[Romanized:]
Yunanhido banjjangnyeotdeon seoul
Cheoeum boneun tto dareun sesang
Ttame jantteuk baen chae mannan neon
Mwonga isanghaesseotdeon ai
Nan dareseo, neon byeoreseo
Uri daehwaneun sukje gatatji
Haruneun bepeu, haruneun wensu
I just wanna understand
Hello my alien
Urin seoroui mystery
Geuraeseo deo teukbyeolhan geolkka
Eonjenga i hamseong meojeul ttae stay hey
Nae yeope hamkke isseojwo
Yeongwonhi gyesok igose stay hey
Ne jageun saekkisongarakcheoreom
Ilgop beonui yeoreumgwa chuun gyeoulboda
Orae
Sumaneun yaksokgwa chueokdeulboda
Orae
Uri gyobok charimi gieongna
Uri chueok han pyeon han pyeon yeonghwa
Mandu sageoneun komidi yeonghwa yeah yeah
Hagyo beoseureul chaeun sok yaegideul
Ijen hamkke drivereul naga
Hangyeolgatae, geuttaeui urideul
“Hey jimin, oneul”
Nae bangui deurimkaechyeo
7nyeonganui history
Geuraeseo deo teukbyeolhan geolkka
Eonjenga i hamseong meojeul ttae stay hey
Nae yeope hamkke isseojwo
Yeongwonhi gyesok igose stay hey
Ne jageun saekkisongarakcheoreom
Ilgop beonui yeoreumgwa chuun gyeoulboda
Orae
Sumaneun yaksokgwa chueokdeulboda
Orae
Ne saekkisongarak
Cheoreom urin yeojeonhae
Ne modeun geol ara
Seoro mideoyaman dwae
Itji ma
Gomapdan geu ppeonhan mal bodan
Neowa na
Naeireun jeongmal ssauji ankiro hae
Eonjenga i hamseong meojeul ttae stay hey
You are my soulmate
Yeongwonhi gyesok igose stay hey
You are my soulmate
Ilgop beonui yeoreumgwa chuun gyeoulboda
Orae
Sumaneun yaksokgwa chueokdeulboda
Orae
Eonjenga i hamseong meojeul ttae stay hey
You are my soulmate
Yeongwonhi gyesok igose stay hey
You are my soulmate
Ilgop beonui yeoreumgwa chuun gyeoulboda
Orae
Sumaneun yaksokgwa chueokdeulboda
Orae
[Korean:]
유난히도 반짝였던 서울
처음 보는 또 다른 세상
땀에 잔뜩 밴 채 만난 넌
뭔가 이상했었던 아이
난 달에서, 넌 별에서
우리 대화는 숙제 같았지
하루는 베프, 하루는 웬수
I just wanna understand
Hello my alien
우린 서로의 mystery
그래서 더 특별한 걸까
언젠가 이 함성 멎을 때 stay hey
내 옆에 함께 있어줘
영원히 계속 이곳에 stay hey
네 작은 새끼손가락처럼
일곱 번의 여름과 추운 겨울보다
오래
수많은 약속과 추억들보다
오래
우리 교복 차림이 기억나
우리 추억 한 편 한 편 영화
만두 사건은 코미디 영화 yeah yeah
하교 버스를 채운 속 얘기들
이젠 함께 drive를 나가
한결같애, 그때의 우리들
“Hey 지민, 오늘”
내 방의 드림캐쳐
7년간의 history
그래서 더 특별한 걸까
언젠가 이 함성 멎을 때 stay hey
내 옆에 함께 있어줘
영원히 계속 이곳에 stay hey
네 작은 새끼손가락처럼
일곱 번의 여름과 추운 겨울보다
오래
수많은 약속과 추억들보다
오래
네 새끼손가락
처럼 우린 여전해
네 모든 걸 알아
서로 믿어야만 돼
잊지 마
고맙단 그 뻔한 말 보단
너와 나
내일은 정말 싸우지 않기로 해
언젠가 이 함성 멎을 때 stay hey
You are my soulmate
영원히 계속 이곳에 stay hey
You are my soulmate
일곱 번의 여름과 추운 겨울보다
오래
수많은 약속과 추억들보다
오래
언젠가 이 함성 멎을 때 stay hey
You are my soulmate
영원히 계속 이곳에 stay hey
You are my soulmate
일곱 번의 여름과 추운 겨울보다
오래
수많은 약속과 추억들보다
오래
[English translation:]
Seoul that used to be so unusually sparkling
Was another new world to me
I met you when you were clammy with sweat
A somewhat strange kid
Me from the moon, you from the stars
Our conversations were like homework
BFFs on one day, enemies on another
I just wanna understand
Hello, my alien
We are each other’s mystery (Yeah, yeah)
Is that why it’s even more special (Oh)
One day when this cheer dies down, stay, hey
Stay by my side
For eternity, keep staying here, stay, hey
Like your tiny pinky
Longer than seven summers and cold winters
Longer than numerous promises and memories
I remember our uniforms
Our memories are movies
The dumpling incident is a comedy movie yeah, yeah
Heartfelt stories filling the school bus
Now we go out to drive together
Still the same, us of those days
“Hey Jimin, today”
The dreamcatcher in my room
7-year-long history
Is that why it’s even more special
One day when this cheer dies down, stay, hey
Stay by my side
For eternity, keep staying here, stay, hey
Like your tiny pinky
Longer than seven summers and cold winters
Longer than numerous promises and memories
Like your pinky
We are still the same
I know everything about you
We gotta trust each other
Never forgot
More than the plain thank you
You and me
Decided not to fight tomorrow for real
One day when this cheer dies down, stay, hey
You are my soulmate
For eternity, keep staying here, stay, hey
You are my soulmate
Longer than seven summers and cold winters
Longer than numerous promises and memories
One day when this cheer dies down, stay, hey
You are my soulmate
For eternity, keep staying here, stay, hey
You are my soulmate
Longer than seven summers and cold winters
Longer than numerous promises and memories
Exploring the Enduring Bond of Friendship
“Friends (친구)” by BTS is a heartfelt tribute to the deep and enduring connections formed through years of shared experiences. The song artfully blends nostalgia with sincerity, as it looks back on the band members’ journey from their school days to their current lives under the spotlight. Vivid references to memories—like the “dumpling incident” and dreamcatchers—add warmth and authenticity, while metaphors like “from the moon” and “from the stars” highlight the unique individuality of each friend. The recurring promise to “stay” through changing times underscores the message of unwavering loyalty and trust, making the song not just a celebration of friendship, but an anthem for anyone cherishing lifelong bonds.
Song Credits
- Artist: BTS
- Songwriters: Jimin, V, Pdogg, Adora, RM, and others
- Release Year: 2020
- Label: Big Hit Entertainment