lae
Bokjaphan gamjeong sogeseo salmui saseon wieseo
Gwaensiri nan deo mudin cheogeul hae
Cheoeumdo aninde iksukhaejil beophande
Sumgiryeo haedo geuge andwae
Teong bin mudaega sigeogal ttaejjeum
Bin gaekseogeul dwirohane
Jigeum nal wirohane wanbyeokhan sesangeun
Eoptdago jasinege malhae nan
Jeomjeom nal biwogane eonjekkaji nae geot il
Sun eopseo keun baksugalchaega
Ireon naege mareul hae, ppeonppeonhi
Ni moksoril nopyeo deo meolli
Yeongwonhan gwangaegeun eoptdaedo
Nan noraehal geoya
Oneurui naro yeongwonhagopa
Yeongwonhi sonyeonigo sipeo nan Aah
Forever we are young
Narineun kkonip bi sairo
Hemaeeo dallineun i miro
Forever we are young
Neomeojyeo dachigo apado
Kkeuteopsi dalline kkumeul hyanghae
Forever ever ever ever
(kkum, huimang, jeonjin, jeonjin)
Forever ever ever we are young
Forever ever ever ever
(kkum, huimang, jeonjin, jeonjin)
Forever ever ever we are young
Forever we are young
Narineun kkonip bi sairo
Hemaeeo dallineun i miro
Forever we are young
Neomeojyeo dachigo apado
Kkeuteopsi dalline kkumeul hyanghae
Forever we are young
Narineun kkonip bi sairo
Hemaeeo dallineun i miro
Forever we are young
Neomeojyeo dachigo apado
Kkeuteopsi dalline kkumeul hyanghae
Facing the Curtain: The Longing for Youth
“Epilogue: Young Forever” by BTS offers a poignant reflection on life’s fleeting moments and the desire to hold onto youth. The lyrics capture the emotions that follow the end of a performance, with the empty stage symbolizing both accomplishment and loneliness. BTS express vulnerability, questioning their own actions and the reactions of their audience, while comforting themselves with the thought that no world is perfect. The recurring wish to remain “young forever” speaks to the universal fear of growing up and losing one’s dreams, highlighting the group’s connection with their fans and their own journey through the uncertainties of youth.
Chasing Dreams Despite Hardships
The refrain, “Forever we are young,” emphasizes resilience and hope, even amid pain and setbacks. Imagery of running through a rain of flower petals suggests both beauty and struggle, as BTS encourage listeners to keep pursuing their dreams no matter the obstacles. The song resonates as an anthem for anyone striving to remain passionate and hopeful, despite life’s inevitable changes.
Song Credits
Songwriters: “Epilogue: Young Forever” was written by “hitman” bang (Bang Si-hyuk), RM, Suga, and Pdogg.
Release Year: 2016
Label: Big Hit Entertainment