“Special” explores themes of being deeply cherished, loved, and valued, often highlighting the intensity of emotional connections, gratitude, and the lasting impact of a significant person in one’s life. It captures the feeling of someone being truly unique and irreplaceable.

Song Credits

  • Artist: LeeHi
  • Album: First Love
  • Released: March 7, 2013
  • Length: 3:56
  • Label: YG Entertainment
  • Lyrics: Tablo
  • Composers: Lydia Paek, Choice37

LeeHi “Special” Official Audio

LeeHi “Special” Lyrics

Hangul

Heartbeat beat beat…

사랑한 건 맞는지.
그저 긴 전쟁을 한 건 아닌지.
엉킨 기억에 웃다가… 운다.
그 누구와의 좋았던 기억보다
너와 함께 힘들었던 시간이 더 그리워.
원해서 앓고 있어.

사랑은 아파했던
만큼 사랑인 것이라면
넌 내게 다신 없을 사랑.
이렇게 해서라도, 상처가 되어서라도
내 안에 자리 잡아줘서 고마워.

You are, you are, you a-are
You are, you are, you a-are
So special to me.
You are, you are, you a-are
You are, you are, you a-are
So special to me.

이게 이별인가봐 (we died).
이게 미련인가봐.
사랑과 집착보다 독한 병인가봐.
멍처럼 번지다가 깨끗이
사라질 것만 같던 넌
영원히 나와
함께 자라갈 깊은 흉터인가봐.
내 눈물 속에 네가
숨을 쉰다면 마르지 않게,
아직도 내 상처 속에 네가
꿈틀거린다면 아물지 않게
할께. 아파도 너면 돼.
슬픈 기억이라도 내꺼면 돼.

행복이 아니더라도, 불행이더라도
네가 내게 준 거라면 선물일테니까, 고마워.
죽도록 미워도 고마워.
또 사랑하고 상처 받아도 두렵지않아.
너만큼 날 아프게 할 순 없으니까.
No, no, no. 소중한 너, 너, 너.

사랑은 힘들었던
만큼 사랑인 것이라면
넌 내게 다신 없을 사랑.
이렇게 해서라도, 후회가 되어서라도
내 안에 남아 있어줘서 고마워.

You are, you are, you a-are
You are, you are, you a-are
So special to me.
(First you made my heart beat.
Then you beat my heart.)
You are, you are, you a-are
You are, you are, you a-are
So special to me.
(First you made my heart beat)

Heartbeat beat beat…

Romanized

Heartbeat beat beat…

Saranghan geon matneunji.
Geujeo gin jeonjaengeul han geon aninji.
Eongkin gieoge utdaga… unda.
Geu nuguwaui johatdeon gieokboda
Neowa hamkke himdeureotdeon sigani deo geuriwo.
Wonhaeseo arko isseo.

Sarangeun apahaetdeon
Mankeum sarangin geosiramyeon
Neon naege dasin eobseul sarang.
Ireoke haeseorado, sangcheoga doeeoseorado
Nae ane jari jabajwoseo gomawo.

You are, you are, you a-are
You are, you are, you a-are
So special to me.
You are, you are, you a-are
You are, you are, you a-are
So special to me.

Ige ibyeoringabwa (We died).
Ige miryeoningabwa.
Saranggwa jipchakboda dokhan byeongingabwa.
Meongcheoreom beonjidaga kkaekkeusi
Sarajil geotman gatdeon neon
Yeongwonhi nawa
Hamkke jaragal gipeun hyungteoingabwa.
Nae nunmul soge nega
Sumeul swindamyeon mareuji anke,
Ajikdo nae sangcheo soge nega
Kkumteulgeorindamyeon amulji anke
Halkke. apado neomyeon dwae.
Seulpeun gieogirado naekkeomyeon dwae.

Haengbogi anideorado, bulhaengideorado
Nega naege jun georamyeon seonmuriltenikka, gomawo.
Jukdorok miwodo gomawo.
Tto saranghago sangcheo badado duryeopjianha.
Neomankeum nal apeuge hal sun eobseunikka.
No, no, no. sojunghan neo, neo, neo.

Sarangeun himdeureotdeon
Mankeum sarangin geosiramyeon
Neon naege dasin eobseul sarang.
Ireoke haeseorado, huhoega doeeoseorado
Nae ane nama isseojwoseo gomawo.

You are, you are, you a-are
You are, you are, you a-are
So special to me.
(First you made my heart beat.
Then you beat my heart.)
You are, you are, you a-are
You are, you are, you a-are
So special to me.
(First you made my heart beat)

Heartbeat beat beat…

Translation

Heartbeat beat beat…

Did we really love?
Or was it just a long war?
At the tangled memories, I smile and I cry
More than any of the good memories with anyone else
I miss the times I spent with you
I want you so I’m stewing in sickness

If love is measured
By how much one was in pain
Then you were a love that I won’t ever have again
Even if it’s in this way, even if it became a scar
Thank you for settling inside of me

You are, you are, you a-are
You are, you are, you a-are
So special to me.
You are, you are, you a-are
You are, you are, you a-are
So special to me.

I guess this is goodbye (we died)
I guess this is lingering attachment
It’s a worse sickness than love or obsession
It seemed like you would spread like a bruise
And completely disappear
But you’re with me forever,
A deep wound that will grow along
If you are breathing in my tears,
I won’t let them dry
If you’re still squirming in my scar,
I won’t let it heal
Even if it hurts, it’s okay if it’s you
Even if they are sad memories, it’s okay if they’re mine

Even if it’s not happiness, even if it is unhappiness
Because it’s a gift you gave me, I thank you
Even though I hate you to death, I thank you
I’m not afraid of loving again and being hurt again
Because no one could hurt me as much as you did,
No no no. Precious you, you, you

If love is measured
By how much one was in pain
Then you were a love that I won’t ever have again
Even if it’s in this way, even if I will regret it
Thank you for remaining in me

You are, you are, you a-are
You are, you are, you a-are
So special to me.
(First you made my heart beat.
Then you beat my heart.)
You are, you are, you a-are
You are, you are, you a-are
So special to me.
(First you made my heart beat)

Heartbeat beat beat…

LeeHi “Special” Meaning

LeeHi’s “Special”, featuring Jennie (BLACKPINK), is an emotional track that captures the feeling of being deeply valued and irreplaceable in someone’s life. The lyrics revolve around a cherished connection, expressing how one person can become uniquely meaningful someone who stands out beyond everyone else.

At the same time, the song reflects on the lasting impact of love and memories. Even moments tied to pain or scars are portrayed as meaningful, suggesting that true connections leave a permanent mark. This adds emotional depth, showing that being “special” isn’t just about happiness, but also about the significance of shared experiences.

Ultimately, “Special” conveys gratitude for a profound bond. Through LeeHi’s soulful vocals and Jennie’s early rap feature, the song delivers a heartfelt message about appreciation, love, and the rare feeling of being truly treasured by someone.