ATEEZ “Eternal Sunshine” Korean Lyrics
ATEEZ · 2021 · Album: ZERO : FEVER Part.3 · Intermediate
If only one memory could be saved, I'd save this moment: purple night, Christmas in August, remembering farther than eternity.
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FAQ
What are the lyrics of “Eternal Sunshine” about?
If only one memory could be saved, I'd save this moment: purple night, Christmas in August, remembering farther than eternity.
How do I learn Korean with “Eternal Sunshine”?
Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 20 key vocabulary, 4 grammar points and a 7-day study plan — free, no sign-up.
How hard is this song for Korean learners?
The level is “Intermediate” — every line comes with pronunciation, romanization and translation, great for learners with some basics.
Which group sings “Eternal Sunshine”?
KQ's eight (2018) — pirate-lore concept albums with explosive stages and rebel-hearted lyrics.
Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)
단 하나의 기억 남길 수 있다면dan hanaui gieok namgil su issdamyeonIf only one memory could be saved
넌 어떤 순간을 기억하고 싶니neon eotteon sunganeul gieokhago sipniWhat moment would you want to remember?
난 하나의 기억을 남긴다면nan hanaui gieokeul namgindamyeonIf I were to save one memory
지금 이 순간일 거야jigeum i sunganil geoyaIt would be this moment
What you want my treasure hey fix onWhat you want my treasure hey fix onWhat you want, my treasure — hey, fix on
아름다운 풍경이길 바라areumdaun punggyeongigil baraI hope it's a beautiful scene
뭘 원하는지 속삭여줘 내게 더mwol wonhaneunji soksakyeojwo naege deoWhisper to me more — what you want
약속할 게 I'll get you a staryaksokhal ge I'll get you a starI promise — I'll get you a star
꿈꾸던 그곳 네 앞에 와있을 거야kkumkkudeon geugot ne ape waisseul geoyaThe place you dreamed of will be before you
I'm coming up to you look at my heartI'm coming up to you look at my heartI'm coming up to you — look at my heart
Maybe 내 색깔은 보랏빛 밤Maybe nae saekkkaleun boratbit bamMaybe my color is a purple night
잔잔한 파도의 노래를 담아janjanhan padoui noraereul damaCarrying the song of calm waves
찾아온 8월의 크리스마스chataon 8wolui keuriseumaseuThe Christmas of August has arrived
스쳐 가는 시간 속seuchyeo ganeun sigan sokIn the passing of time
너와 내가 만들어갈 끝나지 않을 축제neowa naega mandeuleogal kkeutnaji anheul chukjeThe never-ending festival you and I will make
어둠마저 잠든 밤eodummajeo jamdeun bamA night where even darkness sleeps
영원의 태양을 띄워yeongwonui taeyangeul ttuiwoRaise the eternal sun
Can't stop the feelingCan't stop the feelingCan't stop the feeling
찬란하게 반짝임을 느낀 순간chanranhage banjjakimeul neukkin sunganThe moment I felt the brilliant sparkle
Oh you know it don't stop believin'Oh you know it don't stop believin'Oh you know it — don't stop believin'
영원보다 멀리 기억하고 싶어yeongwonboda meolri gieokhago sipeoI want to remember it farther than eternity
We shine like eternal sunshineWe shine like eternal sunshineWe shine like eternal sunshine
Vocabulary (20)
| Korean | Romanization | English | Note |
|---|
| 기억을 남기다 | gieokeul namgida | to leave a memory | if I could leave a memory |
| 순간 | sungan | moment | this very moment |
| 풍경 | punggyeong | scenery | a beautiful scene |
| 속삭여 주다 | soksakyeo juda | to whisper (to me) | whisper to me |
| 약속하다 | yaksokhada | to promise | I promise |
| 꿈꾸던 | kkumkkudeon | dreamed-of | the dreamed-of place |
| 색깔 | saekkkal | color | my color is purple |
| 보랏빛 | boratbit | purple hue | a purple night |
| 잔잔하다 | janjanhada | to be calm (water) | calm waves |
| 담다 | damda | to hold / carry | carry the song |
| 찾아오다 | chataoda | to come / arrive | Christmas arrives |
| 스쳐 가다 | seuchyeo gada | to brush past | time passes by |
| 만들어가다 | mandeuleogada | to build up / make along | build memories together |
| 끝나지 않을 | kkeutnaji anheul | never-ending | a never-ending festival |
| 어둠 | eodum | darkness | darkness sleeps |
| 띄우다 | ttuiuda | to launch / float up | raise the sun |
| 반짝임 | banjjakim | sparkle | feel the sparkle |
| 영원 | yeongwon | eternity | farther than eternity |
| 기억하고 싶다 | gieokhago sipda | to want to remember | I want to remember |
| 내게로 와있다 | naegero waissda | to be here before me | it'll be right before you |
Grammar notes (4)
-(으)ㄴ다면 = if (hypothetical)
단 하나의 기억 남길 수 있다면 넌 어떤 순간을 기억하고 싶니
단 하나의 squeezes the choice to one: choosing a memory is choosing a life.
Pattern: [stem] + (ヌンダミョン)
Example: 돌아갈 수 있다면 (if I could go back)
-을 담다 = hold / carry ~
잔잔한 파도의 노래를 담아 찾아온 8월의 크리스마스
Christmas in August is a beautiful impossibility — like this moment with you.
Pattern: [noun] + ウタヲ タメダ
Example: 희망을 담은 편지 (a letter carrying hope)
-마저 = even (last one)
어둠마저 잠든 밤 영원의 태양을 띄워
-마저: even darkness has slept — the quietest moment to raise our own sun.
Pattern: [noun] + マジョ + [verb]
Example: 너마저 떠났어 (even you left)
-보다 멀리 = farther than
영원보다 멀리 기억하고 싶어
Eternity is already infinite — remembering 'farther than that' breaks the scale.
Pattern: [noun] + ヨダ メオリ
Example: 누구보다 잘 알아 (I know better than anyone)
7-day study plan
Day 1 — Vocab Set A + hum along to the chorus
- Memorize 10 basic words
- Listen to the song 3 times
- Hum along to the chorus We shine like eternal sunshine
- Write today's new words once
Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (-(으)ㄴ다면 = if (hypothetical), -을 담다 = hold / carry ~)
- Review vocab set A
- Learn -(으)ㄴ다면 = if (hypothetical) and -을 담다 = hold / carry ~
- Notice these patterns while listening
- Make two sentences with today's grammar
Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (-마저 = even (last one))
- Memorize Eternal Sunshine keywords
- Learn -마저 = even (last one)
- Sing the whole chorus
- Sing the chorus along with the video
Day 4 — Grammar 4 (-보다 멀리 = farther than) + Vocab Set C
- Learn -보다 멀리 = farther than
- Read the lyrics aloud twice
- Make a sentence with 8월의 크리스마스 (八月聖誕)
- Shadow the verses once
Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song
- Learn -(으)ㄴ다면 = if (hypothetical) and -을 담다 = hold / carry ~
- Sing the whole song with karaoke
- Flag the words you still miss
- Review grammar 1-3
Day 6 — Vocab review + quiz
- Score 80+ on the vocab quiz
- Write missed words 3 times
- Sing the chorus without looking
- Explain the meaning of 8월의 크리스마스 to a friend
Day 7 — Final check: full sing-through + use the grammar
- Sing the entire song without subtitles
- Make one sentence per grammar point
- Record yourself singing and check pronunciation
- Use today's expressions in a short diary entry
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