Track Information & Sing-Along Guide
“RACER” (RACER) is performed by ITZY, released on the album CHECKMATE in 2022.
💡 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
I'm a race (I'm a)
I'm a race
어차피 now or never
eo-cha-pi now or never
고민하지 마 no more problem
go-min-ha-ji ma no more problem
속도를 높여 'til the maximum
sok-do-reul nop-yeo 'til the maximum
We on it on the winner podium (yo, yo)
심장이 막 뛰어 like rum-pum-pum-pum
sim-jang-i mak ttwi-eo like rum-pum-pum-pum
Tension을 또 올려 no limit, 더 더
T-e-n-s-i-o-n-eul tto ol-ryeo no limit, deo deo
Shift up, 어서 빨리
Shift up, eo-seo ppal-ri
Basic instinct, 아무도 못 말려
Basic instinct, a-mu-do mos mal-ryeo
Trailblazing the race
We're acing this game
Track 위에 주인공은 us
Track wi-e ju-in-gong-eun us
Now we'll be all the rage
더 거침없이 달려 달려
deo geo-chim-eop-i dal-ryeo dal-ryeo
"Champ", that's our title, title
숨이 차도 끝까지
sum-i cha-do kkeut-kka-ji
Now it's the final lap
Hit it, hit it, breaking records, done
I'm a race
I'm a racer
Vroom-vroom, we're so fast
집중해 봐 and we're gone
jip-jung-hae bwa and we're gone
타 올라타 if you wanna win it
ta ol-ra-ta if you wanna win it
Let's be born ready, number ones
I'm a racer
Vroom-vroom, we're so fast
절대 못 쫓아와 (따라 따라 와 봐)
jeol-dae mos jjot-a-wa (tta-ra tta-ra wa bwa)
머리 높여 들어봐 봐 nothing's too latе
meo-ri nop-yeo deul-eo-bwa bwa nothing's too latе
보여 줄게 자세하게 all in 8K
bo-yeo jul-ge ja-se-ha-ge all in 8K
Baby, we're so rare, 못 막아 likе a monster
Baby, we're so rare, mos mak-a likе a monster
We gon' be a rock star
심장이 막 뛰어 like rum-pum-pum-pum
sim-jang-i mak ttwi-eo like rum-pum-pum-pum
서로에 기대 결국 다 thumbs up
seo-ro-e gi-dae gyeol-guk da thumbs up
Trust me, now you can
Hit the pedal, bam, oh
Trailblazing the race
We're acing this game
Track 위에 주인공은 us
Track wi-e ju-in-gong-eun us
Now we'll be all the rage
더 거침없이 달려 달려
deo geo-chim-eop-i dal-ryeo dal-ryeo
"Champ", that's our title, title
숨이 차도 끝까지
sum-i cha-do kkeut-kka-ji
Now it's the final lap
Hit it, hit it, breaking records, done
I'm a race
I'm a racer
Vroom-vroom, we're so fast
집중해 봐 and we're gone
jip-jung-hae bwa and we're gone
타 올라타 if you wanna win it
ta ol-ra-ta if you wanna win it
Let's be born ready, number ones
I'm a racer
Vroom-vroom, we're so fast
절대 못 쫓아와 (따라 따라 와 봐)
jeol-dae mos jjot-a-wa (tta-ra tta-ra wa bwa)
If you're all in with me
모두 다 chosen ones
mo-du da chosen ones
We're 'bout to flip this world, you'll see
Yeah, yeah (I'm a race)
I'm a race
I'm a racer
Vroom-vroom, we're so fast
집중해 봐 and we're gone
jip-jung-hae bwa and we're gone
타 올라타 if you wanna win it
ta ol-ra-ta if you wanna win it
Let's be born ready, number ones
I'm a racer
Vroom-vroom, we're so fast
절대 못 쫓아와 (따라 따라 와 봐)
jeol-dae mos jjot-a-wa (tta-ra tta-ra wa bwa)
💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context
Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “RACER” by ITZY.
1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core
"RACER" (RACER) 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.
3. Songwriting Context & Production
Crafted with refined arrangement techniques, "RACER" highlights ITZY's dynamic vocal range across textured instrumentation and modern beat drops.
🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits
Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “RACER”.
| Performer (아티스트) | ITZY |
|---|---|
| Album (앨범) | CHECKMATE |
| Release Year (발매연도) | 2022 |
| Songwriting & Production | Official creative contributors licensed under ITZY and affiliated music publishing rights holders. |
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What is the English translation and meaning of RACER by ITZY?
"RACER" 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 RACER by ITZY?
"RACER" is performed by ITZY, released on the album "CHECKMATE" in 2022. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.