A Boy album artwork

A Boy

A Boy

Artist: G-DRAGON•Album: Heartbreaker
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English50% KR📅 2009K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“A Boy” (A Boy) is performed by G-DRAGON, released on the album Heartbreaker in 2009.

💡 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

GD

Ay yo choice

Drop it on me

밤은 깊었는데 잠은 안오고

bam-eun gip-eoss-neun-de jam-eun an-o-go

늘어난 두통과 싸우고

neul-eo-nan du-tong-gwa ssa-u-go

이리저리 뒤척이다 생각에 잠겨

i-ri-jeo-ri dwi-cheok-i-da saeng-gak-e jam-gyeo

또 펜을 붙잡고

tto pen-eul but-jap-go

빼곡히 써내려가는 가사

ppae-gok-hi sseo-nae-ryeo-ga-neun ga-sa

Chorus

이 안에 내 철학이 가득하다

i an-e nae cheol-hak-i ga-deuk-ha-da

뿌연 담배연기 꽉찬 내 방

ppu-yeon dam-bae-yeon-gi kkwak-chan nae bang

Home sweet home 아늑하다

Home sweet home a-neuk-ha-da

13살 나이에 와서 쉴틈없이 달려 왔어

1-3-sal na-i-e wa-seo swil-teum-eop-i dal-ryeo wass-eo

멋 모르는 자신감 내겐 가장 큰 무기였어

meos mo-reu-neun ja-sin-gam nae-gen ga-jang keun mu-gi-yeoss-eo

오르막길이라면 내리막길도 있는 법

o-reu-mak-gil-i-ra-myeon nae-ri-mak-gil-do iss-neun beop

돌아가기엔 너무 늦어버렸어

dol-a-ga-gi-en neo-mu neut-eo-beo-ryeoss-eo

I can't let go

Verse 3

Remember back in the day 빛나던 꿈을

Remember back in the day bit-na-deon kkum-eul

난 절대 잊지 못해 그 때 그 꿈을

nan jeol-dae it-ji mos-hae geu ttae geu kkum-eul

Don't forget back in the day

소년이여

so-nyeon-i-yeo

네 멋진 목소리로 세상에 소리쳐 shine a light

ne meos-jin mok-so-ri-ro se-sang-e so-ri-chyeo shine a light

G-Dragon 남들이 뭐라건

G-Dragon nam-deul-i mwo-ra-geon

작다고 어리다고 난 G-Dragon

jak-da-go eo-ri-da-go nan G-Dragon

남들이 뭐라건 (woah)

nam-deul-i mwo-ra-geon (woah)

Verse 4

사람들은 말해 내가 부러워 가진 게 너무 많아

sa-ram-deul-eun mal-hae nae-ga bu-reo-wo ga-jin ge neo-mu man-a

연예인들은 다 편하게만 살아

yeon-ye-in-deul-eun da pyeon-ha-ge-man sal-a

딱 하루만 그 입장이 돼 봐라

ttak ha-ru-man geu ip-jang-i dwae bwa-ra

보이는 게 다가 아니란 걸 알아

bo-i-neun ge da-ga a-ni-ran geol al-a

시간이 흘러가면서 외로움만 커져 갔어

si-gan-i heul-reo-ga-myeon-seo oe-ro-um-man keo-jyeo gass-eo

멋 모르는 의무감 내겐 가장 큰 부담였어

meos mo-reu-neun ui-mu-gam nae-gen ga-jang keun bu-dam-yeoss-eo

오르막길이라면 내리막길도 있는 법

o-reu-mak-gil-i-ra-myeon nae-ri-mak-gil-do iss-neun beop

도망치기엔 너무 늦어버렸어

do-mang-chi-gi-en neo-mu neut-eo-beo-ryeoss-eo

Verse 5

I wanna go

Remember back in the day 빛나던 꿈을

Remember back in the day bit-na-deon kkum-eul

난 절대 잊지 못해 그 때 그 꿈을

nan jeol-dae it-ji mos-hae geu ttae geu kkum-eul

Don't forget back in the day

소년이여

so-nyeon-i-yeo

네 멋진 목소리로 세상에 소리쳐 shine a light

ne meos-jin mok-so-ri-ro se-sang-e so-ri-chyeo shine a light

십년동안 수많은 물음들과

sip-nyeon-dong-an su-man-eun mul-eum-deul-gwa

내가 흘린 수 많은 땀방울들과

nae-ga heul-rin su man-eun ttam-bang-ul-deul-gwa

Verse 6

내가 참아온 차가운 눈물들

nae-ga cham-a-on cha-ga-un nun-mul-deul

아아 아아 자 시작해 보는거야

a-a a-a ja si-jak-hae bo-neun-geo-ya

Remember back in the day 빛나던 꿈을

Remember back in the day bit-na-deon kkum-eul

난 절대 잊지 못해 그 때 그 꿈을

nan jeol-dae it-ji mos-hae geu ttae geu kkum-eul

Don't forget back in the day

소년이여

so-nyeon-i-yeo

네 멋진 목소리로 세상에 소리쳐 shine a light

ne meos-jin mok-so-ri-ro se-sang-e so-ri-chyeo shine a light

Just once

Verse 7

Remember back in the day (go back)

빛나던 ooh ooh

bit-na-deon ooh ooh

남은 절대 믿지 못해 (forget)

nam-eun jeol-dae mit-ji mos-hae (forget)

그대로 woo woo

geu-dae-ro woo woo

Don't forget back in the day (way back)

소년이여

so-nyeon-i-yeo

네 멋진 목소리로 세상에 소리쳐 shine a light

ne meos-jin mok-so-ri-ro se-sang-e so-ri-chyeo shine a light

Come back to me now (come back to me now)

Verse 8

십년이 지나도

sip-nyeon-i ji-na-do

Come back to me now (come back to me now)

지나간 세월, 내 청춘을

ji-na-gan se-wol, nae cheong-chun-eul

Remember back in the day (it's time to shine)

남은 절대 믿지 못해 (that's choice)

nam-eun jeol-dae mit-ji mos-hae (that's choice)

Don't forget back in the day (brought to you by GD)

네 멋진 목소리로 세상에 소리쳐 shine a light

ne meos-jin mok-so-ri-ro se-sang-e so-ri-chyeo shine a light

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “A Boy” by G-DRAGON.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"A Boy" (A Boy) by G-DRAGON 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 "A Boy" 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, "A Boy" highlights G-DRAGON'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 “A Boy”?

"A Boy" (A Boy) by G-DRAGON 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 “A Boy” 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 “A Boy”.

Performer (아티스트)G-DRAGON
Album (앨범)Heartbreaker
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under G-DRAGON and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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What is the English translation and meaning of A Boy by G-DRAGON?

"A Boy" is performed by G-DRAGON. 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 A Boy by G-DRAGON?

"A Boy" is performed by G-DRAGON, released on the album "Heartbreaker" in 2009. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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