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Break Ice

Break Ice

Artist: ITZY•Album: Break Ice - Single
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English71% KR📅 2021K-PopITZY

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Break Ice” (Break Ice) is performed by ITZY, released on the album Break Ice - Single in 2021.

💡 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

Okay ay 난 그냥 맘대로 갈래

Okay ay nan geu-nyang mam-dae-ro gal-rae

이게 타고난 성격인 것 같애

i-ge ta-go-nan seong-gyeok-in geos gat-ae

길을 걷다가 신나는 음악이 나오면

gil-eul geot-da-ga sin-na-neun eum-ak-i na-o-myeon

Dance dance on the street

시시비비 복잡하다

si-si-bi-bi bok-jap-ha-da

일희일비하지 마라

il-hui-il-bi-ha-ji ma-ra

Easy easy 쉽게 가자이

Easy easy swip-ge ga-ja-i

언제나 답이 있지 그렇지

eon-je-na dap-i iss-ji geu-reot-ji

Chorus

가끔 길을 잃어도 (it's alright)

ga-kkeum gil-eul il-eo-do (it's alright)

두근거리잖아 (알 수 없는 길)

du-geun-geo-ri-jan-a (al su eop-neun gil)

어차피 생각한 대로 되는 건 없대

eo-cha-pi saeng-gak-han dae-ro doe-neun geon eop-dae

(So what?) 답이 있지 그럴 땐

(So what?) dap-i iss-ji geu-reol ttaen

얼음 깨 여름 깨

eol-eum kkae yeo-reum kkae

왜?

wae?

얼음 깨 여름 깨

eol-eum kkae yeo-reum kkae

다 큰 어른같이 굴어야 해?

da keun eo-reun-gat-i gul-eo-ya hae?

Verse 3

철이 안 들 수밖에

cheol-i an deul su-bak-e

얼음 깨 여름 깨

eol-eum kkae yeo-reum kkae

(Yeah yeah)

내 길을 가로막는

nae gil-eul ga-ro-mak-neun

얼음 깨서 여름 깨

eol-eum kkae-seo yeo-reum kkae

얼음 깨 여름 깨

eol-eum kkae yeo-reum kkae

(Yeah yeah)

나를 믿을 수밖에 없잖아

na-reul mit-eul su-bak-e eop-jan-a

Verse 4

Umm umm wanna be myself

내가 좋으니까 ay

nae-ga jot-eu-ni-kka ay

두 눈 감아버리면

du nun gam-a-beo-ri-myeon

사라지는 세상 얍!

sa-ra-ji-neun se-sang yap!

이게 맞다 저게 맞다

i-ge mat-da jeo-ge mat-da

하지 말어라

ha-ji mal-eo-ra

골치가 아야 너무나 덥다

gol-chi-ga a-ya neo-mu-na deop-da

시원한 빙수 한 숟가락 해라

si-won-han bing-su han sut-ga-rak hae-ra

Verse 5

I'm gonna get the top of me

나보다 날 잘 알면 나와봐 hey hey

na-bo-da nal jal al-myeon na-wa-bwa hey hey

고맙습니다 근데 괜찮아요

go-map-seup-ni-da geun-de gwaen-chan-a-yo

가끔 길을 잃어도 (it's alright)

ga-kkeum gil-eul il-eo-do (it's alright)

두근거리잖아 (알 수 없는 길)

du-geun-geo-ri-jan-a (al su eop-neun gil)

어차피 생각한 대로 되는 건 없대

eo-cha-pi saeng-gak-han dae-ro doe-neun geon eop-dae

(So what?) 답이 있지 그럴 땐

(So what?) dap-i iss-ji geu-reol ttaen

얼음 깨 여름 깨

eol-eum kkae yeo-reum kkae

Verse 6

왜?

wae?

얼음 깨 여름 깨

eol-eum kkae yeo-reum kkae

다 큰 어른같이 굴어야 해?

da keun eo-reun-gat-i gul-eo-ya hae?

철이 안 들 수밖에

cheol-i an deul su-bak-e

얼음 깨 여름 깨

eol-eum kkae yeo-reum kkae

(Yeah yeah)

내 길을 가로막는

nae gil-eul ga-ro-mak-neun

얼음 깨서 여름 깨

eol-eum kkae-seo yeo-reum kkae

Verse 7

얼음 깨 여름 깨

eol-eum kkae yeo-reum kkae

(Yeah yeah)

나를 믿을 수밖에 없잖아

na-reul mit-eul su-bak-e eop-jan-a

얼음 얼음 break ya

eol-eum eol-eum break ya

Common sense break ya

우릴 막는 뻔한 생각

u-ril mak-neun ppeon-han saeng-gak

다 깨버려 깨버려 깨버려 깨버려

da kkae-beo-ryeo kkae-beo-ryeo kkae-beo-ryeo kkae-beo-ryeo

마음속에 그려 놓은

ma-eum-sok-e geu-ryeo not-eun

Verse 8

지도를 따라가야지

ji-do-reul tta-ra-ga-ya-ji

그 목소리에 귀를 기울여

geu mok-so-ri-e gwi-reul gi-ul-yeo

찾아낼래 그 안엔 늘

chat-a-nael-rae geu an-en neul

답이 있지 답이 oh!

dap-i iss-ji dap-i oh!

얼음 깨 여름 깨

eol-eum kkae yeo-reum kkae

(Ye ye)

내 길을 가로막는

nae gil-eul ga-ro-mak-neun

얼음 깨서 여름 깨

eol-eum kkae-seo yeo-reum kkae

Verse 9

얼음 깨 여름 깨

eol-eum kkae yeo-reum kkae

(Ye ye)

나를 믿을 수밖

na-reul mit-eul su-bak

답이 있지 그럴 땐

dap-i iss-ji geu-reol ttaen

얼음 얼음 break ya

eol-eum eol-eum break ya

Common sense break ya

답이 있지 그럴 땐

dap-i iss-ji geu-reol ttaen

우릴 막는 뻔한 생각

u-ril mak-neun ppeon-han saeng-gak

Verse 10

다 깨버려 깨버려 깨버려 깨버려

da kkae-beo-ryeo kkae-beo-ryeo kkae-beo-ryeo kkae-beo-ryeo

얼음 깨 여름 깨

eol-eum kkae yeo-reum kkae

얼음 깨 여름 깨

eol-eum kkae yeo-reum kkae

얼음 깨 여름 깨

eol-eum kkae yeo-reum kkae

얼음 깨 여름 깨

eol-eum kkae yeo-reum kkae

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Break Ice” by ITZY.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Break Ice" (Break Ice) by ITZY 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 "Break Ice" 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, "Break Ice" highlights ITZY'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 “Break Ice”?

"Break Ice" (Break Ice) by ITZY is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerabil...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Break Ice”.

Performer (아티스트)ITZY
Album (앨범)Break Ice - Single
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under ITZY 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 Break Ice by ITZY?

"Break Ice" is performed by ITZY. 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 Break Ice by ITZY?

"Break Ice" is performed by ITZY, released on the album "Break Ice - Single" in 2021. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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