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YOLO

YOLO

Artist: aespa•Album: Drama - The 4th Mini Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English26% KR📅 2023K-Popaespa

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“YOLO” (YOLO) 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

Y-O-L-O

You go "Oh, no", we go YOLO (come-)

Y-Y-Y-Y-O-L-O

You go "Oh, no", but YOLO!

잘 봐 my runway, 주목해 날 특별한 way

jal bwa my runway, ju-mok-hae nal teuk-byeol-han way

나답게 (uh), I make rules, 맘대로 I walk

na-dap-ge (uh), I make rules, mam-dae-ro I walk

매일이 like birthday, 달콤한 cake 늦기 전에

mae-il-i like birthday, dal-kom-han cake neut-gi jeon-e

한입에 쏙, that's right, 맛볼래 right now

han-ip-e ssok, that's right, mas-bol-rae right now

Chorus

좋은 게 좋아, chase it (yeah), 어려워도, 전부 break it

jot-eun ge jot-a, chase it (yeah), eo-ryeo-wo-do, jeon-bu break it

포기가 더 어려워 (원하면 뭐든지, I'll make it mine)

po-gi-ga deo eo-ryeo-wo (won-ha-myeon mwo-deun-ji, I'll make it mine)

싫어도 참고 waiting, 넣어 둬 그런 얘긴

sil-eo-do cham-go waiting, neot-eo dwo geu-reon yae-gin

오늘은 한 번뿐, just live my life!

o-neul-eun han beon-ppun, just live my life!

내 맘이 끌린다면 pick, 따분해 지루한 건 kick

nae mam-i kkeul-rin-da-myeon pick, tta-bun-hae ji-ru-han geon kick

Wanna ta-ta-take it (let's take)

내 손에 ge-ge-get it (it's like party)

nae son-e ge-ge-get it (it's like party)

매일 더 즐긴다면 내가 winner

mae-il deo jeul-gin-da-myeon nae-ga winner

Verse 3

Bigger, better (getting higher)

난 내 삶이 좋은 걸, only live once

nan nae sal-i jot-eun geol, only live once

Y-O-L-O

You go "Oh, no", we go YOLO (come on)

Y-Y-Y-Y-O-L-O

You go "Oh, no", but YOLO!

당길래, zoom-zoom

dang-gil-rae, zoom-zoom

진짜 내 꿈에 초점을 맞춰, take a shot (ayy-yo)

jin-jja nae kkum-e cho-jeom-eul mat-chwo, take a shot (ayy-yo)

Verse 4

사진처럼 딱 걸어 놔, 다른 건 안 봐 (안 봐!)

sa-jin-cheo-reom ttak geol-eo nwa, da-reun geon an bwa (an bwa!)

그 누구도 내 선택에 채점은 never

geu nu-gu-do nae seon-taek-e chae-jeom-eun never

던질래, answer (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

deon-jil-rae, answer (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

오답도 right, 겁먹지 않아

o-dap-do right, geop-meok-ji an-a

시선은 not my business (yeah), 이기거나 지는 races

si-seon-eun not my business (yeah), i-gi-geo-na ji-neun races

전부 관심 없는걸 (아무리 당겨도, can't pull me down)

jeon-bu gwan-sim eop-neun-geol (a-mu-ri dang-gyeo-do, can't pull me down)

다 뻔한 성공 법칙 강요는 말아, baby

da ppeon-han seong-gong beop-chik gang-yo-neun mal-a, baby

지금은 한 번뿐, just live my life!

ji-geum-eun han beon-ppun, just live my life!

Verse 5

내 맘이 끌린다면 pick, 따분해 지루한 건 kick

nae mam-i kkeul-rin-da-myeon pick, tta-bun-hae ji-ru-han geon kick

Wanna ta-ta-take it (let's take)

내 손에 ge-ge-get it (it's like party)

nae son-e ge-ge-get it (it's like party)

매일 더 즐긴다면 내가 winner

mae-il deo jeul-gin-da-myeon nae-ga winner

Bigger, better (getting higher)

난 내 삶이 좋은 걸, only live once

nan nae sal-i jot-eun geol, only live once

Y-O-L-O

You go "Oh, no", we go YOLO (come on)

Verse 6

Y-Y-Y-Y-O-L-O

You go "Oh, no", but YOLO!

Hey, hey, oh, yeah

Follow your own heart (oh, yeah)

Hey, hey, oh, yeah

'Cause you only live once (ooh)

알잖아 우린 priceless, 그냥 흘러가긴 truly (ooh, whoa)

al-jan-a u-rin priceless, geu-nyang heul-reo-ga-gin truly (ooh, whoa)

매 순간이 아쉬워

mae sun-gan-i a-swi-wo

Verse 7

싫어도 참고 waiting, 넣어둬 그런 얘긴

sil-eo-do cham-go waiting, neot-eo-dwo geu-reon yae-gin

인생은 한 번뿐, just live my life! (Hey)

in-saeng-eun han beon-ppun, just live my life! (Hey)

내 맘이 끌린다면 pick, 따분해 지루한 건 kick

nae mam-i kkeul-rin-da-myeon pick, tta-bun-hae ji-ru-han geon kick

Wanna ta-ta-take it (oh, yeah, let's take)

내 손에 ge-ge-get it (it's like party)

nae son-e ge-ge-get it (it's like party)

매일 더 즐긴다면 내가 winner

mae-il deo jeul-gin-da-myeon nae-ga winner

Bigger, better (getting higher)

난 내 삶이 좋은 걸, only live once

nan nae sal-i jot-eun geol, only live once

Verse 8

Y-O-L-O

You go "Oh, no", we go YOLO (oh, no, we go YOLO)

Y-Y-Y-Y-O-L-O

You go "Oh, no", but YOLO!

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"YOLO" (YOLO) 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 "YOLO" 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, "YOLO" 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 “YOLO”?

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

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

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “YOLO”.

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 YOLO by aespa?

"YOLO" 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 YOLO with Romanized lyrics?

You can practice YOLO with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=yolo, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.

Who wrote and produced YOLO by aespa?

"YOLO" 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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