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Upside Down

Upside Down

Artist: Jay Park, Simon Dominic, Loco, GRAY•Album: GRAY Collection
Tempo:81 BPM
Key:Eb Major
Language:64% KR • 36% EN
Year:2018
K-Pop
K-Hip Hop
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We take it high, never low

On the grind, on the go

뜻대로 되지 않아도, 맘이 계속 가는 대로

tteutdaero doeji anhado, mami gyesok ganeun daero

어디까지 갈 수 있을지는 신 밖에 몰라 음 yeah

eodikkaji gal su isseuljineun sin bakge molra eum yeah

나도 인간이라 의심될 때 있지 아주 가끔

nado inganira euisimdoel ttae itji aju gakkeum

But 멘탈 다시 잡고 yeah I hustle day and night

But mental dasi japgo yeah I hustle day and night

Reset 을 가끔 해도 나는 뒤 안 돌아봐

Reset eul gakkeum haedo naneun dwi an dorabwa

내 미랜 밝아 they need a 안경

nae miraen balga they need a angyeong

성공하기로는 이미 판정이 났어

seonggonghagironeun imi panjeongi nasseo

리듬 타서 삶이 가득 찼네

rideum taseo salmi gadeuk chatne

행복하긴 내 작정

haengbokhagin nae jakjeong

앞으로 더 좋은 날이 너무 많아 yeah yeah

apeuro deo joheun nari neomu manha yeah yeah

울고 싶어도 미소 짓고 살아 yeah yeah

ulgo sipeodo miso jitgo sara yeah yeah

앞으로 더 좋은 날이 너무 많아 yeah yeah

apeuro deo joheun nari neomu manha yeah yeah

Let's get it boy, get it, get it, get it, oh

뒤집어

dwijibeo

안될 거란 생각은 뒤로

andoel georan saenggageun dwiro

언제나 네 자신을 믿어

eonjena ne jasineul mideo

끝나기 전에 계속 도전해

kkeunnagi jeone gyesok dojeonhae

Yeah, we on fire

아직도 넌 눈치만 보고 있어

ajikdo neon nunchiman bogo isseo

아무도 몰라 발 딛기 직전

amudo molra bal ditgi jikjeon

왜 아직 기적을 기적이라고 믿어

wae ajik gijeogeul gijeogirago mideo

매 순간이 기회라고 그 negativity 당장 뒤집어 버려

mae sungani gihoerago geu negativity dangjang dwijibeo beoryeo

여섯 번 넘어져도 칠칠칠

yeoseot beon neomeojyeodo chilchilchil

난 못 먹어도 겨겨겨겨

nan mot meogeodo gyeogyeogyeogyeo

하늘 위로 땀이 고여 비가 와도 웃을 수 있게

haneul wiro ttami goyeo biga wado useul su itge

취해서 말이 꼬여도 내 두발로 딱 설 수 있게

chwihaeseo mari kkoyeodo nae dubalro ttak seol su itge

Turn 부정적 생각 upside down 기분 높게 올려놔 봐

Turn bujeongjeok saenggak upside down gibun nopge olryeonwa bwa

니가 바꿀 수 있다니까 수도 없이 봐 왔잖아

niga bakkul su itdanikka sudo eopsi bwa watjanha

어차피는 어차피 이 단어 다음엔

eochapineun eochapi i daneo daeumen

생각대로 바뀔 거야 결과는 그대로 반응해

saenggakdaero bakkwil geoya gyeolgwaneun geudaero baneunghae

뒤집어

dwijibeo

안될 거란 생각은 뒤로

andoel georan saenggageun dwiro

언제나 네 자신을 믿어

eonjena ne jasineul mideo

끝나기 전에 계속 도전해

kkeunnagi jeone gyesok dojeonhae

Yeah, we on fire

If you feel the same for me, the way I feel for you

하루에도 수백 번씩 떠올리는 실패의 이유

haruedo subaek beonssik tteoolrineun silpaeeui iyu

끝이 없는 생각에 고민들이 쌓이고 쌓인 밀푀유

kkeuti eomneun saenggage gomindeuri ssahigo ssahin milpoeyu

자 eat it 맛에 대한 평가가 미리 두렵긴 해도

ja eat it mase daehan pyeonggaga miri duryeopgin haedo

Be patient 나만 빼고 다들 기분이 축제인 듯

Be patient naman ppaego dadeul gibuni chukjein deut

대신 내가 가진 믿음을 믿어주는 기회만이 내 옆에 있어

daesin naega gajin mideumeul mideojuneun gihoemani nae yeope isseo

남의 떡이 계속 커 보인다면 평생 finger lickin' lickin'

nameui tteogi gyesok keo boindamyeon pyeongsaeng finger lickin' lickin'

우린 의미 없는 것에 시간을 뺏겨버린 걸 뒤늦게 느껴

urin euimi eomneun geose siganeul ppaetgyeobeorin geol dwineutge neukkyeo

자신의 삶을 모두가 지켜보고 있다는 그놈의 착각

jasineui salmeul moduga jikyeobogo itdaneun geunomeui chakgak

그거 하나만 버리고 살아도 꽤 줄어드는 부담감

geugeo hanaman beorigo sarado kkwae jureodeuneun budamgam

서두를 필요는 없잖아 모든 건 다 신의 계획 아래

seodureul piryoneun eopjanha modeun geon da sineui gyehoek arae

힘들 게 얻은 컷, 그 다음 씬은 헹가래

himdeul ge eodeun keot, geu daeum ssineun henggarae

Eh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

Eh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

뒤집어

dwijibeo

안될 거란 생각은 뒤로

andoel georan saenggageun dwiro

언제나 네 자신을 믿어

eonjena ne jasineul mideo

끝나기 전에 계속 도전해

kkeunnagi jeone gyesok dojeonhae

Yeah, we on fire

뒤집어버려 (Turn)

dwijibeobeoryeo (Turn)

뒤집어버려 (Turn)

dwijibeobeoryeo (Turn)

뒤집어버려 (Turn)

dwijibeobeoryeo (Turn)

뒤집뒤집뒤집어버려

dwijipdwijipdwijibeobeoryeo

뒤집어버려 (Turn)

dwijibeobeoryeo (Turn)

뒤집어버려 (Turn)

dwijibeobeoryeo (Turn)

뒤집어버려 (Turn)

dwijibeobeoryeo (Turn)

뒤집뒤집뒤집어버려 (Turn everything upside down)

dwijipdwijipdwijibeobeoryeo (Turn everything upside down)

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Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Upside Down” (Upside Down) is performed by Jay Park, Simon Dominic, Loco, GRAY, released on the album GRAY Collection in 2018.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis

"Upside Down" (Upside Down) by Jay Park, Simon Dominic, Loco, GRAY is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between public expectations and authentic self-expression, inviting listeners into an introspective lyrical journey framed by striking vocal harmonies.

2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean lyricism in "Upside Down" utilizes poetic imagery and cultural nuance. Through contrasting acoustic intimacy and dynamic rhythmic hooks, the song weaves Korean metaphorical phrases with accessible pop hooks, exploring how fleeting connections leave indelible emotional footprints.

3. Production Lore & Sound Engineering

Engineered with modern production techniques, "Upside Down" showcases Jay Park, Simon Dominic, Loco, GRAY's vocal versatility across polished instrumentation, punchy 808 sub-bass, and nuanced dynamic layering that complements its emotive storytelling.

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Cultural Context & Lyrical Nuance (정 • 한 • 인연)

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한 & 정 (Affection & Longing)
정 (情)(Jeong)

Indelible Emotional Attachment

In Korean philosophy, "Jeong" is an untranslatable, unspoken bond of profound affection that grows organically through shared time and vulnerability. In "Upside Down", Jay Park, Simon Dominic, Loco, GRAY channels this warm resonance, portraying love not as an ephemeral spark, but as enduring emotional rootedness.

인연 (Destined Karmic Ties)
인연 (因緣)(Inyeon)

Predestined Soul Connections

Rooted in Eastern Buddhist philosophy, "Inyeon" suggests that every meaningful human relationship is the culmination of karmic encounters across thousands of lifetimes. The lyrical narrative of "Upside Down" reflects this cosmic gravity, framing intimacy as a fated meeting rather than mere chance.

🇰🇷 Essential Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Key terms to unlock the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, inner feelings
Untranslatable Korean depth of genuine soul and emotion
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
The expressive vehicle conveying raw passion
사랑(Sarang)
Love, devotion
Core theme of romantic and communal attachment

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Q: What is the core artistic message of “Upside Down”?

"Upside Down" (Upside Down) by Jay Park, Simon Dominic, Loco, GRAY is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics nav...

Q: How does “Upside Down” express traditional Korean sentiment?

Through cultural motifs such as Indelible Emotional Attachment and nuanced vocal delivery, Jay Park, Simon Dominic, Loco, GRAY bridges contemporary global pop aesthetics with authentic Korean emotional expression.

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What is the English translation and meaning of Upside Down by Jay Park, Simon Dominic, Loco, GRAY?

"Upside Down" is performed by Jay Park, Simon Dominic, Loco, GRAY. 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 Upside Down by Jay Park, Simon Dominic, Loco, GRAY?

"Upside Down" is performed by Jay Park, Simon Dominic, Loco, GRAY, released on the album "GRAY Collection" in 2018. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

Apakah tersedia lirik lagu Upside Down dan terjemahan serta cara baca?

Ya, K-Lyrics menyediakan lirik lagu Upside Down (Jay Park, Simon Dominic, Loco, GRAY) lengkap dengan teks asli Hangul, cara baca lirik (romanization mudah), terjemahan bahasa Inggris / Tagalog, serta ulasan arti lagu dan makna lirik mendalam.

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