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Don't Teach Me

Don't Teach Me

Artist: Ailee•Album: AMY
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English43% KR📅 2021K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Don't Teach Me” (Don't Teach Me) is performed by Ailee, released on the album AMY 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

You don't know

사랑이란 말에

sa-rang-i-ran mal-e

날 가둬놓지 마 yeah

nal ga-dwo-not-ji ma yeah

널 위해 날 위하는 척은

neol wi-hae nal wi-ha-neun cheok-eun

No, no, no more

얄팍한 속을 내 세계로

yal-pak-han sok-eul nae se-gye-ro

투영하지 마

tu-yeong-ha-ji ma

I'm gonna go

Chorus

You'll never know

You're gonna lose

I'm on my way

Hey

This goes out to all the boys

Who think they can control a woman

Now, give it up, for me let's go

다 아는 척하지 마

da a-neun cheok-ha-ji ma

Verse 3

해보란 말도 그만

hae-bo-ran mal-do geu-man

판단하는 눈빛도 지겨워

pan-dan-ha-neun nun-bit-do ji-gyeo-wo

내게 널 바라지마

nae-ge neol ba-ra-ji-ma

누구도 날 강요하고 막아낼 수는 없어

nu-gu-do nal gang-yo-ha-go mak-a-nael su-neun eop-eo

I'm amy 내가 내 미래야

I'm amy nae-ga nae mi-rae-ya

제발 가르치지 마

je-bal ga-reu-chi-ji ma

Don't teach me

No, oh, woah-oh

Verse 4

날 감히 다그치지 마

nal gam-hi da-geu-chi-ji ma

Don't teach me

No, oh, woah-oh

난 나로 살아가

nan na-ro sal-a-ga

나를 사랑하고 배워

na-reul sa-rang-ha-go bae-wo

판단하지 좀 마

pan-dan-ha-ji jom ma

어설픈 손가락질은 너를 향해 세워줘

eo-seol-peun son-ga-rak-jil-eun neo-reul hyang-hae se-wo-jwo

Sorry, but I love myself

Verse 5

자극하지 마

ja-geuk-ha-ji ma

말 보태는 것도 그만

mal bo-tae-neun geos-do geu-man

가늠하는 눈빛도 지겨워

ga-neum-ha-neun nun-bit-do ji-gyeo-wo

네가 날 칠하지 마

ne-ga nal chil-ha-ji ma

누구도 날 강요하고 막아낼 수는 없어

nu-gu-do nal gang-yo-ha-go mak-a-nael su-neun eop-eo

I'm amy 내가 내 지혜야

I'm amy nae-ga nae ji-hye-ya

제발 가르치지 마

je-bal ga-reu-chi-ji ma

Don't teach me

Verse 6

No, oh, woah-oh

날 감히 다그치지 마

nal gam-hi da-geu-chi-ji ma

Don't teach me

No, oh, woah-oh

난 나로 살아가

nan na-ro sal-a-ga

나를 사랑하고 배워 판단하지 좀 마

na-reul sa-rang-ha-go bae-wo pan-dan-ha-ji jom ma

어설픈 손가락질은 너를 향해 세워줘

eo-seol-peun son-ga-rak-jil-eun neo-reul hyang-hae se-wo-jwo

Sorry, but I love myself

Verse 7

Please don't teach me

아는 척은 그만

a-neun cheok-eun geu-man

Please don't teach me

널 위한 내가 아냐

neol wi-han nae-ga a-nya

Please don't teach me

저 높이 나를 봐

jeo nop-i na-reul bwa

어설픈 손가락질은 너를 향해 세워줘

eo-seol-peun son-ga-rak-jil-eun neo-reul hyang-hae se-wo-jwo

Sorry, but I love myself

Verse 8

나라는 색에 널 흘리려 하지 마

na-ra-neun saek-e neol heul-ri-ryeo ha-ji ma

너란 어둠에 날 잃기엔 yeah

neo-ran eo-dum-e nal il-gi-en yeah

Don't need you to be bright

나로서 빛이나

na-ro-seo bit-i-na

무너지고 상처가 나도 bright

mu-neo-ji-go sang-cheo-ga na-do bright

제발 가르치지 마

je-bal ga-reu-chi-ji ma

Don't teach me

No, oh, woah-oh

Verse 9

날 감히 다그치지 마

nal gam-hi da-geu-chi-ji ma

Don't teach me

No, oh, woah-oh

난 나로 살아가

nan na-ro sal-a-ga

나를 사랑하고 배워

na-reul sa-rang-ha-go bae-wo

판단하지 좀 마

pan-dan-ha-ji jom ma

어설픈 손가락질은 너를 향해 세워줘

eo-seol-peun son-ga-rak-jil-eun neo-reul hyang-hae se-wo-jwo

Sorry, but I love myself

Verse 10

Please don't teach me (no, no)

아는 척은 그만

a-neun cheok-eun geu-man

Please don't teach me

널 위한 내가 아냐

neol wi-han nae-ga a-nya

Please don't teach me (no, no)

저 높이 나를 봐

jeo nop-i na-reul bwa

어설픈 손가락질은 너를 향해 세워줘

eo-seol-peun son-ga-rak-jil-eun neo-reul hyang-hae se-wo-jwo

Sorry, but I love myself

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Don't Teach Me” by Ailee.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Don't Teach Me" (Don't Teach Me) by Ailee 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 "Don't Teach Me" 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, "Don't Teach Me" highlights Ailee'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 “Don't Teach Me”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Don't Teach Me”.

Performer (아티스트)Ailee
Album (앨범)AMY
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under Ailee 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 Don't Teach Me by Ailee?

"Don't Teach Me" is performed by Ailee. 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 Don't Teach Me by Ailee?

"Don't Teach Me" is performed by Ailee, released on the album "AMY" in 2021. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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