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Prologue

Prologue

Artist: aespa•Album: Armageddon - The 1st Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English43% KR📅 2024K-Popaespa

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Prologue” (Prologue) 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

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh

Ooh-ooh-ooh, la-la

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh

Ooh-ooh-ooh, la-la

난 내가 참 어려워

nan nae-ga cham eo-ryeo-wo

늘 모든 게 다 불안해

neul mo-deun ge da bul-an-hae

아직 어린 내 맘이

a-jik eo-rin nae mam-i

자라지 못한 채 나를 보곤 해

ja-ra-ji mos-han chae na-reul bo-gon hae

Chorus

Hey, hey, 어른이란 이름의 tag

Hey, hey, eo-reun-i-ran i-reum-ui tag

변해버린 everything

byeon-hae-beo-rin everything

갈필 잃은 맘이

gal-pil il-eun mam-i

날 밀어내 매일

nal mil-eo-nae mae-il

Maybe I'm a weirdo

I know, 나만 이런 걸까?

I know, na-man i-reon geol-kka?

어린아이처럼

eo-rin-a-i-cheo-reom

Oh, no, 왠지 난 서투른 걸

Oh, no, waen-ji nan seo-tu-reun geol

Verse 3

Oh, and I don't know what to do

And I don't know how

달려가는 시간 뒤로

dal-ryeo-ga-neun si-gan dwi-ro

나만 멈춰있어, it goes like

na-man meom-chwo-iss-eo, it goes like

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh

Ooh-ooh-ooh, la-la

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh

Ooh-ooh-ooh, la-la

Verse 4

늘 기대완 다르게

neul gi-dae-wan da-reu-ge

흘러가는 way, 이젠 익숙해

heul-reo-ga-neun way, i-jen ik-suk-hae

(Oh) 그대로 걸어가 (ayy), 이 비 바람 다

(Oh) geu-dae-ro geol-eo-ga (ayy), i bi ba-ram da

때가 되면 다시 그칠 테니까, oh

ttae-ga doe-myeon da-si geu-chil te-ni-kka, oh

Hey, hey, 의미 없어 정해진 map

Hey, hey, ui-mi eop-eo jeong-hae-jin map

한 걸음씩 every day

han geol-eum-ssik every day

선명해진 맘이

seon-myeong-hae-jin mam-i

날 이끌어 매일

nal i-kkeul-eo mae-il

Verse 5

Maybe I'm a weirdo

I know, 나만 이런 걸까?

I know, na-man i-reon geol-kka?

어린아이처럼

eo-rin-a-i-cheo-reom

Oh, no, 왠지 난 서투른 걸

Oh, no, waen-ji nan seo-tu-reun geol

Oh, and I don't know what to do

And I don't know how

달려가는 시간 뒤로

dal-ryeo-ga-neun si-gan dwi-ro

나만 멈춰있어

na-man meom-chwo-iss-eo

Verse 6

Baby, 다른 누구와 내 삶을

Baby, da-reun nu-gu-wa nae sal-eul

비교할 필요 없어

bi-gyo-hal pil-yo eop-eo

하루씩 나의 것들로 날

ha-ru-ssik na-ui geos-deul-ro nal

채워나가

chae-wo-na-ga

삶이란 미로, 때론 헤매도

sal-i-ran mi-ro, ttae-ron he-mae-do

이 자체로 소중한 걸

i ja-che-ro so-jung-han geol

그 끝이 어디든

geu kkeut-i eo-di-deun

정해진 결말은 없어

jeong-hae-jin gyeol-mal-eun eop-eo

Verse 7

누가 뭐라 해도

nu-ga mwo-ra hae-do

Oh, no, 나답게 가고 싶어

Oh, no, na-dap-ge ga-go sip-eo

오직 나만의 속도로

o-jik na-man-ui sok-do-ro

흐름대로 가

heu-reum-dae-ro ga

셀 수 없는 날들 위로

sel su eop-neun nal-deul wi-ro

나의 이야길 써 지금 난

na-ui i-ya-gil sseo ji-geum nan

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh (alright)

Ooh-ooh-ooh, la-la

Verse 8

Ooh-ooh-ooh (oh), ooh-ooh-ooh (no, no, ah)

Ooh-ooh-ooh, la-la

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Prologue" (Prologue) 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 "Prologue" 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, "Prologue" 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 “Prologue”?

"Prologue" (Prologue) 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 “Prologue” 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 “Prologue”.

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

Common questions about Prologue, pronunciation practice, and production history.

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

"Prologue" 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 Prologue with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced Prologue by aespa?

"Prologue" 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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