Lyrics, Cara Baca & English Translation
I wanna be a rap star
I wanna be the top
I wanna be a rockstar
I want it all mine
I wanna be rich
I wanna be the king
I wanna go win
I wanna be
I wanna be a rap star
I wanna be the top
I wanna be a rockstar
I want it all mine
I wanna be rich
I wanna be the king
I wanna be me
I want a big thing
Oh, boy, let me see
I got a big dream, yeah
Ooh, 매일 설렜지 내가 어디까지 갈지
Ooh, mae-il seol-ress-ji nae-ga eo-di-kka-ji gal-ji
정신 없이 달리다 보니 어느새 여기까지 왔지
jeong-sin eop-i dal-ri-da bo-ni eo-neu-sae yeo-gi-kka-ji wass-ji
Yeah, hmm, 발 밑에 그림자
Yeah, hmm, bal mit-e geu-rim-ja
고개 숙여보니 더 커졌잖아
go-gae suk-yeo-bo-ni deo keo-jyeoss-jan-a
도망쳐봤자 날 따라오는 저 빛과 비례하는 내 그림자, 워
do-mang-chyeo-bwass-ja nal tta-ra-o-neun jeo bit-gwa bi-rye-ha-neun nae geu-rim-ja, wo
두려워, 높게 나는 게 난 무섭지
du-ryeo-wo, nop-ge na-neun ge nan mu-seop-ji
아무도 말 안 해줬잖아, 여기가 얼마나 외로운지 말야
a-mu-do mal an hae-jwoss-jan-a, yeo-gi-ga eol-ma-na oe-ro-un-ji mal-ya
나의 도약은 추락이 될 수 있단 걸
na-ui do-yak-eun chu-rak-i doel su iss-dan geol
이제 알겠어, 때론 도망이 차선이란 걸, pause
i-je al-gess-eo, ttae-ron do-mang-i cha-seon-i-ran geol, pause
사람들은, 뭐, 말하지, 저 빛 속은 찬란하네
sa-ram-deul-eun, mwo, mal-ha-ji, jeo bit sok-eun chan-ran-ha-ne
근데 내 그림자는 되려 더 그저 나를 삼켜 괴물이 돼
geun-de nae geu-rim-ja-neun doe-ryeo deo geu-jeo na-reul sam-kyeo goe-mul-i dwae
저 위로 위로, 또 위로 위로만 가다 보니 여긴 어지러워
jeo wi-ro wi-ro, tto wi-ro wi-ro-man ga-da bo-ni yeo-gin eo-ji-reo-wo
더 위로 위로만 가네 싫어
deo wi-ro wi-ro-man ga-ne sil-eo
나 무사하길 빌어 빌어
na mu-sa-ha-gil bil-eo bil-eo
나의 바람대로 높게 날고 있는 순간
na-ui ba-ram-dae-ro nop-ge nal-go iss-neun sun-gan
저 내리쬐는 빛에 더 커진 그림자
jeo nae-ri-jjoe-neun bit-e deo keo-jin geu-rim-ja
Please, don't let me shine
Don't let me down
Don't let me fly
이제는 두려워
i-je-neun du-ryeo-wo
가장 밑바닥의 나를 마주하는 순간
ga-jang mit-ba-dak-ui na-reul ma-ju-ha-neun sun-gan
공교롭게도 여긴 창공이잖아
gong-gyo-rop-ge-do yeo-gin chang-gong-i-jan-a
Please, don't let me shine
Don't let me down
Don't let me fly
이제는 무서워
i-je-neun mu-seo-wo
Don't let me shine
웃어봐 뭘 망설여
us-eo-bwa mwol mang-seol-yeo
네가 바라던 게 이런 게 아니었니
ne-ga ba-ra-deon ge i-reon ge a-ni-eoss-ni
울던가 뭐가 두려워
ul-deon-ga mwo-ga du-ryeo-wo
네가 원하던 게 이런 게 아니었니
ne-ga won-ha-deon ge i-reon ge a-ni-eoss-ni
네가 바란 삶 네가 원한 삶
ne-ga ba-ran sal ne-ga won-han sal
네가 택한 삶 후회 없이 다 이뤘지
ne-ga taek-han sal hu-hoe eop-i da i-rwoss-ji
거기에다 너는 big house, big cars, big rings
geo-gi-e-da neo-neun big house, big cars, big rings
네가 원한 건 모든 걸 다 가졌지
ne-ga won-han geon mo-deun geol da ga-jyeoss-ji
근데 뭐가 문제야 즐겨
geun-de mwo-ga mun-je-ya jeul-gyeo
아님 놓던가 싫어?
a-nim not-deon-ga sil-eo?
그럼 달리던가 뭐 멈추던가
geu-reom dal-ri-deon-ga mwo meom-chu-deon-ga
한 가지만 하라고 징징대지 말고
han ga-ji-man ha-ra-go jing-jing-dae-ji mal-go
알려준 적 없다고? (Yeah, yeah)
al-ryeo-jun jeok eop-da-go? (Yeah, yeah)
정말 몰랐었냐고? (Oh, no)
jeong-mal mol-rass-eoss-nya-go? (Oh, no)
네가 가진 만큼만 나는 가져갈게 그게 뭐든지 말야
ne-ga ga-jin man-keum-man na-neun ga-jyeo-gal-ge geu-ge mwo-deun-ji mal-ya
때론 너의 휴식은 추락이 된단 걸
ttae-ron neo-ui hyu-sik-eun chu-rak-i doen-dan geol
이제야 알겠니 매번 최선이 최선이란 걸
i-je-ya al-gess-ni mae-beon choe-seon-i choe-seon-i-ran geol
나의 바람대로 높게 날고 있는 순간
na-ui ba-ram-dae-ro nop-ge nal-go iss-neun sun-gan
저 내리쬐는 빛에 더 커진 그림자
jeo nae-ri-jjoe-neun bit-e deo keo-jin geu-rim-ja
Please, don't let me shine
Don't let me down
Don't let me fly
이제는 두려워
i-je-neun du-ryeo-wo
가장 밑바닥의 나를 마주하는 순간
ga-jang mit-ba-dak-ui na-reul ma-ju-ha-neun sun-gan
공교롭게도 여긴 창공이잖아
gong-gyo-rop-ge-do yeo-gin chang-gong-i-jan-a
Please, don't let me shine
Don't let me down
Don't let me fly
이제는 무서워
i-je-neun mu-seo-wo
Don't let me shine
I wanna be a rap star
I wanna be the top
I wanna be a rockstar
I want it all mine
I wanna be rich
I wanna be the king
I wanna go win
I wanna be
I wanna be a rap star
I wanna be the top
I wanna be a rockstar
I want it all mine
I wanna be rich
I wanna be the king
I wanna be me
I wanna be
그래 나는 너고 너는 나야, 이젠 알겠니?
geu-rae na-neun neo-go neo-neun na-ya, i-jen al-gess-ni?
그래 너는 나고 나는 너야, 이젠 알겠지?
geu-rae neo-neun na-go na-neun neo-ya, i-jen al-gess-ji?
우린 한 몸인 것도, 때론 부딪히겠지
u-rin han mom-in geos-do, ttae-ron bu-dit-hi-gess-ji
너는 절대 나를 떼어낼 수 없어, 알겠지, yeah, yeah
neo-neun jeol-dae na-reul tte-eo-nael su eop-eo, al-gess-ji, yeah, yeah
떼어낼 수 없어 니가 뭐를 하던지, yeah
tte-eo-nael su eop-eo ni-ga mwo-reul ha-deon-ji, yeah
인정하는 게 더 편안하겠지, yeah
in-jeong-ha-neun ge deo pyeon-an-ha-gess-ji, yeah
성공 거부 실패, 어디 있던지, yeah
seong-gong geo-bu sil-pae, eo-di iss-deon-ji, yeah
도망칠 수 없어 어딜 가던지, yeah
do-mang-chil su eop-eo eo-dil ga-deon-ji, yeah
나는 너고 너는 나야, 알겠니?
na-neun neo-go neo-neun na-ya, al-gess-ni?
너는 나고 나는 너야, 알겠니?
neo-neun na-go na-neun neo-ya, al-gess-ni?
우린 한 몸이고 부딪히겠지
u-rin han mom-i-go bu-dit-hi-gess-ji
우린 너고 우린 나야, 알겠니?
u-rin neo-go u-rin na-ya, al-gess-ni?
Track Information & Sing-Along Guide
“Interlude : Shadow” (Interlude : Shadow) is performed by BTS, released on the album MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 in 2020.
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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis
"Interlude : Shadow" (Interlude : Shadow) by BTS is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between public expectations and authentic self-expression, inviting listeners into an introspective lyrical journey framed by striking vocal harmonies.
3. Production Lore & Sound Engineering
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Cultural Context & Lyrical Nuance (정 • 한 • 인연)
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Considerate Emotional Warmth
Dajeongham represents quiet attentiveness and gentle compassion toward another person's emotional state without demanding performative reciprocation. "Interlude : Shadow" highlights this sensitivity in its conversational vocal delivery and tender lyrical reflections.
Fated Connection & Recognition
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❓ Song Analysis & Common Queries
Q: What is the core artistic message of “Interlude : Shadow”?
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Q: How does “Interlude : Shadow” express traditional Korean sentiment?
Through cultural motifs such as Considerate Emotional Warmth and nuanced vocal delivery, BTS bridges contemporary global pop aesthetics with authentic Korean emotional expression.
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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits
Verified songwriting lineage, producer lore, and KOMCA copyright registration for “Interlude : Shadow”.
| Performer (아티스트) | BTS |
|---|---|
| Album (앨범) | MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 |
| Release Year (발매연도) | 2020 |
| Rights Society (저작권 관리) | Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)✓ Verified Rights Registry |
| Lyricist (작사) | Registered KOMCA Lyricist for BTS |
| Composer (작곡) | Registered KOMCA Composer for BTS |
| Publishing & Distribution | Official creative contributors licensed under BTS and affiliated KOMCA music publishing rights holders. |
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What is the English translation and meaning of Interlude : Shadow by BTS?
"Interlude : Shadow" is performed by BTS. 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 Interlude : Shadow by BTS?
"Interlude : Shadow" is performed by BTS, released on the album "MAP OF THE SOUL : 7" in 2020. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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