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They Never Know

They Never Know

Artist: EXO•Album: EX’ACT - The 3rd Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English54% KR📅 2016K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“They Never Know” (They Never Know) is performed by EXO, released on the album EX’ACT - The 3rd Album in 2016.

💡 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

난 그댈 향해 내 모든 걸 다 열어 둔 걸

nan geu-dael hyang-hae nae mo-deun geol da yeol-eo dun geol

내 눈빛도 맘 깊은 곳도

nae nun-bit-do mam gip-eun gos-do

작은 틈도 없을 만큼 닫힌 세상 속

jak-eun teum-do eop-eul man-keum dat-hin se-sang sok

널 위해서 열린 유일한 곳

neol wi-hae-seo yeol-rin yu-il-han gos

They never know

완벽히 다른 세상은 우리만 느낀 걸

wan-byeok-hi da-reun se-sang-eun u-ri-man neu-kkin geol

They never know

이렇게 가까워진 이유

i-reot-ge ga-kka-wo-jin i-yu

Chorus

이 모든 것이 젖어든 비에

i mo-deun geos-i jeot-eo-deun bi-e

모두의 시선 따윈 무시해

mo-du-ui si-seon tta-win mu-si-hae

Oh 내가 먼저 선을 넘어설게

Oh nae-ga meon-jeo seon-eul neom-eo-seol-ge

네가 있는 그곳으로 cross that (cross that)

ne-ga iss-neun geu-gos-eu-ro cross that (cross that)

Oh would you dare to cross the line?

Yeah, 듣지 마 그렇게나

Yeah, deut-ji ma geu-reot-ge-na

우릴 break down 시키는 얘긴 No-oh-oh

u-ril break down si-ki-neun yae-gin No-oh-oh

부러워하는 눈빛

bu-reo-wo-ha-neun nun-bit

Verse 3

우린 회피 대신 즐기므로

u-rin hoe-pi dae-sin jeul-gi-meu-ro

둘만의 메시지 멋대로 상처 낸

dul-man-ui me-si-ji meos-dae-ro sang-cheo naen

타겟으로 그들이 쏘아 댄

ta-ges-eu-ro geu-deul-i sso-a daen

화살에 스쳐 간 상처에 입 맞출수록 난

hwa-sal-e seu-chyeo gan sang-cheo-e ip mat-chul-su-rok nan

매일 더 네게 빠져들어

mae-il deo ne-ge ppa-jyeo-deul-eo

They never know

저 달의 푸른 뒤 편을 본 적이 없는 걸

jeo dal-ui pu-reun dwi pyeon-eul bon jeok-i eop-neun geol

They never know

Verse 4

내가 더 다가가는 이유

nae-ga deo da-ga-ga-neun i-yu

이 모든 것이 젖어든 비에 (눈을 가린 비)

i mo-deun geos-i jeot-eo-deun bi-e (nun-eul ga-rin bi)

모두의 시선 따윈 무시해 (love is blind, love is blind)

mo-du-ui si-seon tta-win mu-si-hae (love is blind, love is blind)

Oh 내가 먼저 선을 넘어설게

Oh nae-ga meon-jeo seon-eul neom-eo-seol-ge

너와 같은 세상으로 cross that

neo-wa gat-eun se-sang-eu-ro cross that

내 사랑은 네 맘에 이미

nae sa-rang-eun ne mam-e i-mi

달이 차듯 가득해 set free

dal-i cha-deus ga-deuk-hae set free

망설임 너머 넌 그 경곌 넘어

mang-seol-im neo-meo neon geu gyeong-gyel neom-eo

Verse 5

또 그들이 뭐래도 믿지 말고

tto geu-deul-i mwo-rae-do mit-ji mal-go

Let go, don't say no

Let go, don't say no (oh 다른 목소린 듣지 마 baby)

Let go, don't say no (oh da-reun mok-so-rin deut-ji ma baby)

Let go, don't say no

Let go, don't say, don't say

Oh 그들이 생각하는 엔딩에

Oh geu-deul-i saeng-gak-ha-neun en-ding-e

이대로 우릴 맞춰 주기엔

i-dae-ro u-ril mat-chwo ju-gi-en

네가 너무 아름다워 wow oh

ne-ga neo-mu a-reum-da-wo wow oh

Verse 6

이 모든 것이 젖어든 비에

i mo-deun geos-i jeot-eo-deun bi-e

모두의 시선 따윈 무시해

mo-du-ui si-seon tta-win mu-si-hae

Oh 내가 먼저 선을 넘어설게

Oh nae-ga meon-jeo seon-eul neom-eo-seol-ge

니가 있는 그곳으로

ni-ga iss-neun geu-gos-eu-ro

Baby tell me where the line is? (where the line is?)

Baby tell me where the line is? (where the line is?)

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “They Never Know” by EXO.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"They Never Know" (They Never Know) 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 "They Never Know" 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, "They Never Know" 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 “They Never Know”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “They Never Know”.

Performer (아티스트)EXO
Album (앨범)EX’ACT - The 3rd 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 They Never Know by EXO?

"They Never Know" 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 They Never Know by EXO?

"They Never Know" is performed by EXO, released on the album "EX’ACT - The 3rd Album" in 2016. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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