Desire album artwork

Desire

Desire

Artist: ATEEZ•Album: TREASURE EP.2 : Zero To One - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English38% KR📅 2019K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Desire” (Desire) is performed by ATEEZ, released on the album TREASURE EP.2 : Zero To One - EP in 2019.

💡 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

아무것도 필요 없었어

a-mu-geos-do pil-yo eop-eoss-eo

너를 처음 본 그 순간

neo-reul cheo-eum bon geu sun-gan

Cannot stop thinking about it yeah

어떤 말도 내겐 소용없었어

eo-tteon mal-do nae-gen so-yong-eop-eoss-eo

처음부터 이곳에

cheo-eum-bu-teo i-gos-e

스스로 발을 들인 나

seu-seu-ro bal-eul deul-in na

눈앞에 아른아른해 너는 마치 터지는 starlight

nun-ap-e a-reun-a-reun-hae neo-neun ma-chi teo-ji-neun starlight

내 심장을 집어삼키는 불빛 oh no

nae sim-jang-eul jip-eo-sam-ki-neun bul-bit oh no

Chorus

Oh 난 눈이 멀어가 어떻게든 가져야겠어

Oh nan nun-i meol-eo-ga eo-tteot-ge-deun ga-jyeo-ya-gess-eo

그게 내가 숨을 쉬는 이유인걸

geu-ge nae-ga sum-eul swi-neun i-yu-in-geol

더는 못 참겠어

deo-neun mos cham-gess-eo

Oh I just can't help it myself yeah

널 향한 욕망은 so selfish oh yeah

neol hyang-han yok-mang-eun so selfish oh yeah

그곳으로 난 가고 있어

geu-gos-eu-ro nan ga-go iss-eo

'Cause you're there ('cause you're there)

My heart beating so fast

Verse 3

Heart beating so fast

터질 듯이 now now now now

teo-jil deus-i now now now now

Can't stop nobody else

Can't nobody else

갖고 싶어 no no

gat-go sip-eo no no

Fix on

딱 잘라 말해 욕망을 따라가

ttak jal-ra mal-hae yok-mang-eul tta-ra-ga

결국엔 닿겠지 남자의 직감이야

gyeol-guk-en dat-gess-ji nam-ja-ui jik-gam-i-ya

Verse 4

꿈에 닿을 때까지 I'ma keep go

kkum-e dat-eul ttae-kka-ji I'ma keep go

저 불빛이 삼키지 내 눈빛 불타지 딱 wow

jeo bul-bit-i sam-ki-ji nae nun-bit bul-ta-ji ttak wow

아주 먼 곳이지만 지치는 방법 모르지 난

a-ju meon gos-i-ji-man ji-chi-neun bang-beop mo-reu-ji nan

Keep go until the end 끝까지

Keep go until the end kkeut-kka-ji

아직은 갈 길이 좀 멀어

a-jik-eun gal gil-i jom meol-eo

I'm coming to the one 갖고 싶어 wow

I'm coming to the one gat-go sip-eo wow

눈앞에 아른아른한 너는 마치 꿈속에 treasure

nun-ap-e a-reun-a-reun-han neo-neun ma-chi kkum-sok-e treasure

그저 생각만 해도 떨리는 걸 oh no

geu-jeo saeng-gak-man hae-do tteol-ri-neun geol oh no

Verse 5

Oh 난 아른아른한 기억을 하나 둘 모았어

Oh nan a-reun-a-reun-han gi-eok-eul ha-na dul mo-ass-eo

지금까지의 길었던 시간 모두

ji-geum-kka-ji-ui gil-eoss-deon si-gan mo-du

난 다 잊었어

nan da it-eoss-eo

Oh I just can't help it myself yeah

널 향한 욕망은 so selfish oh yeah

neol hyang-han yok-mang-eun so selfish oh yeah

그곳으로 난 가고 있어

geu-gos-eu-ro nan ga-go iss-eo

'Cause you're there ('cause you're there)

My heart beating so fast

Verse 6

Heart beating so fast

터질 듯이 now now now now

teo-jil deus-i now now now now

Can't stop nobody else

Can't nobody else

갖고 싶어 no no

gat-go sip-eo no no

보이는 만큼 꿈을 꾸면

bo-i-neun man-keum kkum-eul kku-myeon

뻗은 만큼 잡아지면

ppeot-eun man-keum jap-a-ji-myeon

내 맘 한켠에 키우는

nae mam han-kyeon-e ki-u-neun

Verse 7

새빨간 불꽃이 꽃피워 터지고 말 거야 (hoo)

sae-ppal-gan bul-kkot-i kkot-pi-wo teo-ji-go mal geo-ya (hoo)

내 두 눈에 가득 desire

nae du nun-e ga-deuk desire

내 마음에 가득 desire

nae ma-eum-e ga-deuk desire

이 떨림의 끝은 누구도 예측할 수 없기에

i tteol-rim-ui kkeut-eun nu-gu-do ye-cheuk-hal su eop-gi-e

I love my desire

(Oh, oh, oh) oh

(Oh, oh, oh) I love my desire

(Oh, oh, oh) oh yeah, oh yeah

Verse 8

눈이 멀어가 (oh, oh, oh)

nun-i meol-eo-ga (oh, oh, oh)

(Oh, oh, oh) I love my desire

(Oh, oh, oh) I love my desire

(Oh, oh, oh) I love my desire

(Oh, oh) I love my desire

I love my desire

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Desire” by ATEEZ.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Desire" (Desire) by ATEEZ 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 "Desire" 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, "Desire" highlights ATEEZ'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 “Desire”?

"Desire" (Desire) by ATEEZ 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 “Desire” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Desire”.

Performer (아티스트)ATEEZ
Album (앨범)TREASURE EP.2 : Zero To One - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under ATEEZ and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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What is the English translation and meaning of Desire by ATEEZ?

"Desire" is performed by ATEEZ. 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 Desire by ATEEZ?

"Desire" is performed by ATEEZ, released on the album "TREASURE EP.2 : Zero To One - EP" in 2019. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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