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Flights, Not Feelings

Flights, Not Feelings

Artist: aespa•Album: Whiplash - The 5th Mini Album - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English18% KR📅 2024K-Popaespa

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Flights, Not Feelings” (Flights, Not Feelings) is performed by aespa, released on the album Whiplash - The 5th Mini Album - EP in 2024.

💡 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

Catching flights, not feelings

I'm not tryna hurt myself, tryna burn myself

Catching flights, not feelings (yeah, uh)

I'm not tryna hurt myself, tryna burn myself (yeah)

모두가 잠들어 있는 night off

mo-du-ga jam-deul-eo iss-neun night off

창문을 두드려 깨운 목소리

chang-mun-eul du-deu-ryeo kkae-un mok-so-ri

하늘에 떠 있는 strange plane

ha-neul-e tteo iss-neun strange plane

내가 말하면 어디든 데려가 줄래 hey, look

nae-ga mal-ha-myeon eo-di-deun de-ryeo-ga jul-rae hey, look

Chorus

Every day, 넘치는 마음에 (yeah)

Every day, neom-chi-neun ma-eum-e (yeah)

I'm so fly, yeah, yeah, I bring it back (yeah)

이젠 내 맘에 솔직할래

i-jen nae mam-e sol-jik-hal-rae

I wanna get out, I wanna try, I wanna escape

Oh, I tried to warn you

이젠 내 멋대로, let it flow

i-jen nae meos-dae-ro, let it flow

Catching flights, not feelings

I'm not tryna hurt myself, tryna burn myself

Verse 3

Catching flights, not feelings

I'm not tryna hurt myself, wanna earn it, earn it

저 구름 너머 (너머), 끝까지 내 맘을 펼쳐 (펼쳐)

jeo gu-reum neo-meo (neo-meo), kkeut-kka-ji nae mam-eul pyeol-chyeo (pyeol-chyeo)

I'm flying over the moon

선명해진 나의 맘이, you see?

seon-myeong-hae-jin na-ui mam-i, you see?

방향키를 잡아 다시, for me

bang-hyang-ki-reul jap-a da-si, for me

Yeah, 곤두세운 감각, 엉켜 있는 my life

Yeah, gon-du-se-un gam-gak, eong-kyeo iss-neun my life

Damn, it's hard 풀어 놔 fly high

Damn, it's hard pul-eo nwa fly high

Verse 4

(One, two, three) Ex to be exact

(One, two, three) Yeah, 즐기면 돼 (yeah)

(One, two, three) Yeah, jeul-gi-myeon dwae (yeah)

갇혀 있던 내 감정의 maze

gat-hyeo iss-deon nae gam-jeong-ui maze

I wanna get out, I wanna try, I wanna escape

Oh, I tried to warn you

이 바람을 느껴, let it flow

i ba-ram-eul neu-kkyeo, let it flow

Catching flights, not feelings

I'm not tryna hurt myself, tryna burn myself

Verse 5

Catching flights, not feelings

I'm not tryna hurt myself, wanna earn it, earn it

저 구름 너머 (끝없이), 끝까지 내 맘을 펼쳐 (맘을 펼쳐, 펼쳐)

jeo gu-reum neo-meo (kkeut-eop-i), kkeut-kka-ji nae mam-eul pyeol-chyeo (mam-eul pyeol-chyeo, pyeol-chyeo)

I'm flying over the moon

삼킬 듯한, 내 그림잔, 저 멀리 점이 됐지

sam-kil deus-han, nae geu-rim-jan, jeo meol-ri jeom-i dwaess-ji

두려움과, 걱정은 right, 훌훌 다 털어 버려

du-ryeo-um-gwa, geok-jeong-eun right, hul-hul da teol-eo beo-ryeo

길 없는 지도를 펼쳐 난

gil eop-neun ji-do-reul pyeol-chyeo nan

그저 맘이 흘러가는 곳으로 flying now

geu-jeo mam-i heul-reo-ga-neun gos-eu-ro flying now

Verse 6

Catching flights, not feelings

I'm not tryna hurt myself, tryna burn myself

Catching flights, not feelings

I'm not tryna hurt myself, wanna earn it, earn it

긴 밤의 저편 (날아봐), 새롭게 내 맘을 펼쳐 (나를 펼쳐, 펼쳐)

gin bam-ui jeo-pyeon (nal-a-bwa), sae-rop-ge nae mam-eul pyeol-chyeo (na-reul pyeol-chyeo, pyeol-chyeo)

I'm flying over the moon

You should catch a flight, not the feels, yuh

You should catch a flight, not the feels, yuh

Verse 7

You should catch a flight, not the feelings, ah

Not the feelings, ah, not the feelings

Not the feelings, yeah, hey, mm-hm

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Flights, Not Feelings” by aespa.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Flights, Not Feelings" (Flights, Not Feelings) 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 "Flights, Not Feelings" 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, "Flights, Not Feelings" 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 “Flights, Not Feelings”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Flights, Not Feelings”.

Performer (아티스트)aespa
Album (앨범)Whiplash - The 5th 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 Flights, Not Feelings by aespa?

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Who wrote and produced Flights, Not Feelings by aespa?

"Flights, Not Feelings" is performed by aespa, released on the album "Whiplash - The 5th Mini Album - EP" in 2024. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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