Quitting time album artwork

Quitting time

Quitting time

Artist: CHEEZE•Album: Plain
🇰🇷 Korean📅 2015K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Quitting time” (Quitting time) is performed by CHEEZE, released on the album Plain 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

나는 매일 똑같은 밥을

na-neun mae-il ttok-gat-eun bap-eul

먹는 것도 아니고

meok-neun geos-do a-ni-go

나는 매일 똑같은 얘길

na-neun mae-il ttok-gat-eun yae-gil

하는 것도 아니고

ha-neun geos-do a-ni-go

어쩌면 오늘이 특별한

eo-jjeo-myeon o-neul-i teuk-byeol-han

날일 수도 있는데

nal-il su-do iss-neun-de

나는 왜 또 이리 외로운지

na-neun wae tto i-ri oe-ro-un-ji

가끔 만나는 사람들이

ga-kkeum man-na-neun sa-ram-deul-i

Chorus

내게 이런 말을 해

nae-ge i-reon mal-eul hae

얼굴이 많이 좋아졌네

eol-gul-i man-i jot-a-jyeoss-ne

무슨 좋은 일 있니

mu-seun jot-eun il iss-ni

좋았던 일도 있었고

jot-ass-deon il-do iss-eoss-go

안 좋은 일도 있었죠

an jot-eun il-do iss-eoss-jyo

근데 왜 안 좋은 일은 안 묻나요

geun-de wae an jot-eun il-eun an mut-na-yo

그대가 아는 것만큼

geu-dae-ga a-neun geos-man-keum

난 좋은 애가 아니에요

nan jot-eun ae-ga a-ni-e-yo

Verse 3

나쁜 생각도 잘하고

na-ppeun saeng-gak-do jal-ha-go

속으로 욕도 가끔 해요

sok-eu-ro yok-do ga-kkeum hae-yo

웃는 내 모습이 좋다면

us-neun nae mo-seup-i jot-da-myeon

슬픈 나도 좋아해 줘요

seul-peun na-do jot-a-hae jwo-yo

난 그대 우는 모습도 좋거든요

nan geu-dae u-neun mo-seup-do jot-geo-deun-yo

우린 완벽하지 않고

u-rin wan-byeok-ha-ji an-go

가끔 억지도 부리는 걸

ga-kkeum eok-ji-do bu-ri-neun geol

때론 마음이 너무 아파

ttae-ron ma-eum-i neo-mu a-pa

Verse 4

푹 주저앉고서 울곤 해

puk ju-jeo-an-go-seo ul-gon hae

지금이 그렇다면

ji-geum-i geu-reot-da-myeon

내게 모두 말해주세요

nae-ge mo-du mal-hae-ju-se-yo

그대를 내 어깨에 기대

geu-dae-reul nae eo-kkae-e gi-dae

찬 바람에 얘길 떠나 보내요

chan ba-ram-e yae-gil tteo-na bo-nae-yo

그대를 만난 날만큼

geu-dae-reul man-nan nal-man-keum

난 밝은 애가 아니에요

nan bal-eun ae-ga a-ni-e-yo

나쁜 생각도 잘하고

na-ppeun saeng-gak-do jal-ha-go

Verse 5

속으로 가끔 울고 해요

sok-eu-ro ga-kkeum ul-go hae-yo

웃는 내 모습이 좋다면

us-neun nae mo-seup-i jot-da-myeon

슬픈 나도 좋아해 줘요

seul-peun na-do jot-a-hae jwo-yo

난 그대 모든 모습이 좋거든요

nan geu-dae mo-deun mo-seup-i jot-geo-deun-yo

우린 완벽하지 않고

u-rin wan-byeok-ha-ji an-go

가끔 억지도 부리는 걸

ga-kkeum eok-ji-do bu-ri-neun geol

때론 마음이 너무 아파

ttae-ron ma-eum-i neo-mu a-pa

푹 주저앉고서 울고 해

puk ju-jeo-an-go-seo ul-go hae

Verse 6

지금이 그렇다면

ji-geum-i geu-reot-da-myeon

내게 모두 말해주세요

nae-ge mo-du mal-hae-ju-se-yo

그대를 내 어깨에 기대

geu-dae-reul nae eo-kkae-e gi-dae

찬 바람에 얘길 떠나 보내요

chan ba-ram-e yae-gil tteo-na bo-nae-yo

내가 뭘 잘못했는지

nae-ga mwol jal-mos-haess-neun-ji

이젠 기억조차 안 나는

i-jen gi-eok-jo-cha an na-neun

이 무거운 새벽공기에

i mu-geo-un sae-byeok-gong-gi-e

쌀쌀해진 난 슬퍼져

ssal-ssal-hae-jin nan seul-peo-jyeo

Verse 7

하염없이 말 없는

ha-yeom-eop-i mal eop-neun

전화기에 눈을 떼지 못하고

jeon-hwa-gi-e nun-eul tte-ji mos-ha-go

먼저 다가가기엔

meon-jeo da-ga-ga-gi-en

내 맘이 어려워지는 걸

nae mam-i eo-ryeo-wo-ji-neun geol

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Quitting time” by CHEEZE.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Quitting time" (Quitting time) by CHEEZE 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 "Quitting time" 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, "Quitting time" highlights CHEEZE'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 “Quitting time”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Quitting time”.

Performer (아티스트)CHEEZE
Album (앨범)Plain
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under CHEEZE 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 Quitting time by CHEEZE?

"Quitting time" is performed by CHEEZE. 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 Quitting time by CHEEZE?

"Quitting time" is performed by CHEEZE, released on the album "Plain" in 2015. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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