TUIDE
SUN KISS — TUIDE: meaning, key lines and pronunciation
First verse: the song, every line and what it means — in sync서서히 물든 pastel viewseo·seo·hi mul·deun pastel viewThe view slowly tinted in pastelListen to this line with the translationNo sign-upWhat the song is about
TUIDE's “SUN KISS” is a relaxed invitation to stop hesitating and let your own voice and body move freely in the sunlight. Sunrise pastels and orange tones set the scene, and the singer reassures a listener that no grand performance is needed, since a quiet inner light is enough and rhythm can speak for itself. Everyone is invited, front to back, and even when night comes they keep dancing, easygoing and unhurried.
Key lines
4 lines from the song in Korean, with how they sound and what they mean. The full line-by-line breakdown lives in the app.
서서히 물든 pastel viewListen from this lineRomanization (as sung): seo·seo·hi mul·deun pastel view
Meaning: The view slowly tinted in pastel
Words in this line- 서서히seo·seo·higradually
- 물든mul·deuntinted
Word for word: Gradually tinted pastel view
Why it doesn't translate word for word: 서서히 means 'gradually' and 물든 means 'tinted', and Korean puts the describing word before the noun. Together they say the scenery slowly took on pastel colors. The English words pastel and view are dropped straight into the Korean phrase.
태양 아래 자유로운 move, ohListen from this lineRomanization (as sung): tae·yang a·rae ja·yu·ro·un move, oh
Meaning: A free move under the sun, oh
Words in this line- 태양tae·yangsun
- 아래a·raeunder
- 자유로운ja·yu·ro·unfree
Word for word: Sun under free move, oh
Why it doesn't translate word for word: 태양 is 'sun' and 아래 is 'below', and together they mean 'under the sun' with the order reversed from English. 자유로운 means 'free' and describes move. Korean word order is different, hence the clumsy literal version.
심장이 말해주잖아?Listen from this lineRomanization (as sung): sim·jang·i ma·rae·ju·ja·na?
Meaning: Doesn't your heart tell you?
Words in this line- 심장이sim·jang·iheart
- 말해주잖아?ma·rae·ju·ja·na?it tells you, right
Word for word: Heart tells-you, isn't-it?
Why it doesn't translate word for word: 심장 is 'heart' and 말해주다 is 'to tell someone'. The ending -잖아 adds 'you know, right?', reminding the listener of what they already know. English has no single word for that tone.
나른한 햇살 한 입 베어 물고Listen to the first verse — freeRomanization (as sung): na·reun·han haet·ssal han ip be·eo mul·go
Meaning: Taking a bite of the languid sunlight
Words in this line- 나른한na·reun·hanlanguid
- 햇살haet·ssalsunlight
- 한hanone
- 입ipmouthful
- 베어be·eobiting off
- 물고mul·goholding in mouth
Word for word: Languid sunlight one bite biting off holding
Why it doesn't translate word for word: 한 입 is 'one mouthful' and 베어 물다 is 'bite off and hold in the mouth'. 햇살 means 'sunbeams', and together it pictures sunlight as fruit. The Korean verb comes last, so the literal order is reversed.
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Words from the song in Korean alphabetical order, with pronunciation and meaning.
| Word | Sounds like | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 가는 | ga·neun | going |
| 가진 | ga·jin | possessed |
| 꾼대도 | kkun·dae·do | even if we dream |
| 꿈을 | kku·meul | dream |
| 너만의 | neo·ma·nui | only yours |
| 느껴봐 | neu·kkyeo·bwa | try feeling |
| 느낀 | neu·kkin | felt |
| 다음은 | da·eu·meun | the next |
| 대로 | dae·ro | as |
| 마음 | ma·eum | heart |
| 망설이지 | mang·seo·ri·ji | hesitate |
| 밤이 | ba·mi | night |
| 선명한 | seon·myeong·han | vivid |
| 오렌지빛 | o·ren·ji·bit | orange glow |
| 온대도 | on·dae·do | even if it comes |
| 처음대로 | cheo·eum·dae·ro | as at first |
| 펼쳐봐 | pyeol·chyeo·bwa | try unfolding |
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Questions about “SUN KISS”
What is “SUN KISS” by TUIDE about?
TUIDE's “SUN KISS” is a relaxed invitation to stop hesitating and let your own voice and body move freely in the sunlight.
What does “서서히 물든 pastel view” mean in “SUN KISS”?
The view slowly tinted in pastel. 서서히 means 'gradually' and 물든 means 'tinted', and Korean puts the describing word before the noun.
What does “태양 아래 자유로운 move, oh” mean in “SUN KISS”?
A free move under the sun, oh. 태양 is 'sun' and 아래 is 'below', and together they mean 'under the sun' with the order reversed from English.
How do you pronounce “심장이 말해주잖아?”?
In the song it sounds roughly like “sim·jang·i ma·rae·ju·ja·na?”: that's how it's actually sung by TUIDE, not the textbook romanization.
Where can I see every line of “SUN KISS” explained?
This page explains 4 key lines. In the theIDOL app Rena goes through all 67 lines word by word, in sync with the song; the first verse is free and needs no sign-up.
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Credits and sources
- Artist
- TUIDE
- Official video
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