Lanterns flicker in the breeze
whispers lost
entwined
amongst the cherry trees.
Crimson seeps across the sky
the moon now seen
through prophecy’s eyes.

Lowly slaves, raise their eyes
is this the end? their demise
omens stir, while others sleep
restless, fearful afraid to breathe
under this moon
their hearts will grieve.

(Chorus)
딸기 달이여, 왜 이곳에 왔나?
(Strawberry moon, why are you here?)
피 흘러드는 강인가, 아직 보지 못한 사랑인가
(Blood in the stream, or love yet unseen)
하늘이 울 것인가, 아니면 죽은 영들이 일어날까?
(will heaven weep or the dead spirits rise?)
너의 피빛 응시에 우리는 진실을 숨길 수 없네
(Under your blood gaze, no truth can we hide)
딸기 달이여, 눈을 돌리지 마오
(Strawberry moon, don’t look away)
우리가 그대가 배신하러 온 자들인가
(are we the people, you've come to betray)

The rich saw stars fall in their drinks.
Hands trembled, "this is a sign"
courtiers bow with fearful grace
Their truths veiled behind each face

The shaman chants, beneath the gates
she speaks of threads, now frayed.
people hold their collective breath
and wonder what the strawberry
moon will spread.

Fates now written in moon’s red ink
these drops of red,
make kingdoms shrink
Lovers hide in their
garden gloom
destiny walks through all halls
and rooms.

(Chorus)
딸기 달이여, 왜 이곳에 왔나?
(Strawberry moon, why are you here?)
피 흘러드는 강인가, 아직 보지 못한 사랑인가
(Blood in the stream, or love yet unseen)
하늘이 울 것인가, 아니면 죽은 영들이 일어날까?
(will heaven weep or the dead spirits rise?)
너의 피빛 응시에 우리는 진실을 숨길 수 없네
(Under your blood gaze, no truth can we hide)
딸기 달이여, 눈을 돌리지 마오
(Strawberry moon, don’t look away)
우리가 그대가 배신하러 온 자들인가
(are we the people, you've come to betray)

[Outro]
So rise, red moon, and cast your spell
(떠오르라, 붉은 달이여, 너의 주문을 걸어라)
The palace knows your curse too well
(궁전은 이미 그대의 저주를 너무도 잘 알지)
Strawberry moon, we bend our knees
(딸기 달이여, 우리는 무릎 꿇네)
Your silence birth's calamities
(그대의 침묵은 재앙을 낳고)
Your silence birth’s calamities.
(그대의 침묵은 재앙을 낳네)