Licorice album artwork

Licorice

Licorice

Artist: aespa•Album: Armageddon - The 1st Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English28% KR📅 2024K-Popaespa

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Licorice” (Licorice) is performed by aespa, released on the album Armageddon - The 1st Album in 2024.

💡 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

넌 정말 licorice (uh, ooh), licorice (yeah, ooh)

neon jeong-mal licorice (uh, ooh), licorice (yeah, ooh)

Licorice, 계속 맴돌아 (ooh) like licorice

Licorice, gye-sok maem-dol-a (ooh) like licorice

Really not like that, really, really not like that (ooh-ooh)

이건 뭐랄까? 정말 낯선 느낌, yah

i-geon mwo-ral-kka? jeong-mal nat-seon neu-kkim, yah

널 보고 있어 또 silly (silly), 생각이 나 no kidding (kidding)

neol bo-go iss-eo tto silly (silly), saeng-gak-i na no kidding (kidding)

대체, what? 괜히 그냥 짜증나 (yeah, yeah)

dae-che, what? gwaen-hi geu-nyang jja-jeung-na (yeah, yeah)

전혀 다른 type 전에 없던 stuff

jeon-hyeo da-reun type jeon-e eop-deon stuff

예상도 못 한 사고처럼 crush (like, like, like)

ye-sang-do mos han sa-go-cheo-reom crush (like, like, like)

Chorus

뒤를 돌아선 그 순간부터

dwi-reul dol-a-seon geu sun-gan-bu-teo

홀린 것처럼 다시 돌아서 (다시 돌아서)

hol-rin geos-cheo-reom da-si dol-a-seo (da-si dol-a-seo)

It tastes so sweet (ooh), but sour (yeah), oh, sugar and spice

처음이야 이런 (yah) 내 감정의 폭

cheo-eum-i-ya i-reon (yah) nae gam-jeong-ui pok

넌 정말 licorice (uh, ooh), licorice (ooh)

neon jeong-mal licorice (uh, ooh), licorice (ooh)

Licorice (ooh), ah-ah-ah-ah

I wanna scream and shout (ooh), 좀 이상한 맘

I wanna scream and shout (ooh), jom i-sang-han mam

싫다가도 (uh) 좋아 (yeah), 널 못 놓겠어

sil-da-ga-do (uh) jot-a (yeah), neol mos not-gess-eo

Verse 3

넌 정말 licorice (licorice, ooh), licorice (licorice, ooh)

neon jeong-mal licorice (licorice, ooh), licorice (licorice, ooh)

Licorice, 자꾸 손이 가 (ooh) like licorice (uh, yeah)

Licorice, ja-kku son-i ga (ooh) like licorice (uh, yeah)

It's the bomb like that (like that), it's the, it's the bomb like that (ooh, ooh)

한 번 터지면 (uh), sticky, sticky, oh, my God (sticky)

han beon teo-ji-myeon (uh), sticky, sticky, oh, my God (sticky)

방심한 틈 난 hooked (hooked), 덫에 걸려들어, all shook (shook)

bang-sim-han teum nan hooked (hooked), deot-e geol-ryeo-deul-eo, all shook (shook)

내 머릿속엔, no (no), but say, "Let's go, let's go, go"

nae meo-ris-sok-en, no (no), but say, "Let's go, let's go, go"

소름 돋는 thrill, 뭔가 색달라

so-reum dot-neun thrill, mwon-ga saek-dal-ra

다른 건 재미없어, 시시해 (like, like, like)

da-reun geon jae-mi-eop-eo, si-si-hae (like, like, like)

Verse 4

마비된 듯해, 모든 감각도

ma-bi-doen deus-hae, mo-deun gam-gak-do

어떤 자극도 오지 않는 걸

eo-tteon ja-geuk-do o-ji an-neun geol

It tastes so sweet, but sour (nice), oh, sugar and spice

처음이야 (야) 이런 (이런) 내 감정의 폭 (uh)

cheo-eum-i-ya (ya) i-reon (i-reon) nae gam-jeong-ui pok (uh)

넌 정말 licorice (uh, ooh), licorice (ooh)

neon jeong-mal licorice (uh, ooh), licorice (ooh)

Licorice (ooh), ah-ah-ah-ah

이런 내 모습, 이런 내 맘이, 나도 이해가 안 되지

i-reon nae mo-seup, i-reon nae mam-i, na-do i-hae-ga an doe-ji

피할 수 없어, 이건 gravity, ah-ah, ah-ah

pi-hal su eop-eo, i-geon gravity, ah-ah, ah-ah

Verse 5

아찔한 dynamite, 알지만 못 참아

a-jjil-han dynamite, al-ji-man mos cham-a

어딘가, 어딘가 고장 났어, 더 크게, 더 크게 번져가 (uh, 크게 번져가)

eo-din-ga, eo-din-ga go-jang nass-eo, deo keu-ge, deo keu-ge beon-jyeo-ga (uh, keu-ge beon-jyeo-ga)

I wanna scream and shout, 왜인진 몰라

I wanna scream and shout, wae-in-jin mol-ra

미묘한 듯 좋아, 딱 붙어있어

mi-myo-han deus jot-a, ttak but-eo-iss-eo

넌 정말 licorice (licorice, ooh), licorice (licorice, ooh)

neon jeong-mal licorice (licorice, ooh), licorice (licorice, ooh)

Licorice, 자꾸 떠올라 (ooh) like licorice (licorice)

Licorice, ja-kku tteo-ol-ra (ooh) like licorice (licorice)

Scream and shout, 훅 끌리는 맘

Scream and shout, huk kkeul-ri-neun mam

위험해도 좋아, 널 못 놓겠어

wi-heom-hae-do jot-a, neol mos not-gess-eo

Verse 6

넌 정말 licorice (licorice, ooh), licorice (licorice, ooh)

neon jeong-mal licorice (licorice, ooh), licorice (licorice, ooh)

Licorice, 자꾸 손이 가 (ooh) like licorice

Licorice, ja-kku son-i ga (ooh) like licorice

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Licorice” by aespa.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Licorice" (Licorice) by aespa 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 "Licorice" 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, "Licorice" highlights aespa'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 “Licorice”?

"Licorice" (Licorice) by aespa is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerabili...

Q: How can I practice singing “Licorice” with proper Korean pronunciation?

Use the K-Lyrics Sing-Along Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch lock, loop fast verses, and practice real-time tongue placement.

🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Licorice”.

Performer (아티스트)aespa
Album (앨범)Armageddon - The 1st Album
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under aespa and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the English translation and meaning of Licorice by aespa?

"Licorice" is performed by aespa. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

Where can I practice singing Licorice with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced Licorice by aespa?

"Licorice" is performed by aespa, released on the album "Armageddon - The 1st Album" in 2024. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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