[Romanized:]
You (you), you are (you are) my universe
And I (and I) just want (just want) to put you first
And you (you), you are (you are) my universe, and I
In the night, I lie and look up at you
When the morning comes, I watch you rise
There’s a paradise they couldn’t capture
That bright infinity inside your eyes
Maeil bam nege naraga (ga)
Kkumiran geotdo ijeun chae
Na useumyeo neoreul manna (na)
Never ending forever, baby
You (you), you are (you are) my universe
And I (I), just want (just want) to put you first (to put you first)
And you (you), you are (you are) my universe
And you make my world light up inside
Eodumi naegen deo pyeonhaesseotji
Gireojin geurimja sogeseo (eyes)
And they said that we can’t be together
Because, because we come from different sides
You (you), you are (you are) my universe
And I (I), just want (just want) to put you first (to put you first)
And you (you), you are (you are) my universe
And you make my world light up inside
My universe (do-do, do-do)
My universe (do-do, do-do)
My universe (do-do, do-do)
(You make my world)
You make my world light up inside
Make my world light up inside
Nareul balkyeojuneun geon
Neoran sarangeuro su noajin byeol
Nae ujuui neon
Tto dareun sesangeul mandeureo juneun geol
Neoneun nae byeorija naui ujunikka
Jigeum i siryeondo gyeolgugen jamsinikka
Neoneun eonjekkajina jigeumcheoreom balgeman binnajwo
Urineun neoreul ttara i gin bameul sunoeul geoya
Neowa hamkke naraga
When I’m without you I’m crazy
Ja eoseo nae soneul jaba
We are made of each other, baby
You (you), you are (you are) my universe
And I (I), just want (just want) to put you first (to put you first)
And you (you), you are (you are) my universe
And you make my world light up inside
My universe (do-do, do-do)
You, you are
My universe (do-do, do-do)
I just want
My universe
You, you are my universe, and I (My universe)
[Korean:]
You (you), you are (you are) my universe
And I (and I) just want (just want) to put you first
And you (you), you are (you are) my universe, and I
In the night, I lie and look up at you
When the morning comes, I watch you rise
There’s a paradise they couldn’t capture
That bright infinity inside your eyes
매일 밤 네게 날아가 (가)
꿈이란 것도 잊은 채
나 웃으며 너를 만나 (나)
Never ending forever, baby
You (you), you are (you are) my universe
And I (I), just want (just want) to put you first (to put you first)
And you (you), you are (you are) my universe
And you make my world light up inside
어둠이 내겐 더 편했었지
길어진 그림자 속에서 (eyes)
And they said that we can’t be together
Because, because we come from different sides
You (you), you are (you are) my universe
And I (I), just want (just want) to put you first (to put you first)
And you (you), you are (you are) my universe
And you make my world light up inside
My universe (do-do, do-do)
My universe (do-do, do-do)
My universe (do-do, do-do)
(You make my world)
You make my world light up inside
Make my world light up inside
나를 밝혀주는 건
너란 사랑으로 수 놓아진 별
내 우주의 넌
또 다른 세상을 만들어 주는 걸
너는 내 별이자 나의 우주니까
지금 이 시련도 결국엔 잠시니까
너는 언제까지나 지금처럼 밝게만 빛나줘
우리는 너를 따라 이 긴 밤을 수놓을 거야
너와 함께 날아가
When I’m without you I’m crazy
자 어서 내 손을 잡아
We are made of each other, baby
You (you), you are (you are) my universe
And I (I), just want (just want) to put you first (to put you first)
And you (you), you are (you are) my universe
And you make my world light up inside
My universe (do-do, do-do)
You, you are
My universe (do-do, do-do)
I just want
My universe
You, you are my universe, and I (My universe)
[English translation:]
You (you), you are (you are) my universe
And I (and I) just want (just want) to put you first
And you (you), you are (you are) my universe, and I
In the night I lie and look up at you
When the morning comes I watch you rise
There’s a paradise they couldn’t capture
That bright infinity inside your eyes
I fly to you every night
Forgetting that it’s just a dream
I meet you with a smile
Never-ending forever, baby
You (you), you are (you are) my universe
And I (I), just want (just want) to put you first (to put you first)
And you (you), you are (you are) my universe
And you make my world light up inside
Darkness used to be more comfortable for me
In the long shadow (eyes)
And they said that we can’t be together
Because, because we come from different sides
You (you), you are (you are) my universe
And I (I), just want (just want) to put you first (to put you first)
And you (you), you are (you are) my universe
And you make my world light up inside
My universe (do-do, do-do)
My universe (do-do, do-do)
My universe (do-do, do-do)
(You make my world)
You make my world light up inside
Make my world light up inside
What brightens me up
Is the star embroidered with love called you
You in my universe
Make another world for me
You are my star and my universe
After all, this hardship is just brief
Always shine bright as you are now
We will follow you through this long night
I fly with you
When I’m without you I’m crazy
Hold my hand
We are made of each other baby
You (you), you are (you are) my universe
And I (I), just want (just want) to put you first (to put you first)
And you (you), you are (you are) my universe
And you make my world light up inside
My universe (do-do, do-do)
You, you are
My universe (do-do, do-do)
I just want
My universe
You, you are my universe, and I (My universe)
Exploring the Lyrics of “My Universe”
“My Universe” is a radiant celebration of love that transcends boundaries and differences. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of two souls connected despite obstacles, drawing on cosmic imagery to symbolize the vastness and depth of their bond. Phrases like “you are my universe” and references to stars, night, and infinity evoke a sense of wonder and devotion, suggesting that love can illuminate even the darkest moments. The song also addresses challenges, hinting at external voices doubting the relationship—”they said that we can’t be together / because we come from different sides”—but ultimately affirms perseverance and unity.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, RM (Kim Nam-joon), SUGA (Min Yoon-gi), J-Hope (Jung Ho-seok), and others
Release Year: 2021
Label: Parlophone, Atlantic Records