BROOKLYN NINE-NINE (2013 - 2021) Season 2 | Episode 10 "The Pontiac Bandit Returns"

alien stage "cure" lyric translations

i've been losing my mind over how poetic the korean lyrics are, so i tried translating them a little more closely to the original! there are so many implications and so much nuance that it's simply impossible to fully convey them in english, due to vocab and syntax differences, so there will be a ton of translation notes below. please cry over this tragic pair with me :")

[ disclaimer: i am in no way trying to imply that the official translations are subpar, because they're actually really good — it's difficult to convey the full extent of meaning while remaining concise enough for closed captions! i just want to share my own take on the original lyrics ^^ ]

r o u n d 6 — c u r e

Please permit me, till the tips of your hands Please permit me, till the tips of your feet I wish for you to melt me within your eyes I don't want to lose you I plead of you, inflict wounds upon me I plead of you, make it so that I am hurting Until not a single drop of me remains I dissolve in you Till these stars, which will crumble Buried within eternity, which will fade into a blur At the edge of your frigid lips Read me, please That's right, me Even the sharp words you gave me Even if they leave scratches beneath my eyes I wish they remain upon your tongue Even if everything is shattered, it's okay Now, please, look at my wounds Now, please, cure me Just so that my unease may be dampened So that I dissolve into you Above these nights, which will be drawn Screaming into the silence, which will collapse Within your pupils that gaze at me Drink me, please That's right, me This song without an end Towards each other, we dance Our story, buried within eternity Till these stars, which will crumble Buried within eternity, which will fade into a blur At the edge of your frigid lips Read me, please That's right, me Above these nights, which will be drawn Screaming into the silence, which will collapse Within your pupils that gaze at me Drink me, please That's right, me

[ translation notes below the cut. ]

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translation notes

"please permit me"

허락해줘, please grant me permission; implying the person Till is singing to (henceforth Mizi, for brevity) has authority over him.

"I wish for you to..." vs "I wish..."

a slight difference in conjugation; Till wishes that Mizi will do that action for him, whereas Ivan simply wishes for things to be a certain way.

"I don't want to lose you"

놓치다, to lose something or someone by missing them or failing to catch them; implies less agency and control than "to let go."

"I plead of you, inflict wounds upon me" / "I plead of you, make it so that I am hurting"

부디, implying an earnest entreaty, a fervent plea. here, the conjugation has Till asking Mizi to give him wounds, and give him pain.

"I dissolve in you" vs "so that I dissolve into you"

there is no exact translation for 물들다 (conjugated into 물들어 and 물들게 in the lyrics), but picture this: watercolour paints soaking into a white canvas, permeating across it, imbuing it. difference in adpositions: Till says 너로, indicating "by" or "with," whereas Ivan says 네게 (너에게), indicating "to" or "towards". so for Till, Mizi is the colour and he is the canvas, whereas for Ivan, he is the colours that are spreading towards Till. difference in conjugations: Till says 물들어, in present tense and active voice, while Ivan says 물들게 [하다], to make a certain state happen (note that this is different from the ~ㄹ 게 conjugation that indicates future intention). Ivan is saying please notice my pain and heal it, so that I permeate into you, which would then quieten my unease.

"which will crumble" / "which will fade into a blur"

the ~ㄹ conjugation here is a future indicative tense; the action it describes will happen, the state it describes will come to be. 무너질, "will crumble;" to fall by crumbling, crumpling, caving in, breaking down. 흐려질, "will grow blurry;" i chose to translate this as the more poetic "fade into a blur."

"buried within eternity"

묻힌, from 묻히다, to be buried; this word can also mean "to be stained," giving the phrase an alternative meaning of "stained upon eternity."

"read me, please" / "that's right, me"

the official translation says "read my soul," which might indicate the meaning that the creators intended, but the original korean lyrics only says "me." "그래," which i translated as "that's right," can be used in many contexts with varying nuance; it is an acknowledgement and a simple, light agreement. in some contexts, it can be perfunctory, in others, it can be an acceptance.

"even if the sharp words you gave me" / "even if they leave scratches beneath my eyes"

here, Ivan is downplaying the extent of hurt that Till has inflicted upon him. Till may use sharp-edged language, but Ivan describes these words as being given to him, almost as if they are a gift, implying he treasures every word Till throws his way. the word used for "scratches" is often used to describe scrapes left by fingernails; shallow, surface-level wounds.

"even if everything is shattered, it's okay"

부숴, from 부수다, to break, smash, shatter. the official translation says "you can break me apart," which might reflect the meaning that the creators intended, but since the subject and object can be omitted in korean and still be grammatically correct, this sentence doesn't indicate the subject that is doing the breaking or the object that is being broken apart.

"now, please, look at my wounds" / "now, please, cure me"

the word for "wounds," 상처, can also be used to refer to scars, but i chose the former to indicate the open wounds that Ivan wishes Till will cure.

"just so that my unease may be dampened"

그저, "just," implying that Ivan doesn't want for much, he is only asking for this small and simple wish. 불안, unease. it's not quite as intense as "fears," though it can be an indicator of it; it's closer to worries or anxieties. 가라앉도록, from 가라앉다, to sink, to subside, to become subdued.

"above these nights, which will be drawn"

그려질, from 그려지다, to be drawn, like a sketch or painting.

"screaming into the silence, which will collapse"

the more accurate conjugation would be "screamed," but i went with "screaming" for a smoother flow. 쓰러질, "will collapse;" to fall by collapsing, fainting, passing out.

"within your pupils that gaze at me"

translating it as "eyes" would probably read smoother, but the korean lyrics use the specific word 눈동자, meaning the pupil of the eye.

"drink me, please"

the official translation says "consume me," but 마시다 (original lyric 마셔줘) means "drink." it's simple and fluid, not as forceful as "consume" or "swallow." once again, Ivan never uses harsh or violent language to describe Till's actions.

"this song without an end"

i intentionally chose this syntax to emphasise the lack of an end, and to more closely mirror that of the original. it can also be translated as "this endless song."

"towards each other, we dance"

향해, towards, indicating direction. the official translation, "face to face," can be inferred from the word, but i like the idea of them dancing towards each other, going towards each other, as if drawn together in each other's orbit. (also, the irony that in reality, it is only Ivan doing so, only Ivan going towards Till; Ivan sings this line, like he wishes it were the case, like he wishes it were mutual, even as he knows it is not.)

"our story, buried within eternity"

in the previous instance of the phrase "buried within eternity," the object is not specified. here, the clause is completed with 채, meaning "the state of." specifically, this line would be "our story, in the state of being buried within eternity."

[ and that's it — thank you for reading! please note that this is mostly a line-by-line translation, as the original lyrics are composed of distinct clauses that connect in meaning, but not in grammar. the official translation wove the clauses together in proper sentences, whereas my translation mirrors the scattered discontinuity of the korean lyrics. ]

biblically accurate arlecchino !!! 🥀

little thing i associated with

The Stelliums (part 2)

check out part I here — masterlist v1 – masterlist v2

I'm bringing your favourite series back yall🥳Lets get this over with so we can move on to the next surprise I have for you guys<3

🤍seventh house🤍

seek for harmony and partnership but can sometimes be overly invested in others drama, as long as it doesnt involve them;)

may indicate interest in astrology!! or the arts and beauty.

beauty hearts. genuinely want people to accept them and love them. they will always give off the same energy to others.

will always be able to put themselves in others shoes. feel a lot more than they come off!

critical of themselves. can see flaws in others too but will be held back because of ✨manners✨

people owe them favours. big ones.

have a very specific type of people that they attract/attracted to. more than often can lose themselves easily when they love someone (unless there's benefic placements)

i notice 7H stellium are very prone to having back issues or unique health concerns.

pretty individualistic to an extent. better at handling things on their own than Libra Stellium.

subconsciously mirror others. sugarcoating things as they can't stand hurting others.

seek support within partnerships or friendships. emotionally dependent on their friends but will hold things back until its the right time to say it.

🖤Libra🖤

spectacular with people. people are magnetically drawn to them most of the time and they read people pretty well.

understanding. will show you that they put effort into things and want to help you resolve your issues when they actually care.

amazing negotiator! find middle ground in everything and it would take a couple of back and forth exchange before they successfully convince someone. lowkey amazing at predicting others' patterns.

observant. see everything. know everything but mind their own business.

self-less. libra stellium are not selfless like 7H stellium, they're selfless to people they care about only and also people that will benefit them in the future. 7H stellium are naturally sacrificing.

fair and very sound in their arguments. never say something thats going to blow up in their faces.

people pleaser but effortlessly though!!

🤎eighth house🤎

complex relationship with money. a full and well aspect 8H indicate wealth and longevity or generational wealth.

may do really well in government related careers!

nostalgic and grateful people. tend to keep heirlooms in the family or inherit a lot of goods from older generations!

feel pressured to leave a mark. to build a legacy in this world.

naturally passionate and materialistic. they work so well with organizations once developed!! serious when it comes to their career!

intrigued by sex but a damaged one may show fear when it comes to sex due to past issues. a normal one indicate a healthy relationship with sex! acknowledge it as their primal need!!

cautious! they get alarmed by the smallest thing too:)

🤍Scorpio🤍

Scorpio is a fixed water sign, and water reflects emotions, so it keeps on to its feelings for a long time

Because of their strong emotionality, some of them hang on to a wound or grievance for years, fantasising about retaliating when they are wronged.

They possess strong and long-lasting passions, whether romantic, artistic, or other interest.

Extremely analytical and always look for things under the surface. Understand that there are more to what meets the eyes.

Healing energy. Whether or not they're aware of it.

FEAR OF ABANDONMENT is a big theme.

Possessive naturally. The men are more straightforward with it while the women are more suave.

Fantastic strategist, event planners.

🖤ninth house🖤

ethical. gosh they're people of principle!! amazing at writing rules or setting up boundaries, in theory.

naturally great at promoting and advertising or do amazingly well with the law! devoted to honoring the righteous thing.

a need to find where they belong. education may be a very big theme to them. never really stopped learning and they can obsessively learn something.

a lot of them may want to immigrate or move to another country once older!

can have a very religious family or grew up in a family with clear morals.

love for politics. usually are very educated on current issues.

have a lot of people who secretly admire their ethical nature.

visionaries. can be good at writing✨

🤎Sagittarius🤎

Their buoyant optimism can lead to overconfidence and pushing their luck, though they are usually lively, passionate, and optimistic.

They seem to enjoy travel and adventures, always on a never-ending search for new encounters.

Interpret things more different that most. Their brains don't just process informations, but everything along with it. Actually are hella observant.

Like to know whats going on all the time. Very curious individuals.

Others may misunderstand them often, they mean well but they have a harder time toning down their enthusiasm and bluntness when they're younger.

🤍tenth house🤍

ambition and achievement are big for them. don't feel like themselves when they're not challenged or when they don't have to face an obstacle.

may come off pretty authoritative without wanting too. influential people.

secretly love children.

prone to talking about themselves a lot when they start to. always have something cool happening in their life.

*falls asleep in class*, gets a 98%

may be wealthy when they move a foreign country or there will be more opportunities for them!

popular. 10H literally rules over popularity:)

big goals and VERY big dream. they have an air of regality to them.

learn great lessons by losing friends. everytime they lose a friend, they learn something about the world and themselves.

cares a lot about their reputations and how they come off. demand respect too!

🖤Capricorn🖤

can be extremely hard working and are able to delay gratification

Have a cold air to them that seems businesslike, serious, realistic and highly disciplined

These people tend to be very structured, reliable, responsible yet they have extremely high standards

Prone to becoming pessimistic,somber amd fearful when negative thoughts arise. Can be super anxious, rigid, demanding

A true-authoritarian and can be conservative or closed-off depending on the house placements. They like to be conventional and tend to be very hard to convince

🤎eleventh house🤎

no one knows them. acquaintances and mutuals with everyone but no one gets close enough.

as ambitious as the 10H but less focus on the fame but more on the community and what they can offer.

GREAT at business!! extremely committed to their work and energy.

make spectacular companions or partners. they're willing to compromise to save a relationship too:)

everyone's therapist. detached and pretty rational so people love to hear what they have to say.

either hate humanity for its destruction or having so much faith in the future and the human race. never in between.

an emphasis on the need to network. yet also extremely individualistic!!

🤍Aquarius🤍

Aquarius stelliums tend to be avant-garde, futuristic, unconventional

True detached humanitarian, they think very critically of themselves and of people.

can trigger others a lot of the times due to their ability to truly detach which may come off as cold and unreliable. Yet aquarius being a fixed sign, are some of the most committed people once they decided to be.

🖤twelfth house🖤

kind and warm-hearted people who are very forgiving.

secretive and need time by themselves to cool off their burning feelings

lowkey psychic. suddenly feel urges which make them do the most random stuff ever that would make sense at the end.

rather show you than tell you.

🤎Pisces🤎

deep, perceptive, psychologically astute, but also resentful and very compulsive people deep down.

Since Pisces is an emotional sign, have an artistic hobby to express themselves, such as drawing, writing, photography, drawing, music, etc. As Pisces is an expressive sign, they can seamlessly incorporate into the world of art.

A lot of pisces stelliums can be very mysterious and are loners at heart. They have great visions for the future and generally are very intelligent.

Have to be wary of severe attachments and toxic connections that drain them.

love,

saint jenx🪐

“I’m beginning a diary of my own. Someone like me, someone who doesn’t open [their] heart to others, needs to talk to [myself] at least.”

—

Tanizaki Jun'ichirō, The Key

Violet Sorrengail from Fourth Wing🐉 Excited to see how my interpretation of her will develop and change with time.

If any of you ever feel like what you're doing for Palestine isn't helping anything, I'll tell you right now it's helping me. I know it is fortifying all of us who have been in this fight for years to see so many people willing to speak up. It has never been like this before.

The tide has already turned. The fact that #free palestine will have new posts everyday, that helps me. It helps my mental health knowing that Palestinians are less alone now than ever.

Yesterday I read some verses from the Quran talking about how "the blame" is not with those who wish to help but cannot, but with those who CAN help and do not.

Truly I do not care if all you do for Palestine is post in that #free palestine everyday, that is still more than many people with the means to do even more would do.

We see you. We see you standing in solidarity with us and with Palestinians. We love you. Thank you.

“I thought, ‘As long as I can make them laugh, it doesn’t matter how, I’ll be alright. If I succeed in that, the human beings probably won’t mind it too much if I remain outside their lives. The one thing I must avoid is becoming offensive in their eyes: I shall be nothing, the wind, the sky.’ My activities as jester, a role born of desperation, were extended even to the servants, whom I feared even more than my family because I found them incomprehensible.”

—

Dazai Osamu, No Longer Human (pg. 28-9)

Andre Braugher as Captain Raymond Holt in Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Season 2)

✨Stellium series ✨

In astrology, a stellium is a cluster of 3 or more planets in a house or a specific zodiac sign. There is obsessive, potent and more focused energy in that specific area of life that the astrological sign or house represents. Eg. 7th House = partnerships. For now, I will be focusing on the house energy.

You are dealing with the extremes of that specific sign/house energy. With this series, I will help you in how you can use your stellium energy to your advantage - and how you can create more stability with this powerful energy!

12th House Stellium: Common themes that are re-occurring...

🌊 A deep interest in spirituality.

🌊 May feel as though the world is against you and you have to fight to feel worthy of life.

🌊 Dreams and nightmares are important for you, they also may have significant meanings. The spirit world may give you messages through your dreams.

🌊 12th House natives can be quite suspicious of people. I don’t believe they’re as gullible as people make out. They know how to play the game of life when they put their mind to it.

🌊 There is a deep need for find out the causes behind things. These people ask ‘why’.

🌊 May have many vices.

🌊 May love to be in closed spaces. These people can have the time of their lives anywhere. Their imagination is endless and gives them so much joy. Why would they need anything else?

🌊 Can become easily greedy with sex, alcohol and drugs if life feels overwhelming.

🌊 Life may feel unreal a lot of the time. Drugs may feel like their ‘truth’.

🌊 Wise!

🌊 They need alone time. I cannot stress this enough.

🌊 Extremely reflective of themselves and life events.

So what can we do to improve this? In order to balance out this 12th House energy, astrology guides us to focus on the opposite house themes, which, in this case, is the 6th house. However, this doesn’t mean you ignore the 12th house themes, it’s just about knowing and applying both houses’ energy in order to have moderation in life and feel more balanced. You can then use your stellium energy to your advantage as you feel more energised and less drained from your stellium.

🐈 Take time to focus on other people. 12th house natives are in their heads a lot. It’s good to take time to focus on the world sometimes. It puts things into perspective and your thoughts feel less heavy.

🐈 Be around pets or animals. Or adopt a pet! Animals will calm and ground you.

🐈 Focus on your wellbeing. Physical, emotional and spiritual. It’s not selfish to take care of yourself. It’s first and foremost.

🐈 Focus on your work.

🐈 Interestingly, the 6th house rules restaurants! If you feel low and lil restaurant trip may boost you up!

🐈 Make sure you’re up to date with daily tasks.

Thank you for reading people! ✨ I hope you enjoyed it :)