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Don't Blink

Don't Blink

Artist: aespa•Album: Drama - The 4th Mini Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English34% KR📅 2023K-Popaespa

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Don't Blink” (Don't Blink) is performed by aespa, released on the album Drama - The 4th Mini Album in 2023.

💡 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

유심히 따라가, 시선을 끄는 너의 move

yu-sim-hi tta-ra-ga, si-seon-eul kkeu-neun neo-ui move

한 번에 난 네 맘을 허물고만 싶은 걸

han beon-e nan ne mam-eul heo-mul-go-man sip-eun geol

아주 많고 많은 사람 속에, 흔들림도 없이 너만 focus

a-ju man-go man-eun sa-ram sok-e, heun-deul-rim-do eop-i neo-man focus

난 나의 목표물을 헷갈리지 않거든

nan na-ui mok-pyo-mul-eul hes-gal-ri-ji an-geo-deun

너의 시선에, yeah, I'm heating up

neo-ui si-seon-e, yeah, I'm heating up

나를 도발한 너의 작은 touch

na-reul do-bal-han neo-ui jak-eun touch

Giving you a shot, 터질 것처럼

Giving you a shot, teo-jil geos-cheo-reom

타올라, you're the one

ta-ol-ra, you're the one

Chorus

Don't blink, 'cause you're my mission

가서 너의 맘을, blow up, blow up

ga-seo neo-ui mam-eul, blow up, blow up

Don't blink, 날려 my missile

Don't blink, nal-ryeo my missile

지금이야 fire, fire, fire, don't blink

ji-geum-i-ya fire, fire, fire, don't blink

잘 봐 방심한 바로 그 순간

jal bwa bang-sim-han ba-ro geu sun-gan

네 세상을 발칵 뒤집어놔

ne se-sang-eul bal-kak dwi-jip-eo-nwa

'Cause you're my mission

너의 맘을 blow up, blow up, blow up, don't blink

neo-ui mam-eul blow up, blow up, blow up, don't blink

Verse 3

얼마든 멀어져도 사정거리 그 안에

eol-ma-deun meol-eo-jyeo-do sa-jeong-geo-ri geu an-e

조그만 움직임도 내 관심을 유도해

jo-geu-man um-jik-im-do nae gwan-sim-eul yu-do-hae

너의 미소에, yeah, I'm heating up

neo-ui mi-so-e, yeah, I'm heating up

불을 점화한 네 은근한 touch

bul-eul jeom-hwa-han ne eun-geun-han touch

Give you one more shot, 너를 향해서

Give you one more shot, neo-reul hyang-hae-seo

날 던져, you're the one

nal deon-jyeo, you're the one

Don't blink, 'cause you're my mission

가서 너의 맘을 blow up, blow up

ga-seo neo-ui mam-eul blow up, blow up

Verse 4

Don't blink, 날려 my missile

Don't blink, nal-ryeo my missile

지금이야 fire, fire, fire, don't blink

ji-geum-i-ya fire, fire, fire, don't blink

잘 봐 방심한 바로 그 순간

jal bwa bang-sim-han ba-ro geu sun-gan

네 세상을 발칵 뒤집어놔

ne se-sang-eul bal-kak dwi-jip-eo-nwa

'Cause you're my mission

너의 맘을 blow up, blow up, blow up, don't blink

neo-ui mam-eul blow up, blow up, blow up, don't blink

무지개처럼 포물선을 그린 way

mu-ji-gae-cheo-reom po-mul-seon-eul geu-rin way

내가 먼저 훅 다가가, ain't no competition, babe

nae-ga meon-jeo huk da-ga-ga, ain't no competition, babe

Verse 5

어서 순순히 항복을 말해 say

eo-seo sun-sun-hi hang-bok-eul mal-hae say

어떤 철벽도 못 버틸 거야 when I double take

eo-tteon cheol-byeok-do mos beo-til geo-ya when I double take

Focus on me

내 모든 움직임에 attention

nae mo-deun um-jik-im-e attention

난 어느새 여기

nan eo-neu-sae yeo-gi

너에게로, oh-oh-oh

neo-e-ge-ro, oh-oh-oh

Don't blink, 'cause you're my mission

이미 너의 맘은 blow up, blow up

i-mi neo-ui mam-eun blow up, blow up

Verse 6

Don't blink, 날려 my missile

Don't blink, nal-ryeo my missile

너의 맘은 fire, fire, fire, don't blink

neo-ui mam-eun fire, fire, fire, don't blink

잘 봐 흔들린 바로 그 순간

jal bwa heun-deul-rin ba-ro geu sun-gan

네 세상은 전부 내 손안에

ne se-sang-eun jeon-bu nae son-an-e

'Cause you're my mission

너의 맘은 blow up, blow up, blow up, don't blink

neo-ui mam-eun blow up, blow up, blow up, don't blink

Ooh-ooh (잘 지켜봐)

Ooh-ooh (jal ji-kyeo-bwa)

La-la-la-la, oh, don't blink

Verse 7

Don't, don't (내게 허물어질 세계)

Don't, don't (nae-ge heo-mul-eo-jil se-gye)

Don't, don't (ooh), don't blink

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Don't Blink” by aespa.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Don't Blink" (Don't Blink) 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 "Don't Blink" 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, "Don't Blink" 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 “Don't Blink”?

"Don't Blink" (Don't Blink) by aespa is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulne...

Q: How can I practice singing “Don't Blink” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Don't Blink”.

Performer (아티스트)aespa
Album (앨범)Drama - The 4th Mini 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 Don't Blink by aespa?

"Don't Blink" 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.

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Who wrote and produced Don't Blink by aespa?

"Don't Blink" is performed by aespa, released on the album "Drama - The 4th Mini Album" in 2023. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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