Cherish (My Love) Lyrics (Romanized) – ILLIT (아일릿)

[Intro]
In the intro, the singer boldly declares that not even a higher power, like God, can stop them from pursuing their love. This reflects a fearless and determined attitude toward expressing their emotions. The singer is confident in their feelings and is not afraid to face any obstacles in the way of their love.

[Verse 1]
In this verse, the singer compares themselves to a diamond, symbolizing how valuable and precious their emotions are. They explain that when they see the person they like, their heart shines brightly, and they can’t control their emotions. The singer questions whether they are being selfish for focusing on their own feelings, but they quickly dismiss the thought, believing that the excitement they feel is too important to ignore.

[Chorus]
In the chorus, the singer emphasizes how much they cherish their love, repeating the phrase "cherish my love." They express their wish that their crush will recognize how special their feelings are. The singer knows that they cannot hide or suppress these emotions, and even a higher power can't stop them from following their heart. They are firm in their decision to pursue this love because it is what they truly desire.

[Verse 2]
In this verse, the singer describes how their love interest makes them feel elevated and full of excitement. They wonder what kind of reaction they will get when they express their feelings — whether the person will smile, be surprised, or think they are strange. Despite these uncertainties, the singer is determined to be true to themselves, placing their own resolve and determination above any hesitation or doubt from the other person.

[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated here, reinforcing the theme of cherishing love. The singer once again highlights how deeply they value their emotions, expressing a hope that their love interest will cooperate and reciprocate the feelings. They are so sure of their feelings that they believe no one, not even divine powers, can stop them from pursuing this love.

[Bridge]
In the bridge, the singer compares the excitement and thrill of love to a "cherry on top," suggesting that love is the final touch that completes everything. The singer is burning with passion and desire, and even the smallest reactions from their love interest, like ambiguous facial expressions, only make their desire stronger. The singer is determined to keep moving forward confidently, without looking back.

[Chorus]
The final repetition of the chorus further cements the idea that the singer is unwavering in their love. They know that their feelings are undeniable and that no one can stop them from expressing their love. The singer wants their crush to understand how serious and deep their emotions are and is ready to do whatever it takes to cherish their love.

[Outro]
In the outro, the singer returns to the metaphor of being a diamond, symbolizing how their heart and emotions shine brightly toward the person they love. They promise that they will hand over their heart to their love interest, expressing a final gesture of offering their feelings openly and without hesitation. The outro signifies the culmination of the singer's emotions, full of confidence and devotion.

• Cherish (My Love) Lyrics – ILLIT (아일릿) (Original)
• Cherish (My Love) Lyrics (English Translation) – ILLIT (아일릿) (English Translation)