I NEED U album artwork

I NEED U

I NEED U

Artist: BTS•Album: The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English46% KR📅 2015K-PopBTS

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“I NEED U” (I NEED U) is performed by BTS, released on the album The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever 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

Fall (everything)

Fall (everything)

Fall (everything)

흩어지네

heut-eo-ji-ne

Fall (everything)

Fall (everything)

Fall (everything)

떨어지네

tteol-eo-ji-ne

Chorus

너 땜에 나 이렇게 망가져

neo ttaem-e na i-reot-ge mang-ga-jyeo

그만할래 이제 너 안 가져

geu-man-hal-rae i-je neo an ga-jyeo

못하겠어 뭣 같아서

mos-ha-gess-eo mwos gat-a-seo

제발 핑계 같은 건 삼가줘

je-bal ping-gye gat-eun geon sam-ga-jwo

네가 나한테 이러면 안 돼

ne-ga na-han-te i-reo-myeon an dwae

네가 한 모든 말은 안대

ne-ga han mo-deun mal-eun an-dae

진실을 가리고 날 찢어 날 찍어 나 미쳐, 다 싫어

jin-sil-eul ga-ri-go nal jjit-eo nal jjik-eo na mi-chyeo, da sil-eo

전부 가져가 난 네가 그냥 미워

jeon-bu ga-jyeo-ga nan ne-ga geu-nyang mi-wo

Verse 3

But you're my everything (you're my)

Everything (you're my), everything (you're my)

제발 좀 꺼져, huh

je-bal jom kkeo-jyeo, huh

미안해 (I hate you), 사랑해 (I hate you)

mi-an-hae (I hate you), sa-rang-hae (I hate you)

용서해

yong-seo-hae

I need you, girl

왜 혼자 사랑하고 혼자서만 이별해?

wae hon-ja sa-rang-ha-go hon-ja-seo-man i-byeol-hae?

I need you, girl

Verse 4

왜 다칠 걸 알면서 자꾸 네가 필요해?

wae da-chil geol al-myeon-seo ja-kku ne-ga pil-yo-hae?

I need you, girl, 넌 아름다워

I need you, girl, neon a-reum-da-wo

I need you, girl, 너무 차가워

I need you, girl, neo-mu cha-ga-wo

I need you, girl (I need you, girl)

I need you, girl, I need you, girl

It goes round and round, 나 왜 자꾸 돌아오지?

It goes round and round, na wae ja-kku dol-a-o-ji?

I go down and down, 이쯤 되면 내가 바보지

I go down and down, i-jjeum doe-myeon nae-ga ba-bo-ji

나 무슨 짓을 해봐도 어쩔 수가 없다고

na mu-seun jis-eul hae-bwa-do eo-jjeol su-ga eop-da-go

Verse 5

분명 내 심장, 내 마음, 내 가슴인데 왜 말을 안 듣냐고?

bun-myeong nae sim-jang, nae ma-eum, nae ga-seum-in-de wae mal-eul an deut-nya-go?

또 혼잣말하네 (또 혼잣말하네)

tto hon-jas-mal-ha-ne (tto hon-jas-mal-ha-ne)

또 혼잣말하네 (또 혼잣말하네)

tto hon-jas-mal-ha-ne (tto hon-jas-mal-ha-ne)

넌 아무 말 안 해, 아, 제발 내가 잘할게

neon a-mu mal an hae, a, je-bal nae-ga jal-hal-ge

하늘은 또 파랗게 (하늘은 또 파랗게)

ha-neul-eun tto pa-rat-ge (ha-neul-eun tto pa-rat-ge)

하늘이 파래서 햇살이 빛나서

ha-neul-i pa-rae-seo haes-sal-i bit-na-seo

내 눈물이 더 잘 보이나 봐

nae nun-mul-i deo jal bo-i-na bwa

왜 나는 너인지? 왜 하필 너인지?

wae na-neun neo-in-ji? wae ha-pil neo-in-ji?

Verse 6

왜 너를 떠날 수가 없는지?

wae neo-reul tteo-nal su-ga eop-neun-ji?

I need you, girl

왜 혼자 사랑하고 혼자서만 이별해?

wae hon-ja sa-rang-ha-go hon-ja-seo-man i-byeol-hae?

I need you, girl

왜 다칠 걸 알면서 자꾸 네가 필요해?

wae da-chil geol al-myeon-seo ja-kku ne-ga pil-yo-hae?

I need you, girl, 넌 아름다워

I need you, girl, neon a-reum-da-wo

I need you, girl, 너무 차가워

I need you, girl, neo-mu cha-ga-wo

I need you, girl (I need you, girl)

Verse 7

I need you, girl, I need you, girl

Girl, 차라리, 차라리 헤어지자고 해줘

Girl, cha-ra-ri, cha-ra-ri he-eo-ji-ja-go hae-jwo

Girl, 사랑이, 사랑이 아니었다고 해줘, 오

Girl, sa-rang-i, sa-rang-i a-ni-eoss-da-go hae-jwo, o

내겐 그럴 용기가 없어

nae-gen geu-reol yong-gi-ga eop-eo

내게 마지막 선물을 줘

nae-ge ma-ji-mak seon-mul-eul jwo

더는 돌아갈 수 없도록, 오

deo-neun dol-a-gal su eop-do-rok, o

I need you, girl

왜 혼자 사랑하고 혼자서만 이별해?

wae hon-ja sa-rang-ha-go hon-ja-seo-man i-byeol-hae?

Verse 8

I need you, girl

왜 다칠 걸 알면서 자꾸 네가 필요해?

wae da-chil geol al-myeon-seo ja-kku ne-ga pil-yo-hae?

I need you, girl, 넌 아름다워

I need you, girl, neon a-reum-da-wo

I need you, girl, 너무 차가워

I need you, girl, neo-mu cha-ga-wo

I need you, girl (I need you, girl)

I need you, girl, I need you, girl

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “I NEED U” by BTS.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"I NEED U" (I NEED U) 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 "I NEED U" 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, "I NEED U" 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 “I NEED U”?

"I NEED U" (I NEED U) by BTS is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability...

Q: How can I practice singing “I NEED U” 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, loop fast verses, and practice real-time tongue placement.

🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “I NEED U”.

Performer (아티스트)BTS
Album (앨범)The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under BTS and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the English translation and meaning of I NEED U by BTS?

"I NEED U" 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 I NEED U by BTS?

"I NEED U" is performed by BTS, released on the album "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever" in 2015. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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