Song Credits

  • Artist: IRENE
  • Album: Like A Flower
  • Released: Novemver 26, 2024
  • Length: 3:11
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Composition: Barney Cox, Joey Eighty, JC. Don, Elena Hoey, EJAE
  • Lyrics: Spoon (153/Joombas), Lee Eun-ha (153/Joombas), danke

IRENE “Like A Flower” Official MV

IRENE “Like A Flower” Lyrics

Hangul

Mm-mm-mm, yeah

I’m growing like a flower, unlocking superpowers
I’m singing in the shower, 피어오르는 happiness
It’s more than just a visual, 더 다정해질 용기
날 감싸오는 나, I’m gon’ be alright

Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright
Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright
Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright, ooh

고요했던 하루에 (난 서서히)
깨어난 작은 틈 사이 (아주 선명히)
속삭이는 마음이 낯설지 않아
조금씩 feel alive

차곡히 맘에 채워뒀던 꿈 위에 (Try)
한 조각 용길 불어넣은 그 순간 (Try, try)
단숨에 get power, 되살아나 (Try)
Will I fly high?

I’m growing like a flower, unlocking superpowers
I’m singing in the shower, 피어오르는 happiness (I’m alright)

Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright (Alright)
Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright (I’m alright)
Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright
I’ma grow like that, glow like that, I’m gon’ be alright

온기를 잃은 garden, 그 위를 채운 빛
기나긴 잠에 빠진, 소원을 깨워내
I’m safe in my own arms, oh
괜찮아 trust myself
Trust (Trust)

I’m growing like a flower, unlocking superpowers
I’m singing in the shower, 피어오르는 happiness
It’s more than just a visual, 더 다정해질 용기
날 감싸오는 나, I’m gon’ be alright

(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
Finally
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah) Ah

I’m growing like a flower, unlocking superpowers
I’m singing in the shower, 피어오르는 happiness (Like this happiness)
It’s more than just a visual, 더 다정해질 용기
날 감싸오는 나, I’m gon’ be alright (I’m alright)

(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright (I’m alright)
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
내 안에 활짝 피어날 거야 (I’m alright)
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
I’ma grow like that, glow like that, I’m gon’ be alright

Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright
I’m alive

Romanized

Mm-mm-mm, yeah

I’m growing like a flower, unlocking superpowers
I’m singing in the shower, pieooreuneun happiness
It’s more than just a visual, deo dajeonghaejil yonggi
Nal gamssaoneun na, I’m gon’ be alright

Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright
Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright
Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright, ooh

Goyohaetdeon harue (nan seoseohi)
Kkaeeonan jageun teum sai (aju seonmyeonghi)
Soksagineun maeumi natseolji ana
Jogeumssik feel alive

Chagoki mame chaewodwotdeon kkum wie (Try)
Han jogak yonggil bureoneoeun geu sungan (Try, try)
Dansume get power, doesarana (Try)
Will I fly high?

I’m growing like a flower, unlocking superpowers
I’m singing in the shower, pieooreuneun happiness (I’m alright)

Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright (Alright)
Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright (I’m alright)
Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright
I’ma grow like that, glow like that, I’m gon’ be alright

Ongireul ileun garden, geu wireul chaeun bit
Ginagin jame ppajin, sowoneul kkaewonae
I’m safe in my own arms, oh
Gwaenchana trust myself
Trust (Trust)

I’m growing like a flower, unlocking superpowers
I’m singing in the shower, pieooreuneun happiness
It’s more than just a visual, deo dajeonghaejil yonggi
Nal gamssaoneun na, I’m gon’ be alright

(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
Finally
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah) Ah

I’m growing like a flower, unlocking superpowers
I’m singing in the shower, pieooreuneun happiness (Like this happiness)
It’s more than just a visual, deo dajeonghaejil yonggi
Nal gamssaoneun na, I’m gon’ be alright (I’m alright)

(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright (I’m alright)
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
Nae ane hwaljjak pieonal geoya (I’m alright)
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
I’ma grow like that, glow like that, I’m gon’ be alright

Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright
I’m alive

Translation

Mm-mm-mm, yeah

I’m growing like a flower, unlocking superpowers
I’m singing in the shower, happiness blooms and flowers
It’s more than just a visual, courage to be more gentle
Wrap myself in my compassion, I’m gon’ be alright

Alright, (Alright) alright, (Alright) alright
Alright, (Alright) alright, (Alright) alright
Alright, (Alright) alright, (Alright) alright, ooh

On this quiet day (Slowly I)
Through a small, wakened opening (Very clearly)
Whispered thoughts don’t feel uncanny
Bit by bit I feel alive

In my heart dreams are packed tight (Try)
Upon them I breathe a spark of courage (Try, try)
In one breath get power to live again (Try)
Will I fly high?

I’m growing like a flower, unlocking superpowers
I’m singing in the shower, happiness blooms and flowers (I’m alright)

Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright (Alright)
Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright (I’m alright)
Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright
I’ma grow like that, glow like that, I’m gon’ be alright

A garden losing its warm life, a light fills the air over it
Waking a dream, that had long been asleep
I’m safe in my own arms
It’s all okay, I trust myself
Trust (Trust)

I’m growing like a flower, unlocking superpowers
I’m singing in the shower, happiness blooms and flowers
It’s more than just a visual, courage to be more gentle
Wrap myself in my compassion, I’m gon’ be alright

(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
Finally
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
Alright, (Alright) alright, (Alright) alright
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah) Ah

I’m growing like a flower, unlocking superpowers
I’m singing in the shower, happiness blooms and flowers (Like this happiness)
It’s more than just a visual, courage to be more gentle
Wrap myself in my compassion, I’m gon’ be alright (I’m alright)

(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright (I’m alright)
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
내 안에 활짝 피어날 거야 (I’m alright)
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
Alright (Alright), alright (Alright), alright
(Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
I’ma grow like that, glow like that, I’m gon’ be alright

Alright, (Alright) alright, (Alright) alright
I’m alive

IRENE “Like A Flower” Meaning

Irene’s “Like A Flower”, the title track of her debut solo mini-album, symbolizes personal growth, self-discovery, and breaking free from limiting perceptions. Using the metaphor of a flower, the lyrics reflect her journey of “blooming” into her true self moving beyond the image of being seen as just a “visual” and embracing her individuality and depth as an artist.

At its core, the song conveys confidence and authenticity. The message centers on filling life with one’s own colors and tastes, encouraging listeners to embrace who they naturally are rather than conforming to expectations. This sense of self-acceptance turns the idea of “blooming” into something personal and empowering.

Musically, “Like A Flower” blends bright synth-pop and R&B elements with a light, danceable rhythm, creating a dreamy yet uplifting atmosphere. The refreshing sound complements the song’s message, making it both a celebration of freedom and a statement of Irene’s new beginning as a solo artist.