The song talks about an evolution in the relationship between two people, represented by the transition from formal language (존댓말) to informal language (반말) in Korea, a symbol of a growing connection and greater intimacy. The lyrics explore the gradual nature of this change, from the initial shyness to the arrival of a closer and more sincere relationship, where linguistic and emotional barriers are overcome. The song celebrates the process of mutual closeness and the growth of the relationship.

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존댓말로 시작한 우리의 대화,
(Our conversation began with formal speech,)
언제쯤 편하게 말할 수 있을까?
(When will we be able to speak comfortably?)
너와 나의 거리는 아직 멀지만,
(The distance between you and me is still far,)
마음은 점점 가까워지고 있어.
(But our hearts are getting closer and closer.)

언젠가 반말로 말할 그날,
(The day will come when we speak informally,)
웃으며 너와 나, 손을 잡을 거야.
(We will smile, and I’ll hold your hand.)
편하게 서로를 부를 그 순간,
(The moment when we can call each other comfortably,)
진짜 우리가 될 준비가 됐어.
(We will be ready to truly be us.)

존댓말에서 반말로, 변화의 시작이야,
(From formal to informal, it’s the beginning of change,)
더 가까워질 우리 둘의 이야기야.
(It’s the story of us getting closer.)
처음엔 어색해도, 곧 익숙해지겠지,
(It might be awkward at first, but we’ll get used to it soon,)
네 곁에 있을게, 언제나.
(I’ll be by your side, always.)

너도 나도 어른이 되어 가지만,
(You and I are becoming adults,)
아직도 존댓말이 어색할 때가 있어.
(But there are still times when formal speech feels awkward.)
반말로 너를 부르고 싶지만,
(I want to call you informally,)
우리 사이엔 아직 조금의 벽이 있지.
(But there’s still a bit of a wall between us.)

시간이 지나면, 그 벽도 무너질 거야,
(As time passes, that wall will crumble,)
서로의 이름을 부르며 웃을 날이 올 거야.
(The day will come when we call each other’s name and smile.)
처음엔 존댓말, 나중엔 반말,
(At first, formal, later informal,)
우리 둘의 관계가 더 깊어질 테니까.
(Because our relationship will deepen.)

천천히 우리는 변해 갈 거야,
(Slowly, we will change together,)
반말로 더 가깝게, 더 솔직하게.
(Getting closer and more sincere through informal speech.)
이젠 벽은 사라지고,
(Now the wall is gone,)
너와 나, 같은 길을 걷고 있어.
(You and I are walking the same path.)