甘言利說 감언이설

Meaning

"Sweet talk and honeyed words; using flattering language and tempting promises of benefit to deceive or lure someone."

Hanja

甘言利說

Pronunciation

감언이설

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Sugar on Your Lips (甘言利說)

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Exaggerated investment advertisements on social media

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Sugar on Your Lips (甘言利說)

A declaration to see through the 'honeyed traps' of empty promises and choose authentic action and sincerity instead.

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Sweet talk, sugar shock

달콤한 말, 설탕의 충격

Hit my heart like tick tock

시계추처럼 내 심장을 때려

Lights flash, you move close

조명이 번쩍이고 넌 다가오지만

But I know how this goes

난 이게 어떻게 돌아가는지 다 알아

You say hey like you mean it

진심인 것처럼 안녕이라 말하고

Two words and I’m dreamin

두 마디 말에 난 꿈을 꾸네

You drip gold in my ear

내 귀에 금빛 가루를 뿌리고

Make it sound so sincere

아주 진실된 것처럼 들리게 해

But your story flips fast

하지만 네 이야기는 금방 바뀌지

Like a spark that won’t last

오래가지 못할 불꽃처럼

I smile, I sway, I glow

난 웃으며 몸을 흔들고 빛나지만

Still I already know

이미 다 꿰뚫어 보고 있어

Too sweet, too smooth, too quick

너무 달콤하고, 매끄럽고, 빨라

I feel the rush, that magic trick

이 짜릿함, 마법 같은 속임수

One more line, one more try

한 번 더 던지는 말, 한 번 더 부리는 수작

I let you talk, I let it fly

말하게 둬, 흘려보낼 테니

Sweet talk, sweet talk, sugar on your lips

달콤한 말, 달콤한 말, 네 입술 위의 설탕

You pull me in, then you let it slip

나를 끌어당기다 슬쩍 놓아버리지

Nice try, nice try, I’m cooler than this

노력은 가상해, 난 그것보다 멋진걸

I want real love, not a candy kiss

난 진짜 사랑을 원해, 캔디 키스 말고

Sweet talk, sweet talk, say it, don’t stop

달콤한 말, 달콤한 말, 멈추지 말고 해봐

But I won’t fall for the sugar drop

하지만 난 그 설탕에 속지 않아

Hands up, chin up, watch me switch

손을 들고 턱을 치켜세워, 변해가는 날 봐

I choose me, I choose bliss

난 나를 선택해, 난 행복을 택해

Na na na, I’m not your game

나나나, 난 네 게임에 놀아나지 않아

La la la, I walk away

라라라, 난 걸어 나갈 거야

Na na na, you had your shot

나나나, 기회는 끝났어

Bye bye bye, I want the truth, not talk

안녕, 난 말이 아니라 진실을 원해

You text hearts with a promise

약속과 함께 하트 문자를 보내고

Then vanish like a comet

혜성처럼 사라져 버리지

You play sweet, play smart

달콤한 척, 똑똑한 척하며

Try to win with your art

네 기술로 날 이기려 하지만

But I read that same page

난 이미 읽은 페이지인걸

Same cute line, different name

같은 귀여운 멘트, 이름만 바꿨을 뿐

So I dance in the light

그래서 난 빛 속에서 춤을 추고

And I leave you the night

너에게는 밤을 남겨줄게

Too sweet, too smooth, too loud

너무 달콤하고, 매끄럽고, 시끄러워

I keep my feet on solid ground

난 단단한 땅 위에 발을 딛고 있어

Say it once, prove it twice

말은 한 번이면 돼, 증명은 두 번 해

I’m not for sale at any price

난 그 어떤 가격에도 팔리지 않아

Sweet talk, sweet talk, sugar on your lips

달콤한 말, 달콤한 말, 네 입술 위의 설탕

You pull me in, then you let it slip

나를 끌어당기다 슬쩍 놓아버리지

Nice try, nice try, I’m cooler than this

노력은 가상해, 난 그것보다 멋진걸

I want real love, not a candy kiss

난 진짜 사랑을 원해, 캔디 키스 말고

Sweet talk, sweet talk, say it, don’t stop

달콤한 말, 달콤한 말, 멈추지 말고 해봐

But I won’t fall for the sugar drop

하지만 난 그 설탕에 속지 않아

Hands up, chin up, watch me switch

손을 들고 턱을 치켜세워, 변해가는 날 봐

I choose me, I choose bliss

난 나를 선택해, 난 행복을 택해

Hold up, slow down, hear my heart beat

잠깐만, 천천히, 내 심장 소리를 들어봐

I need plain truth, not a backseat

뒷전이 아니라 꾸밈없는 진실이 필요해

If you mean it, show it, stay

진심이라면 보여줘, 곁에 머물러줘

No more smoke, no more fade

연기처럼 사라지지 말고

Morning light, same vibe

아침 햇살 아래서도 같은 느낌이어야 해

That’s the only way I buy

그래야만 내가 믿어줄 거야

Till then I’m shining free

그전까진 난 자유롭게 빛날 거야

You can talk, but not to me

말해봐도 좋지만, 나한테는 안 통해

Sweet talk, sweet talk, sugar on your lips

달콤한 말, 달콤한 말, 네 입술 위의 설탕

You pull me in, then you let it slip

나를 끌어당기다 슬쩍 놓아버리지

Nice try, nice try, I’m cooler than this

노력은 가상해, 난 그것보다 멋진걸

I want real love, not a candy kiss

난 진짜 사랑을 원해, 캔디 키스 말고

Sweet talk, sweet talk, say it, don’t stop

달콤한 말, 달콤한 말, 멈추지 말고 해봐

But I won’t fall for the sugar drop

하지만 난 그 설탕에 속지 않아

Hands up, chin up, watch me switch

손을 들고 턱을 치켜세워, 변해가는 날 봐

I choose me, I choose bliss

난 나를 선택해, 난 행복을 택해

Sweet talk, sweet talk, sweet talk, yeah

달콤한 말, 달콤한 말, 그래

Too bright, too bold, I’m gone, okay

너무 밝고 대담하게, 난 떠날게

Sweet talk, sweet talk, keep your list

달콤한 말, 달콤한 말, 네 목록에나 챙겨둬

I want real love, not a candy kiss

난 진짜 사랑을 원해, 캔디 키스 말고

Sweet talk fades, my light stays

달콤한 말은 사라지고 내 빛은 남아

New day, new lane, new taste

새로운 날, 새로운 길, 새로운 취향

Sweet talk, no thanks, no stress

달콤한 말은 사양할게, 스트레스는 없어

I want truth, I want yes

난 진실을 원해, 확신을 원해

Sweet talk, sugar shock Hit my heart like tick tock Lights flash, you move close But I know how this goes You say hey like you mean it Two words and I’m dreamin You drip gold in my ear Make it sound so sincere But your story flips fast Like a spark that won’t last I smile, I sway, I glow Still I already know Too sweet, too smooth, too quick I feel the rush, that magic trick One more line, one more try I let you talk, I let it fly Sweet talk, sweet talk, sugar on your lips You pull me in, then you let it slip Nice try, nice try, I’m cooler than this I want real love, not a candy kiss Sweet talk, sweet talk, say it, don’t stop But I won’t fall for the sugar drop Hands up, chin up, watch me switch I choose me, I choose bliss Na na na, I’m not your game La la la, I walk away Na na na, you had your shot Bye bye bye, I want the truth, not talk You text hearts with a promise Then vanish like a comet You play sweet, play smart Try to win with your art But I read that same page Same cute line, different name So I dance in the light And I leave you the night Too sweet, too smooth, too loud I keep my feet on solid ground Say it once, prove it twice I’m not for sale at any price Sweet talk, sweet talk, sugar on your lips You pull me in, then you let it slip Nice try, nice try, I’m cooler than this I want real love, not a candy kiss Sweet talk, sweet talk, say it, don’t stop But I won’t fall for the sugar drop Hands up, chin up, watch me switch I choose me, I choose bliss Hold up, slow down, hear my heart beat I need plain truth, not a backseat If you mean it, show it, stay No more smoke, no more fade Morning light, same vibe That’s the only way I buy Till then I’m shining free You can talk, but not to me Sweet talk, sweet talk, sugar on your lips You pull me in, then you let it slip Nice try, nice try, I’m cooler than this I want real love, not a candy kiss Sweet talk, sweet talk, say it, don’t stop But I won’t fall for the sugar drop Hands up, chin up, watch me switch I choose me, I choose bliss Sweet talk, sweet talk, sweet talk, yeah Too bright, too bold, I’m gone, okay Sweet talk, sweet talk, keep your list I want real love, not a candy kiss Sweet talk fades, my light stays New day, new lane, new taste Sweet talk, no thanks, no stress I want truth, I want yes
달콤한 말, 설탕의 충격 시계추처럼 내 심장을 때려 조명이 번쩍이고 넌 다가오지만 난 이게 어떻게 돌아가는지 다 알아 진심인 것처럼 안녕이라 말하고 두 마디 말에 난 꿈을 꾸네 내 귀에 금빛 가루를 뿌리고 아주 진실된 것처럼 들리게 해 하지만 네 이야기는 금방 바뀌지 오래가지 못할 불꽃처럼 난 웃으며 몸을 흔들고 빛나지만 이미 다 꿰뚫어 보고 있어 너무 달콤하고, 매끄럽고, 빨라 이 짜릿함, 마법 같은 속임수 한 번 더 던지는 말, 한 번 더 부리는 수작 말하게 둬, 흘려보낼 테니 달콤한 말, 달콤한 말, 네 입술 위의 설탕 나를 끌어당기다 슬쩍 놓아버리지 노력은 가상해, 난 그것보다 멋진걸 난 진짜 사랑을 원해, 캔디 키스 말고 달콤한 말, 달콤한 말, 멈추지 말고 해봐 하지만 난 그 설탕에 속지 않아 손을 들고 턱을 치켜세워, 변해가는 날 봐 난 나를 선택해, 난 행복을 택해 나나나, 난 네 게임에 놀아나지 않아 라라라, 난 걸어 나갈 거야 나나나, 기회는 끝났어 안녕, 난 말이 아니라 진실을 원해 약속과 함께 하트 문자를 보내고 혜성처럼 사라져 버리지 달콤한 척, 똑똑한 척하며 네 기술로 날 이기려 하지만 난 이미 읽은 페이지인걸 같은 귀여운 멘트, 이름만 바꿨을 뿐 그래서 난 빛 속에서 춤을 추고 너에게는 밤을 남겨줄게 너무 달콤하고, 매끄럽고, 시끄러워 난 단단한 땅 위에 발을 딛고 있어 말은 한 번이면 돼, 증명은 두 번 해 난 그 어떤 가격에도 팔리지 않아 달콤한 말, 달콤한 말, 네 입술 위의 설탕 나를 끌어당기다 슬쩍 놓아버리지 노력은 가상해, 난 그것보다 멋진걸 난 진짜 사랑을 원해, 캔디 키스 말고 달콤한 말, 달콤한 말, 멈추지 말고 해봐 하지만 난 그 설탕에 속지 않아 손을 들고 턱을 치켜세워, 변해가는 날 봐 난 나를 선택해, 난 행복을 택해 잠깐만, 천천히, 내 심장 소리를 들어봐 뒷전이 아니라 꾸밈없는 진실이 필요해 진심이라면 보여줘, 곁에 머물러줘 연기처럼 사라지지 말고 아침 햇살 아래서도 같은 느낌이어야 해 그래야만 내가 믿어줄 거야 그전까진 난 자유롭게 빛날 거야 말해봐도 좋지만, 나한테는 안 통해 달콤한 말, 달콤한 말, 네 입술 위의 설탕 나를 끌어당기다 슬쩍 놓아버리지 노력은 가상해, 난 그것보다 멋진걸 난 진짜 사랑을 원해, 캔디 키스 말고 달콤한 말, 달콤한 말, 멈추지 말고 해봐 하지만 난 그 설탕에 속지 않아 손을 들고 턱을 치켜세워, 변해가는 날 봐 난 나를 선택해, 난 행복을 택해 달콤한 말, 달콤한 말, 그래 너무 밝고 대담하게, 난 떠날게 달콤한 말, 달콤한 말, 네 목록에나 챙겨둬 난 진짜 사랑을 원해, 캔디 키스 말고 달콤한 말은 사라지고 내 빛은 남아 새로운 날, 새로운 길, 새로운 취향 달콤한 말은 사양할게, 스트레스는 없어 난 진실을 원해, 확신을 원해

Summary

Gam-eon-i-seol (甘言利說) refers to the act of coaxing or deceiving others with sweet words and profitable conditions. It emphasizes the need to be wary of flattery that hides an ulterior motive or an intent to exploit.

Key Lessons

1

Develop the insight to identify the true intentions hidden behind excessive praise or extraordinary offers.

2

Verify sincerity through objective facts and consistent actions rather than making hasty decisions based on emotional appeals.

3

Establish a strong sense of self-worth and autonomy to remain unshaken by the manipulative flattery of others.

Origin & Background

Composed of the characters for 'sweet' (甘), 'words' (言), 'profit' (利), and 'speech' (說), this idiom criticizes the attitude of manipulating others by presenting only what they want to hear. Rather than originating from a single historical anecdote, it describes a universal human tactic used to mislead through temptation. In modern contexts, it serves as a warning that when something sounds too good to be true, it often is. The essence of the term lies in the conflict between superficial charm and hidden agendas, urging individuals to protect their autonomy by looking past a silver tongue to find the truth.

Modern Application Examples

Situation

Exaggerated investment advertisements on social media

Action

Being exposed to flashy ads that demand immediate sign-ups while promising guaranteed principal and 'get rich quick' returns.

Lesson

There is no such thing as a free lunch; one must recognize that overly sweet financial offers are often high-risk scams.

Situation

A colleague attempting to take credit for your work

Action

A coworker who is usually distant suddenly showers you with excessive praise and proposes a 'partnership' on your project.

Lesson

Sudden kindness often comes with a hidden agenda; it is important to maintain professional boundaries and healthy skepticism.

Situation

Grandiose, empty promises at the start of a relationship

Action

Meeting someone who claims they will do anything for you after only a few dates, making promises they cannot realistically keep.

Lesson

Words are easy and cheap; trust should be built on the consistency of a person's actions over time.

Situation

High-pressure 'last chance' marketing in retail

Action

Encountering aggressive slogans that claim a deal is a 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity to force an immediate purchase.

Lesson

Do not fall for marketing tactics designed to trigger impulsive behavior; judge whether a purchase is truly necessary with a cool head.

English Vocabulary

Sweet talk

감언이설, 아첨하는 말

"Don't let his sweet talk fool you; he just wants a favor."

Sincere

진실된, 진심 어린

"She offered a sincere apology for her mistake."

Vanish

사라지다, 자취를 감추다

"The magician made the rabbit vanish into thin air."

Bliss

더할 나위 없는 행복

"Relaxing on the beach was pure bliss."

Solid ground

견고한 토대, 확실한 근거

"I need to make sure my business plan is on solid ground."

Fall for

~에 속아 넘어가다, ~에게 반하다

"I can't believe you fell for that old trick."

Mean it

진심이다, 진심으로 말하다

"When I say I love you, I really mean it."

Plain truth

꾸밈없는 진실, 명백한 사실

"I don't want excuses; just tell me the plain truth."

Learning Quiz

Question 1 / 5

가사 중 'fall for'의 의미로 가장 적절한 것은?

문맥상 'sugar drop(달콤한 것)'에 속아 넘어가지 않겠다는 의미로 쓰였습니다.

Question 2 / 5

화자가 원하는 것은 무엇인가요?

화자는 가사에서 'I want the truth, not talk'라며 꾸밈없는 진실을 원한다고 말합니다.

Question 3 / 5

'Vanish like a comet'에서 'vanish'와 의미가 가장 가까운 단어는?

vanish는 '사라지다'라는 뜻으로 disappear와 유의어입니다.

Question 4 / 5

가사의 주제인 '甘言利說(감언이설)'을 영어로 가장 잘 표현한 구절은?

Sweet talk는 남의 비위를 맞추기 위한 달콤한 말, 즉 감언이설을 뜻합니다.

Question 5 / 5

화자의 태도로 적절하지 않은 것은?

화자는 'I won't fall for the sugar drop'이라며 속지 않겠다는 단호한 태도를 보입니다.

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About This Music

Capturing the confidence of seeing through hidden intentions behind sweet words, this track features an impressive bright synth hook and a rhythmic beat. The refreshing vocals layered over a fast-paced 124 BPM rhythm create a glamorous atmosphere, reminiscent of walking through city streets illuminated by neon lights. With its playful yet self-assured vibe, the song provides an energy boost that naturally lifts the listener's self-esteem. It is an irresistible dance-pop number with a catchy, repetitive melody that maintains interest until the very end.

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🎤 Vocals

Smiley-tone vocals characterized by clean and addictive melody lines, tight rhythmic phrasing, and richly layered chorus harmonies.

🎛️ Production

A polished and sleek synth-pop sound featuring sophisticated production that evokes the vibrant glow of neon signs.

🌏 Cultural Elements

A fusion of Western retro disco influences and modern K-pop dance-pop elements.

📖 Music Glossary

Four-on-the-floor

A rhythm pattern in 4/4 time where the kick drum is played steadily on every beat.

💡 In this song: Maintains the song's energy throughout and provides the consistent driving force characteristic of dance music.

Synth Hook

A short, powerful, and memorable melody played on a synthesizer.

💡 In this song: Establishes the song's identity in the intro and chorus with a bright and refreshing tone.

Vocal Chop

A technique where vocal recordings are cut into short pieces and rearranged rhythmically to be used like an instrument.

💡 In this song: Adds a sophisticated modern sound by harmonizing with the beat in the chorus and bridge sections.

Arpeggio (Arp)

A technique where the notes of a chord are played in sequence rather than simultaneously.

💡 In this song: Arpeggio synth sounds with a plucky texture add rhythm and tension to the track.

Ad-lib

Improvised vocal phrases or flourishes added by the singer outside of the fixed lyrics and melody.

💡 In this song: Used in the latter half of the song to heighten vocal emotion and create a richer sound.

Sub Bass

Low-frequency bass tones that fall below the range of a standard bass guitar.

💡 In this song: Provides a solid and warm foundation to the low end, adding the weight essential for a dance track.

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Sunny Dayz (風和日麗)

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First Step, Still Mine (初志一貫)

First Step, Still Mine (初志一貫)

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Carpe Diem (當機立斷)

Carpe Diem (當機立斷)

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Daylight Dream (白日夢)

Daylight Dream (白日夢)

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