Lyrics, Cara Baca & English Translation
툭하면 거친 말들로 내 맘에 상처를 내놓고
tuk-ha-myeon geo-chin mal-deul-ro nae mam-e sang-cheo-reul nae-not-go
미안하단 말 한마디 없이 또 나 혼자 위로하고
mi-an-ha-dan mal han-ma-di eop-i tto na hon-ja wi-ro-ha-go
오늘 하루도 혹시 날 떠날까 늘 불안해 해
o-neul ha-ru-do hok-si nal tteo-nal-kka neul bul-an-hae hae
I just want you to stay (you to stay)
점점 무뎌져 가는 너의 그 무표정 속에, oh
jeom-jeom mu-dyeo-jyeo ga-neun neo-ui geu mu-pyo-jeong sok-e, oh
천천히 내려놓자며 거울에 속삭이곤 해, oh
cheon-cheon-hi nae-ryeo-not-ja-myeo geo-ul-e sok-sak-i-gon hae, oh
날 당연하게 생각하는 너지만 그게 너다워
nal dang-yeon-ha-ge saeng-gak-ha-neun neo-ji-man geu-ge neo-da-wo
그래도, stay, stay, stay with me (stay with me)
geu-rae-do, stay, stay, stay with me (stay with me)
널 닮은 듯한 슬픈 멜로디 (ah)
neol dal-eun deus-han seul-peun mel-ro-di (ah)
이렇게 날 울리는데, eh-eh
i-reot-ge nal ul-ri-neun-de, eh-eh
네 향기는 달콤한 felony (ah)
ne hyang-gi-neun dal-kom-han felony (ah)
너무 밉지만 사랑해
neo-mu mip-ji-man sa-rang-hae
어두운 밤이 날 가두기 전에 내 곁을 떠나지 마
eo-du-un bam-i nal ga-du-gi jeon-e nae gyeot-eul tteo-na-ji ma
아직 날 사랑하니? 내 맘과 같다면 오늘은 떠나지 마
a-jik nal sa-rang-ha-ni? nae mam-gwa gat-da-myeon o-neul-eun tteo-na-ji ma
굳이 너여야만 하는 이유는 묻지 마
gut-i neo-yeo-ya-man ha-neun i-yu-neun mut-ji ma
그저 내 곁에 stay with me
geu-jeo nae gyeot-e stay with me
It goes a little something like
La-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la
지금 당장 많은 걸 바라는 게 아냐
ji-geum dang-jang man-eun geol ba-ra-neun ge a-nya
그저 내 곁에 stay with me
geu-jeo nae gyeot-e stay with me
사실은 난 더 바라는 게 없어 이제
sa-sil-eun nan deo ba-ra-neun ge eop-eo i-je
심장은 뛰긴 하는 건지 무감각해 그래
sim-jang-eun ttwi-gin ha-neun geon-ji mu-gam-gak-hae geu-rae
사람들과의 억지스런 한마디보단
sa-ram-deul-gwa-ui eok-ji-seu-reon han-ma-di-bo-dan
너와의 어색한 침묵이 차라리 좋아
neo-wa-ui eo-saek-han chim-muk-i cha-ra-ri jot-a
So stay 그게 어디가 됐건 말이야
So stay geu-ge eo-di-ga dwaess-geon mal-i-ya
가끔 어둠이 올 때면, I'll be your fire
ga-kkeum eo-dum-i ol ttae-myeon, I'll be your fire
거짓 같은 세상 속 유일한 truth is you
geo-jis gat-eun se-sang sok yu-il-han truth is you
This a letter from me to you
널 닮은 듯한 슬픈 멜로디 (ah)
neol dal-eun deus-han seul-peun mel-ro-di (ah)
이렇게 날 울리는데, eh-eh
i-reot-ge nal ul-ri-neun-de, eh-eh
네 향기는 달콤한 felony (ah)
ne hyang-gi-neun dal-kom-han felony (ah)
너무 밉지만 사랑해
neo-mu mip-ji-man sa-rang-hae
어두운 밤이 날 가두기 전에 내 곁을 떠나지 마
eo-du-un bam-i nal ga-du-gi jeon-e nae gyeot-eul tteo-na-ji ma
아직 날 사랑하니? 내 맘과 같다면 오늘은 떠나지 마
a-jik nal sa-rang-ha-ni? nae mam-gwa gat-da-myeon o-neul-eun tteo-na-ji ma
굳이 너여야만 하는 이유는 묻지 마
gut-i neo-yeo-ya-man ha-neun i-yu-neun mut-ji ma
그저 내 곁에 stay with me
geu-jeo nae gyeot-e stay with me
It goes a little something like
La-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la
지금 당장 많은 걸 바라는 게 아냐
ji-geum dang-jang man-eun geol ba-ra-neun ge a-nya
그저 내 곁에 stay with me
geu-jeo nae gyeot-e stay with me
It goes a little something like
La-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la
지금 당장 많은 걸 바라는 게 아냐
ji-geum dang-jang man-eun geol ba-ra-neun ge a-nya
그저 내 곁에 stay with me
geu-jeo nae gyeot-e stay with me
Track Information & Sing-Along Guide
“STAY” (STAY) is performed by BLACKPINK, released on the album SQUARE TWO - EP in 2016.
💡 Linguistic Features & Sing-Along Guide: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Mencari lirik lagu dan terjemahan atau cara baca Hangul mudah? Gunakan synchronized Pronunciation Coach to practice tricky syllables at 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.
💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context
Explore the narrative arc, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “STAY” by BLACKPINK.
1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis
The all-time mega-OST from Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (도깨비) with over 450 million YouTube views. Punch's ethereal, whisper-soft vocal hooks intertwine with EXO Chanyeol's deep, resonant rap cadence, depicting an immortal being's fated longing for his mortal bride.
3. Production Lore & Sound Engineering
Composed by indie-pop duo Rocoberry and Lee Seung-joo. Dynamic contrast between intimate acoustic guitar, cinematic strings, and modern 808 hip-hop beats.
Cultural Context & Lyrical Nuance (정 • 한 • 인연)
Decode the culturally specific emotional currents, philosophical idioms, and generational vernacular defining “STAY”:
Destiny, karmic bond
Unmyeong (운명) signifies unbreakable cosmic destiny binding two people together across war and distance (inyeon 인연 karmic tie).
To stay, linger in place
Meomulda is a desperate plea for a fleeting soul to remain anchored beside the speaker (dajeongham 다정함 longing).
🇰🇷 Essential Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance
Key terms to unlock the deeper emotional resonance of this song:
❓ Song Analysis & Common Queries
Q: What is the core artistic message of “STAY”?
The all-time mega-OST from Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (도깨비) with over 450 million YouTube views. Punch's ethereal, whisper-soft vocal hooks intertwine with EXO Chanyeol's deep, resonant rap ca...
Q: How does “STAY” express traditional Korean sentiment?
Through cultural motifs such as Destiny, karmic bond and nuanced vocal delivery, BLACKPINK bridges contemporary global pop aesthetics with authentic Korean emotional expression.
Q: How can I practice singing “STAY” with proper Korean pronunciation?
Use the K-Lyrics Sing-Along Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch lock and real-time audio sync.
🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits
Verified songwriting lineage, producer lore, and KOMCA copyright registration for “STAY”.
| Performer (아티스트) | BLACKPINK |
|---|---|
| Album (앨범) | SQUARE TWO - EP |
| Release Year (발매연도) | 2016 |
| Rights Society (저작권 관리) | Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)✓ Verified Rights Registry |
| Lyricist (작사) | Ji Hoon, Lee Seung-joo |
| Composer (작곡) | Rocoberry, Lee Seung-joo |
| Arranger (편곡) | Rocoberry, Lee Seung-joo |
| Producer (프로듀서) | Rocoberry |
| Record Label (기획사) | CJ E&M |
| Distributor (유통사) | Stone Music Entertainment |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about STAY, pronunciation practice, and production history.
What is the English translation and meaning of STAY by BLACKPINK?
"STAY" is performed by BLACKPINK. 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 STAY with Romanized lyrics?
You can practice STAY with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=stay, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.
Who wrote and produced STAY by BLACKPINK?
"STAY" was produced by Rocoberry with lyrics by Ji Hoon, Lee Seung-joo, released under CJ E&M.
Apakah tersedia lirik lagu STAY dan terjemahan serta cara baca?
Ya, K-Lyrics menyediakan lirik lagu STAY (BLACKPINK) lengkap dengan teks asli Hangul, cara baca lirik (romanization mudah), terjemahan bahasa Inggris / Tagalog, serta ulasan arti lagu dan makna lirik mendalam.
Physical and emotional heart
Simjang (심장) symbolizes both the physical organ and the emotional core throbbing with painful adoration.