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Bad Dream

Bad Dream

Artist: EXO•Album: DON’T MESS UP MY TEMPO – The 5th Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English83% KR📅 2018K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Bad Dream” (Bad Dream) is performed by EXO, released on the album DON’T MESS UP MY TEMPO – The 5th Album in 2018.

💡 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

불안한 정적

bul-an-han jeong-jeok

넌 그 위로 덮쳐

neon geu wi-ro deop-chyeo

넌 어느 틈에

neon eo-neu teum-e

또 어느 틈에

tto eo-neu teum-e

청해봐도 잠은 점점 달아나고 있어

cheong-hae-bwa-do jam-eun jeom-jeom dal-a-na-go iss-eo

좋은 모든 기억은 후회라는 색에 물들어 oh no-no-no

jot-eun mo-deun gi-eok-eun hu-hoe-ra-neun saek-e mul-deul-eo oh no-no-no

네가 없다는 사실이 난 안 믿겨

ne-ga eop-da-neun sa-sil-i nan an mit-gyeo

유난히도 큰 시계 소리 (Tic-toc-tic-toc)

yu-nan-hi-do keun si-gye so-ri (Tic-toc-tic-toc)

Chorus

불을 끈 뒤 눈을 감고 누우면

bul-eul kkeun dwi nun-eul gam-go nu-u-myeon

어디선가 잔잔하게 불어와

eo-di-seon-ga jan-jan-ha-ge bul-eo-wa

Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh

이건 너인 것 같아 네가 흩날리기 시작해

i-geon neo-in geos gat-a ne-ga heut-nal-ri-gi si-jak-hae

Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh

텅 빈 바람 소린 점점 폭풍이 되어

teong bin ba-ram so-rin jeom-jeom pok-pung-i doe-eo

이상할 만큼 고요했던 내게로

i-sang-hal man-keum go-yo-haess-deon nae-ge-ro

삼킬 듯이 다가오는 나쁜 꿈

sam-kil deus-i da-ga-o-neun na-ppeun kkum

Verse 3

난 마비된 채 움직일 수 없어

nan ma-bi-doen chae um-jik-il su eop-eo

휘몰아친 네 안에 잠겨

hwi-mol-a-chin ne an-e jam-gyeo

모든 감정이 (한꺼번에)

mo-deun gam-jeong-i (han-kkeo-beon-e)

너와의 이별이 (한꺼번에)

neo-wa-ui i-byeol-i (han-kkeo-beon-e)

다 지금 여기 한꺼번에 덮쳐

da ji-geum yeo-gi han-kkeo-beon-e deop-chyeo

난 난 난 휘몰아친 네 안에 있어

nan nan nan hwi-mol-a-chin ne an-e iss-eo

마지못해 안녕 그게 최선이었다고

ma-ji-mos-hae an-nyeong geu-ge choe-seon-i-eoss-da-go

단정 지어버렸던 그때의 날 누가 말려줘 oh no-no-no

dan-jeong ji-eo-beo-ryeoss-deon geu-ttae-ui nal nu-ga mal-ryeo-jwo oh no-no-no

Verse 4

그건 진심이 아니었다 말해도

geu-geon jin-sim-i a-ni-eoss-da mal-hae-do

너의 맘은 다 닫혔겠지

neo-ui mam-eun da dat-hyeoss-gess-ji

돌아돌아갈 수 없는 틈을 스치고

dol-a-dol-a-gal su eop-neun teum-eul seu-chi-go

나를 베어버린 날카로운 숨

na-reul be-eo-beo-rin nal-ka-ro-un sum

Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh

이건 너인 것 같아 네가 아파오기 시작해

i-geon neo-in geos gat-a ne-ga a-pa-o-gi si-jak-hae

Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh

이제서야 끝이 난 게 실감이 났어

i-je-seo-ya kkeut-i nan ge sil-gam-i nass-eo

Verse 5

이상할 만큼 고요했던 내게로

i-sang-hal man-keum go-yo-haess-deon nae-ge-ro

삼킬 듯이 다가오는 나쁜 꿈

sam-kil deus-i da-ga-o-neun na-ppeun kkum

난 마비된 채 움직일 수 없어

nan ma-bi-doen chae um-jik-il su eop-eo

휘몰아친 네 안에 잠겨

hwi-mol-a-chin ne an-e jam-gyeo

모든 감정이 (한꺼번에)

mo-deun gam-jeong-i (han-kkeo-beon-e)

너와의 이별이 (한꺼번에)

neo-wa-ui i-byeol-i (han-kkeo-beon-e)

다 지금 여기 한꺼번에 덮쳐

da ji-geum yeo-gi han-kkeo-beon-e deop-chyeo

난 난 난 휘몰아친 네 안에 있어

nan nan nan hwi-mol-a-chin ne an-e iss-eo

Verse 6

너를 놓지 못해 이제 와서야 뒤늦게

neo-reul not-ji mos-hae i-je wa-seo-ya dwi-neut-ge

이런 날 부디 알아도 모른척해

i-reon nal bu-di al-a-do mo-reun-cheok-hae

아직 어제 같아 여전히

a-jik eo-je gat-a yeo-jeon-hi

시간이 지나도 넌 이렇게 그려져 번져

si-gan-i ji-na-do neon i-reot-ge geu-ryeo-jyeo beon-jyeo

이상할 만큼 고요했던 내게로 (내게 점점 더)

i-sang-hal man-keum go-yo-haess-deon nae-ge-ro (nae-ge jeom-jeom deo)

삼킬 듯이 다가오는 나쁜 꿈 (삼킬 듯이 와)

sam-kil deus-i da-ga-o-neun na-ppeun kkum (sam-kil deus-i wa)

난 마비된 채 움직일 수 없어

nan ma-bi-doen chae um-jik-il su eop-eo

휘몰아친 네 안에 잠겨 (네게 잠겨)

hwi-mol-a-chin ne an-e jam-gyeo (ne-ge jam-gyeo)

Verse 7

모든 감정이 (한꺼번에)

mo-deun gam-jeong-i (han-kkeo-beon-e)

너와의 이별이 (한꺼번에)

neo-wa-ui i-byeol-i (han-kkeo-beon-e)

다 지금 여기 한꺼번에 덮쳐

da ji-geum yeo-gi han-kkeo-beon-e deop-chyeo

난 난 난 휘몰아친 네 안에 있어

nan nan nan hwi-mol-a-chin ne an-e iss-eo

잘 지내라고 했는데 잊어달라고 했는데

jal ji-nae-ra-go haess-neun-de it-eo-dal-ra-go haess-neun-de

나도 그러고 싶은데 그게 맘대로 잘 안돼

na-do geu-reo-go sip-eun-de geu-ge mam-dae-ro jal an-dwae

온 힘을 다해 버틸게 모든 바람이 걷힐 때

on him-eul da-hae beo-til-ge mo-deun ba-ram-i geot-hil ttae

그땐 너처럼 웃을게 oh yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah

geu-ttaen neo-cheo-reom us-eul-ge oh yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Bad Dream” by EXO.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Bad Dream" (Bad Dream) by EXO 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 "Bad Dream" 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, "Bad Dream" highlights EXO'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 “Bad Dream”?

"Bad Dream" (Bad Dream) by EXO is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerabili...

Q: How can I practice singing “Bad Dream” 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 “Bad Dream”.

Performer (아티스트)EXO
Album (앨범)DON’T MESS UP MY TEMPO – The 5th Album
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under EXO and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bad Dream, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Bad Dream by EXO?

"Bad Dream" is performed by EXO. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

Where can I practice singing Bad Dream with Romanized lyrics?

You can practice Bad Dream with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=exo-bad-dream, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.

Who wrote and produced Bad Dream by EXO?

"Bad Dream" is performed by EXO, released on the album "DON’T MESS UP MY TEMPO – The 5th Album" in 2018. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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