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ICONIC

ICONIC

Artist: aespa•Album: Savage - The 1st Mini Album - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English28% KR📅 2021K-Popaespa

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“ICONIC” (ICONIC) is performed by aespa, released on the album Savage - The 1st Mini Album - EP in 2021.

💡 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

감출수록 I seek, 끌리는, I'm so chic

gam-chul-su-rok I seek, kkeul-ri-neun, I'm so chic

눈만 살짝 마주쳐도, 빨개지는 your cheek

nun-man sal-jjak ma-ju-chyeo-do, ppal-gae-ji-neun your cheek

Born to be a superstar, 본능에 널 맡겨봐

Born to be a superstar, bon-neung-e neol mat-gyeo-bwa

진짜 나를 찾아가

jin-jja na-reul chat-a-ga

착한 두 눈에 감춘 wild, yeah, I'm wild, 슬쩍 건드려 봐 now

chak-han du nun-e gam-chun wild, yeah, I'm wild, seul-jjeok geon-deu-ryeo bwa now

발단 전개 따위 스킵한 채 드러내 이빨

bal-dan jeon-gae tta-wi seu-kip-han chae deu-reo-nae i-ppal

We wanna play (play, play), we gonna play (play, play)

솔직하게 느낀 대로 표현해 제대로

sol-jik-ha-ge neu-kkin dae-ro pyo-hyeon-hae je-dae-ro

Chorus

저 별빛이 배인 선명한 목소린

jeo byeol-bit-i bae-in seon-myeong-han mok-so-rin

내 꿈 안에 꺼지지 않을 flames (in my voice)

nae kkum an-e kkeo-ji-ji an-eul flames (in my voice)

이끌린 그 순간 (hear my voice)

i-kkeul-rin geu sun-gan (hear my voice)

뭘 그리 고민해? 네 심장은 내게만 반응해

mwol geu-ri go-min-hae? ne sim-jang-eun nae-ge-man ban-eung-hae

지루한 frame 보란 듯 벗어 나

ji-ru-han frame bo-ran deus beos-eo na

네 맘 다 사로잡았어 이미, 난 I-C-O-N-I-C

ne mam da sa-ro-jap-ass-eo i-mi, nan I-C-O-N-I-C

We do it, do it, do it (so iconic)

Do it, do it, do it (so I got it)

Verse 3

Do it, do it, do it (so I'm coming)

I-C-O-N-I-C (do it, do it, do it, do it)

I'ma vroom-vroom-vroom, 커져가 네 맘의 소리

I'ma vroom-vroom-vroom, keo-jyeo-ga ne mam-ui so-ri

Zoom-zoom-zoom, turn up, turn up, girls

I'ma vroom-vroom-vroom, 내게로 네 맘의 소리

I'ma vroom-vroom-vroom, nae-ge-ro ne mam-ui so-ri

Zoom-zoom-zoom

잠시도 쉴 새 없이, pow, pow, pow, 불꽃처럼 타올라

jam-si-do swil sae eop-i, pow, pow, pow, bul-kkot-cheo-reom ta-ol-ra

We go loud, loud, loud to the sky, we flying now

Verse 4

까만 어둠 속 electric, 잠든 너를 깨울 timing

kka-man eo-dum sok electric, jam-deun neo-reul kkae-ul timing

Like a lightning bolt, we're shining, you feel it, we collect it

난 반짝여, 매일, 매 순간, 더 높이

nan ban-jjak-yeo, mae-il, mae sun-gan, deo nop-i

내 꿈 안에 날개를 펼쳐 내 (in my voice)

nae kkum an-e nal-gae-reul pyeol-chyeo nae (in my voice)

널 향한 그 순간 (hear my voice)

neol hyang-han geu sun-gan (hear my voice)

왜 아직 고민해? 네 눈앞에 빛나는 모든 게

wae a-jik go-min-hae? ne nun-ap-e bit-na-neun mo-deun ge

곧 손안에 잡힐 듯 다가와

got son-an-e jap-hil deus da-ga-wa

네 맘을 채울수록 깊어져 가, I-C-O-N-I-C

ne mam-eul chae-ul-su-rok gip-eo-jyeo ga, I-C-O-N-I-C

Verse 5

We do it, do it, do it (so iconic)

Do it, do it, do it (so I got it)

Do it, do it, do it (so I'm coming)

I-C-O-N-I-C (do it, do it, do it, do it)

I'ma vroom-vroom-vroom, 커져가 네 맘의 소리

I'ma vroom-vroom-vroom, keo-jyeo-ga ne mam-ui so-ri

Zoom-zoom-zoom, turn up, turn up, girls

I'ma vroom-vroom-vroom, 내게로 네 맘의 소리

I'ma vroom-vroom-vroom, nae-ge-ro ne mam-ui so-ri

Zoom-zoom-zoom (서로를 담아 닮아가는 eyes)

Zoom-zoom-zoom (seo-ro-reul dam-a dal-a-ga-neun eyes)

Verse 6

You, you, 너와 날 너와 날 완성해 줄

You, you, neo-wa nal neo-wa nal wan-seong-hae jul

You (your eyes), you, 누구도 가지 않은 길

You (your eyes), you, nu-gu-do ga-ji an-eun gil

So be yourself, 흔들림 없이 매일, be myself

So be yourself, heun-deul-rim eop-i mae-il, be myself

We go and make it iconic (like that), 거침없이 (like that)

We go and make it iconic (like that), geo-chim-eop-i (like that)

(Watch out) 네 맘 더 깊이

(Watch out) ne mam deo gip-i

We do it, do it, do it (so iconic)

Do it, do it, do it (so I got it)

Do it, do it, do it (so I'm coming)

Verse 7

I-C-O-N-I-C (do it, do it, do it, do it), wow

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"ICONIC" (ICONIC) 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 "ICONIC" 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, "ICONIC" 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 “ICONIC”?

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

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

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “ICONIC”.

Performer (아티스트)aespa
Album (앨범)Savage - The 1st 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

Common questions about ICONIC, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of ICONIC by aespa?

"ICONIC" 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 ICONIC with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced ICONIC by aespa?

"ICONIC" is performed by aespa, released on the album "Savage - The 1st Mini Album - EP" in 2021. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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