“Broken Melodies” by ⁠NCT DREAM explores the longing, emotional turmoil, and frustration of a long-distance relationship. The lyrics convey how physical separation makes everything feel empty and chaotic, highlighting the members’ determination to overcome distance and do anything to protect their love.

Song Credits

  • Artist: NCT DREAM
  • Album: Broken Melodies
  • Released: June 19, 2023
  • Length: 3:47
  • Label:  SM Entertainment
  • Lyricists: Bang Hye-hyun, Park Tae-won, Anne Judith Wik, and Sevn Dayz
  • Composition: Ronny Svendsen, Anne Judith Wik, Sevn Dayz, and Adrian Theßenvitz

NCT DREAM “Broken Melodies” Official MV

NCT DREAM “Broken Melodies” Lyrics

Hangul

You owe me sleep
밤새 얘기하며
오늘의 달과 별 너에게 보내
Seoul to LA, hm
이유 별거 없지
눈 감아보면 내게 제일
선명하게 떠오르네
바보 같은 걸 알지
너는 저 멀리에 있는데

부족해 난 너 없인
완벽할 수 없지
흐트러져가는 소음일 뿐
잃어버린 그 somethin’
미완성의 우리
I’ll do anything to get back to you, you

Life is but a dream, we got history
I just wanna feel the chemistry
Feel you next to me
You know that I hate this distance
‘Cause I’m just left here singin’
Lonely harmonies, broken melodies (Oh)
Love-drunk energy, I’m in ocean deep
Oh, I hate this distance
And I hate singin’

I lay awake
나의 머릿속엔
너의 목소리만 repeat
멈춰지지 않지
Uh, 알아
네가 있기에 아름다웠던
나의 찬란한 순간
내 전부인 너 for you
다시 되찾고 싶어
꿈은 바래지지 않기에

공허해 난 너 없인
완전할 수 없지 (Ah-ah)
듣고 싶지 않은 소음일 뿐
닿지 못한 그 somethin’
미완성의 우리
I’ll do anything to get back to you, you

Life is but a dream, we got history
I just wanna feel the chemistry
Feel you next to me
You know that I hate this distance
‘Cause I’m just left here singin’
Lonely harmonies, broken melodies (Oh)
Love-drunk energy, I’m in ocean deep
Oh, I hate this distance
And I hate singin’

Broken melodies

Ah, don’t have wings but I’m flyin’
There’s no perfect timin’
This could turn into somethin’
Let’s turn it into somethin’, yeah
Green light, I’m ready to go

달려갈게 지금 네게로 (지금 네게로)
힘껏 뛰어들어 초록빛으로 (Oh, yeah)
I ain’t scared no more
Oh-oh, 난 너에게로 dive in, yeah

Even when the skies are grey and
We don’t see the light of day I
Keep fightin’, 모두 뺏긴 채
종말 앞에 내게 쏟아지는
Purple rain, uh
Don’t need protection
희망의 절벽 끝에선
네 미소 하나면 돼
I will never die
Guess I finally get back to you

Life is but a dream, we got history
I just wanna feel the chemistry (Ooh)
Feel you next to me (Oh)
You know that I hate this distance (Hate this distance)
‘Cause I’m just left here singin’ (Oh, singin’)
Lonely harmonies, broken melodies (Lonely harmonies, oh)
Love-drunk energy, I’m in ocean deep (Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, yeah)
Oh, I hate this distance (Hate this distance)
And I hate singin’

Broken melodies

Romanized

You owe me sleep
Bamsae yaegihamyeo
Oneurui dalgwa byeol neoege bonae
Seoul to LA, hm
Iyu byeolgeo eopji
Nun gamabomyeon naege jeil
Seonmyeonghage tteooreune
Babo gateun geol alji
Neoneun jeo meollie inneunde

Bujokae nan neo eopsin
Wanbyeokal su eopji
Heuteureojyeoganeun soeumil ppun
Ileobeorin geu somethin’
Miwanseongui uri
I’ll do anything to get back to you, you

Life is but a dream, we got history
I just wanna feel the chemistry
Feel you next to me
You know that I hate this distance
‘Cause I’m just left here singin’
Lonely harmonies, broken melodies (Oh)
Love-drunk energy, I’m in ocean deep
Oh, I hate this distance
And I hate singin’

I lay awake
Naui meoritsogen
Neoui moksoriman repeat
Meomchwojiji anchi
Uh, ara
Nega itgie areumdawotdeon
Naui challanhan sungan
Nae jeonbuin neo for you
Dasi doechatgo sipeo
Kkumeun baraejiji ankie

Gongheohae nan neo eopsin
Wanjeonhal su eopji (Ah-ah)
Deutgo sipji aneun soeumil ppun
Dachi mothan geu somethin’
Miwanseongui uri
I’ll do anything to get back to you, you

Life is but a dream, we got history
I just wanna feel the chemistry
Feel you next to me
You know that I hate this distance
‘Cause I’m just left here singin’
Lonely harmonies, broken melodies (Oh)
Love-drunk energy, I’m in ocean deep
Oh, I hate this distance
And I hate singin’

Broken melodies

Ah, don’t have wings but I’m flyin’
There’s no perfect timin’
This could turn into somethin’
Let’s turn it into somethin’, yeah
Green light, I’m ready to go

Dallyeogalge jigeum negero (jigeum negero)
Himkkeot ttwieodeureo chorokbicheuro (Oh, yeah)
I ain’t scared no more
Oh-oh, nan neoegero dive in, yeah

Even when the skies are grey and
We don’t see the light of day I
Keep fightin’, modu ppaetgin chae
Jongmal ape naege ssodajineun
Purple rain, uh
Don’t need protection
Huimangui jeolbyeok kkeuteseon
Ne miso hanamyeon dwae
I will never die
Guess I finally get back to you

Life is but a dream, we got history
I just wanna feel the chemistry (Ooh)
Feel you next to me (Oh)
You know that I hate this distance (Hate this distance)
‘Cause I’m just left here singin’ (Oh, singin’)
Lonely harmonies, broken melodies (Lonely harmonies, oh)
Love-drunk energy, I’m in ocean deep (Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, yeah)
Oh, I hate this distance (Hate this distance)
And I hate singin’

Broken melodies

Translation

You owe me sleep
On the phone with you all night
Sending the moon and stars your way
Seoul to LA, hm
No particular reason
Only that when I close my eyes you are
The most vivid thing I see
Makes no sense, I know
When you’re so far from me

Something missing without you
Nothing completes
Everything’s clutter and noise
Somethin’ that’s been lost
Our story’s unfinished
I’ll do anything to get back to you, you

Life is but a dream, we got history
I just wanna feel the chemistry
Feel you next to me
You know that I hate this distance
‘Cause I’m just left here singin’
Lonely harmonies, broken melodies (Oh)
Love-drunk energy, I’m in ocean deep
Oh, I hate this distance
And I hate singin’

I lay awake
Inside my head
Your voice is on repeat
Can’t make it stop
Uh, I know
You made them beautiful
My shining moments
You’re my all for you
Want it back because
Dreams don’t fade

I’m empty without you
Nothing completes (Ah-ah)
Everything’s unwelcome noise
That unreachable somethin’
Our story’s unfinished
I’ll do anything to get back to you, you

Life is but a dream, we got history
I just wanna feel the chemistry
Feel you next to me
You know that I hate this distance
‘Cause I’m just left here singin’
Lonely harmonies, broken melodies (Oh)
Love-drunk energy, I’m in ocean deep
Oh, I hate this distance
And I hate singin’

Broken melodies

Ah, don’t have wings but I’m flyin’
There’s no perfect timin’
This could turn into somethin’
Let’s turn it into somethin’, yeah
Green light, I’m ready to go

On my way right now
Green lights here I go (Oh, yeah)
I ain’t scared no more
Oh-oh, I dive in, yeah, into you

Even when the skies are grey and
We don’t see the light of day I
Keep fightin’, even if everything’s taken away
As the world ends, pour over me
Purple rain, uh
Don’t need protection
This could be the end of hope
But one smile from you, and
I will never die
Guess I finally get back to you

Life is but a dream, we got history
I just wanna feel the chemistry (Ooh)
Feel you next to me (Oh)
You know that I hate this distance (Hate this distance)
‘Cause I’m just left here singin’ (Oh, singin’)
Lonely harmonies, broken melodies (Lonely harmonies, oh)
Love-drunk energy, I’m in ocean deep (Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh, yeah)
Oh, I hate this distance (Hate this distance)
And I hate singin’

Broken melodies

NCT DREAM “Broken Melodies” Meaning

NCT DREAM’s “Broken Melodies” is an emotional pop anthem about the loneliness, frustration, and longing that come with a long-distance relationship. The song captures the feeling of being separated from someone you love while holding onto the hope of being reunited.

At its core, the track explores the pain of distance. The lyrics portray how physical separation can make everyday life feel incomplete, filling the narrator’s mind with constant thoughts of their partner. The emotional gap becomes difficult to ignore, creating feelings of loneliness and yearning.

The title itself serves as a powerful metaphor. The idea of a “broken melody” represents unfinished emotions, interrupted connections, and the uncertainty that comes with being apart. Even the song’s structure reflects this theme, emphasizing the sense of incompleteness that defines the relationship.

Despite its sadness, “Broken Melodies” ultimately carries a message of perseverance and devotion. Rather than giving up, the narrator remains determined to overcome the distance and protect their love, believing that their connection is strong enough to survive any obstacle.