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Tempo

Tempo

Artist: EXO•Album: DON’T MESS UP MY TEMPO – The 5th Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English40% KR📅 2018K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Tempo” (Tempo) 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

I can't believe

기다렸던 이런 느낌 (ooh-ooh-ooh)

gi-da-ryeoss-deon i-reon neu-kkim (ooh-ooh-ooh)

나만 듣고 싶은 그녀는 나의 멜로디

na-man deut-go sip-eun geu-nyeo-neun na-ui mel-ro-di

하루 종일 go on and on and oh

ha-ru jong-il go on and on and oh

떠나지 않게 그녈 내 곁에

tteo-na-ji an-ge geu-nyeol nae gyeot-e

Yeah, uh

Don't mess up my tempo

들어봐 이건 충분히 (yeah)

deul-eo-bwa i-geon chung-bun-hi (yeah)

Chorus

I said don't mess up my tempo

그녀의 맘을 훔칠 beat uh

geu-nyeo-ui mam-eul hum-chil beat uh

어디에도 없을 리듬에 맞춰 1, 2, 3, uh (yeah)

eo-di-e-do eop-eul ri-deum-e mat-chwo 1, 2, 3, uh (yeah)

Don't mess up my tempo

멈출 수 없는 이끌림 (oh-oh-oh-oh)

meom-chul su eop-neun i-kkeul-rim (oh-oh-oh-oh)

매혹적인 넌 lovely

mae-hok-jeok-in neon lovely

틈 없이 좁혀진 거리

teum eop-i jop-hyeo-jin geo-ri

불규칙해지는 heartbeat

bul-gyu-chik-hae-ji-neun heartbeat

Verse 3

잠시 눈을 감아 trust me (woo-hoo)

jam-si nun-eul gam-a trust me (woo-hoo)

밖으로 나갈 채비 미리 해둬 are you ready? (Look)

bak-eu-ro na-gal chae-bi mi-ri hae-dwo are you ready? (Look)

오늘은 내가 캐리 도시 나 사이의 케미 (aw)

o-neul-eun nae-ga kae-ri do-si na sa-i-ui ke-mi (aw)

이미 나와 놓곤 뭐가 창피해 ma'boo (ah)

i-mi na-wa not-gon mwo-ga chang-pi-hae ma'boo (ah)

어정쩡 어버버 할 필요 없다고 (coming out)

eo-jeong-jjeong eo-beo-beo hal pil-yo eop-da-go (coming out)

챙길 건 없으니 손잡아 my lady

chaeng-gil geon eop-eu-ni son-jap-a my lady

가는 길마다 레드 카펫 또 런웨이인걸

ga-neun gil-ma-da re-deu ka-pes tto reon-we-i-in-geol

발걸음이 남달라 (swish)

bal-geol-eum-i nam-dal-ra (swish)

Verse 4

지금 이 속도 맞춰보자 tempo, ah

ji-geum i sok-do mat-chwo-bo-ja tempo, ah

Baby girl 아침을 설레게 하는 모닝콜

Baby girl a-chim-eul seol-re-ge ha-neun mo-ning-kol

매일 봐도 보고 싶은 맘인걸

mae-il bwa-do bo-go sip-eun mam-in-geol

지금부터 나와 let's get down (get down)

ji-geum-bu-teo na-wa let's get down (get down)

모든 것이 완벽하게 좋아

mo-deun geos-i wan-byeok-ha-ge jot-a

So don't slow it up for me

Don't mess up my tempo

들어봐 이건 충분히

deul-eo-bwa i-geon chung-bun-hi

Verse 5

I said don't mess up my tempo

그녀의 맘을 훔칠 Beat uh

geu-nyeo-ui mam-eul hum-chil Beat uh

어디에도 없을 리듬에 맞춰 1, 2, 3, uh

eo-di-e-do eop-eul ri-deum-e mat-chwo 1, 2, 3, uh

Don't mess up my tempo

멈출 수 없는 이끌림 ya

meom-chul su eop-neun i-kkeul-rim ya

주윌 둘러봐 lovely (oh, oh, oh)

ju-wil dul-reo-bwa lovely (oh, oh, oh)

틈 없이 좁혀진 거리

teum eop-i jop-hyeo-jin geo-ri

너에게 맞춰진 heartbeat

neo-e-ge mat-chwo-jin heartbeat

Verse 6

하고 싶은 대로 teach me

ha-go sip-eun dae-ro teach me

Uh (woo-ooh) 여긴 내 구역 don't test me (oh yeah)

Uh (woo-ooh) yeo-gin nae gu-yeok don't test me (oh yeah)

혼자 있기 어색하다면 보내줘 message

hon-ja iss-gi eo-saek-ha-da-myeon bo-nae-jwo message

Now you got me flexin' (flexin')

주윌 둘러봐

ju-wil dul-reo-bwa

널 보는 들러리들 속 위대한 개츠비 (hold on)

neol bo-neun deul-reo-ri-deul sok wi-dae-han gae-cheu-bi (hold on)

(Wow) I'm doing alright baby girl you don't know (you don't)

치워 네 머리 위에 물음표 (what?)

chi-wo ne meo-ri wi-e mul-eum-pyo (what?)

Verse 7

내 사전에 없는 L.I.E

nae sa-jeon-e eop-neun L.I.E

너는 이미 자연스럽게 맞추고 있어 내 tempo

neo-neun i-mi ja-yeon-seu-reop-ge mat-chu-go iss-eo nae tempo

Baby girl (baby girl)

내 어깨에 살짝 기댄 그대의 (기댄 그대의)

nae eo-kkae-e sal-jjak gi-daen geu-dae-ui (gi-daen geu-dae-ui)

아련한 향기가 다시 내 맘에 (내 맘에 Baby)

a-ryeon-han hyang-gi-ga da-si nae mam-e (nae mam-e Baby)

소용돌이치며 몰아친다

so-yong-dol-i-chi-myeo mol-a-chin-da

이대로 난 영원하고 싶다

i-dae-ro nan yeong-won-ha-go sip-da

(So don't mess up my tempo baby)

Verse 8

Don't slow it up for me

Don't mess up my tempo

Don't mess up my tempo

Don't mess up my tempo

Don't mess up my tempo (whoa, uh)

Don't mess up my tempo

Don't mess up my tempo

Don't mess up my tempo

Verse 9

내 눈을 바라보고 말해

nae nun-eul ba-ra-bo-go mal-hae

나의 귓가에만 닿게 (whoa yeah)

na-ui gwis-ga-e-man dat-ge (whoa yeah)

나만 사랑한다 말해

na-man sa-rang-han-da mal-hae

나밖에 없다고 말해

na-bak-e eop-da-go mal-hae

더 이상 흔들리지 않게 (oh-oh-oh)

deo i-sang heun-deul-ri-ji an-ge (oh-oh-oh)

절대 널 뺏기지 않게 (oh-oh-oh)

jeol-dae neol ppaes-gi-ji an-ge (oh-oh-oh)

누구도 건들 수 없게 (whoa)

nu-gu-do geon-deul su eop-ge (whoa)

내 곁에 너를 지킬게

nae gyeot-e neo-reul ji-kil-ge

Verse 10

Dum-dum-dum-dum-dum dum-dum-dum-dum

내 마음이 느껴지니 (느껴지니)

nae ma-eum-i neu-kkyeo-ji-ni (neu-kkyeo-ji-ni)

나를 감싸 안은 유일한 나만의 savior

na-reul gam-ssa an-eun yu-il-han na-man-ui savior

Oh-oh-oh-oh, no

모두 그런 널 바라보게 돼

mo-du geu-reon neol ba-ra-bo-ge dwae

I can't believe

I can't believe

I can't believe

Verse 11

기다렸던 이런 느낌 (이런 느낌)

gi-da-ryeoss-deon i-reon neu-kkim (i-reon neu-kkim)

나만 듣고 싶은 그녀는 나의 멜로디

na-man deut-go sip-eun geu-nyeo-neun na-ui mel-ro-di

하루 종일 go on and on and oh

ha-ru jong-il go on and on and oh

떠나지 않게 그녈 내 곁에 (yeah yeah yeah)

tteo-na-ji an-ge geu-nyeol nae gyeot-e (yeah yeah yeah)

Don't mess up my tempo

따라와 이건 충분히 (don't mess up my tempo baby)

tta-ra-wa i-geon chung-bun-hi (don't mess up my tempo baby)

I said don't mess up my tempo

완전히 다른 색의 beat uh (my tempo hoo-hoo)

wan-jeon-hi da-reun saek-ui beat uh (my tempo hoo-hoo)

Verse 12

어디에도 없을 이런 완벽한 1, 2, 3, uh (완벽한 1, 2, 3, yeah)

eo-di-e-do eop-eul i-reon wan-byeok-han 1, 2, 3, uh (wan-byeok-han 1, 2, 3, yeah)

Don't mess up my tempo

멈출 수 없는 이끌림 (no)

meom-chul su eop-neun i-kkeul-rim (no)

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Tempo" (Tempo) 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 "Tempo" 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, "Tempo" 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 “Tempo”?

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

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

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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 Tempo by EXO?

"Tempo" 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 Tempo by EXO?

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