[Romanized:]
Neon nae hanappunin taeyang sesange ttak hana
Neol hyanghae pieotjiman nan jakku mokmalla
Neomu neujeosseo neujeosseo neo eobsi sal sun eobseo
Gajiga mallado deo himkkeot soneul ppeodeo
Son ppeodeobwatja geumse
Kkaebeoril kkum kkum kkum
Michil deut dallyeodo
Tto jejariil ppun ppun ppun
Geunyang nal taewojwo geurae deo milchyeonaejwo
Igeon sarange michin meongcheongiui ttwimbakjil
Deo ttwige haejwo
Nareul deo ttwige haejwo
Du bare sangcheoman gadeukhaedo
Ni eolgulman bomyeon utneun nanikka
Dasi run run run nan meomchul suga eobseo
Tto run run run nan eojjeol suga eobseo
Eochapi igeotbakke nan mothae
Neoreul saranghaneun geot bakken mothae
Dasi run run run neomeojyeodo gwaenchanha
Tto run run run jom dachyeodo gwaenchanha
Gajil su eobtda haedo nan jokhae
Babo gateun unmyeonga nareul yokhae
(Run)
Don’t tell me bye bye
(Run)
You make me cry cry
(Run)
Love is a lie lie
Don’t tell me, don’t tell me
Don’t tell me bye bye
Da kkeutnan georaneunde nan meomchul suga eobne
Ttaminji nunmurinji na deoneun bungan mothae oh
Nae balgabeoseun sarangdo geochin taepung baramdo
Nareul deo ttwigeman hae nae simjanggwa hamkke
Deo ttwige haejwo
Nareul deo ttwige haejwo
Du bare sangcheoman gadeukhaedo
Ni eolgulman bomyeon utneun nanikka
Dasi run run run nan meomchul suga eobseo
Tto run run run nan eojjeol suga eobseo
Eochapi igeotbakke nan mothae
Neoreul saranghaneun geot bakken mothae
Dasi run run run neomeojyeodo gwaenchanha
Tto run run run jom dachyeodo gwaenchanha
Gajil su eobtda haedo nan jokhae
Babo gateun unmyeonga nareul yokhae
Chueokdeuri mareun kkonipcheoreom
Sansani buseojyeoga
Nae son kkeuteseo nae bal miteseo
Dallyeoganeun ne deung dwiro
Machi nabireul jjotdeut kkum sogeul hemaedeut
Neoui heunjeogeul ttaraga
Gireul allyeojwo nal jom meomchwojwo
Nal sumswige haejwo
Dasi run run run nan meomchul suga eobseo
Tto run run run nan eojjeol suga eobseo
Eochapi igeotbakke nan mothae
Neoreul saranghaneun geot bakken mothae
Dasi run run run neomeojyeodo gwaenchanha
Tto run run run jom dachyeodo gwaenchanha
Gajil su eobtda haedo nan jokhae
Babo gateun unmyeonga nareul yokhae
(Run)
Don’t tell me bye bye
(Run)
You make me cry cry
(Run)
Love is a lie lie
Don’t tell me, don’t tell me
Don’t tell me bye bye
[Korean:]
넌 내 하나뿐인 태양 세상에 딱 하나
널 향해 피었지만 난 자꾸 목말라
너무 늦었어 늦었어 너 없이 살 순 없어
가지가 말라도 더 힘껏 손을 뻗어
손 뻗어봤자 금세
깨버릴 꿈 꿈 꿈
미칠 듯 달려도
또 제자리일 뿐 뿐 뿐
그냥 날 태워줘 그래 더 밀쳐내줘
이건 사랑에 미친 멍청이의 뜀박질
더 뛰게 해줘
나를 더 뛰게 해줘
두 발에 상처만 가득해도
니 얼굴만 보면 웃는 나니까
다시 run run run 난 멈출 수가 없어
또 run run run 난 어쩔 수가 없어
어차피 이것밖에 난 못해
너를 사랑하는 것 밖엔 못해
다시 run run run 넘어져도 괜찮아
또 run run run 좀 다쳐도 괜찮아
가질 수 없다 해도 난 족해
바보 같은 운명아 나를 욕해
(Run)
Don’t tell me bye bye
(Run)
You make me cry cry
(Run)
Love is a lie lie
Don’t tell me, don’t tell me
Don’t tell me bye bye
다 끝난 거라는데 난 멈출 수가 없네
땀인지 눈물인지 나 더는 분간 못해 oh
내 발가벗은 사랑도 거친 태풍 바람도
나를 더 뛰게만 해 내 심장과 함께
더 뛰게 해줘
나를 더 뛰게 해줘
두 발에 상처만 가득해도
니 얼굴만 보면 웃는 나니까
다시 run run run 난 멈출 수가 없어
또 run run run 난 어쩔 수가 없어
어차피 이것밖에 난 못해
너를 사랑하는 것 밖엔 못해
다시 run run run 넘어져도 괜찮아
또 run run run 좀 다쳐도 괜찮아
가질 수 없다 해도 난 족해
바보 같은 운명아 나를 욕해
추억들이 마른 꽃잎처럼
산산이 부서져가
내 손 끝에서 내 발 밑에서
달려가는 네 등 뒤로
마치 나비를 쫓듯 꿈 속을 헤매듯
너의 흔적을 따라가
길을 알려줘 날 좀 멈춰줘
날 숨쉬게 해줘
다시 run run run 난 멈출 수가 없어
또 run run run 난 어쩔 수가 없어
어차피 이것밖에 난 못해
너를 사랑하는 것 밖엔 못해
다시 run run run 넘어져도 괜찮아
또 run run run 좀 다쳐도 괜찮아
가질 수 없다 해도 난 족해
바보 같은 운명아 나를 욕해
(Run)
Don’t tell me bye bye
(Run)
You make me cry cry
(Run)
Love is a lie lie
Don’t tell me, don’t tell me
Don’t tell me bye bye
[English translation:]
You are my only sun, one and only in the world
I bloomed for you, but I’m still getting thirsty
It’s too late, too late, I can’t live without you
Though my branch runs dry, I reach for you with all my strength
No matter how far I reach for you,
It is just an empty dream dream dream
No matter how crazy I run,
I remain on the same place place place
Just burn me! yes, push me out!
This is crazy-fool’s love running
Let me run more
Please let me run more
Even though my feet are full of scars
I smile whenever I see you
Let’s run run run again! I can’t stop running
Let’s run run run again! I can’t help running
Only thing I can do is run
Only thing I can do is love you
Let’s run run run again! it’s ok to fall down
Let’s run run run again! it’s ok to be injured
I am happy enough even though I can’t get you
Curse me, this foolish destiny!
(Run)
Don’t tell me bye bye
(Run)
You make me cry cry
(Run)
Love is a lie lie
Don’t tell me, don’t tell me
Don’t tell me bye bye
Everybody say it is over but I can’t stop this
I can’t tell whether it is sweat or tears
My bare-love and tough typhoon and wind
Can only make me run more with my heart
Let me run more
Please let me run more
Even though my feet are full of scars
I smile whenever I see you
Let’s run run run again! I can’t stop running
Let’s run run run again! I can’t help running
Only thing I can do is run
Only thing I can do is love you
Let’s run run run again! it’s ok to fall down
Let’s run run run again! it’s ok to be injured
I am happy enough even though I can’t get you
Curse me, this foolish destiny!
Memories are crumbling like
Dried flower leaves
On my fingertips and under my feet
And behind my back
Like chasing butterfly or wondering in dreams
I follow your traces
Please guide me please stop me
Please let me breathe
Let’s run run run again! I can’t stop running
Let’s run run run again! I can’t help running
Only thing I can do is run
Only thing I can do is love you
Let’s run run run again! it’s ok to fall down
Let’s run run run again! it’s ok to be injured
I am happy enough even though I can’t get you
Curse me, this foolish destiny!
(Run)
Don’t tell me bye bye
(Run)
You make me cry cry
(Run)
Love is a lie lie
Don’t tell me, don’t tell me
Don’t tell me bye bye
Chasing Dreams Amidst Heartache
BTS’s “Run” captures the relentless pursuit of love and hope, even when faced with pain and inevitable heartbreak. The lyrics are saturated with imagery of running—both physically and emotionally—towards someone who remains just out of reach. The recurring theme of scars and exhaustion reflects the struggles and sacrifices made for love, while the inability to stop running symbolizes an undying devotion that persists despite setbacks. This emotional journey is further intensified by references to memories crumbling like dried flower petals, highlighting the bittersweet nature of longing and the difficulty of letting go.
The Power of Resilience
Despite the pain and repeated failures, the speaker finds comfort in simply being able to love, even if that love is unrequited. The song’s message resonates with anyone who has ever fought for something meaningful, emphasizing that the journey itself—no matter how difficult or futile it may seem—holds value and beauty. “Run” is a powerful anthem for resilience, illustrating how the act of moving forward can become an act of love and self-acceptance.
Song Credits
Songwriters: “Run” was written by “Hitman” Bang, Pdogg, RM, Suga, V, Jungkook, and others.
Release Year: 2015
Label: Big Hit Entertainment