Surrender to the allure of Midnight Kiss (English Translation), a captivating track from IVE’s fourth EP IVE SECRET, released on August 25, 2025. Penned by member Liz, this dreamy K-pop ballad weaves soft vocals with lush, romantic production, embodying the album’s “Evil Cupid” theme of love’s hidden depths. Unlike the bold, bass-heavy XOXZ or the fierce I AM from I’ve IVE, Midnight Kiss channels the tender introspection of Either Way from I’VE MINE, offering a delicate exploration of late-night longing and intimacy.
As IVE’s first release without producer Ryan Jhun, it showcases a fresh, member-driven sound, with Liz’s lyrical touch adding a personal glow. Following IVE EMPATHY’s chart dominance, this track cements IVE’s evolution into multidimensional storytellers. Now with our English translation, you can dive deeper into its meaning and see why this track is so replay-worthy. Drift into Midnight Kiss lyrics in English below, and feel the pulse of IVE’s romantic heart.
| Lead Vocals | Gaeul (가을), An Yu-jin (안유진), Rei (레이), Jang Won-young (장원영), Liz (리즈) & Leeseo (이서) |
| Songwriter | 조윤경 (Cho Yun Kyoung), LIZ (IVE), Askjell, Kristin Carpenter, MLITE (KOR) & PARTYMAN (KOR) |
| Music Composer | Askjell, Marcus White, Kristin Carpenter & MLITE (KOR) |
| Label | Starship Entertainment (스타쉽엔터테인먼트) |
| Release Date | August 25, 2025 |
| Song Language | Korean-English |
| Copyright © | Starship Entertainment (스타쉽엔터테인먼트) |
| Translation | Midnight Kiss by IVE (아이브) |
Lyrics of Midnight Kiss by IVE (아이브) in English Translation
[Verse 1]
Every Night, When I Close My Eyes I See You
When The Two Clock Hands Meet
Our Gazes Overlap
At The Edge Of Breath, A New World, Yeah
A Long Scattered Breath, A Frozen Step
When I Feel You On The Other Side
I Just Draw Your Smile
A Dazzling Night
[Pre-Chorus]
Slowly Fallin’ Tonight
In A Dream I Don’t Want To Wake From, You’re Mine (Three, Two, One)
[Chorus]
Eyes That Resemble Mine So Amazingly
Reflecting Us Like A Mirror
I’ll Shoot My Heart Up To You
The Clear Image Of You In My Eyes
Oh Love, The One And Only New Blue
The Subtly Shining You
Into An Unknown World I Dive
From Your Eyes To Your Gestures, All For You And I
[Post-Chorus]
I’m Missing Your Lips, I’m
Midnight Kiss, I’m Missing Your Lips
I’m Missing You, I’m Missing Your Lips, I’m
[Verse 2]
Moonlight, Shining On Every Step Even More
I Forget Even How To Breathe
As I Head Toward You
The World Spins Round And Round Again, Ah
Endlessly I Follow
Within Me Expands You, A Mysterious World
An Exciting Eve
You And Me In The Moonlight
[Pre-Chorus]
Clearly Shown Tonight
In A Dream I Don’t Want To Wake From, You’re Mine
[Chorus]
Eyes That Resemble Mine So Amazingly
Reflecting Us Like A Mirror
I’ll Shoot My Heart Up To You
The Clear Image Of You In My Eyes
Oh Love, The One And Only New Blue
The Subtly Shining You
Into An Unknown World I Dive
From Your Eyes To Your Gestures, All For You And I
[Post-Chorus]
Midnight Kiss, I’m Missing Your Lips
I’m Missing You, I’m Missing Your Lips, I’m
Midnight Kiss, I’m Missing Your Lips
I’m Missing You, I’m Missing Your Lips, I’m
Midnight Kiss, I’m Missing Your Lips
I’m Missing You, I’m Missing Your Lips, I’m
Midnight Kiss, I’m Missing Your Lips
I’m Missing You, I’m Missing Your Lips, I’m
[Bridge]
We’re Connected Under The Same Sky
The Moment Our Eyes Met
Every Moment Spread Out
Becomes Colored In
Those Gentle Gazes Oh
Those Caressing Hands Oh
[Chorus]
Together Like Dancing, We’ll Roam
Following The Night Sky Moving
Wherever We Are Together
It Sparkles All The Time
Eyes That Resemble Mine So Amazingly
Reflecting Us Like A Mirror
I’ll Shoot My Heart Up To You
From Your Eyes To Your Gestures, All For You And I
[Post-Chorus]
Midnight Kiss, I’m Missing Your Lips
I’m Missing You, I’m Missing Your Lips, I’m
Midnight Kiss, I’m Missing Your Lips
I’m Missing You, I’m Missing Your Lips, I’m
Midnight Kiss, I’m Missing Your Lips
I’m Missing You, I’m Missing Your Lips, I’m
Midnight Kiss, I’m Missing Your Lips
I’m Missing You
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