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Sign

Sign

Artist: EXO•Album: DON’T MESS UP MY TEMPO – The 5th Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English52% KR📅 2018K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Sign” (Sign) 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

갈수록 희미해져

gal-su-rok hui-mi-hae-jyeo

날 사랑했던 네 표정

nal sa-rang-haess-deon ne pyo-jeong

감춰도 선명해져

gam-chwo-do seon-myeong-hae-jyeo

조금씩 변해가는 너

jo-geum-ssik byeon-hae-ga-neun neo

너의 진심을 듣길 바래 now, now, now

neo-ui jin-sim-eul deut-gil ba-rae now, now, now

뭘 그렇게 자꾸 말을 돌려 round, round, round

mwol geu-reot-ge ja-kku mal-eul dol-ryeo round, round, round

Yeah 아닌 척 바라봐도 이미 이미

Yeah a-nin cheok ba-ra-bwa-do i-mi i-mi

내게는 다 보이는 걸

nae-ge-neun da bo-i-neun geol

Chorus

모래처럼 넌 세게 쥘수록

mo-rae-cheo-reom neon se-ge jwil-su-rok

내게서 흩어져

nae-ge-seo heut-eo-jyeo

엇갈린 눈빛 걷잡을 수도 없이 번진 의심

eos-gal-rin nun-bit geot-jap-eul su-do eop-i beon-jin ui-sim

비밀을 감춘 듯한 너의 sign, sign, sign

bi-mil-eul gam-chun deus-han neo-ui sign, sign, sign

이제 그만 don't lie, lie, lie

i-je geu-man don't lie, lie, lie

다 태워버릴 불꽃이 피어날지 몰라

da tae-wo-beo-ril bul-kkot-i pi-eo-nal-ji mol-ra

네가 내게 던진 그 말 I know

ne-ga nae-ge deon-jin geu mal I know

그 모든 건 sign, sign, sign

geu mo-deun geon sign, sign, sign

Verse 3

Honestly, you the true

Honestly, you the true

Body talk when you move

Body talk when you move

적막에 잠긴 공기

jeok-mak-e jam-gin gong-gi

얼음 위를 걷듯 불안해

eol-eum wi-reul geot-deus bul-an-hae

끝없는 이 악몽을

kkeut-eop-neun i ak-mong-eul

멈춰줘 더 늦기 전에

meom-chwo-jwo deo neut-gi jeon-e

Verse 4

내가 기다리는 그 대답을

nae-ga gi-da-ri-neun geu dae-dap-eul

너는 이미 알고 있는데

neo-neun i-mi al-go iss-neun-de

적당히 넘어갈 생각은 마

jeok-dang-hi neom-eo-gal saeng-gak-eun ma

차라리 나를 밀어내

cha-ra-ri na-reul mil-eo-nae

실낱같았던 기대마저도

sil-nat-gat-ass-deon gi-dae-ma-jeo-do

산산이 부서져

san-san-i bu-seo-jyeo

엇갈린 눈빛 걷잡을 수도 없이 번진 의심

eos-gal-rin nun-bit geot-jap-eul su-do eop-i beon-jin ui-sim

비밀을 감춘 듯한 너의 sign, sign, sign

bi-mil-eul gam-chun deus-han neo-ui sign, sign, sign

Verse 5

이제 그만 don't lie, lie, lie

i-je geu-man don't lie, lie, lie

다 태워버릴 불꽃이 피어날지 몰라

da tae-wo-beo-ril bul-kkot-i pi-eo-nal-ji mol-ra

네가 내게 던진 그 말 I know

ne-ga nae-ge deon-jin geu mal I know

그 모든 건 sign, sign, sign

geu mo-deun geon sign, sign, sign

결국 너는 갇히게 돼

gyeol-guk neo-neun gat-hi-ge dwae

네가 뱉은 숱한 변명들의 밀실 안에

ne-ga baet-eun sut-han byeon-myeong-deul-ui mil-sil an-e

네가 놓은 덫에 혼자 계속해서 발이 걸려

ne-ga not-eun deot-e hon-ja gye-sok-hae-seo bal-i geol-ryeo

Ringing a bell 머릿속에 like (ting)

Ringing a bell meo-ris-sok-e like (ting)

Verse 6

깨닫긴 넌 너무 늦었지 yah

kkae-dat-gin neon neo-mu neut-eoss-ji yah

너만 바랐던 마음

neo-man ba-rass-deon ma-eum

전부 한 줌의 재로 변해가 (날 돌이킬 수 없게 해)

jeon-bu han jum-ui jae-ro byeon-hae-ga (nal dol-i-kil su eop-ge hae)

흔적 없이 흩날린 네 기억들

heun-jeok eop-i heut-nal-rin ne gi-eok-deul

모두 끝이라는 증거 점점

mo-du kkeut-i-ra-neun jeung-geo jeom-jeom

엇갈린 우리 걷잡을 수도 없이 번진 불길

eos-gal-rin u-ri geot-jap-eul su-do eop-i beon-jin bul-gil

하나 둘 드러나는 너의 sign, sign, sign

ha-na dul deu-reo-na-neun neo-ui sign, sign, sign

끝내 들킨 너의 lie, lie, lie

kkeut-nae deul-kin neo-ui lie, lie, lie

Verse 7

이별까지 모두 태워버릴지 몰라

i-byeol-kka-ji mo-du tae-wo-beo-ril-ji mol-ra

날 사랑한다는 그 말 oh, no

nal sa-rang-han-da-neun geu mal oh, no

이쯤에서 bye, bye, bye

i-jjeum-e-seo bye, bye, bye

Honestly, you the true

Honestly, you the true

Body talk when you move

Body talk when you move

Honestly, you the true

Verse 8

Honestly, you the true

Body talk when you move

Body talk when you move

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Sign" (Sign) 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 "Sign" 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, "Sign" 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 “Sign”?

"Sign" (Sign) by EXO is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and pe...

Q: How can I practice singing “Sign” 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 “Sign”.

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

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

"Sign" 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 Sign with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced Sign by EXO?

"Sign" 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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