Hot Air Balloon album artwork

Hot Air Balloon

Hot Air Balloon

Artist: aespa•Album: Drama - The 4th Mini Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English32% KR📅 2023K-Popaespa

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Hot Air Balloon” (Hot Air Balloon) 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

낯선 대기권 높이 더

nat-seon dae-gi-gwon nop-i deo

날아오를 테니

nal-a-o-reul te-ni

기다려 줘, baby

gi-da-ryeo jwo, baby

저 푸른빛 눈부신 네게로

jeo pu-reun-bit nun-bu-sin ne-ge-ro

내 맘을 띄우고

nae mam-eul ttui-u-go

자 지금이야 (three, two, one)

ja ji-geum-i-ya (three, two, one)

곧 닿을 듯한, you're my trip to space

got dat-eul deus-han, you're my trip to space

두 눈을 감은 채 온도를 check

du nun-eul gam-eun chae on-do-reul check

Chorus

고민 따위 싹둑 cut it off

go-min tta-wi ssak-duk cut it off

힘껏 땅을 박 차 타타탁

him-kkeos ttang-eul bak cha ta-ta-tak

네게로 higher and higher

ne-ge-ro higher and higher

설렘은 점화된 fire

seol-rem-eun jeom-hwa-doen fire

더 크게 부푸는 내 마음에

deo keu-ge bu-pu-neun nae ma-eum-e

쏟아지는 shine까지 완벽한 day

ssot-a-ji-neun s-h-i-n-e-kka-ji wan-byeok-han day

아득히 펼쳐진 넌 내 beautiful sky

a-deuk-hi pyeol-chyeo-jin neon nae beautiful sky

널 향해 날아가

neol hyang-hae nal-a-ga

Verse 3

내 맘은 hot air balloon

nae mam-eun hot air balloon

Fly away, 내 눈에 가득 고인

Fly away, nae nun-e ga-deuk go-in

널 향한 마음 너머에 (hot air balloon)

neol hyang-han ma-eum neo-meo-e (hot air balloon)

커다란 hot air balloon

keo-da-ran hot air balloon

Fly away, 더 높이 날아 보일

Fly away, deo nop-i nal-a bo-il

더 뜨거운 내 안에 (hot air balloon)

deo tteu-geo-un nae an-e (hot air balloon)

Up, up, up, up

Jump in my

Verse 4

Up, up, up, up

Hot air balloon

Up, up, up, up

내 맘에 분 바람을 따를래

nae mam-e bun ba-ram-eul tta-reul-rae

Hot air balloon

So hot, so hot (hot, hot, hot)

So hot, so hot

I'm never ever gonna stop (no, no, no, no)

Verse 5

하얗게 파도치는 cloud (oh-woah-oh)

ha-yat-ge pa-do-chi-neun cloud (oh-woah-oh)

버겁던 높은 벽

beo-geop-deon nop-eun byeok

까마득히 작아 보여

kka-ma-deuk-hi jak-a bo-yeo

From Paris to LA

까지 love you all the way

kka-ji love you all the way

어디든 이어질 너랑 wonderful sky

eo-di-deun i-eo-jil neo-rang wonderful sky

널 향해 날아가

neol hyang-hae nal-a-ga

내 맘은 hot air balloon

nae mam-eun hot air balloon

Verse 6

Fly away, 내 눈에 가득 고인

Fly away, nae nun-e ga-deuk go-in

널 향한 마음 너머에 (hot air balloon)

neol hyang-han ma-eum neo-meo-e (hot air balloon)

커다란 hot air balloon

keo-da-ran hot air balloon

Fly away, 더 높이 날아 보일

Fly away, deo nop-i nal-a bo-il

더 뜨거운 내 안에 (hot air balloon)

deo tteu-geo-un nae an-e (hot air balloon)

Up, up, up, up (ah)

Jump in my

Up, up, up, up (come on, jump now)

Verse 7

Hot air balloon

Up, up, up, up

내 맘에 분 바람을 따를래

nae mam-e bun ba-ram-eul tta-reul-rae

Hot air balloon

눈을 가린 밤도

nun-eul ga-rin bam-do

멈추지 않아

meom-chu-ji an-a

불시착 한 대도

bul-si-chak han dae-do

함께일 너와 나

ham-kke-il neo-wa na

Verse 8

I never ever wanna get back down

넌 날 이끄는 sky

neon nal i-kkeu-neun sky

Heat it up, heat it up

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Jump in my hot air balloon

끝없게 더 달아오른 열기 (oh-oh-oh)

kkeut-eop-ge deo dal-a-o-reun yeol-gi (oh-oh-oh)

어지러운 이 순간 (yeah, feeling good)

eo-ji-reo-un i sun-gan (yeah, feeling good)

Jump in my hot air balloon

Verse 9

날 네게로 날려 보낼 테니 (날 네게로 날려 보낼 테니)

nal ne-ge-ro nal-ryeo bo-nael te-ni (nal ne-ge-ro nal-ryeo bo-nael te-ni)

네 너른 품 그 안에 (na-na-na-na)

ne neo-reun pum geu an-e (na-na-na-na)

Hot air balloon (jump in)

Up, up, up, up

Jump in my

Up, up, up, up

Hot air balloon

Up, up, up, up

Verse 10

더 높이 널 향해 분 바람에

deo nop-i neol hyang-hae bun ba-ram-e

Hot air balloon

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Hot Air Balloon" (Hot Air Balloon) 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 "Hot Air Balloon" 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, "Hot Air Balloon" 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 “Hot Air Balloon”?

"Hot Air Balloon" (Hot Air Balloon) by aespa is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotion...

Q: How can I practice singing “Hot Air Balloon” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Hot Air Balloon”.

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 Hot Air Balloon by aespa?

"Hot Air Balloon" 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 Hot Air Balloon with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced Hot Air Balloon by aespa?

"Hot Air Balloon" 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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