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Never Meant to Be

Never Meant to Be

Artist: GIRIBOY•Album: Never Meant to Be - EP
🇰🇷 Korean📅 2026K-PopR&B/Soul

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Never Meant to Be” (Never Meant to Be) is performed by GIRIBOY, released on the album Never Meant to Be - EP in 2026.

💡 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

너와 난 만나선 안 될 사람이었었는데

neo-wa nan man-na-seon an doel sa-ram-i-eoss-eoss-neun-de

이름도 알아선 안 될 사람

i-reum-do al-a-seon an doel sa-ram

어떻게 감당하려고 우리 둘은

eo-tteot-ge gam-dang-ha-ryeo-go u-ri dul-eun

사랑 같은 실수를 해버렸나

sa-rang gat-eun sil-su-reul hae-beo-ryeoss-na

돌아서면 끝인 줄

dol-a-seo-myeon kkeut-in jul

너와 나의 감정

neo-wa na-ui gam-jeong

안 풀려 묶인 줄 (줄)

an pul-ryeo muk-in jul (jul)

대책 없이 빠져버렸지

dae-chaek eop-i ppa-jyeo-beo-ryeoss-ji

Chorus

나갈 수 없어

na-gal su eop-eo

넌 나쁜 소식 같어 (소식 같어)

neon na-ppeun so-sik gat-eo (so-sik gat-eo)

자꾸 내게 보이지 말어 (보이지 말어)

ja-kku nae-ge bo-i-ji mal-eo (bo-i-ji mal-eo)

이쪽으로 오지 마

i-jjok-eu-ro o-ji ma

너무 선명해 눈이 멀 것 같아

neo-mu seon-myeong-hae nun-i meol geos gat-a

무슨 벌을 받으려고 우린 이렇게

mu-seun beol-eul bat-eu-ryeo-go u-rin i-reot-ge

잔인하게 상처를 주고받나

jan-in-ha-ge sang-cheo-reul ju-go-bat-na

흉터를 보면 다시 너가 떠올라

hyung-teo-reul bo-myeon da-si neo-ga tteo-ol-ra

Verse 3

웃음이 나와 아파도

us-eum-i na-wa a-pa-do

너와 난 만나선 안 될 사람이었었는데

neo-wa nan man-na-seon an doel sa-ram-i-eoss-eoss-neun-de

이름도 알아선 안 될 사람

i-reum-do al-a-seon an doel sa-ram

어떻게 감당하려고 우리 둘은

eo-tteot-ge gam-dang-ha-ryeo-go u-ri dul-eun

사랑 같은 실수를 해버렸나

sa-rang gat-eun sil-su-reul hae-beo-ryeoss-na

며칠이 지나도 답이 없어

myeo-chil-i ji-na-do dap-i eop-eo

시간도 해결을 못하고

si-gan-do hae-gyeol-eul mos-ha-go

오늘 또 다른 문제를 만들어

o-neul tto da-reun mun-je-reul man-deul-eo

Verse 4

넌 사랑이 아니라 답이었어

neon sa-rang-i a-ni-ra dap-i-eoss-eo

기억해도 안 돼 (안 돼)

gi-eok-hae-do an dwae (an dwae)

보고 싶어 해도 안 돼

bo-go sip-eo hae-do an dwae

사면이 막혀있는 상태

sa-myeon-i mak-hyeo-iss-neun sang-tae

계속 갈려나가

gye-sok gal-ryeo-na-ga

창이 되어 뚫어 너는 방패

chang-i doe-eo ttul-eo neo-neun bang-pae

우리는 노력해도 결국 절대 안 되는 사이

u-ri-neun no-ryeok-hae-do gyeol-guk jeol-dae an doe-neun sa-i

방금이 내게 주어진

bang-geum-i nae-ge ju-eo-jin

Verse 5

마지막 기회였나

ma-ji-mak gi-hoe-yeoss-na

너와 난 만나선 안 될 사람이었었는데

neo-wa nan man-na-seon an doel sa-ram-i-eoss-eoss-neun-de

이름도 알아선 안 될 사람

i-reum-do al-a-seon an doel sa-ram

어떻게 감당하려고 우리 둘은

eo-tteot-ge gam-dang-ha-ryeo-go u-ri dul-eun

사랑 같은 실수를 해버렸나

sa-rang gat-eun sil-su-reul hae-beo-ryeoss-na

너와 난 만나선 안 돼

neo-wa nan man-na-seon an dwae

사랑했었는데

sa-rang-haess-eoss-neun-de

어떻게 감당하려고 우리 둘은

eo-tteot-ge gam-dang-ha-ryeo-go u-ri dul-eun

Verse 6

사랑 같은 실수를 해버렸나

sa-rang gat-eun sil-su-reul hae-beo-ryeoss-na

시간 지나도

si-gan ji-na-do

우리 다시 봐도

u-ri da-si bwa-do

다시는 만나선 안 될 사람

da-si-neun man-na-seon an doel sa-ram

화를 내봐도

hwa-reul nae-bwa-do

미안해 봐도

mi-an-hae bwa-do

안되는 건 절대 안 될 사람

an-doe-neun geon jeol-dae an doel sa-ram

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Never Meant to Be” by GIRIBOY.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Never Meant to Be" (Never Meant to Be) by GIRIBOY 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 "Never Meant to Be" 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, "Never Meant to Be" highlights GIRIBOY'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 “Never Meant to Be”?

"Never Meant to Be" (Never Meant to Be) by GIRIBOY is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, e...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Never Meant to Be”.

Performer (아티스트)GIRIBOY
Album (앨범)Never Meant to Be - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under GIRIBOY 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 Never Meant to Be by GIRIBOY?

"Never Meant to Be" is performed by GIRIBOY. 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 Never Meant to Be by GIRIBOY?

"Never Meant to Be" is performed by GIRIBOY, released on the album "Never Meant to Be - EP" in 2026. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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