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Baby Don't Cry

Baby Don't Cry

Artist: EXO•Album: The 1st Album 'XOXO' (Repackage)
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English58% KR📅 2013K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Baby Don't Cry” (Baby Don't Cry) is performed by EXO, released on the album The 1st Album 'XOXO' (Repackage) in 2013.

💡 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

더는 망설이지 마 제발

deo-neun mang-seol-i-ji ma je-bal

내 심장을 거두어 가

nae sim-jang-eul geo-du-eo ga

그래, 날카로울수록 좋아

geu-rae, nal-ka-ro-ul-su-rok jot-a

달빛 조차도 눈을 감은 밤

dal-bit jo-cha-do nun-eul gam-eun bam

나 아닌 다른 남자였다면

na a-nin da-reun nam-ja-yeoss-da-myeon

희극 안의 한 구절이었더라면

hui-geuk an-ui han gu-jeol-i-eoss-deo-ra-myeon

너의 그 사랑과 바꾼 상처 모두 태워버려

neo-ui geu sa-rang-gwa ba-kkun sang-cheo mo-du tae-wo-beo-ryeo

Baby, don't cry tonight

Chorus

어둠이 걷히고 나면

eo-dum-i geot-hi-go na-myeon

Baby, don't cry tonight

없었던 일이 될 거야

eop-eoss-deon il-i doel geo-ya

물거품이 되는 것은 네가 아니야

mul-geo-pum-i doe-neun geos-eun ne-ga a-ni-ya

끝내 몰라야 했던

kkeut-nae mol-ra-ya haess-deon

So, baby, don't cry, cry

내 사랑이 널 지킬 테니

nae sa-rang-i neol ji-kil te-ni

오직 서로를 향해있는

o-jik seo-ro-reul hyang-hae-iss-neun

Verse 3

운명을 주고 받아

un-myeong-eul ju-go bat-a

엇갈릴 수 밖에 없는 그 만큼 더

eos-gal-ril su bak-e eop-neun geu man-keum deo

사랑했음을 난 알아

sa-rang-haess-eum-eul nan al-a

When you smile, sun shines

언어란 틀엔 채 못 담을 찬란

eon-eo-ran teul-en chae mos dam-eul chan-ran

온 맘에 파도 쳐

on mam-e pa-do chyeo

부서져 내리잖아, oh

bu-seo-jyeo nae-ri-jan-a, oh

Baby, don't cry tonight (ooh)

Verse 4

폭풍이 몰아치는 밤 (하늘이 무너질 듯)

pok-pung-i mol-a-chi-neun bam (ha-neul-i mu-neo-jil deus)

Baby, don't cry tonight

조금은 어울리잖아

jo-geum-eun eo-ul-ri-jan-a

눈물보다 찬란히 빛나는 이 순간

nun-mul-bo-da chan-ran-hi bit-na-neun i sun-gan

너를 보내야 했던 (yeah)

neo-reul bo-nae-ya haess-deon (yeah)

So, baby, don't cry (don't cry), cry (cry)

내 사랑이 기억될 테니 (yeah)

nae sa-rang-i gi-eok-doel te-ni (yeah)

어두컴컴한 고통의 그늘 위

eo-du-keom-keom-han go-tong-ui geu-neul wi

Verse 5

이별의 문턱에 내가 무참히

i-byeol-ui mun-teok-e nae-ga mu-cham-hi

넘어져도 그마저도

neom-eo-jyeo-do geu-ma-jeo-do

널 위해서라면 감당할 테니

neol wi-hae-seo-ra-myeon gam-dang-hal te-ni

Uh, 대신 나를 줄게

Uh, dae-sin na-reul jul-ge

비록 날 모르는 너에게

bi-rok nal mo-reu-neun neo-e-ge

Don't cry, 뜨거운 눈물보단

Don't cry, tteu-geo-un nun-mul-bo-dan

차디찬 웃음을 보여줘, baby

cha-di-chan us-eum-eul bo-yeo-jwo, baby

Say no more (baby)

Verse 6

No more (don't cry)

제발, 망설이지는 말아줘

je-bal, mang-seol-i-ji-neun mal-a-jwo

물거품이 될 그 찰나

mul-geo-pum-i doel geu chal-na

Say no more (baby)

No more (don't cry)

눈부신 사람으로 남을 수 있게

nun-bu-sin sa-ram-eu-ro nam-eul su iss-ge

차라리 그 칼로 날 태워줘

cha-ra-ri geu kal-ro nal tae-wo-jwo

네 눈 속에 가득 차 오르는 달빛, ooh-ooh, wah

ne nun sok-e ga-deuk cha o-reu-neun dal-bit, ooh-ooh, wah

Verse 7

소리 없이 고통 속에 흘러 넘치는 이 밤

so-ri eop-i go-tong sok-e heul-reo neom-chi-neun i bam

Baby, don't cry tonight (cry)

어둠이 걷히고 나면 (어둠이 걷히고 나면)

eo-dum-i geot-hi-go na-myeon (eo-dum-i geot-hi-go na-myeon)

Baby, don't cry tonight (ooh, yeah)

없었던 일이 될 거야 (oh)

eop-eoss-deon il-i doel geo-ya (oh)

물거품이 되는 것은 네가 아니야

mul-geo-pum-i doe-neun geos-eun ne-ga a-ni-ya

끝내 몰라야 했던 (whoa, whoa, ooh)

kkeut-nae mol-ra-ya haess-deon (whoa, whoa, ooh)

So, baby, don't cry (don't cry), cry (cry)

Verse 8

내 사랑이 널 지킬 테니 (cry)

nae sa-rang-i neol ji-kil te-ni (cry)

이른 햇살이 녹아 내린다 (녹아)

i-reun haes-sal-i nok-a nae-rin-da (nok-a)

너를 닮은 눈부심이 내린다 (falling down)

neo-reul dal-eun nun-bu-sim-i nae-rin-da (falling down)

길을 잃은 내 눈은 이제야 (oh, oh)

gil-eul il-eun nae nun-eun i-je-ya (oh, oh)

Cry, cry, cry

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Baby Don't Cry” by EXO.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Baby Don't Cry" (Baby Don't Cry) 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 "Baby Don't Cry" 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, "Baby Don't Cry" 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 “Baby Don't Cry”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Baby Don't Cry”.

Performer (아티스트)EXO
Album (앨범)The 1st Album 'XOXO' (Repackage)
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 Baby Don't Cry by EXO?

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Who wrote and produced Baby Don't Cry by EXO?

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