Stay album artwork

Stay

Stay

Artist: EXO•Album: Universe – Winter Special Album, 2017
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English57% KR📅 2017K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Stay” (Stay) is performed by EXO, released on the album Universe – Winter Special Album, 2017 in 2017.

💡 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

Hey 흩어진 온기

Hey heut-eo-jin on-gi

이별 위로 나를 밀어낸 파도

i-byeol wi-ro na-reul mil-eo-naen pa-do

부서진 우릴 담아

bu-seo-jin u-ril dam-a

바다에 띄워 더 멀리

ba-da-e ttui-wo deo meol-ri

Hey 너의 빈 공간

Hey neo-ui bin gong-gan

시간은 까맣게 굳어져 그만

si-gan-eun kka-mat-ge gut-eo-jyeo geu-man

시선을 돌려 왜 넌

si-seon-eul dol-ryeo wae neon

내게는 아파 그게 더

nae-ge-neun a-pa geu-ge deo

Chorus

Can't believe, can't believe

사랑이 멎었단 너의 말 oh, oh

sa-rang-i meot-eoss-dan neo-ui mal oh, oh

모두 부서진 우리의 추억

mo-du bu-seo-jin u-ri-ui chu-eok

너의 잔해 속을 다시 걸어가 난

neo-ui jan-hae sok-eul da-si geol-eo-ga nan

Can't believe, can't believe

이렇게 멈춰 선 너를 난 oh, oh

i-reot-ge meom-chwo seon neo-reul nan oh, oh

영원을 그린 우리는 어디

yeong-won-eul geu-rin u-ri-neun eo-di

결국 끝내 내가 하지 못한 말 stay

gyeol-guk kkeut-nae nae-ga ha-ji mos-han mal stay

Verse 3

Hey 어긋난 우리

Hey eo-geus-nan u-ri

검은 수면 위로 비치는 너의 이름

geom-eun su-myeon wi-ro bi-chi-neun neo-ui i-reum

그 속에 더 깊이 빠질수록

geu sok-e deo gip-i ppa-jil-su-rok

환영처럼 너는 멀어져 가

hwan-yeong-cheo-reom neo-neun meol-eo-jyeo ga

Hey 내 흔적 위로

Hey nae heun-jeok wi-ro

넌 다시 밀려와선 모든 걸 지워

neon da-si mil-ryeo-wa-seon mo-deun geol ji-wo

나쁜 꿈이라 말해

na-ppeun kkum-i-ra mal-hae

내게 넌 비극 길고 긴

nae-ge neon bi-geuk gil-go gin

Verse 4

Can't believe, can't believe

사랑이 멎었단 너의 말 oh, oh

sa-rang-i meot-eoss-dan neo-ui mal oh, oh

모두 부서진 우리의 추억

mo-du bu-seo-jin u-ri-ui chu-eok

너의 잔해 속을 다시 걸어가 난

neo-ui jan-hae sok-eul da-si geol-eo-ga nan

Can't believe, can't believe

이렇게 멈춰 선 너를 난 oh, oh

i-reot-ge meom-chwo seon neo-reul nan oh, oh

영원을 그린 우리는 어디

yeong-won-eul geu-rin u-ri-neun eo-di

결국 끝내 내가 하지 못한 말 stay

gyeol-guk kkeut-nae nae-ga ha-ji mos-han mal stay

Verse 5

난 믿을 수가 없어 믿지 않아 yeah

nan mit-eul su-ga eop-eo mit-ji an-a yeah

다 지울 수가 없어 지우지 않아 yeah

da ji-ul su-ga eop-eo ji-u-ji an-a yeah

작은 단 한 조각도 잊지 말자라는 말을 지키란 말

jak-eun dan han jo-gak-do it-ji mal-ja-ra-neun mal-eul ji-ki-ran mal

지키려고 나는 아직 여기 있잖아 baby

ji-ki-ryeo-go na-neun a-jik yeo-gi iss-jan-a baby

How you do that to me?

Baby how you do that to me?

I can't believe this 우리 추억은 killing me softly

I can't believe this u-ri chu-eok-eun killing me softly

난 미끄러져 이별 위로 너와 찢어지고

nan mi-kkeu-reo-jyeo i-byeol wi-ro neo-wa jjit-eo-ji-go

Verse 6

내게 남아있는 두 가지는 이별 위로 다 내 잘못이지

nae-ge nam-a-iss-neun du ga-ji-neun i-byeol wi-ro da nae jal-mos-i-ji

널 붙잡거나 남아 있어 달란 말도 못 했으니

neol but-jap-geo-na nam-a iss-eo dal-ran mal-do mos haess-eu-ni

(Woo) baby now how we doing?

정말 남이 됐지 우리 둘이

jeong-mal nam-i dwaess-ji u-ri dul-i

Woo yeah, 전부 사라졌지 but I can't believe

Woo yeah, jeon-bu sa-ra-jyeoss-ji but I can't believe

Can't believe, can't believe

언젠간 괜찮아진단 말 oh, oh

eon-jen-gan gwaen-chan-a-jin-dan mal oh, oh

내게는 이미 더 깊이 스민

nae-ge-neun i-mi deo gip-i seu-min

Verse 7

결국 끝내 내가 하지 못한 말 stay

gyeol-guk kkeut-nae nae-ga ha-ji mos-han mal stay

Stay (ah ah ah ah ah)

Stay (ah ah ah ah ah)

내 곁에 (ah ah ah ah ah)

nae gyeot-e (ah ah ah ah ah)

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Stay" (Stay) 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 "Stay" 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, "Stay" 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 “Stay”?

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

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

Performer (아티스트)EXO
Album (앨범)Universe – Winter Special Album, 2017
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under EXO and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Stay, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Stay by EXO?

"Stay" 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 Stay with Romanized lyrics?

You can practice Stay with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=exo-stay, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.

Who wrote and produced Stay by EXO?

"Stay" is performed by EXO, released on the album "Universe – Winter Special Album, 2017" in 2017. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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