🎵 Beneath the Streetlight - Inspired by Kim Se-hwan's "길가에 앉아서"

Korean Songs with English Lyrics – Beneath the Streetlight

Sometimes the smallest moments leave the biggest impressions.

Inspired by a quiet walk, a smiling face, and the simple joy of sitting side by side, this song captures those fleeting but beautiful memories in everyday life.

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🌟 How to Enjoy This Song:

🎧 Play the original track on YouTube: 김세환 – 길가에 앉아서

🎤 Follow along with our English lyrics below.
Let the feeling carry you, even if you don't speak Korean. 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 Sidewalk Moments walk you into a gentle memory.

 

A quiet sidewalk where two people share a tranquil moment on a bench. The sunlight filters through nearby trees, creating a soft atmosphere — a perfect match for the nostalgic tone of the song. 

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🎶 Beneath The Streetlight

English Lyrics inspired by Kim Se-hwan’s “길가에 앉아서”

Verse 1
I see your shoulder sway, your bag on your side
I keep on walking, can’t look away
The way you smile makes the morning light
We laugh and wander the streets all day

Chorus
Let’s sit side by side, talking face to face
People passing by us, stopping just to wonder
La la la, la la la, la la la la la
La la la, la la, la la la, la la la

Verse 2
Your hand is swinging, and sunlight is dancing
I walk behind you, I’m caught in a daze
The trees all whisper and follow our steps
Each step feels lighter when I see your face

Chorus
Let’s sit side by side, talking face to face
People passing by us, stopping just to wonder
La la la, la la la, la la la la la
La la la, la la, la la la, la la la

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🎼 About the Original Song

"길가에 앉아서" is a classic Korean pop ballad sung by Kim Se-hwan in the 1970s.
The song became a beloved tune for its lighthearted lyrics and calm, retro melody — painting a scene of two people quietly sharing a moment by the roadside.

Its enduring popularity lies in the simplicity of the lyrics and the comforting imagery of everyday love.

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💡 About This Project

Our goal is to bring Korean songs closer to English-speaking audiences.
Rather than direct translations, we craft original English lyrics that capture the feeling and rhythm of the Korean melody.
“Beneath the Streetlight” is one such adaptation, allowing anyone to sing along — even without knowing Korean.

Written by Kyungsik Song on July 6, 2025

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🖼️ Image Source

Image Credit: Pixabay (free image)

🏷️ Tags

Sing Korean Songs in English, English Lyrics Adaptation, Korean Ballad, Kim Se-hwan, 길가에 앉아서, Korean Retro Song, Korean to English Lyrics

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