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For Life

For Life

🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English64% KR📅 2016K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

For Life (For Life) is performed by EXO, released on the album For Life - Winter Special Album, 2016 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

천사의 얼굴로

cheon-sa-ui eol-gul-ro

내게로 왔던 미스터리

nae-ge-ro wass-deon mi-seu-teo-ri

너란 온기

neo-ran on-gi

네 곁에 머물며

ne gyeot-e meo-mul-myeo

널 사랑할 그 한 사람

neol sa-rang-hal geu han sa-ram

나라니

na-ra-ni

추운 겨울 아침도

chu-un gyeo-ul a-chim-do

조금 외로운 저녁도

jo-geum oe-ro-un jeo-nyeok-do

우린 여기 함께라

u-rin yeo-gi ham-kke-ra

어둠은 너란 빛으로 바뀌어

eo-dum-eun neo-ran bit-eu-ro ba-kkwi-eo

Tonight

믿을 수 없는 기적

mit-eul su eop-neun gi-jeok

오늘 너를 꼭 안고

o-neul neo-reul kkok an-go

Giving you my heart and soul

넌 삶의 전부야 For life

neon sal-ui jeon-bu-ya For life

다시 태어난대도

da-si tae-eo-nan-dae-do

난 너 아니면 안 될 이유

nan neo a-ni-myeon an doel i-yu

천 개의 말도

cheon gae-ui mal-do

부족할 듯해 For life

bu-jok-hal deus-hae For life

지치고 힘들 때

ji-chi-go him-deul ttae

기대고 싶은 큰 사람 돼 볼게

gi-dae-go sip-eun keun sa-ram dwae bol-ge

어릴 적 꿈꾸던

eo-ril jeok kkum-kku-deon

선물 가득한 크리스마스 트리

seon-mul ga-deuk-han keu-ri-seu-ma-seu teu-ri

같은 사람이

gat-eun sa-ram-i

삶이란 긴 하모니

sal-i-ran gin ha-mo-ni

그 안에 녹은 우리가

geu an-e nok-eun u-ri-ga

더 아름다워지게

deo a-reum-da-wo-ji-ge

침묵은 너란

chim-muk-eun neo-ran

침묵은 너란

chim-muk-eun neo-ran

노래로 바뀌어 Tonight

no-rae-ro ba-kkwi-eo Tonight

노래로 Tonight

no-rae-ro Tonight

난 평생 듣고 싶어

nan pyeong-saeng deut-go sip-eo

오늘 너를 꼭 안고

o-neul neo-reul kkok an-go

Giving you my heart and soul

넌 삶의 전부야 For life

neon sal-ui jeon-bu-ya For life

Oh 다시 태어난대도

Oh da-si tae-eo-nan-dae-do

난 너 아니면 안 될 이유

nan neo a-ni-myeon an doel i-yu

평생을 너만 바라보고파

pyeong-saeng-eul neo-man ba-ra-bo-go-pa

모든 게 쉽진 않겠지

mo-deun ge swip-jin an-gess-ji

지켜줄 거야 For life

ji-kyeo-jul geo-ya For life

This love this love

영원히 끝나지 않아

yeong-won-hi kkeut-na-ji an-a

Oh Never gonna let you go

Giving you my heart and soul

넌 삶의 전부야 For life

neon sal-ui jeon-bu-ya For life

Oh 다시 태어난대도

Oh da-si tae-eo-nan-dae-do

난 너 아니면 안 될 이유

nan neo a-ni-myeon an doel i-yu

평생을 너만 바라보고파

pyeong-saeng-eul neo-man ba-ra-bo-go-pa

나 평생 너만 바라보고파

na pyeong-saeng neo-man ba-ra-bo-go-pa

For life

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind For Life by EXO.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"For Life" (For Life) 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 "For Life" 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, "For Life" 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 “For Life”?

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

Q: How can I practice singing “For Life” 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 For Life.

Performer (아티스트)EXO
Album (앨범)For Life - Winter Special Album, 2016
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 For Life by EXO?

"For Life" 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 For Life with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced For Life by EXO?

"For Life" is performed by EXO, released on the album "For Life - Winter Special Album, 2016" in 2016. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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