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Damage

Damage

Artist: EXO•Album: DON’T MESS UP MY TEMPO – The 5th Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English67% KR📅 2018K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Damage” (Damage) 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

Uh, yo, yo

Damage, damage, damage

Damage, damage, damage, yeah

Ok, 넌 무덤덤한 얼굴로 거짓을 또 내뱉어

Ok, neon mu-deom-deom-han eol-gul-ro geo-jis-eul tto nae-baet-eo

다 알면서 난 마치 습관처럼 흔들려

da al-myeon-seo nan ma-chi seup-gwan-cheo-reom heun-deul-ryeo

숨이 안 쉬어져 추억에 젖어

sum-i an swi-eo-jyeo chu-eok-e jeot-eo

더 깊어지는 방황 앞에 내 믿음이 무너져

deo gip-eo-ji-neun bang-hwang ap-e nae mit-eum-i mu-neo-jyeo

한 번의 거짓말이 낳은 거짓 어디까지 너였나 (나-나-나-나)

han beon-ui geo-jis-mal-i nat-eun geo-jis eo-di-kka-ji neo-yeoss-na (na-na-na-na)

Chorus

한숨만 계속 뿜어내고 있어 눈앞이 흐려져가

han-sum-man gye-sok ppum-eo-nae-go iss-eo nun-ap-i heu-ryeo-jyeo-ga

어두워진 밤에 모르게 나를 따돌리던 게

eo-du-wo-jin bam-e mo-reu-ge na-reul tta-dol-ri-deon ge

악몽이라고 치부하기엔 불안이 끝도 없던 밤

ak-mong-i-ra-go chi-bu-ha-gi-en bul-an-i kkeut-do eop-deon bam

암흑 속에 넌 끝내 날 깨워 놔

am-heuk sok-e neon kkeut-nae nal kkae-wo nwa

버텨봐도 다 너 때문에

beo-tyeo-bwa-do da neo ttae-mun-e

You 다치고 또 다치게 해

You da-chi-go tto da-chi-ge hae

다 너 때문에 you 커진 damage

da neo ttae-mun-e you keo-jin damage

네가 당겨 놓은 내 신호탄 모든 순간

ne-ga dang-gyeo not-eun nae sin-ho-tan mo-deun sun-gan

Verse 3

되돌리기엔 너무 커진 damage

doe-dol-ri-gi-en neo-mu keo-jin damage

You 엎치고 또 덮친 어둠

You eop-chi-go tto deop-chin eo-dum

다 너 때문에 you 생긴 damage

da neo ttae-mun-e you saeng-gin damage

아차 싶은 그 순간 알겠지만

a-cha sip-eun geu sun-gan al-gess-ji-man

난 이미 멀리 떠나 da-damage

nan i-mi meol-ri tteo-na da-damage

Damage, damage, damage, da-

닥쳐올 거야 후회가 내 바닥난 인내를 봐

dak-chyeo-ol geo-ya hu-hoe-ga nae ba-dak-nan in-nae-reul bwa

말라버린 기대와 내 의무감도

mal-ra-beo-rin gi-dae-wa nae ui-mu-gam-do

Verse 4

끌고 갈수록 또 깊어진 상처

kkeul-go gal-su-rok tto gip-eo-jin sang-cheo

떠난 후에 넌 느껴 답해봐 너도, uh

tteo-nan hu-e neon neu-kkyeo dap-hae-bwa neo-do, uh

희미하게 비친 웃음에 감춰진

hui-mi-ha-ge bi-chin us-eum-e gam-chwo-jin

너의 진심 이젠 내 맘이 no, no

neo-ui jin-sim i-jen nae mam-i no, no

불안한 어둠이 쓰라린 기억이

bul-an-han eo-dum-i sseu-ra-rin gi-eok-i

몰아치는 이 밤

mol-a-chi-neun i bam

혼란 속에 넌 끝내 날 깨워 놔

hon-ran sok-e neon kkeut-nae nal kkae-wo nwa

참아봐도 다 너 때문에

cham-a-bwa-do da neo ttae-mun-e

Verse 5

You 다치고 또 다치게 해

You da-chi-go tto da-chi-ge hae

다 너 때문에 you 커진 damage

da neo ttae-mun-e you keo-jin damage

네가 당겨 놓은 내 신호탄 모든 순간

ne-ga dang-gyeo not-eun nae sin-ho-tan mo-deun sun-gan

되돌리기엔 너무 커진 damage

doe-dol-ri-gi-en neo-mu keo-jin damage

You 엎치고 또 덮친 어둠

You eop-chi-go tto deop-chin eo-dum

다 너 때문에 you 생긴 damage

da neo ttae-mun-e you saeng-gin damage

아차 싶은 그 순간 알겠지만

a-cha sip-eun geu sun-gan al-gess-ji-man

난 이미 멀리 떠나 da-damage

nan i-mi meol-ri tteo-na da-damage

Verse 6

다 끝난 일인 걸 돌아갈 수 없음을, no, no, no

da kkeut-nan il-in geol dol-a-gal su eop-eum-eul, no, no, no

다른 누군가를 만나 사랑할 수만 있다면, yeah

da-reun nu-gun-ga-reul man-na sa-rang-hal su-man iss-da-myeon, yeah

생각하면 생각할수록 내 맘의 상처는 더 깊어져

saeng-gak-ha-myeon saeng-gak-hal-su-rok nae mam-ui sang-cheo-neun deo gip-eo-jyeo

And I know 내게는 또 다른 사랑은 없어

And I know nae-ge-neun tto da-reun sa-rang-eun eop-eo

E.X.O

다 너 때문에

da neo ttae-mun-e

You 다치고 또 다치게 해

You da-chi-go tto da-chi-ge hae

다 너 때문에 you 커진 damage

da neo ttae-mun-e you keo-jin damage

Verse 7

네가 당겨 놓은 내 신호탄 모든 순간

ne-ga dang-gyeo not-eun nae sin-ho-tan mo-deun sun-gan

되돌리기엔 너무 커진 damage

doe-dol-ri-gi-en neo-mu keo-jin damage

You 겹치고 또 겹친 어둠

You gyeop-chi-go tto gyeop-chin eo-dum

다 너 때문에 you 생긴 damage

da neo ttae-mun-e you saeng-gin damage

결국 나였다는 걸 알겠지만

gyeol-guk na-yeoss-da-neun geol al-gess-ji-man

난 이미 멀리 떠나 da-damage

nan i-mi meol-ri tteo-na da-damage

Damage, damage, damage, da- (Oh)

Damage, damage, damage, da- (Yea-yea-hey)

Verse 8

멀리 떠나

meol-ri tteo-na

멀리 떠나 da-damage

meol-ri tteo-na da-damage

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Damage" (Damage) 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 "Damage" 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, "Damage" 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 “Damage”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Damage”.

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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What is the English translation and meaning of Damage by EXO?

"Damage" 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.

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Who wrote and produced Damage by EXO?

"Damage" 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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