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Life's Too Short

Life's Too Short

Artist: aespa•Album: Girls - The 2nd Mini Album (Apple Music Edition)
Tempo:116 BPM
Key:C# Minor
Language:35% KR • 65% EN
Year:2022
K-Pop
aespa
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Lyrics, Cara Baca & English Translation

Verse 1
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아른대는 something 떠나고픈 feeling

a-reun-dae-neun something tteo-na-go-peun feeling

거울 속엔 지친 my face

geo-ul sok-en ji-chin my face

길 잃은 맘의 갈피, 반복되는 trouble

gil il-eun mam-ui gal-pi, ban-bok-doe-neun trouble

다른 게 좀 필요해

da-reun ge jom pil-yo-hae

미룰 수 없잖아

mi-rul su eop-jan-a

'Cause life's too short

망설이다 흘러가

mang-seol-i-da heul-reo-ga

무슨 일이 벌어질까 궁금해

mu-seun il-i beol-eo-jil-kka gung-geum-hae

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Chorus
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훌쩍 떠난 그 순간

hul-jjeok tteo-nan geu sun-gan

내 방식대로 갈래

nae bang-sik-dae-ro gal-rae

And I don't care what you say about it

어차피 둘 중 하나 do it or n-not

eo-cha-pi dul jung ha-na do it or n-not

꿈꿔온 어딘가로

kkum-kkwo-on eo-din-ga-ro

Why would I ever stop?

단순하게 갈래

dan-sun-ha-ge gal-rae

No, I don't care what you say about it

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Verse 3
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걸음이 닿는 대로 way that I w-want

geol-eum-i dat-neun dae-ro way that I w-want

거기가 어디라도

geo-gi-ga eo-di-ra-do

Why would I ever stop?

나만 아는 story 혼자만의 posting

na-man a-neun story hon-ja-man-ui posting

꾸며볼래 all my life

kku-myeo-bol-rae all my life

머물고픈 순간 속에 영원할 내 모습

meo-mul-go-peun sun-gan sok-e yeong-won-hal nae mo-seup

남겨둘래 all this time

nam-gyeo-dul-rae all this time

두려워하지 마

du-ryeo-wo-ha-ji ma

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Verse 4
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'Cause life's too short

후회 없이 걸어가

hu-hoe eop-i geol-eo-ga

때론 비가 쏟아져도 I don't care

ttae-ron bi-ga ssot-a-jyeo-do I don't care

쉬어갈 수 있는 걸 (쉬어갈 수 있는 걸)

swi-eo-gal su iss-neun geol (swi-eo-gal su iss-neun geol)

내 방식대로 갈래

nae bang-sik-dae-ro gal-rae

And I don't care what you say about it

어차피 둘 중 하나 do it or n-not

eo-cha-pi dul jung ha-na do it or n-not

꿈꿔온 어딘가로

kkum-kkwo-on eo-din-ga-ro

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Verse 5
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Why would I ever stop?

단순하게 갈래

dan-sun-ha-ge gal-rae

No, I don't care what you say about it

걸음이 닿는 대로 way that I w-want

geol-eum-i dat-neun dae-ro way that I w-want

거기가 어디라도

geo-gi-ga eo-di-ra-do

Why would I ever stop?

내 방식대로 갈래

nae bang-sik-dae-ro gal-rae

(Hoo-ooh-ooh, hoo-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)

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Verse 6
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단순하게 갈래

dan-sun-ha-ge gal-rae

(Hoo-ooh-ooh, hoo-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)

Why would I ever stop?

더 멋진 오늘이 곁에 있는 걸

deo meos-jin o-neul-i gyeot-e iss-neun geol

So why are you wasting your time? Mmm

단 한 걸음으로 달라진 (달라진)

dan han geol-eum-eu-ro dal-ra-jin (dal-ra-jin)

하룬 눈부시게 변해가

ha-run nun-bu-si-ge byeon-hae-ga

더 자유롭길 바래

deo ja-yu-rop-gil ba-rae

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Verse 7
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수없이 펼쳐질 모든 날이

su-eop-i pyeol-chyeo-jil mo-deun nal-i

인생은 한 번인 걸 do it right n-now

in-saeng-eun han beon-in geol do it right n-now

더 빛날 세상으로

deo bit-nal se-sang-eu-ro

Why would I ever stop? (don't care)

늦기 전에 갈래

neut-gi jeon-e gal-rae

시간을 멈출 순 없을 테니 (멈출 수는 없어 babe)

si-gan-eul meom-chul sun eop-eul te-ni (meom-chul su-neun eop-eo babe)

때로는 서툴러도 way that I w-want

ttae-ro-neun seo-tul-reo-do way that I w-want

거기가 어디라도

geo-gi-ga eo-di-ra-do

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Verse 8
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Why would I ever stop?

내 방식대로 갈래 (yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah)

nae bang-sik-dae-ro gal-rae (yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah)

(Life is too short)

단순하게 갈래 (regardless baby, baby, baby, baby)

dan-sun-ha-ge gal-rae (regardless baby, baby, baby, baby)

(Life is too short)

Why would I ever stop?

더 자유롭길 바래

deo ja-yu-rop-gil ba-rae

(Hoo-ooh-ooh, hoo-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)

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Verse 9
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늦기 전에 갈래

neut-gi jeon-e gal-rae

(Hoo-ooh-ooh, hoo-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)

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Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Life's Too Short” (Life's Too Short) is performed by aespa, released on the album Girls - The 2nd Mini Album (Apple Music Edition) in 2022.

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💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis

"Life's Too Short" (Life's Too Short) by aespa is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between public expectations and authentic self-expression, inviting listeners into an introspective lyrical journey framed by striking vocal harmonies.

2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean lyricism in "Life's Too Short" utilizes poetic imagery and cultural nuance. Through contrasting acoustic intimacy and dynamic rhythmic hooks, the song weaves Korean metaphorical phrases with accessible pop hooks, exploring how fleeting connections leave indelible emotional footprints.

3. Production Lore & Sound Engineering

Engineered with modern production techniques, "Life's Too Short" showcases aespa's vocal versatility across polished instrumentation, punchy 808 sub-bass, and nuanced dynamic layering that complements its emotive storytelling.

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Cultural Context & Lyrical Nuance (정 • 한 • 인연)

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다정함 (Empathetic Tenderness)
다정함(Dajeongham)

Considerate Emotional Warmth

Dajeongham represents quiet attentiveness and gentle compassion toward another person's emotional state without demanding performative reciprocation. "Life's Too Short" highlights this sensitivity in its conversational vocal delivery and tender lyrical reflections.

인연 (Destined Ties)
인연(Inyeon)

Fated Connection & Recognition

The concept of Inyeon provides a profound framework for understanding K-Pop love songs: encounters are not accidental, but deeply woven into destiny. "Life's Too Short" by aespa explores this certainty of recognition between kindred spirits.

🇰🇷 Essential Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Key terms to unlock the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, inner feelings
Untranslatable Korean depth of genuine soul and emotion
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
The expressive vehicle conveying raw passion
사랑(Sarang)
Love, devotion
Core theme of romantic and communal attachment

❓ Song Analysis & Common Queries

Q: What is the core artistic message of “Life's Too Short”?

"Life's Too Short" (Life's Too Short) by aespa is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension be...

Q: How does “Life's Too Short” express traditional Korean sentiment?

Through cultural motifs such as Considerate Emotional Warmth and nuanced vocal delivery, aespa bridges contemporary global pop aesthetics with authentic Korean emotional expression.

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

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Performer (아티스트)aespa
Album (앨범)Girls - The 2nd Mini Album (Apple Music Edition)
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Rights Society (저작권 관리)Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)✓ Verified Rights Registry
Lyricist (작사)Registered KOMCA Lyricist for aespa
Composer (작곡)Registered KOMCA Composer for aespa
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Life's Too Short, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Life's Too Short by aespa?

"Life's Too Short" 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 Life's Too Short by aespa?

"Life's Too Short" is performed by aespa, released on the album "Girls - The 2nd Mini Album (Apple Music Edition)" in 2022. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

Apakah tersedia lirik lagu Life's Too Short dan terjemahan serta cara baca?

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