Gotta Be You album artwork

Gotta Be You

Gotta Be You

Artist: 2NE1•Album: Crush
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English62% KR📅 2014K-PopPop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Gotta Be You” (Gotta Be You) is performed by 2NE1, released on the album Crush in 2014.

💡 Linguistic Features: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Practice singing along with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

Lyrics, Romanization & English Translation

Verse 1

새로운 만남은 싫어 왠지 몰라도

sae-ro-un man-nam-eun sil-eo waen-ji mol-ra-do

여전히 네가 많이 미워 아직도

yeo-jeon-hi ne-ga man-i mi-wo a-jik-do

운명 같던 만남이

un-myeong gat-deon man-nam-i

이젠 님에서 남이

i-jen nim-e-seo nam-i

되어 떠나갔어 아직도

doe-eo tteo-na-gass-eo a-jik-do

맴도는 너의 향기

maem-do-neun neo-ui hyang-gi

We used to be all turnt up

우린 멀어졌어 점점

u-rin meol-eo-jyeoss-eo jeom-jeom

Chorus

넌 아니라 했지만 두고 봐

neon a-ni-ra haess-ji-man du-go bwa

사랑의 역전

sa-rang-ui yeok-jeon

오늘도 외쳐

o-neul-do oe-chyeo

그전처럼 let's go

geu-jeon-cheo-reom let's go

앞으로 rewind

ap-eu-ro rewind

처음으로 X O

cheo-eum-eu-ro X O

아직도 널 잊지 못하고 있는

a-jik-do neol it-ji mos-ha-go iss-neun

내 모습이 나 싫은데

nae mo-seup-i na sil-eun-de

Verse 3

잊으려 잊으려 해도 그게 안돼

it-eu-ryeo it-eu-ryeo hae-do geu-ge an-dwae

Everyday

너 아니면 안 된다고

neo a-ni-myeon an doen-da-go

끝이란 있을 수 없다고

kkeut-i-ran iss-eul su eop-da-go

It ain't over til it's over

It ain't over til it's over

It ain't over til it's over

너의 사랑이 날 망쳐도

neo-ui sa-rang-i nal mang-chyeo-do

Verse 4

날 아프게 한대도

nal a-peu-ge han-dae-do

내겐 오직 너 하나뿐

nae-gen o-jik neo ha-na-ppun

내 사랑은 너로 시작해 너로 끝나

nae sa-rang-eun neo-ro si-jak-hae neo-ro kkeut-na

이 자리에 Waiting for you

i ja-ri-e Waiting for you

너 아님 안돼 No

neo a-nim an-dwae No

My one and only oh oh oh

너 아님 안돼 No

neo a-nim an-dwae No

내 곁엔 너 아니면 안돼 난

nae gyeot-en neo a-ni-myeon an-dwae nan

Verse 5

다시 날 가둬 너라는 감옥에

da-si nal ga-dwo neo-ra-neun gam-ok-e

너 없는 현실이 가혹해

neo eop-neun hyeon-sil-i ga-hok-hae

죽을 만큼 힘들어도 I don't care

juk-eul man-keum him-deul-eo-do I don't care

난 여우니까 목숨이 아홉 개

nan yeo-u-ni-kka mok-sum-i a-hop gae

수백 번 날 부숴도 매섭게

su-baek beon nal bu-swo-do mae-seop-ge

몰아치는 너란 파도

mol-a-chi-neun neo-ran pa-do

I'm Okay 아파도 사랑 앞에 난

I'm Okay a-pa-do sa-rang ap-e nan

Desperado

Verse 6

누가 뭐라 하던 간에

nu-ga mwo-ra ha-deon gan-e

난 아무도 상관 안 해

nan a-mu-do sang-gwan an hae

우리 같이 춤추던 그 노래는 아직

u-ri gat-i chum-chu-deon geu no-rae-neun a-jik

안 끝났기에

an kkeut-nass-gi-e

널 향해 지금 외쳐

neol hyang-hae ji-geum oe-chyeo

그전처럼 let's go

geu-jeon-cheo-reom let's go

앞으로 rewind

ap-eu-ro rewind

처음으로 X O

cheo-eum-eu-ro X O

Verse 7

마지막이라고 차갑게 말하던 네

ma-ji-mak-i-ra-go cha-gap-ge mal-ha-deon ne

모습이 싫은데

mo-seup-i sil-eun-de

지우려 지우려 해도

ji-u-ryeo ji-u-ryeo hae-do

자꾸 난 널 그리네

ja-kku nan neol geu-ri-ne

너 아니면 안 된다고

neo a-ni-myeon an doen-da-go

끝이란 있을 수 없다고

kkeut-i-ran iss-eul su eop-da-go

It ain't over til it's over

It ain't over til it's over

Verse 8

It ain't over til it's over

너의 사랑이 날 망쳐도

neo-ui sa-rang-i nal mang-chyeo-do

날 아프게 한대도

nal a-peu-ge han-dae-do

내겐 오직 너 하나뿐

nae-gen o-jik neo ha-na-ppun

내 사랑은 너로 시작해 너로 끝나

nae sa-rang-eun neo-ro si-jak-hae neo-ro kkeut-na

이 자리에 Waiting for you

i ja-ri-e Waiting for you

너 아님 안돼 No

neo a-nim an-dwae No

My one and only oh oh oh

Verse 9

너 아님 안돼 No

neo a-nim an-dwae No

내 곁엔 너 아니면 안돼 난

nae gyeot-en neo a-ni-myeon an-dwae nan

눈을 감아도 생각나

nun-eul gam-a-do saeng-gak-na

니 얼굴 표정 하나하나

ni eol-gul pyo-jeong ha-na-ha-na

넌 나의 첨이자 마지막 사랑이야

neon na-ui cheom-i-ja ma-ji-mak sa-rang-i-ya

Don't say good bye

너의 사랑이 날 망쳐도

neo-ui sa-rang-i nal mang-chyeo-do

날 아프게 한대도

nal a-peu-ge han-dae-do

Verse 10

내겐 오직 너 하나뿐

nae-gen o-jik neo ha-na-ppun

내 사랑은 너로 시작해 너로 끝나

nae sa-rang-eun neo-ro si-jak-hae neo-ro kkeut-na

이 자리에 Waiting for you

i ja-ri-e Waiting for you

너 아님 안돼 No

neo a-nim an-dwae No

My one and only oh oh oh

너 아님 안돼 No

neo a-nim an-dwae No

내 곁엔 너 아니면 안돼 난

nae gyeot-en neo a-ni-myeon an-dwae nan

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Gotta Be You” by 2NE1.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Gotta Be You" (Gotta Be You) by 2NE1 is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and personal growth, capturing the nuanced dynamics of modern relationships and youthful passion.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean phrasing in "Gotta Be You" employs subtle cultural idioms and layered lyricism. Phrasing shifts between introspective Korean stanzas and rhythmic English phrases, allowing listeners to experience both universal accessibility and culturally rich linguistic nuance.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Crafted with refined arrangement techniques, "Gotta Be You" highlights 2NE1's dynamic vocal range across textured instrumentation and modern beat drops.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, feelings
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
사랑(Sarang)
Love, affection

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “Gotta Be You”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Gotta Be You”.

Performer (아티스트)2NE1
Album (앨범)Crush
Release Year (발매연도)
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What is the English translation and meaning of Gotta Be You by 2NE1?

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