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Way Back Home

Way Back Home

Artist: BTOB•Album: I Mean - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English86% KR📅 2015K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Way Back Home” (Way Back Home) is performed by BTOB, released on the album I Mean - EP in 2015.

💡 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

Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm

Ha ha

누구나 손가락질 받을 때면

nu-gu-na son-ga-rak-jil bat-eul ttae-myeon

가슴 한 켠이 뜨거워지는 걸 느끼죠

ga-seum han kyeon-i tteu-geo-wo-ji-neun geol neu-kki-jyo

I believe, I believe, I believe

It's alright 그댄 (그댄) 따뜻한 그 말 한마디가

It's alright geu-daen (geu-daen) tta-tteus-han geu mal han-ma-di-ga

필요했다는 걸 알아요

pil-yo-haess-da-neun geol al-a-yo

강한 척 밀어내도

gang-han cheok mil-eo-nae-do

Chorus

어디로 가는지 무거운 발걸음이

eo-di-ro ga-neun-ji mu-geo-un bal-geol-eum-i

많이 지쳐 보여요

man-i ji-chyeo bo-yeo-yo

언제나 기다릴게요 편히 쉴 수 있도록

eon-je-na gi-da-ril-ge-yo pyeon-hi swil su iss-do-rok

집으로 가는 길 매일 걷던 그 길을

jip-eu-ro ga-neun gil mae-il geot-deon geu gil-eul

헤매다 길을 잃은 아이처럼 방황의 끝에 서 있죠

he-mae-da gil-eul il-eun a-i-cheo-reom bang-hwang-ui kkeut-e seo iss-jyo

Oh 힘들어도 꿈을 잃지 말아요

Oh him-deul-eo-do kkum-eul il-ji mal-a-yo

세상의 모든 게 그댈 속일지라도

se-sang-ui mo-deun ge geu-dael sok-il-ji-ra-do

더 이상 슬퍼 말아요

deo i-sang seul-peo mal-a-yo

Verse 3

이젠 웃어요

i-jen us-eo-yo

변명이란 이불 덮어줘

byeon-myeong-i-ran i-bul deop-eo-jwo

그렇지 않으면 내가 너무 추워

geu-reot-ji an-eu-myeon nae-ga neo-mu chu-wo

우스워 보이기 싫어서 핑계를 베고 누워

u-seu-wo bo-i-gi sil-eo-seo ping-gye-reul be-go nu-wo

언제나 불안 속에 살아

eon-je-na bul-an sok-e sal-a

뜨거워 그래서 내게 보내나 봐 차가운 시선

tteu-geo-wo geu-rae-seo nae-ge bo-nae-na bwa cha-ga-un si-seon

이 세상 어디도 날 위한 곳은 없어

i se-sang eo-di-do nal wi-han gos-eun eop-eo

도망치듯 집으로 두 발을 움직여

do-mang-chi-deus jip-eu-ro du bal-eul um-jik-yeo

Verse 4

Stop해 고인 눈물 그만 닦고 일어서

S-t-o-p-hae go-in nun-mul geu-man dak-go il-eo-seo

주저앉아 나만 왜 나만 왜 징징대 봤자야 쉿 하고 일어서

ju-jeo-an-a na-man wae na-man wae jing-jing-dae bwass-ja-ya swis ha-go il-eo-seo

웃겨 나도 못 보면서 남의 눈치 보네

us-gyeo na-do mos bo-myeon-seo nam-ui nun-chi bo-ne

해 보기도 전에 지레 포기하지

hae bo-gi-do jeon-e ji-re po-gi-ha-ji

따뜻함에 안주하기엔 세상이란 술은 독해

tta-tteus-ham-e an-ju-ha-gi-en se-sang-i-ran sul-eun dok-hae

언제부터였는지 힘없는 뒷모습엔

eon-je-bu-teo-yeoss-neun-ji him-eop-neun dwis-mo-seup-en

상처만 남았네요

sang-cheo-man nam-ass-ne-yo

언제나 열어 둘게요 편히 쉴 수 있도록

eon-je-na yeol-eo dul-ge-yo pyeon-hi swil su iss-do-rok

Verse 5

집으로 가는 길 매일 걷던 그 길을

jip-eu-ro ga-neun gil mae-il geot-deon geu gil-eul

헤매다 길을 잃은 아이처럼 방황의 끝에 서 있죠

he-mae-da gil-eul il-eun a-i-cheo-reom bang-hwang-ui kkeut-e seo iss-jyo

Oh 힘들어도 꿈을 잃지 말아요

Oh him-deul-eo-do kkum-eul il-ji mal-a-yo

세상의 모든 게 그댈 속일지라도

se-sang-ui mo-deun ge geu-dael sok-il-ji-ra-do

더 이상 슬퍼 말아요

deo i-sang seul-peo mal-a-yo

혹시 길을 걷다 발목을 다쳐도

hok-si gil-eul geot-da bal-mok-eul da-chyeo-do

주저앉아 포기하진 말아요

ju-jeo-an-a po-gi-ha-jin mal-a-yo

많이 힘들지 괴롭지 매일이 혼자인 것처럼 외롭지

man-i him-deul-ji goe-rop-ji mae-il-i hon-ja-in geos-cheo-reom oe-rop-ji

Verse 6

But don't give up on me now

이젠 나와 힘든 길을 같이 걷자 (oh no way)

i-jen na-wa him-deun gil-eul gat-i geot-ja (oh no way)

집으로 가는 길 매일 걷던 길

jip-eu-ro ga-neun gil mae-il geot-deon gil

헤매다 길을 잃은 아이처럼 (길을 잃은 아이처럼) 방황의 끝에 서 있죠

he-mae-da gil-eul il-eun a-i-cheo-reom (gil-eul il-eun a-i-cheo-reom) bang-hwang-ui kkeut-e seo iss-jyo

Oh 힘들어도 끈은 놓지 말아요

Oh him-deul-eo-do kkeun-eun not-ji mal-a-yo

세상의 모든 게 그댈 속일지라도

se-sang-ui mo-deun ge geu-dael sok-il-ji-ra-do

더 이상 슬퍼 말아요

deo i-sang seul-peo mal-a-yo

이젠 웃어요

i-jen us-eo-yo

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Way Back Home” by BTOB.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Way Back Home" (Way Back Home) by BTOB 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 "Way Back Home" 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, "Way Back Home" highlights BTOB'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 “Way Back Home”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

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Performer (아티스트)BTOB
Album (앨범)I Mean - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
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What is the English translation and meaning of Way Back Home by BTOB?

"Way Back Home" is performed by BTOB. 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 Way Back Home by BTOB?

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