Salty & Sweet album artwork

Salty & Sweet

Salty & Sweet

Artist: aespa•Album: MY WORLD - The 3rd Mini Album - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English32% KR📅 2023K-Popaespa

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Salty & Sweet” (Salty & Sweet) is performed by aespa, released on the album MY WORLD - The 3rd Mini Album - EP 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

Mmm

Ha-ha (salty, sweet)

Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh

Ooh (salty, sweet)

넘칠 만큼 pour, 휘저어 짙어지도록

neom-chil man-keum pour, hwi-jeo-eo jit-eo-ji-do-rok

특별한 맛을 더, mix it up, 비밀 재료를 plus

teuk-byeol-han mas-eul deo, mix it up, bi-mil jae-ryo-reul plus

Run, run, run, kitty, kitty, run, run, 이미 넌, 이미 넌 빠져들어 점점 like

Run, run, run, kitty, kitty, run, run, i-mi neon, i-mi neon ppa-jyeo-deul-eo jeom-jeom like

향기는 퍼져가 더, uh-huh

hyang-gi-neun peo-jyeo-ga deo, uh-huh

Chorus

붉어지는, your lips 사이사이

bul-eo-ji-neun, your lips sa-i-sa-i

묘약을 가득 머금어

myo-yak-eul ga-deuk meo-geum-eo

스며드는 one drop, you're gone

seu-myeo-deu-neun one drop, you're gone

You're done (don't regret, regret)

'Cause I am salty and sweet (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)

거부 못해, 색다른 treat (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)

geo-bu mos-hae, saek-da-reun treat (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)

잊지 못해 (첫맛에 느끼는 real, 기묘한 feels, 널 위해 준비된 meal)

it-ji mos-hae (cheos-mas-e neu-kki-neun real, gi-myo-han feels, neol wi-hae jun-bi-doen meal)

Salty and sweet (ooh-ooh, ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha)

Verse 3

탐스러운 사과의 독처럼

tam-seu-reo-un sa-gwa-ui dok-cheo-reom

유혹하며 빛나는 diamonds and pearls

yu-hok-ha-myeo bit-na-neun diamonds and pearls

은밀하게 (shh) 번뜩이는 trick

eun-mil-ha-ge (shh) beon-tteuk-i-neun trick

너의 맘을 steal, better quick, quick, quick

neo-ui mam-eul steal, better quick, quick, quick

소름 끼치도록 (yeah, uh), 반전 있는 recipe (ooh, na-na)

so-reum kki-chi-do-rok (yeah, uh), ban-jeon iss-neun recipe (ooh, na-na)

먹어 치워 맘껏 (yeah, eat), 그 대가는 not free

meok-eo chi-wo mam-kkeos (yeah, eat), geu dae-ga-neun not free

스며드는 one drop, you're gone

seu-myeo-deu-neun one drop, you're gone

You're done (don't regret, regret)

Verse 4

'Cause I am salty and sweet (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)

거부 못해, 색다른 treat (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)

geo-bu mos-hae, saek-da-reun treat (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)

잊지 못해 (첫맛에 느끼는 real, 기묘한 feels, 널 위해 준비된 meal)

it-ji mos-hae (cheos-mas-e neu-kki-neun real, gi-myo-han feels, neol wi-hae jun-bi-doen meal)

Salty and sweet (ooh-ooh, ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha)

투명했던 그 눈빛은 이미

tu-myeong-haess-deon geu nun-bit-eun i-mi

이 밤처럼 새까맣게 번져가

i bam-cheo-reom sae-kka-mat-ge beon-jyeo-ga

계속해서 삼켜내, 뒷맛은 곧 알게 돼

gye-sok-hae-seo sam-kyeo-nae, dwis-mas-eun got al-ge dwae

모든 것이 나로 물든 순간 (순간)

mo-deun geos-i na-ro mul-deun sun-gan (sun-gan)

Verse 5

나나나-나나-나나나-나나나나

na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na

(Salty, sweet)

나나나-나나-나나나-나나나나

na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na

Salty and sweet

'Cause I am salty and sweet (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)

거부 못해, 색다른 treat (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, 다른 treat, yeah, yeah)

geo-bu mos-hae, saek-da-reun treat (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, da-reun treat, yeah, yeah)

잊지 못해 (맛보는 모든 건 real, 섬뜩한 feels, 널 위해 준비된 meal)

it-ji mos-hae (mas-bo-neun mo-deun geon real, seom-tteuk-han feels, neol wi-hae jun-bi-doen meal)

Salty and sweet (ooh-ooh, ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha)

Verse 6

(Salty, sweet)

나나나-나나-나나나-나나나나 (so salty, so sweet, yeah)

na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na (so salty, so sweet, yeah)

(Salty, sweet)

나나나-나나-나나나-나나나나 (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, yeah, yeah, oh)

na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, yeah, yeah, oh)

(Salty, sweet)

나나나-나나-나나나-나나나나 (so salty)

na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na (so salty)

(Salty, sweet)

나나나-나나-나나나-나나나나 (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)

na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na (ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Salty & Sweet" (Salty & Sweet) 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 "Salty & Sweet" 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, "Salty & Sweet" 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 “Salty & Sweet”?

"Salty & Sweet" (Salty & Sweet) by aespa is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional v...

Q: How can I practice singing “Salty & Sweet” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Salty & Sweet”.

Performer (아티스트)aespa
Album (앨범)MY WORLD - The 3rd Mini Album - EP
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 Salty & Sweet by aespa?

"Salty & Sweet" 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 Salty & Sweet by aespa?

"Salty & Sweet" is performed by aespa, released on the album "MY WORLD - The 3rd Mini Album - EP" in 2023. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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