What Is Love album artwork

What Is Love

What Is Love

Artist: EXO•Album: Mama (The 1st Mini Album) - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English67% KR📅 2012K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“What Is Love” (What Is Love) 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

Verse 1

Girl, I can't explain what I feel

Ooh ooh wow oh yeah

My baby, baby, baby, baby yeah yeah

하루가 마치 1분처럼 느껴지게 만들지

ha-ru-ga ma-chi 1-bun-cheo-reom neu-kkyeo-ji-ge man-deul-ji

너만 있으면 영화 속의 주인공

neo-man iss-eu-myeon yeong-hwa sok-ui ju-in-gong

널 구하러 달려가는 액션 씬 이라도 찍을 것처럼

neol gu-ha-reo dal-ryeo-ga-neun aek-syeon ssin i-ra-do jjik-eul geos-cheo-reom

난 마치 영웅이 된 것처럼

nan ma-chi yeong-ung-i doen geos-cheo-reom

넌 내게 완벽 상상해 봤어

neon nae-ge wan-byeok sang-sang-hae bwass-eo

Chorus

함께라면 어떨까? yeah

ham-kke-ra-myeon eo-tteol-kka? yeah

난 너만 괜찮다고 말해주면 모두 완벽해 oh baby

nan neo-man gwaen-chan-da-go mal-hae-ju-myeon mo-du wan-byeok-hae oh baby

I lost my mind 너를 처음 만났을 때

I lost my mind neo-reul cheo-eum man-nass-eul ttae

너 하나 빼고 모든 것은 get in slow motion

neo ha-na ppae-go mo-deun geos-eun get in slow motion

내게 말해줘 이게 사랑이라면

nae-ge mal-hae-jwo i-ge sa-rang-i-ra-myeon

매일 그대와 수많은 감정들을 나눠주고 배워가며

mae-il geu-dae-wa su-man-eun gam-jeong-deul-eul na-nwo-ju-go bae-wo-ga-myeo

싸우고, 울고, 안아주고

ssa-u-go, ul-go, an-a-ju-go

내게 말해줘 이게 사랑이라면

nae-ge mal-hae-jwo i-ge sa-rang-i-ra-myeon

Verse 3

세상남자들 모두 날 부러워해

se-sang-nam-ja-deul mo-du nal bu-reo-wo-hae

너를 가진 내가 질투나 죽겠나봐

neo-reul ga-jin nae-ga jil-tu-na juk-gess-na-bwa

해가 가고 달이 가도 절대 안 변해 워 워

hae-ga ga-go dal-i ga-do jeol-dae an byeon-hae wo wo

난 보기보다 우직하게 믿을 남자라는 걸

nan bo-gi-bo-da u-jik-ha-ge mit-eul nam-ja-ra-neun geol

넌 알게 될 테니까 워 워

neon al-ge doel te-ni-kka wo wo

I don't know why 절대적인 이 감정

I don't know why jeol-dae-jeok-in i gam-jeong

내가 생각조차 했을까?

nae-ga saeng-gak-jo-cha haess-eul-kka?

네 곁에 있을 때 난 점점

ne gyeot-e iss-eul ttae nan jeom-jeom

Verse 4

대단한 남자가 되고, 빛나는 걸

dae-dan-han nam-ja-ga doe-go, bit-na-neun geol

I lost my mind 너를 처음 만났을 때

I lost my mind neo-reul cheo-eum man-nass-eul ttae

너 하나 빼고 모든 것은 get in slow motion

neo ha-na ppae-go mo-deun geos-eun get in slow motion

내게 말해줘 이게 사랑이라면

nae-ge mal-hae-jwo i-ge sa-rang-i-ra-myeon

매일 그대와 수많은 감정들을 나눠주고 배워가며

mae-il geu-dae-wa su-man-eun gam-jeong-deul-eul na-nwo-ju-go bae-wo-ga-myeo

싸우고, 울고, 안아주고

ssa-u-go, ul-go, an-a-ju-go

내게 말해줘 이게 사랑이라면

nae-ge mal-hae-jwo i-ge sa-rang-i-ra-myeon

간절히 바라고 바란다면 이뤄질까? 동화 얘기처럼

gan-jeol-hi ba-ra-go ba-ran-da-myeon i-rwo-jil-kka? dong-hwa yae-gi-cheo-reom

Verse 5

영원한 둘만의 해피엔딩, happily ever after oh wow

yeong-won-han dul-man-ui hae-pi-en-ding, happily ever after oh wow

나만은 널 믿어주고 지켜주고 달래줄게

na-man-eun neol mit-eo-ju-go ji-kyeo-ju-go dal-rae-jul-ge

네 편이 될게

ne pyeon-i doel-ge

네 곁에서 절대 안 떠나

ne gyeot-e-seo jeol-dae an tteo-na

I lost my mind 너를 처음 만났을 때

I lost my mind neo-reul cheo-eum man-nass-eul ttae

너 하나 빼고 모든 것은 get in slow motion

neo ha-na ppae-go mo-deun geos-eun get in slow motion

내게 말해줘 이게 사랑이라면

nae-ge mal-hae-jwo i-ge sa-rang-i-ra-myeon

매일 그대와 수많은 감정들을 나눠주고 배워가며

mae-il geu-dae-wa su-man-eun gam-jeong-deul-eul na-nwo-ju-go bae-wo-ga-myeo

Verse 6

싸우고, 울고, 안아주고

ssa-u-go, ul-go, an-a-ju-go

내게 말해줘 이게 사랑이라면

nae-ge mal-hae-jwo i-ge sa-rang-i-ra-myeon

세상남자들 모두 날 부러워해

se-sang-nam-ja-deul mo-du nal bu-reo-wo-hae

너를 가진 내가 질투나 죽겠나봐

neo-reul ga-jin nae-ga jil-tu-na juk-gess-na-bwa

My babe, baby babe, baby baby

널 알아보는 것, 이게 사랑인걸까?

neol al-a-bo-neun geos, i-ge sa-rang-in-geol-kka?

아이처럼 널 자주 웃게 만들고

a-i-cheo-reom neol ja-ju us-ge man-deul-go

친구처럼 널 가장 편하게 만들거야

chin-gu-cheo-reom neol ga-jang pyeon-ha-ge man-deul-geo-ya

Verse 7

My babe, baby babe, baby baby

말해줘 내게 what is love

mal-hae-jwo nae-ge what is love

Woo, woo, woo, woo, woo, woo

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"What Is Love" (What Is Love) 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 "What Is Love" 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, "What Is Love" 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 “What Is Love”?

"What Is Love" (What Is Love) by EXO is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulne...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “What Is Love”.

Performer (아티스트)EXO
Album (앨범)Mama (The 1st Mini Album) - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
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What is the English translation and meaning of What Is Love by EXO?

"What Is Love" 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 What Is Love by EXO?

"What Is Love" 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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