네모의 꿈 (Square’s dream) Lyrics (English Translation) – IU (아이유)

네모의 꿈 (Square’s dream) Lyrics (English Translation) by IU (아이유) is a new korean song by IU. The song is released on IU’s official YouTube channel, written by 유영석 (Yoo Young Seok), and is part of the album 꽃갈피 셋 (A flower bookmark, Pt. 3). Offering listeners a contemplative and whimsical experience, the track weaves nostalgic melodies with poetic storytelling to reflect on the rigidity of modern life and the search for deeper meaning.

“네모의 꿈 (Square’s dream)” uses the metaphor of square-shaped objects to highlight the repetitive, constrained routines that define contemporary existence. Through vivid imagery, IU draws attention to how daily life is boxed into uniform shapes and patterns—physically, emotionally, and culturally. The contrast between the literal “square” of one’s environment and the figurative idea of “living roundly” becomes the heart of the song’s reflection, questioning societal norms and subtly suggesting that even conformity might dream of freedom.

네모의 꿈 (Square’s dream) Details

네모의 꿈 (Square’s dream) (English Translation) Lyrics

[Verse 1]
When I wake up from a square bed and open my eyes,
I see the same scenery through a square window
I open a square door
I sit at a square table
I look at a square smartphone
I put square books in a square school bag
I take a square bus
I pass a square building
I enter a square school
And there is another square classroom
A square blackboard and desks

[Pre-Chorus]
Square audio
Square computer TV
I am just breathing
Without even realizing
The same day drawn on a square calendar

[Chorus]
When I look around
Everything is square
We always hear
The wonderful words of a smart adult
The world should be round
When I look at a globe
The earth we live in is round
But I don’t know why all the accessories
Are all square
Maybe it’s a square dream

[Verse 2]
A square father In the wallet
Square bills
Square academy drawn on a square pamphlet
Square picture frames hanging on a square floor
Names on square business cards
Square tapes placed on a square speaker
Square dictionaries inserted in a square bookshelf
Square letters piled up in a square drawer
Now, square memories

[Pre-Chorus]
Square Taegeukgi
Flutters high in the sky
This month’s fortune drawn on a square magazine
I guess it’s a little joy for me who has no hope

[Chorus]
When I look around
Everything is square
We always hear
The wonderful words of a smart adult
The world should be round
When I look at the globe
The earth we live in is round
But I don’t know why all the accessories
are all square
Maybe it’s
A square dream

네모의 꿈 (Square’s dream) Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
IU paints a vivid picture of daily life dominated by square shapes—from her bed and windows to smartphones, buses, and classrooms. Each image underscores the mechanical and predictable flow of her routine. The repetition of “네모난” (square) serves to reinforce the feeling of restriction, monotony, and lack of spontaneity. By emphasizing how every aspect of life fits neatly into boxes, she highlights a world that seems to have lost its softness and organic spontaneity.

[Pre-Chorus]
Here, IU lists common rectangular technologies and tools—audio players, computers, TVs, and calendars—as she realizes that her awareness is dulled by these structures. Her mention of living days unconsciously, simply breathing without thought, evokes a sense of numbness and emotional detachment. This moment of clarity marks the beginning of her internal questioning about the world she inhabits.

[Chorus]
IU questions the irony of being told to “live roundly” in a world filled with square things. She challenges the wisdom of adults who encourage flexibility and open-mindedness while every component of life is rigidly structured. The juxtaposition between the round Earth and the square elements of daily existence creates a poetic tension. IU wonders if perhaps all these square things reflect their own desire—to break out of conformity and dream beyond their shapes.

[Verse 2]
This section extends the metaphor into familial and societal layers. IU describes the square contents of her father’s wallet, educational pamphlets, and frames hanging on walls—symbols of societal expectations, economic structure, and legacy. Even personal memories, now stored in square letters and tapes, are boxed in by the same rigid format. IU’s tone is reflective and melancholic, recognizing that even nostalgia has been shaped into uniformity.

[Pre-Chorus]
IU turns to symbolic and emotional forms of square imagery—the national flag, magazine horoscopes, and calendars. Despite their shape, these elements offer her a fleeting sense of hope or entertainment. The horoscope, especially, becomes a fragile escape for someone who otherwise sees no direction. It’s a subtle commentary on how people seek meaning in small, even irrational places when their world feels confined.

[Chorus]
Revisiting the chorus, IU reinforces the central contradiction of life within “squares” despite being told to live with the openness of a circle. Her repetition of the core question adds emotional depth—expressing both confusion and a quiet rebellion against imposed structures. By suggesting that all the square things may have dreams of their own, she offers a powerful metaphor for constrained individuals yearning for liberation and authenticity.

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