IU - Dear my crazy soulmate Lyrics (Hangul / Romanized / English Translation) & Vocabulary Notes
IU - Dear my crazy soulmate
π΅ Album: Unknown Planet - Single | π Release: 2026-09-10
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About the Track
IU returns with "Dear my crazy soulmate", a charming ode to uninhibited companionship. Highlighting the comfort of being completely eccentric together without fear of judgment, this song offers warm encouragement to anyone cherishing their one-and-only quirky soulmate.
[Intro]
Dear my crazy soulmate
Your story
κ²°κ΅μ μΈμμ΄ μ°λ¦΄ ν¬κΈ°ν λκΉμ§ μ΄λλ‘λ§ μ°λ¦¬ λλ§
Gyeolguk-e sesang-i uril pogihal ttaekkaji idaeroman uri dulman
Until the world finally gives up on us, just like this, just the two of us
That's why we are the best soulmate
π Section Vocabulary & Notes:
- κ²°κ΅μ (Gyeol-guk-e): In the end, ultimately — Emphasizes destiny or the ultimate outcome over time.
- ν¬κΈ°νλ€ (Po-gi-ha-da): To give up, surrender — Paired with "~γΉ λκΉμ§" to mean 'until [the world] gives up'.
- μ΄λλ‘λ§ (I-dae-ro-man): Just as we are now — "μ΄λλ‘" (as it is) combined with the exclusive delimiter "-λ§" (only/just).
[Verse 1]
λλ μ€λλ μ΄μν¨μ κ³ λ°±ν΄
Neoneun oneuldo isanghameul gobaekhae
Today again, you confess your weirdness
μ€λ§νμ§λΌλ λ§λ ν¨κ»
Silmanghaetjiraneun maldo hamkke
Along with asking, "Aren't you disappointed in me?"
λ λ΄ μμμ νμ μ΄μν΄λ λΌ
Neon nae ap-eseon pyeongsaeng isanghaedo dwae
In front of me, you can be weird for the rest of your life
κ·Έλμ λ μ’μν΄
Geuraeseo deo joahae
That's why I like you even more
π Section Vocabulary & Notes:
- μ΄μν¨ (I-sang-ham): Strange nature, weirdness — The nominalized noun form of the descriptive verb "μ΄μνλ€" (to be strange/unusual).
- κ³ λ°±νλ€ (Go-baek-ha-da): To confess, admit — Expressing candid, sincere vulnerability.
- μ€λ§ (Sil-mang): Disappointment — "μ€λ§νμ§" translates to "You were disappointed, weren't you?".
- νμ (Pyeong-saeng): Lifetime, whole life — Conveys unconditional acceptance for eternity.
[Pre-Chorus]
μ¬κΈ°μ ν₯λ―Έ μμ§ MAN, LOVE
Yeogiseon heungmi eopji MAN, LOVE
Here, there's no interest in MAN, LOVE
λ€ μμ΄λ²λ € WORK, HATE
Da ijeobeoryeo WORK, HATE
Forget it all, WORK, HATE
κ°μ΄ μ΄μν gramma λμ΄ λλ κ² κΏμ΄μΌ
Gachi isanghan gramma duri doeneun ge kkum-iya
My dream is for us two to become quirky grandmas together
π Section Vocabulary & Notes:
- ν₯λ―Έ (Heung-mi): Interest, curiosity — "ν₯λ―Έ μμ§" means 'having no interest at all'.
- μμ΄λ²λ¦¬λ€ (I-jeo-beo-ri-da): To forget entirely — The auxiliary "-λ²λ¦¬λ€" signifies completing an action cleanly and moving on.
- κΏ (Kkum): Dream, aspiration — Refers to the lifelong desire of growing old together playfully.
[Chorus]
Dear my crazy soulmate
Your story
κ²°κ΅μ μΈμμ΄ μ°λ¦΄ ν¬κΈ°ν λκΉμ§ μ΄λλ‘λ§ μ°λ¦¬ λλ§
Gyeolguk-e sesang-i uril pogihal ttaekkaji idaeroman uri dulman
Until the world finally gives up on us, just like this, just the two of us
That's why we are the best soulmate
My clichΓ© our story
μκΈ° μμ΄ μ‘°κΈ μ§λΆν μ§λΌλ Happy ending μμν
Wigi eopsi jogeum jinbuhaljirado Happy ending yeongwonhi
Even if it's a bit clichΓ© without any dramatic crisis, a happy ending forever
Because we are the best soulmate
π Section Vocabulary & Notes:
- μκΈ° (Wi-gi): Crisis, danger — In storytelling, the turning point or perilous conflict.
- μ§λΆνλ€ (Jin-bu-ha-da): ClichΓ©, trite, predictable — Embracing an ordinary, peaceful relationship even if someone might call it dull.
- μμν (Yeong-won-hi): Forever, eternally — A heartfelt declaration of enduring friendship.
[Verse 2]
μ λ¬Όν΄ μ€ μκΈ΄ ν°μ
μΈ μ
μκ²
Seonmulhae jun utgin tisyeocheu ibeulge
I'll wear the funny t-shirt you gifted me
Blue moonμ΄ κ·Έλ €μ§ λͺ©κ±Έμ΄λ ν¨κ»
Blue mooni geuryeojin mokgeorido hamkke
Along with the necklace with a blue moon painted on it
μ₯λμΉλ λ΄ λͺ¨μ΅ 보며 μμ λ
Jangnanchineun nae moseup bomyeo useul ttae
When you laugh seeing me playing playful pranks
κ·Έλ λ μ μΌ μ’μν΄
Geuttae neol jeil joahae
That's the exact moment I like you most
π Section Vocabulary & Notes:
- μκΈ°λ€ (Ut-gi-da): Funny, humorous — Describes comical, quirky items exchanged between close friends.
- λͺ©κ±Έμ΄ (Mok-geol-i): Necklace — Derived from "λͺ©" (neck) and "κ±Έμ΄" (hanger/wearable ornament).
- μ₯λμΉλ€ (Jang-nan-chi-da): To tease, kid around, play pranks — Illustrates their fun-loving, unpretentious chemistry.
- μ μΌ (Je-il): The most, best — Used for expressing the absolute peak of fondness.
[Pre-Chorus]
κ°μ΄ μμΌλ©΄ λλ P E R F E C T
Gachi isseumyeon mwodeun P E R F E C T
When we're together, anything is P E R F E C T
λκ° μ€μν΄ FAKE, REAL
Mwoga jung-yohae FAKE, REAL
What does it matter, FAKE or REAL?
κ°μ΄ μ΄μν gramma λμ΄ λλ κ² κΏμ΄μΌ
Gachi isanghan gramma duri doeneun ge kkum-iya
My dream is for us two to become quirky grandmas together
π Section Vocabulary & Notes:
- λλ (Mwo-deun): Anything, whatever — Short form of "무μμ΄λ ".
- μ€μνλ€ (Jung-yo-ha-da): To be important — In rhetorical question format: "λκ° μ€μν΄?" (Why does it even matter?).
[Chorus]
Dear my crazy soulmate
Your story
κ²°κ΅μ μΈμμ΄ μ°λ¦΄ ν¬κΈ°ν λκΉμ§ μ΄λλ‘λ§ μ΄μνκ²
Gyeolguk-e sesang-i uril pogihal ttaekkaji idaeroman isanghage
Until the world finally gives up on us, just like this, delightfully weird
That's why we are the best soulmate
π Section Vocabulary & Notes:
- μ΄μνκ² (I-sang-ha-ge): Weirdly, strangely — An adverbial transformation of "μ΄μνλ€", proudly accepting eccentricity.
[Bridge]
My scaredy-cat, No worries
κ²°κ΅μ μΈμμ΄ λ¬΄λμ§λ μκ°μλ λλ₯Ό μν΄ μ₯λμΉ κ²
Gyeolguk-e sesang-i muneojineun sungan-edo neoreul wihae jangnanchilge
Even in the moment the world collapses, I'll still crack jokes just for you
weirdo best soulmate
π Section Vocabulary & Notes:
- 무λμ§λ€ (Mu-neo-ji-da): To collapse, crumble down — Highlights the ultimate apocalyptic crisis where their bond remains unshaken.
- μκ° (Sun-gan): Moment, instant — "μκ°μλ" means 'even in that very moment'.
- λλ₯Ό μν΄ (Neo-reul wi-hae): For you, for your sake — A sweet affirmation of bringing joy to the other person.
[Post-Chorus]
So you and I, We best soulmate
Yeah you and I, We best soulmate
Oh you and I, We best soulmate
Sure you and I, We best soulmate
[Outro]
Dear my crazy soulmate
Your story
κ²°κ΅μ μΈμμ΄ μ°λ¦΄ ν¬κΈ°ν λκΉμ§ μ΄λλ‘λ§ μ°λ¦¬ λλ§
Gyeolguk-e sesang-i uril pogihal ttaekkaji idaeroman uri dulman
Until the world finally gives up on us, just like this, just the two of us
That's why we are the best soulmate
π Section Vocabulary & Notes:
- μ°λ¦¬ λλ§ (U-ri dul-man): Just the two of us — "μ°λ¦¬ λ" (we two) plus "-λ§" (only/just), emphasizing an exclusive world for soulmates.
