“Only” is a soulful R&B ballad that beautifully captures the deep, heartfelt emotions of a woman yearning to devote her entire heart to a single person. The track blends smooth R&B with ballad tenderness, creating a sound that mirrors the song’s emotional depth. Its delicate instrumentation and slow rhythm draw listeners into the poignant lyrics, while the soothing melody and haunting vocals express vulnerability and sincerity.
- Song: “ONLY”
- Artist: Lee Hi
- Album: 3rd full album “4 Only”
- MV Release date: August 27, 2021
- Album Release date: September 9, 2021
- Composition: Ahn Shin Ae
- Lyrics: Ahn Shin Ae
- Arrangement: philtre
- Label: AOMG
- Distributor: Genie Music, Stone Music Entertainment
Lee Hi “ONLY” Official MV
Lee Hi “ONLY” Lyrics
| Lee Hi (이하이) – ONLY | Lee Hi (이하이) – ONLY (Romanized) | Lee Hi (이하이) – ONLY (Enlish Translated) |
|---|---|---|
| [Verse 1] Be my only one 이렇게 부르고 싶은 이름 내 곁에 손을 잡고서 같이 걸어요 [Pre-Chorus] 비가 오는 밤에도 외로웠던 낮에도 그대 환한 빛깔을 내게 가득 칠해줘요 내가 더 잘할게요 이렇게 같이 있어준다면 [Chorus] Now I believe 라랄라랄라라 부르는 노래 찾고 찾고 찾아 헤매이던 그대와 My, oh my, oh my, oh 내 사랑 Be my only love (My only love) 걸어 걸어가는 발걸음마다 기분 좋아 꼭 둘이서 추는 춤 같아 My, oh my, oh my, oh 내 사랑 Be my only love [Verse 2] Be my only one 이제는 숨기지 않고도 말할 수 있어 그렇게나 말하고 싶던 I say, “I love you,” ooh-ooh (You, ooh-ooh) [Pre-Chorus] 쉬고 싶은 밤에도 바쁘던 아침에도 그대 내게 쉴 곳을 마음속에 마련해요 (Oh, oh-oh) 내가 더 잘할게요 그 맘을 내게 나눠준다면 [Chorus] Now I believe 라랄라랄라라 부르는 노래 찾고 찾고 찾아 헤매이던 그대와 My, oh my, oh my, oh 내 사랑 Be my only love [Bridge] My only one 그대를 보면 기대고 싶어 가지고 싶어 이 사랑이라면 어설픈 꿈도 이뤄질 것 같은데 [Chorus] Now I believe 걸어걸어 가는 발걸음마다 (걸어가는 발걸음) 기분 좋아 꼭 둘이서 추는 (Hm) 춤 같아 My, oh my, oh my, oh (내 사랑) 내 사랑 (My only love) Be my only love [Outro] 라랄라랄라라, 라랄라랄라라 라랄라랄라라, 라랄라랄라라 My only one | [Verse 1] Be my only one Ireoke bureugo shipeun ireum nae gyeote Soneul japgoseo gachi georeoyo [Pre-Chorus] Biga oneun bamedo oerowotdeon najedo Geudae hwanhan bitkkareul naege gadeuk chilhaejwoyo Naega deo jalhalgeyo ireoke gachi isseojundamyeon [Chorus] Now I believe La-la-la-la-la, bureuneun norae Chatgo, chatgo chaja hemaeideon geudaewa My, oh my, oh my, oh nae sarang Be my only love (My only love) Georeo georeoganeun balgeoreummada Gibun joa kkok duriseo chuneun chum gata My, oh my, oh my, oh nae sarang Be my only love [Verse 2] Be my only one Ijeneun sumgiji ankodo malhal su isseo Geureokena malhago shipdeon I say, “I love you,” ooh-ooh (You, ooh-ooh) [Pre-Chorus] Swigo shipeun bamedo bappeudeon achimedo Geudae naege swil goseul maeumsoge maryeonhaeyo (Oh, oh-oh) Naega deo jalhalgeyo geu mameul naege nanwojundamyeon [Chorus] Now I believe La-la-la-la-la, bureuneun norae Chatgo, chatgo chaja hemaeideon geudaewa My, oh my, oh my, oh nae sarang Be my only love [Bridge] My only one, geudaereul bomyeon Gidaego shipeo, gajigo shipeo I sarangiramyeon eoseolpeun kkumdo Irwojil geot gateunde [Chorus] Now I believe Georeogeoreo ganeun balgeoreummada (Georeo ganeun balgeoreum) Gibun joa kkok duriseo chuneun (Hm) chum gata My, oh my, oh my, oh (Nae sarang) nae sarang Be my only love (My only love) [Outro] La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la My only one | [Verse 1] Be my only one The name I want to call you by Let’s hold hands and walk along [Pre-Chorus] On rainy nights or on lonely days Please color me with your shiny light I’ll do better when you promise me we will stay together [Chorus] Now I believe La-la-la-la-la, I sing a song like this With the one I was desperately looking for My, oh my, oh my, oh my love Be my only love (My only love) Every step we take It’s like a dance we perform together My, oh my, oh my, oh my love Be my only love [Verse 2] Be my only one I don’t have to hide my feelings anymore The words I sincerely wanted to say I say, “I love you,” ooh-ooh (You, ooh-ooh) [Pre-Chorus] On tiring nights and busy days Please make room in your heart for me to rest (Oh, oh-oh) I’ll do better when you share your love with me [Chorus] Now I believe La-la-la-la-la-la-la, I sing a song like this With the one I was desperately looking for My, oh my, oh my, oh my love Be my only love [Bridge] My only one, when I see you I want to lean on you, I want to have you A love like this would make Even the most immature dream come true [Chorus] Now I believe Every step we take (Step we take) It’s like a dance we perform together (Hm) My, oh my, oh my, oh (My love) my love (My only love) Be my only love [Outro] La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la My only one |
Lee Hi “Only” Meaning
“ONLY” marks the end of another chapter for Lee Hi, exploring eternal love through a unique perspective. This unplugged ballad reflects on everlasting love, captured in lyrics like “A love like this would make even the most immature dream come true” and “be my only love.”
In the album’s description, there’s a line that speaks to the idea of “Ordinary days that build up until they become eternal and unchanging,” symbolizing the idea of eternal love. This connects naturally with the song’s title, “ONLY,” implying “I will only love you forever.” The music video further amplifies this theme, showing the passage of time as Lee Je-hoon and Won Jin-ah hold hands as they grow older, representing love that remains unchanged despite time. While there’s a scene suggesting Won Jin-ah’s character may be ill, the ultimate message of the video is that in their love, time holds no power, only eternal love matters.
The song beautifully conveys that love is not about grand gestures but about the simple, everyday moments that create an eternal bond. It’s the quiet routines, waking up, brushing teeth, and spending weekends together, that form the foundation of true love. “ONLY” is a touching reminder that our ordinary lives, when shared with someone special, can become eternal, and we will always be together.
Source: Naver Blog