10CM’s song “Crushed” is an emotional acoustic ballad that perfectly captures the painful, lingering experience of unrequited love. It explores the “pathetic” yet deeply genuine feelings of holding onto a small shred of hope, even when your mind knows there is absolutely no possibility of it being returned.

Song Credits

  • Artist: 10CM
  • Album: Crushed
  • Released: July 2, 2026
  • Length: 4:02
  • Label: CAM
  • Composers: 10CM, Ko Young Bae
  • Lyricits: 10CM

10CM “Crushed” Official MV

10CM “Crushed” Lyrics

Hangul

오늘 밤 너와 나의 가능성
1도 없을 거란 슬픈 답이 나왔어
또 굳이 그런 걸 믿느냐고
고개를 저었지만 사실 웃을 수 없네

이미 발가벗겨진 진심 누구나 아는 사실
일종의 고백 없이 기회는 날아갔지
포기할 순 없는 혹시나 기대하는
내 마음 세상은 그걸
망상이라고 불러

일말의 가능성도
주지 않으려는 너의 차가운 그 눈빛에
뭘 더 바랄 순 없었어
그 어떤 불순한 마음도
허락하지 않는 너는 멋지고 대단해
모든걸 망치기 전에 내가 사라져 줄게
너를 내버려둘게

영원히 너와 나의 가능성
1도 없을 거란 슬픈 답이 맞았어
달콤한 농담과 위로의 말
웃어넘겼지만 나는 믿어 버렸네

이미 불타 없어진 진심 증발해 버린 용기
그 모든 진실들이 이해가 되면서도
꺾어지지 않는 아직도 기대하는
내 마음 세상은 그걸
망상이라고 불러

일말의 가능성도
주지 않으려는 너의 차가운 그 눈빛에
뭘 더 바랄 순 없었어
그 어떤 불순한 마음도
허락하지 않는 너는 멋지고 대단해
모든걸 망치기 전에 내가 사라져 줄게

그 어떤 신의 불장난도 극적인 반전 드라마도
떠올릴 수가 없게

그 일말의 가능성도
남겨주지 않는 너는 끝까지 완벽해
모든걸 망치기 전에 내가 사라져 줄게
너를 내버려둘게

Romanized

Oneul bam neowa naui ganeungseong
1do eopseul georan seulpeun dabi nawasseo
Tto guji geureon geol minneunyago
Gogaereul jeoeotjiman sasil useul su eomne

Imi balgabeotgyeojin jinsim nuguna aneun sasil
Iljongui gobaek eopsi gihoeneun naragatji
Pogihal sun eomneun hoksina gidaehaneun
Nae maeum sesangeun geugeol
Mangsangirago bulleo

Ilmarui ganeungseongdo
Juji aneuryeoneun neoui chagaun geu nunbiche
Mwol deo baral sun eopseosseo
Geu eotteon bulsunhan maeumdo
Heorakaji anneun neoneun meotjigo daedanhae
Modeungeol mangchigi jeone naega sarajyeo julge
Neoreul naebeoryeodulge

Yeongwonhi neowa naui ganeungseong
1do eopseul georan seulpeun dabi majasseo
Dalkomhan nongdamgwa wiroui mal
Useoneomgyeotjiman naneun mideo beoryeonne

Imi bulta eopseojin jinsim jeungbalhae beorin yonggi
Geu modeun jinsildeuri ihaega doemyeonseodo
Kkeokkeojiji anneun ajikdo gidaehaneun
Nae maeum sesangeun geugeol
Mangsangirago bulleo

Ilmarui ganeungseongdo
Juji aneuryeoneun neoui chagaun geu nunbiche
Mwol deo baral sun eopseosseo
Geu eotteon bulsunhan maeumdo
Heorakaji anneun neoneun meotjigo daedanhae
Modeungeol mangchigi jeone naega sarajyeo julge

Geu eotteon sinui buljangnando geukjeogin banjeon deuramado
Tteoollil suga eopge

Geu ilmarui ganeungseongdo
Namgyeojuji anneun neoneun kkeutkkaji wanbyeokae
Modeungeol mangchigi jeone naega sarajyeo julge
Neoreul naebeoryeodulge

Translation

Tonight, the possibility of you and me— A sad answer came back, telling me there isn’t even a single percent. “Why on earth would you even believe in stuff like that?” I shook my head, but honestly, I couldn’t bring myself to smile.

My feelings have already been stripped completely bare, a fact that everybody knows. Without a proper confession of any kind, the opportunity just flew right away. Yet I still can’t seem to give up, still holding onto a sliver of hope— This heart of mine… the world chooses to call it A total delusion.

To not give me even a single shred of a possibility— Faced with that cold, icy look in your eyes, There was nothing more I could dare to hope for. Refusing to permit even the slightest impure intention, You are truly so cool, so incredible. Before I end up completely ruining everything, I will vanish for you. I will leave you be.

Forever, the possibility of you and me— That sad answer telling me there is absolutely zero percent was right all along. Your sweet jokes and comforting words— I laughed them off at the time, but I ended up foolishly believing them.

My feelings have already burned down to nothing, and my courage has completely evaporated. Even as I come to understand and accept all of those harsh truths, It refuses to be broken, still holding onto a sliver of hope— This heart of mine… the world chooses to call it A total delusion.

To not give me even a single shred of a possibility— Faced with that cold, icy look in your eyes, There was nothing more I could dare to hope for. Refusing to permit even the slightest impure intention, You are truly so cool, so incredible. Before I end up completely ruining everything, I will vanish for you.

So that I can’t even begin to imagine Some cruel prank played by the gods, or a dramatic, theatrical plot twist—

To not leave behind even that single shred of a possibility— You remain completely flawless and perfect until the very bitter end. Before I end up completely ruining everything, I will vanish for you. I will leave you be.

10CM “Crushed” Meaning

10CM’s “Crushed” (일말의 가능성) is a heartfelt acoustic ballad about unrequited love and the painful struggle of letting go. The song captures the emotions of someone who knows a relationship will never happen, yet still cannot stop hoping for a different outcome.

At its core, the lyrics explore the conflict between reality and desire. The narrator understands that there is virtually no chance of their feelings being returned, but continues to cling to the smallest possibility, imagining scenarios where things might somehow work out.

Another key theme is silent longing. Rather than confessing their feelings, the narrator chooses to keep them hidden, fearing that honesty could damage the connection they still have with the other person. This creates a bittersweet sense of loneliness and emotional restraint throughout the song.

Ultimately, “Crushed” is a poignant reflection on the vulnerability of loving someone from afar. Through its gentle melodies and relatable lyrics, the song captures the heartbreak of holding onto hope even when your heart already knows the answer.