🎵 English Lyrics - Inspired by Yoon Soo-il's “Apartment (아파트)”

Have you ever heard a Korean ballad so nostalgic, so hauntingly beautiful, that you wished you could sing along—even if you didn’t understand the lyrics?

Yoon Soo-il’s “Apartment” (아파트) is one of those timeless songs. With its emotional melody and poetic imagery, it captures the longing for a love that once lived in a quiet apartment… and now only lingers in memory.

A peaceful Korean apartment scene at night—just like the one in Yoon Soo-il’s nostalgic ballad “Apartment.”

The soft glow from windows tells a quiet story of memories, distance, and longing.

We’ve created a brand new set of English lyrics for this song—not a direct translation, but a carefully crafted adaptation that matches the mood, rhythm, and flow of the original Korean. Now, even if you don’t speak Korean, you can sing along naturally and feel the story in your own language.

🎙 Why This Song?

“Apartment” is a classic from the late 1980s, and its melancholic tune still resonates with many listeners today. The song paints vivid scenes—crossing a starlit bridge, walking through a field of reeds, and calling a lover who no longer answers. It’s a quiet reflection on loss, memories, and the silence that follows love’s departure.

Our English version captures these themes, while keeping to the natural rhythm of the melody. Whether you’re a fan of retro pop, soft rock, or simply looking to discover Korean music in a singable way, this version is made for you.

🎶 English Lyrics (Sing-Along Version)

Heavy raindrops tapping on window 
Through the wind in the reeds below
I used to walk the path alone
To the place that we called our home

I hear your voice when I call your name
Soft as moonlight, just the same
Your whispers echo in my mind
The only peace I've ever found

The nights just pass and drift away
The dreams we had all faded to gray
You slipped right through these hands of mine
But you still live in my mind

Tonight again, I've lost my way
To where your shadow used to stay
No lights on, no voices near
Only silence is waiting here

(Instrumental)

The nights just pass and drift away
The dreams we had all faded to gray
You slipped right through these hands of mine
But you still live in my mind

Tonight again, I've lost my way
To where your shadow used to stay
No lights on, no voices near
Only silence is waiting here

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🌟 How to Enjoy This Song:

·         Play the original track on YouTube:
👉 윤수일 – 아파트 (Yoon Soo-il – Apartment)

·         Follow along with our English lyrics above.

·         Try singing it aloud—feel the rhythm, the sorrow, and the quiet hope in every note.

This is what Sing Korean Songs in English is all about. You don’t need to speak fluent Korean to sing Korean music. You just need to feel it.

🎧 Ready to sing?
Let “Apartment” take you back in time.

📚 📚 Image Source: Image in this post was generated using ChatGPT’s image creation feature (© OpenAI, 2025)   

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