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Interlude : Shadow

Interlude : Shadow

Artist: BTS•Album: MAP OF THE SOUL : 7
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English47% KR📅 2020K-PopBTS

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Interlude : Shadow” (Interlude : Shadow) is performed by BTS, released on the album MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 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

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

Chorus

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

Verse 3

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

Verse 4

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

Verse 5

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

Verse 6

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

Verse 7

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

Verse 8

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

Verse 9

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

Verse 10

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

Verse 11

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

Verse 12

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

Verse 13

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?

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Interlude : Shadow” by BTS.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Interlude : Shadow" (Interlude : Shadow) by BTS 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 "Interlude : Shadow" 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, "Interlude : Shadow" highlights BTS'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 “Interlude : Shadow”?

"Interlude : Shadow" (Interlude : Shadow) by BTS is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emo...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

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Performer (아티스트)BTS
Album (앨범)MAP OF THE SOUL : 7
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under BTS and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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What is the English translation and meaning of Interlude : Shadow by BTS?

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Who wrote and produced Interlude : Shadow by BTS?

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