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You Never Know

You Never Know

Artist: BLACKPINK•Album: THE ALBUM
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English37% KR📅 2020K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“You Never Know” (You Never Know) is performed by BLACKPINK, released on the album THE ALBUM in 2020.

💡 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

애써서 활짝 웃었던 날에 밤은 왜 더 어두울까?

ae-sseo-seo hwal-jjak us-eoss-deon nal-e bam-eun wae deo eo-du-ul-kka?

It keeps bringing me down, down, down

Hmm, 모두 너무 쉽게 내뱉던 말 아마 들리겠지 머지않아

Hmm, mo-du neo-mu swip-ge nae-baet-deon mal a-ma deul-ri-gess-ji meo-ji-an-a

I've heard enough, I've heard enough of the things that I'm not

온 세상이 바뀌어가도, 아직 나는 그대론 걸

on se-sang-i ba-kkwi-eo-ga-do, a-jik na-neun geu-dae-ron geol

내가 걸어가는 이 길을 꿈꾸던

nae-ga geol-eo-ga-neun i gil-eul kkum-kku-deon

그때 그대로, 그때 그대로, 내 매일을 춤추던

geu-ttae geu-dae-ro, geu-ttae geu-dae-ro, nae mae-il-eul chum-chu-deon

처음 그 자리에 남아 있는 걸

cheo-eum geu ja-ri-e nam-a iss-neun geol

Chorus

But you'll never know unless you walk in my shoes

You'll never know 엉켜버린 내 끈

You'll never know eong-kyeo-beo-rin nae kkeun

'Cause everybody sees what they wanna see

It's easier to judge me than to believe

깊이 숨겼던 낡은 생각들

gip-i sum-gyeoss-deon nal-eun saeng-gak-deul

가끔 나를 잡고 괴롭히지만

ga-kkeum na-reul jap-go goe-rop-hi-ji-man

그럴수록, I'ma shine, baby

geu-reol-su-rok, I'ma shine, baby

You know they ain't got a shot on me

Verse 3

Sunday night, I've been swallowed by my bed

I've been all over my head, wonderin' if I gotta try and pretend

나도 잘 모르는 날 누가 알아주길 기대하는

na-do jal mo-reu-neun nal nu-ga al-a-ju-gil gi-dae-ha-neun

내 모습을 찾을까 두려워

nae mo-seup-eul chat-eul-kka du-ryeo-wo

저 빛이 더 밝아질수록, 내 그림자도 길어지는데

jeo bit-i deo bal-a-jil-su-rok, nae geu-rim-ja-do gil-eo-ji-neun-de

너무 눈이 부셔올 때, 난 뒤를 볼 수 있을까?

neo-mu nun-i bu-syeo-ol ttae, nan dwi-reul bol su iss-eul-kka?

온 세상이 바뀌어가도, 아직 나는 그대론 걸

on se-sang-i ba-kkwi-eo-ga-do, a-jik na-neun geu-dae-ron geol

내가 걸어가는 이 길을 꿈꾸던

nae-ga geol-eo-ga-neun i gil-eul kkum-kku-deon

Verse 4

그때 그대로, 그때 그대로, 내 매일을 춤추던

geu-ttae geu-dae-ro, geu-ttae geu-dae-ro, nae mae-il-eul chum-chu-deon

처음 그 자리에 남아 있는 걸

cheo-eum geu ja-ri-e nam-a iss-neun geol

But you'll never know unless you walk in my shoes

You'll never know 엉켜버린 내 끈

You'll never know eong-kyeo-beo-rin nae kkeun

'Cause everybody sees what they wanna see

It's easier to judge me than to believe

깊이 숨겼던 낡은 생각들

gip-i sum-gyeoss-deon nal-eun saeng-gak-deul

가끔 나를 잡고 괴롭히지만

ga-kkeum na-reul jap-go goe-rop-hi-ji-man

Verse 5

그럴수록, I'ma shine, baby

geu-reol-su-rok, I'ma shine, baby

You know they ain't got a shot on me

가라앉으면 안 돼, 나도 잘 알아

ga-ra-an-eu-myeon an dwae, na-do jal al-a

땅만 보는 채론 날 수 없어

ttang-man bo-neun chae-ron nal su eop-eo

구름 건너편엔 아직 밝은 해

gu-reum geon-neo-pyeon-en a-jik bal-eun hae

내가 그려왔던 그림 속에

nae-ga geu-ryeo-wass-deon geu-rim sok-e

찢어버린 곳들까지

jjit-eo-beo-rin gos-deul-kka-ji

다 비워내고 웃을 수 있게

da bi-wo-nae-go us-eul su iss-ge

Verse 6

보기 싫었던 나와 마주할래, eh

bo-gi sil-eoss-deon na-wa ma-ju-hal-rae, eh

난 기억해, so I'll be okay

nan gi-eok-hae, so I'll be okay

파란 내 방 한가득 꽃이 피게

pa-ran nae bang han-ga-deuk kkot-i pi-ge

I'll always be waiting

But you'll never know unless you walk in my shoes

You'll never know 엉켜버린 내 끈

You'll never know eong-kyeo-beo-rin nae kkeun

'Cause everybody sees what they wanna see

It's easier to judge me than to believe

Verse 7

깊이 숨겼던 낡은 생각들

gip-i sum-gyeoss-deon nal-eun saeng-gak-deul

가끔 나를 잡고 괴롭히지만

ga-kkeum na-reul jap-go goe-rop-hi-ji-man

그럴수록, I'ma shine, baby

geu-reol-su-rok, I'ma shine, baby

You know they ain't got a shot on me

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “You Never Know” by BLACKPINK.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"You Never Know" (You Never Know) by BLACKPINK 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 "You Never Know" 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, "You Never Know" highlights BLACKPINK'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 “You Never Know”?

"You Never Know" (You Never Know) by BLACKPINK is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emoti...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “You Never Know”.

Performer (아티스트)BLACKPINK
Album (앨범)THE ALBUM
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under BLACKPINK and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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What is the English translation and meaning of You Never Know by BLACKPINK?

"You Never Know" 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.

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Who wrote and produced You Never Know by BLACKPINK?

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