NCT 127’s “Meaning of Love” is a sweet, honest track about the universal journey of figuring out what romance and affection truly mean. Rather than a grand, dramatic confession, it highlights the simple, everyday pursuit of wanting to learn and grow alongside someone you care about.

Song Credits

  • Artist: NCT 127
  • Album: Wark
  • Released: July 15, 2024
  • Length: 2:48
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Lyrics: DEMIAN, no2zcat, Sutt (KOR), and Kim Jiseop
  • Composers: DEMIAN, Kim Jiseop, u1, and no2zcat

NCT 127 “Meaning of Love” Official MV

NCT 127 “Meaning of Love” Lyrics

Hangul

사랑에 빠진 사람은
그저 있는 그대로 볼 수가 없어
그러니까 제발 내게도
너를 맘껏 편 들어줄 자유가 있어

네가 바라보는 네 모습은
내가 바라보는 모습과는 다르겠지, 그래
힘든 고백을 하자면
나도야, 너보다 더 너에게 잘 보이고 싶어

가족과 남, 친구 사이, 너와 나
이름 모를 네가 있어
상관없어 초록 꽃 한 송이를 사
사랑한다는 말의 뜻을 알아가자
모른다 해도 괜찮아
사랑해

말도 많고 탈도 많고
겁도 많고 욕심도 많고
문제라면 문제
문제없다면 없는데

힘든 고백을 하자면
나도야, 너보다 더 너에게 잘 보이고 싶어

가족과 남, 친구 사이, 너와 나
이름 모를 네가 있어
상관없어 초록 꽃 한 송이를 사
사랑한다는 말의 뜻을 알아가자
모른다 해도 괜찮아

너에게 지금 갈게
두 손에는 라임과 샴페인
넌 웃어버릴지도 몰라
떨리네, 일방적인 고백이
모른다 해도 괜찮아

가족과 남, 친구 사이, 너와 나
이름 모를 네가 있어
상관없어 초록 꽃 한 송이를 사
사랑한다는 말의 뜻을 알아가자
모른다 해도 괜찮아
La-la-la, la-la-la-la

너에게 지금 갈게
두 손에는 라임과 샴페인
나 멋진 말은 할 줄 몰라
떨리네, 일방적인 고백이니
모른다 해도 괜찮아
사랑해

Romanized

Sarange ppajin sarameun
Geujeo inneun geudaero bol suga eopseo
Geureonikka jebal naegedo
Neoreul mamkkeot pyeon deureojul jayuga isseo

Nega baraboneun ne moseubeun
Naega baraboneun moseupgwaneun dareugetji geurae
Himdeun gobaegeul hajamyeon
Nadoya neoboda deo neoege jal boigo sipeo

Gajokgwa nam, chingu sai, neowa na
Ireum moreul nega isseo
Sanggwaneopseo chorok kkot han songireul sa
Saranghandaneun marui tteuseul aragaja
Moreunda haedo gwaenchana
Saranghae

Maldo manko taldo manko
Geopdo manko yoksimdo manko
Munjeramyeon munje
Munjeeopdamyeon eomneunde

Himdeun gobaegeul hajamyeon
Nadoya neoboda
Deo neoege jal boigo sipeo

Gajokgwa nam, chingu sai, neowa na
Ireum moreul nega isseo
Sanggwaneopseo chorok kkot han songireul sa
Saranghandaneun marui tteuseul aragaja
Moreunda haedo gwaenchana

Neoege jigeum galge
Du soneneun raimgwa syampein
Neon useobeoriljido molla
Tteolline, ilbangjeogin gobaegi
Moreunda haedo gwaenchana

Gajokgwa nam, chingu sai, neowa na
Ireum moreul nega isseo
Sanggwaneopseo chorok kkot han songireul sa
Saranghandaneun marui tteuseul aragaja
Moreunda haedo gwaenchana
La-la-la, la-la-la-la

Neoege jigeum galge
Du soneneun raimgwa syampein
Na meotjin mareun hal jul molla
Tteolline, ilbangjeogin gobaegini
Moreunda haedo gwaenchana
Saranghae

Translation

A person in love
Cannot simply see things exactly as they are
So please, let me have it too—
The complete freedom to unconditionally take your side

The version of yourself that you look at
Must be so different from the version that I look at; yes, it must be
If I were to make a difficult confession,
I, too, want to look even better in your eyes than you do in mine

Family and strangers, the space between friends, you and I
There is a version of you whose name I don’t even know
But it doesn’t matter; I’ll buy a single green flower
Let’s gradually learn the true meaning of the word “I love you”
Even if we never truly understand it, it’s completely okay
I love you

Full of talk, full of trouble,
Full of fear, and full of greed—
If you call it a problem, then it’s a problem,
But if you say it’s no problem at all, then it isn’t

If I were to make a difficult confession,
I, too, want to look
Even better in your eyes than you do in mine

Family and strangers, the space between friends, you and I
There is a version of you whose name I don’t even know
But it doesn’t matter; I’ll buy a single green flower
Let’s gradually learn the true meaning of the word “I love you”
Even if we never truly understand it, it’s completely okay

I am on my way to you right now
Holding a lime and champagne in my two hands
You might just burst out laughing at me
My heart is trembling so much, since this is a one-sided confession
Even if you don’t know my heart, it’s completely okay

Family and strangers, the space between friends, you and I
There is a version of you whose name I don’t even know
But it doesn’t matter; I’ll buy a single green flower
Let’s gradually learn the true meaning of the word “I love you”
Even if we never truly understand it, it’s completely okay
La-la-la, la-la-la-la

I am on my way to you right now
Holding a lime and champagne in my two hands
I don’t know how to say cool, fancy words
My heart is trembling so much, since this is a one-sided confession
Even if you don’t know my heart, it’s completely okay
I love you

NCT 127 “Meaning of Love” Meaning

“Meaning of Love” by NCT 127 is a warm and sincere song about discovering what love truly means through shared experiences. Rather than presenting love as something already understood, the lyrics portray it as a journey that two people learn together over time.

A central theme of the song is vulnerability. The narrator does not rely on grand romantic gestures or perfect words. Instead, they express affection through small, thoughtful actions, showing that genuine love often grows through everyday moments.

NCT 127 “Meaning of Love” Lyrics

The song also highlights selfless devotion. Rather than focusing on receiving love, the narrator wants to support, protect, and make their partner happy. This reflects a mature understanding of romance built on care and mutual growth.

Overall, “Meaning of Love” is a comforting reminder that nobody needs to have all the answers about love. The song celebrates learning, growing, and discovering the meaning of “I love you” together, one step at a time.