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History

History

🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English65% KR📅 2012K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

History (History) is performed by EXO, released on the album Mama (The 1st Mini Album) - EP in 2012.

💡 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

Listen, 느낄 수 있니?

Listen, neu-kkil su iss-ni?

내 심장이 뛰지를 않아

nae sim-jang-i ttwi-ji-reul an-a

(My heart be breakin')

분한 마음에 울어도 보고

bun-han ma-eum-e ul-eo-do bo-go

소리 질러 "하!" 외쳐도 봤어

so-ri jil-reo "ha!" oe-chyeo-do bwass-eo

(My pain be creepin')

흑과 백, 아직 남과 북

heuk-gwa baek, a-jik nam-gwa buk

끝이 나지 않는 전쟁 Scene

kkeut-i na-ji an-neun jeon-jaeng Scene

둘로 나뉜 태양의 절망

dul-ro na-nwin tae-yang-ui jeol-mang

멀리 돌고 돌아서 다시 시작하는 곳에 다 왔어

meol-ri dol-go dol-a-seo da-si si-jak-ha-neun gos-e da wass-eo

오류투성이지만 배워가며 강해질 수 있는 나

o-ryu-tu-seong-i-ji-man bae-wo-ga-myeo gang-hae-jil su iss-neun na

저 태양처럼 거대한 하나란 걸 아는 날

jeo tae-yang-cheo-reom geo-dae-han ha-na-ran geol a-neun nal

오-오 모두 함께 가는 우리 미래로

o-o mo-du ham-kke ga-neun u-ri mi-rae-ro

I need you and you want me

지구란 이 별에서 오-오, 오-오

ji-gu-ran i byeol-e-seo o-o, o-o

Every, every, everyday

내가 만든 History

nae-ga man-deun History

Break it! 破陈旧的规

Break it ! yabu 陈 kyuu teki 规

Move it! 让谎言作废

Move it ! 让 谎 gen saku 废

(No more shakin' like that)

倒数归零后就会

倒 suu 归 rei kisaki 就 kai

洗净了伤悲崭新的经纬

arai 净 ryou 伤 悲 崭 shin teki 经 纬

时间还有空间穿越与游走

时 间 还 yuu sora 间 穿 etsu azuka yuu hashi

梦想完美国度的光辉

梦 sou kan bikuni do teki hikari 辉

会让我们牵起手飞

kai 让 waga 们 牵 okoshi shu 飞

原地踏步过多久

hara chi 踏 步 过 taku

在这新的起始点站着是我

zai 这 shin teki okoshi shiten 站 gi ze waga

关卡一一都击破

关 卡 ichi ichi to 击 yabu

放弃在我字典没录入过

hou 弃 zai waga jiten botsu 录 nyuu 过

我们一分两头

waga 们 ichi fun 两 头

本是太阳般一体结构

hon ze futoshi 阳 般 ittai 结 构

Oh-oh 我降落这个世界的理由

Oh - oh waga kuda 落 这 个 sekai teki riyuu

I need you and you want me

在这颗蓝色星体 Oh-oh, oh-oh

zai 这 颗 蓝 shoku boshi tai Oh - oh , oh - oh

让时间逆向行走

让 时 间 gyaku mukai kou hashi

该是转变的时候

该 ze 转 变 teki 时 kou

일어나, 일어나, 일어나 (turn it on)

il-eo-na, il-eo-na, il-eo-na (turn it on)

일어나, 일어나, 일어나

il-eo-na, il-eo-na, il-eo-na

영원할거라 믿고 싶을 때

yeong-won-hal-geo-ra mit-go sip-eul ttae

언젠가 할 거 라고 망설일 때

eon-jen-ga hal geo ra-go mang-seol-il ttae

내일이 바로 끝인지도 몰라

nae-il-i ba-ro kkeut-in-ji-do mol-ra

후회 같은 건 잊어버려 두려워마

hu-hoe gat-eun geon it-eo-beo-ryeo du-ryeo-wo-ma

제발 사랑해, 사랑해, 사랑해

je-bal sa-rang-hae, sa-rang-hae, sa-rang-hae

조화로울수록 완벽하잖아

jo-hwa-ro-ul-su-rok wan-byeok-ha-jan-a

모든 슬픔이 기쁨이 여기에

mo-deun seul-peum-i gi-ppeum-i yeo-gi-e

나와 너는 한 생명인 걸

na-wa neo-neun han saeng-myeong-in geol

Ya! 우리가 원래 하나로 태어났던 순간

Ya! u-ri-ga won-rae ha-na-ro tae-eo-nass-deon sun-gan

갈수록 소모적인 이 세계를 만난 순간

gal-su-rok so-mo-jeok-in i se-gye-reul man-nan sun-gan

우린 점점점 멀어져가 점점

u-rin jeom-jeom-jeom meol-eo-jyeo-ga jeom-jeom

둘로 깨져버린 채 힘을 잃어버린 태양

dul-ro kkae-jyeo-beo-rin chae him-eul il-eo-beo-rin tae-yang

갈수록, 갈수록, 갈수록, 갈수록 더

gal-su-rok, gal-su-rok, gal-su-rok, gal-su-rok deo

간절했던 꿈의 세계를 다시 마주하는 순간

gan-jeol-haess-deon kkum-ui se-gye-reul da-si ma-ju-ha-neun sun-gan

내 가슴이 뛴다, 마구 뛴다 둥 둥 둥 둥 둥 둥

nae ga-seum-i ttwin-da, ma-gu ttwin-da dung dung dung dung dung dung

돌고 돌아서 다시 시작하는 곳에 다 왔어

dol-go dol-a-seo da-si si-jak-ha-neun gos-e da wass-eo

Yeah, EXO-M, EXO-K 우리가 시작하는 미래 History

Yeah, EXO-M, EXO-K u-ri-ga si-jak-ha-neun mi-rae History

저 태양처럼 거대한 하나란 걸 아는 날

jeo tae-yang-cheo-reom geo-dae-han ha-na-ran geol a-neun nal

Oh, 하나의 심장에, 태양에 끝없이 우린

Oh, ha-na-ui sim-jang-e, tae-yang-e kkeut-eop-i u-rin

하나로 강해지고 있어

ha-na-ro gang-hae-ji-go iss-eo

I need you and you want me

지구란 이 별에서 오-오, 오-오

ji-gu-ran i byeol-e-seo o-o, o-o

Every, every, everyday

내가 만든 History

nae-ga man-deun History

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"History" (History) 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 "History" 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, "History" 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 “History”?

"History" (History) 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 “History” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for History.

Performer (아티스트)EXO
Album (앨범)Mama (The 1st Mini Album) - EP
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 History by EXO?

"History" 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 History with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced History by EXO?

"History" is performed by EXO, released on the album "Mama (The 1st Mini Album) - EP" in 2012. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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