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Obsession

Obsession

Artist: EXO•Album: OBSESSION - The 6th Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English32% KR📅 2019K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Obsession” (Obsession) is performed by EXO, released on the album OBSESSION - The 6th Album in 2019.

💡 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 want ya, I want ya, want ya

I want ya, I want ya, want ya

I want ya, I want ya, want ya

I want ya, I want ya, want ya

I want ya, I want ya, want ya

I want ya, I want ya, want ya

I want ya, I want ya, want ya

I want—

Chorus

제발 이제 그만

je-bal i-je geu-man

밤이 눈을 멀게 끔 하니

bam-i nun-eul meol-ge kkeum ha-ni

넌 또 몰래 숨어들었지

neon tto mol-rae sum-eo-deul-eoss-ji

잠든 귓가 쓱 핥다 쳐다보다

jam-deun gwis-ga sseuk hal-da chyeo-da-bo-da

할퀴곤 웃어대

hal-kwi-gon us-eo-dae

끝도 없이 속삭이는 목소리

kkeut-do eop-i sok-sak-i-neun mok-so-ri

Oh, you're the bad dream kill

나를 홀려 자꾸 불러

na-reul hol-ryeo ja-kku bul-reo

Verse 3

너 있는 곳 그래 네게 오라고

neo iss-neun gos geu-rae ne-ge o-ra-go

날 안다고? (I don't think so)

nal an-da-go? (I don't think so)

뭔데 내게 파고들어 (I don't think so)

mwon-de nae-ge pa-go-deul-eo (I don't think so)

넌 내 눈을 가려 (I don't think so)

neon nae nun-eul ga-ryeo (I don't think so)

진실들을 덮어 (I don't think so)

jin-sil-deul-eul deop-eo (I don't think so)

헛된 꿈 버려 (I don't think so)

heos-doen kkum beo-ryeo (I don't think so)

독을 뱉게 하지 마 (I don't think so)

dok-eul baet-ge ha-ji ma (I don't think so)

넌 날 다신 못 가져 (I don't think so)

neon nal da-sin mos ga-jyeo (I don't think so)

Verse 4

Shut up and go away

Thousand nights 지겹도록 말했어

Thousand nights ji-gyeop-do-rok mal-haess-eo

쫓고 쫓는 악몽 이젠 끝낼게

jjot-go jjot-neun ak-mong i-jen kkeut-nael-ge

(불이 꺼진 Exit light) 불이 꺼진 Exit light

(bul-i kkeo-jin Exit light) bul-i kkeo-jin Exit light

이제 그만 꺼져 줄래 내게서

i-je geu-man kkeo-jyeo jul-rae nae-ge-seo

I want ya, I want ya, want ya

I want ya, I want ya, want ya (Yeah)

I want ya, I want ya, want ya

Verse 5

I want ya, I want ya, want ya (Hoo, 지겨워)

I want ya, I want ya, want ya (Hoo, ji-gyeo-wo)

Ha! 그만해 둬 (Bang)

Ha! geu-man-hae dwo (Bang)

내 귓속에 쏟아대는 소리 I'ma let it blow

nae gwis-sok-e ssot-a-dae-neun so-ri I'ma let it blow

오감은 그것으로 쏠리고 곤두서고

o-gam-eun geu-geos-eu-ro ssol-ri-go gon-du-seo-go

들어온 너는 제멋대로 휘저어

deul-eo-on neo-neun je-meos-dae-ro hwi-jeo-eo

한눈을 뜬 채로 잠들면

han-nun-eul tteun chae-ro jam-deul-myeon

소리 없이 스며드는 The phantom

so-ri eop-i seu-myeo-deu-neun The phantom

I'm so sick and tired of it

Verse 6

불이 켜지면 네가 사라져 있길

bul-i kyeo-ji-myeon ne-ga sa-ra-jyeo iss-gil

날 위한다고? (I don't think so)

nal wi-han-da-go? (I don't think so)

뭔데 내게 파고들어 (I don't think so)

mwon-de nae-ge pa-go-deul-eo (I don't think so)

깊게 스며들어 (I don't think so)

gip-ge seu-myeo-deul-eo (I don't think so)

혼란스러워 (I don't think so)

hon-ran-seu-reo-wo (I don't think so)

Take whatever (I don't think so)

보이지도 마라 (I don't think so)

bo-i-ji-do ma-ra (I don't think so)

넌 날 다신 못 가져 (I don't think so)

neon nal da-sin mos ga-jyeo (I don't think so)

Verse 7

집착하지 좀 마

jip-chak-ha-ji jom ma

Thousand nights 지겹도록 말했어

Thousand nights ji-gyeop-do-rok mal-haess-eo

쫓고 쫓는 악몽 이젠 끝낼게

jjot-go jjot-neun ak-mong i-jen kkeut-nael-ge

(불이 꺼진 Exit light) 불이 꺼진 Exit light

(bul-i kkeo-jin Exit light) bul-i kkeo-jin Exit light

이제 그만 꺼져 줄래 내게서

i-je geu-man kkeo-jyeo jul-rae nae-ge-seo

Blacken my heart

Creepin' dark night

Stainin' my soul

Verse 8

잠든 듯 눈을 뜨면 거친 소름과

jam-deun deus nun-eul tteu-myeon geo-chin so-reum-gwa

선명한 그것의 흔적과

seon-myeong-han geu-geos-ui heun-jeok-gwa

주인 없는 Names on the ground

ju-in eop-neun Names on the ground

불러내 춤을 춰 Tonight

bul-reo-nae chum-eul chwo Tonight

Say it what you like

그래 너와 행복했었던

geu-rae neo-wa haeng-bok-haess-eoss-deon

시간들을 알아

si-gan-deul-eul al-a

이젠 끝내야 한다는 걸

i-jen kkeut-nae-ya han-da-neun geol

Verse 9

Forget everything, yeah

날 안다고? (I don't think so)

nal an-da-go? (I don't think so)

뭔데 내게 파고들어 (I don't think so)

mwon-de nae-ge pa-go-deul-eo (I don't think so)

넌 내 눈을 가려 (I don't think so)

neon nae nun-eul ga-ryeo (I don't think so)

진실들을 덮어 (I don't think so)

jin-sil-deul-eul deop-eo (I don't think so)

헛된 꿈 버려 (I don't think so)

heos-doen kkum beo-ryeo (I don't think so)

독을 뱉게 하지 마 (I don't think so)

dok-eul baet-ge ha-ji ma (I don't think so)

넌 날 다신 못 가져 (I don't think so)

neon nal da-sin mos ga-jyeo (I don't think so)

Verse 10

Shut up and go away

Thousand nights 지겹도록 말했어

Thousand nights ji-gyeop-do-rok mal-haess-eo

쫓고 쫓는 악몽 이젠 끝낼게

jjot-go jjot-neun ak-mong i-jen kkeut-nael-ge

(불이 꺼진 exit light) 불이 꺼진 exit light

(bul-i kkeo-jin exit light) bul-i kkeo-jin exit light

이제 그만 꺼져 줄래 내게서 (Yeah, yeah)

i-je geu-man kkeo-jyeo jul-rae nae-ge-seo (Yeah, yeah)

One night 어둠 속에 보인 건

One night eo-dum sok-e bo-in geon

나를 쫓던 기묘했던 그림자

na-reul jjot-deon gi-myo-haess-deon geu-rim-ja

(불이 꺼진 Exit light) 불이 꺼진 Exit light

(bul-i kkeo-jin Exit light) bul-i kkeo-jin Exit light

Verse 11

거울 속의 나를 보고 있는 나

geo-ul sok-ui na-reul bo-go iss-neun na

I want ya, I want ya, want ya

I want ya, I want ya, want ya (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

I want ya, I want ya, want ya

I want ya, I want ya, want ya 내게서 사라져

I want ya, I want ya, want ya nae-ge-seo sa-ra-jyeo

I want ya, I want ya, want ya

I want ya, I want ya, want ya 꺼져 (Oh, woah)

I want ya, I want ya, want ya kkeo-jyeo (Oh, woah)

I want ya, I want ya, want ya (Uh, yeah)

Verse 12

I want ya, I want ya, want ya 내게서 사라져

I want ya, I want ya, want ya nae-ge-seo sa-ra-jyeo

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Obsession" (Obsession) 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 "Obsession" 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, "Obsession" 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 “Obsession”?

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

Q: How can I practice singing “Obsession” 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 “Obsession”.

Performer (아티스트)EXO
Album (앨범)OBSESSION - The 6th 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 Obsession by EXO?

"Obsession" 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 Obsession with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced Obsession by EXO?

"Obsession" is performed by EXO, released on the album "OBSESSION - The 6th Album" in 2019. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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