SNSD “Lion Heart” Korean Lyrics
SNSD · 2015 · Album: Lion Heart · Intermediate
Retro city-pop confidence — taming a lion-hearted philanderer.
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FAQ
What are the lyrics of “Lion Heart” about?
Retro city-pop confidence — taming a lion-hearted philanderer.
How do I learn Korean with “Lion Heart”?
Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 12 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 “Lion Heart”?
The 'Nation's Girl Group' (2007) who took K-POP global. Classic hits with clear diction — from girlish musings to full-on bangers.
Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)
난 몰라 내 마음을 몰라nan molra nae maeumeul molraI don't know — you don't know my heart
자꾸 변하는 너라서jakku byeonhaneun neoraseoBecause you keep changing
사자처럼 사나운 너sajacheoreom sanaun neoYou, fierce like a lion
언젠가는 네가 내게 와eonjenganeun nega naege waSomeday you'll come to me
난 lion heart, lion heartnan lion heart, lion heartI'm lion heart
어 떡해 어떡해 그 nice 한 옷 차림에eo tteokhae eotteokhae geu nice han ot charimeWhat to do — that nice outfit
그 nice 한 몸매에 웬 남자의 향기geu nice han mommaee wen namjaui hyanggiThat nice body with another man's scent
안색 좋네 오늘따라 완벽해ansaek jotne oneulttara wanbyeokhaeYour complexion glows — perfect today
어디 놀다 왔니 거짓말eodi nolda wassni geojitmalWhere've you been? Liar
내가 미워질걸 알아naega miwojilgeol alaI know you'll come to hate me
그래도 진심을 숨길 순 없어geuraedo jinsimeul sumgil sun eopseoStill I can't hide my true heart
너 하나만큼은 놓치기 싫어neo hanamankeumeun notchigi silheoYou alone I don't want to miss
Vocabulary (12)
| Korean | Romanization | English | Note |
|---|
| 자꾸 | jakku | keeps | keep slipping up |
| 변하다 | byeonhada | to change | style changes |
| 사나운 | sanaun | fierce | a fierce lion |
| 언젠가 | eonjenga | someday | you'll regret someday |
| 옷차림 | otcharim | attire | light attire |
| 몸매 | mommae | figure | keep in shape |
| 향기 | hyanggi | scent | flower scent |
| 안색 | ansaek | complexion | good complexion |
| 거짓말 | geojitmal | lie | liar |
| 미워하다 | miwohada | to resent | can't hate |
| 숨기다 | sumgida | to hide | hide true feelings |
| 놓치다 | notchida | to miss / let go | miss the chance |
Grammar notes (4)
-라서 = because (is)
자꾸 변하는 너라서
-라서 = causal: 'because it's you who keeps changing.'
Pattern: [noun] + 라서
Example: 너라서 좋아 (I like you because you're you)
내게 = to me
언젠가는 네가 내게 와
내게 = to me (나에게 shortened).
Pattern: [noun] + 에게/게
Example: 내게 말해줘 (tell me)
그래도 = even so
그래도 진심을 숨길 순 없어
그래도 = even so: 'still, I can't hide it.'
Pattern: 그래도 + [sentence]
Example: 그래도 최선을 다했어 (I did my best anyway)
-만큼은 = as much as (emphatic)
너 하나만큼은 놓치기 싫어
-만큼은 = 'as much as' used emphatically: 'you, of all people.'
Pattern: [noun] + 만큼은
Example: 일만큼은 진심이야 (work is where I'm serious)
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 난 lion heart
- Write today's new words once
Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (-라서 = because (is), 내게 = to me)
- Review vocab set A
- Learn -라서 = because (is) and 내게 = to me
- Notice these patterns while listening
- Make two sentences with today's grammar
Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (그래도 = even so)
- Memorize Lion Heart keywords
- Learn 그래도 = even so
- Sing the whole chorus
- Sing the chorus along with the video
Day 4 — Grammar 4 (-만큼은 = as much as (emphatic)) + Vocab Set C
- Learn -만큼은 = as much as (emphatic)
- Read the lyrics aloud twice
- Make a sentence with 자신감 (自信)
- Shadow the verses once
Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song
- Learn -라서 = because (is) and 내게 = to me
- 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 자신감 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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