깨어 (Are You Alive) Lyrics (English Translation) – tripleS

깨어 (Are You Alive) (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
It’s asking if you’re truly living or just existing.

[Refrain: All]
These repeated sounds give off a dreamy, emotional vibe, almost like a chant. It feels like someone trying to drown out their worries or escape from overwhelming thoughts through a rhythm that brings comfort or distraction.

[Verse 1: NaKyoung, JooBin]
The world feels confusing, sometimes full of hope, other times not. Things are hard to grasp or make sense of, and emotions keep switching back and forth, making life feel out of rhythm.

[Pre-Chorus]
Even though the world seems to be getting brighter and more exciting, inside there’s still this heavy feeling, like it’s hard to breathe. The person keeps seeing someone important, even in dreams, showing how deeply they’re affected.

[Chorus]
There’s a strong desire to be happy, maybe more than others realize. But despite that hope, there’s still a need to tell themselves to “wake up,” like they’re stuck in something unreal or exhausting.

[Verse 2]
Looking at someone else, they see parts of themselves — like both are hiding pain and sadness. Instead of showing that hurt, they keep running from everything, trying to escape reality and cover up the tough days with even more dreams, even if they’re tired.

[Pre-Chorus]
Even when chasing that dream world, the same breathless, heavy feeling keeps showing up. The presence of that one person still lingers in dreams, making it hard to fully escape or move on.

[Chorus]
Outwardly, everything might seem perfect — looking happy and pretty — but inside, there’s still that repeated need to tell oneself to wake up, as if the happiness isn’t fully real.

[Breakdon]
No matter how far they go or how awake they are, that person stays in their thoughts and dreams. It feels inescapable, and the only answer seems to be running away, maybe together, to finally find some peace.

[Bridge]
The pain and confusion feel like a nightmare, but now there’s a shift — like the soul is starting to wake up. Finally, there’s light, and they’re not alone anymore. They realize they’re alive and not just dreaming anymore.

[Chorus]
There’s still that deep wish to be truly happy, maybe even more than anyone else. But the repeating chorus shows the inner struggle — wanting joy while still needing to shake off the dreamlike pain.

[Post-Chorus]
They’re pushing toward something bigger and better, even if it brings more pain or uncertainty. It’s about reaching for dreams no matter what, hoping that tomorrow, they’ll finally become real and bring the happiness they’ve been chasing.

[Outro: SeoYeon]
The moment when reality hits after being lost in dreams.