Cosmic Lyrics (English Translation) – Red Velvet

[Verse 1: Seulgi, Irene, Joy]
The lonely star, that funny story (It’s electric)
That noisy landing
The strange incident of meeting you
the first star is cold
How many galaxies have you crossed?
I crash-landed on my own
Would you abandon a stranger like you?
Honestly, I’m so worried
Do you want to tease me for fun?

[Pre-Chorus: Wendy, Yeri, Irene]

Hey, what did you do to my mind?
I’m curious about you (I’m curious about you)
I can ask questions all night long, mm (When the stars align)
If tonight is clear
You said you would leave tomorrow
I got a plan, just you and I

[Chorus: All, Wendy]
How about staying a little longer?
They say my star is a little lonely
I’ll tell you a song I saved
Love is cosmic
I’m riding on your rhythm
Through the solar system, come with me (Ayy, yeah)
We cross this night together
Cosmic love, woah-oh-oh

[Post-Chorus: All, Joy]
Riding your rhythm
Through the solar system
I want to know you more
Cosmic love, woah-oh-oh

[Verse 2: Wendy, Irene & Seulgi, Yeri, Irene]
This is my first time feeling this way

Even if I think about it carefully, it’s still a question mark.
Even the commotion of strangers (Ah)
I’m unfamiliar to you too
I looked at you like I was looking at an alien
You might get hurt

[Pre-Chorus: Seulgi, Joy, Yeri]
The time of my star
It flows slowly (It flows slowly)
You don’t have to rush, yeah (When the stars align)
How can we have no owner?
traveler looking for a dream
A small shooting star that wandered

[Chorus: All, Seulgi]
How about staying a little longer?
They say my star is a little lonely
I’ll tell you a song I saved
Love is cosmic
I’m riding on your rhythm
Through the solar system, come with me (Ayy, yeah)
We cross this night together
Cosmic love, woah-oh-oh

[Bridge: Yeri, Wendy, Seulgi]
you come closer
Holding out my tanned hands, oh-oh-oh
Let’s leave together
Let’s find things we haven’t seen
I just can’t say “Good night”
Oh-woah-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
I can never say “Good night”
‘Cause your love is cosmic

[Chorus: All, Joy]
I’m riding on your rhythm
Through the solar system, come with me (Ayy, yeah)
We cross this night together
Cosmic love, woah-oh-oh (Woah-oh)

[Post-Chorus: All, Wendy, Irene, Joy]
leave tonight
Find the hidden star (Oh)
I’ll give it a name
Cosmic love, woah-oh-oh-oh
Riding your rhythm (Riding this night)
Through the solar system (Oh-oh-oh)
I want to know you more
Cosmic love, oh, yeah

[Verse 1: Seulgi, Irene, Joy]
The first verse portrays the feeling of isolation, likened to a lonely star, and the unexpected, almost chaotic, encounter with someone new. The imagery of crossing galaxies emphasizes the distance traveled to meet this person. Despite the excitement, there’s a sense of vulnerability and concern about being left behind or teased, reflecting the apprehension and curiosity that comes with meeting someone special.

[Pre-Chorus: Wendy, Yeri, Irene]
In the pre-chorus, the singer expresses how meeting this person has left them mentally shaken and intensely curious. They want to spend more time asking questions and getting to know them better, despite the looming departure the next day. There’s a sense of urgency and a desire to make plans to prolong their time together, highlighting the connection they’ve felt.

[Chorus: All, Wendy]
The chorus is an invitation to stay longer and explore a deeper connection. The singer acknowledges their own loneliness and offers to share something special—symbolized by a saved song. They describe love as a cosmic experience, inviting the other person to journey through the solar system with them, emphasizing a shared, magical experience of being together.

[Post-Chorus: All, Joy]
In the post-chorus, the singer reiterates their desire to follow the other person’s lead and explore the universe together. There is a deep yearning to understand and know this person better, underscoring the cosmic theme of boundless love and exploration.

[Verse 2: Wendy, Irene & Seulgi, Yeri, Irene]
The second verse captures the novelty and confusion of these new feelings. The singer reflects on how even with careful thought, the emotions remain a mystery. They feel like strangers to each other, and there’s a mutual sense of alienation and potential hurt. The verse emphasizes the unfamiliar and delicate nature of their budding relationship.

[Pre-Chorus: Seulgi, Joy, Yeri]
Here, the singer speaks about the slow passage of time in their world, urging the other person not to rush. They describe themselves as a wandering traveler looking for dreams, akin to a small shooting star. This imagery highlights a sense of searching and the desire to find something meaningful together.

[Chorus: All, Seulgi]
Repeating the chorus, the singer again invites the other person to stay longer and share a special moment. They reiterate their loneliness and offer a unique connection, symbolized by a cosmic journey together. The recurring theme of love being cosmic reinforces the magical and expansive nature of their relationship.

[Bridge: Yeri, Wendy, Seulgi]
In the bridge, there’s a call for intimacy and adventure. The singer reaches out, suggesting they leave together to discover new experiences. They can’t bring themselves to say goodbye, underscoring the deep impact of this connection. The cosmic love mentioned here is portrayed as an irresistible force that makes parting impossible.

[Chorus: All, Joy]
This shorter chorus continues the theme of following the other person’s rhythm through the solar system. It emphasizes the shared journey and the profound bond they feel, encapsulated in the idea of cosmic love.

[Post-Chorus: All, Wendy, Irene, Joy]
In the final post-chorus, the singer suggests leaving together to find a hidden star, symbolizing undiscovered aspects of their relationship. They want to name this star, making it something unique and personal. The recurring theme of riding the other person’s rhythm through the solar system highlights their desire to continue exploring and deepening their connection, ending on a note of curiosity and yearning for more.

1. “The lonely star, that funny story”
This phrase portrays the singer as a lonely star, highlighting their solitude and the unusual, perhaps amusing, journey they’ve been on. It sets a tone of isolation mixed with whimsical experiences leading up to their encounter with someone new.

2. “How about staying a little longer?”
Here, the singer expresses a longing for the other person to extend their time together. This plea conveys a desire for deeper connection and reluctance to part ways, emphasizing the significance of their bond.

3. “Love is cosmic”
This phrase likens love to the vastness and mystery of the cosmos, suggesting that the emotions and connection are immense, extraordinary, and boundless. It underscores the magical and expansive nature of their feelings.

4. “Riding your rhythm, Through the solar system”
This metaphor describes following the other person’s lead and experiencing life together as a cosmic journey. It highlights the harmony and adventure in their relationship, emphasizing a shared path through the wonders of the universe.

5. “I looked at you like I was looking at an alien”
This line conveys the unfamiliarity and intrigue the singer feels towards the other person. It reflects the initial strangeness and fascination in their encounter, illustrating how new and different the other person seems to them.