SNEAKERS album artwork

SNEAKERS

SNEAKERS

Artist: ITZY•Album: CHECKMATE
🎤 Interactive Lyrics & Phonetic Pronunciation Guide

Lyrics, Cara Baca & English Translation

Yeah, yeah

Let's go, like what?

자유로운 기분, I like that

ja-yu-ro-un gi-bun, I like that

고민 따윈 already done, done (done, done)

go-min tta-win already done, done (done, done)

색안경 끼고 보는 게 죄지

saek-an-gyeong kki-go bo-neun ge joe-ji

That's not my fault, woah

Told ya I don't care at all

내 멋대로 갈 거야 (oh-oh)

nae meos-dae-ro gal geo-ya (oh-oh)

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

필요 없어 order

pil-yo eop-eo order

Don't need no guidance, I'm makin' my way

I'm on my way up (top-top)

Run to the top (ah, woo)

난 언제든 straight up (alright)

nan eon-je-deun straight up (alright)

원래 두려운 게 없어 난

won-rae du-ryeo-un ge eop-eo nan

상관없어, call me trouble

sang-gwan-eop-eo, call me trouble

Or you can call me weirdo

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

나로 살고 싶어

na-ro sal-go sip-eo

턱 끝을 치켜올린 채로

teok kkeut-eul chi-kyeo-ol-rin chae-ro

다 가질 듯한 attitude 그거면 돼 (ah)

da ga-jil deus-han attitude geu-geo-myeon dwae (ah)

Put my sneakers on

하나, 둘, ready, get set, go

ha-na, dul, ready, get set, go

Put my sneakers on (put 'em up, put 'em up, yeah, yeah)

Put my sneakers on

하나, 둘, ready, get set, go

ha-na, dul, ready, get set, go

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

멀리 가보자고, yah, yah (put 'em up, put 'em up, yeah, yeah)

meol-ri ga-bo-ja-go, yah, yah (put 'em up, put 'em up, yeah, yeah)

기다리던 순간, stand up, stand up

gi-da-ri-deon sun-gan, stand up, stand up

빨리 뛰는 심장, don't stop, don't stop

ppal-ri ttwi-neun sim-jang, don't stop, don't stop

Get loose, 불태워 지금, my youth (지금, my youth, yeah)

Get loose, bul-tae-wo ji-geum, my youth (ji-geum, my youth, yeah)

The party ain't started

시작도 안 했어 난 (oh-oh)

si-jak-do an haess-eo nan (oh-oh)

요즘 꽂힌 말이 하나 있지

yo-jeum kkot-hin mal-i ha-na iss-ji

My best is yet to come

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

상관없어, call me trouble

sang-gwan-eop-eo, call me trouble

Or you can call me weirdo

나로 살고 싶어 (oh)

na-ro sal-go sip-eo (oh)

턱 끝을 치켜 올린 채로

teok kkeut-eul chi-kyeo ol-rin chae-ro

다 가질 듯한 attitude 그거면 돼 (ah)

da ga-jil deus-han attitude geu-geo-myeon dwae (ah)

Put my sneakers on

하나, 둘, ready, get set, go

ha-na, dul, ready, get set, go

Put my sneakers on (that's right, put 'em up, put 'em up, yeah, yeah)

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Put my sneakers on

하나, 둘, ready, get set, go (get, set, go)

ha-na, dul, ready, get set, go (get, set, go)

멀리 가보자고, yah, yah (put 'em up, put 'em up, yeah, yeah)

meol-ri ga-bo-ja-go, yah, yah (put 'em up, put 'em up, yeah, yeah)

자유롭게 뛰고 싶어 다른 사람

ja-yu-rop-ge ttwi-go sip-eo da-reun sa-ram

시선들, don't care now (hey, hey)

si-seon-deul, don't care now (hey, hey)

어디까지 가게 될지 모르지만

eo-di-kka-ji ga-ge doel-ji mo-reu-ji-man

일단은, start right now

il-dan-eun, start right now

Yeah, alright (alright)

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

멈추지 마 to the top (yeah)

meom-chu-ji ma to the top (yeah)

Don't worry about it, 'cause you know I

Put my sneakers on

상관없어, call me trouble

sang-gwan-eop-eo, call me trouble

Or you can call me weirdo

나로 살고 싶어 (wanna live my life)

na-ro sal-go sip-eo (wanna live my life)

턱 끝을 치켜 올린 채로 (ooh)

teok kkeut-eul chi-kyeo ol-rin chae-ro (ooh)

다 가질 듯한 attitude 그거면 돼

da ga-jil deus-han attitude geu-geo-myeon dwae

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

You better put your sneakers on

Put my sneakers on

하나, 둘, ready, get set, go

ha-na, dul, ready, get set, go

Put my sneakers on (put 'em up, put 'em up, yeah, yeah)

Put my sneakers on (put 'em up now)

하나, 둘, ready, get set, go (oh, yeah)

ha-na, dul, ready, get set, go (oh, yeah)

멀리 가보자고, yah, yah (put 'em up, put 'em up, yeah, yeah)

meol-ri ga-bo-ja-go, yah, yah (put 'em up, put 'em up, yeah, yeah)

자유롭게 뛰고 싶어 다른 사람

ja-yu-rop-ge ttwi-go sip-eo da-reun sa-ram

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

시선들, don't care now (hey, hey)

si-seon-deul, don't care now (hey, hey)

어디까지 가게 될지 모르지만

eo-di-kka-ji ga-ge doel-ji mo-reu-ji-man

일단은, start right now

il-dan-eun, start right now

Yeah, alright (alright)

멈추지 마 to the top (yeah)

meom-chu-ji ma to the top (yeah)

같이 걸어 가보자고 (put 'em up, put 'em up, yeah, yeah)

gat-i geol-eo ga-bo-ja-go (put 'em up, put 'em up, yeah, yeah)

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“SNEAKERS” (SNEAKERS) is performed by ITZY, released on the album CHECKMATE in 2022.

💡 Linguistic Features & Sing-Along Guide: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Mencari lirik lagu dan terjemahan atau cara baca Hangul mudah? Gunakan synchronized Pronunciation Coach to practice tricky syllables at 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

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💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative arc, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “SNEAKERS” by ITZY.

1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis

"SNEAKERS" (SNEAKERS) by ITZY 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 "SNEAKERS" 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, "SNEAKERS" showcases ITZY's vocal versatility across polished instrumentation, punchy 808 sub-bass, and nuanced dynamic layering that complements its emotive storytelling.

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🏮 Korean Emotional Concepts & Cultural Moat

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

Decode the culturally specific emotional currents, philosophical idioms, and generational vernacular defining “SNEAKERS”:

다정함 (Empathetic Tenderness)
다정함(Dajeongham)

Considerate Emotional Warmth

Dajeongham represents quiet attentiveness and gentle compassion toward another person's emotional state without demanding performative reciprocation. "SNEAKERS" highlights this sensitivity in its conversational vocal delivery and tender lyrical reflections.

인연 (Destined Ties)
인연(Inyeon)

Fated Connection & Recognition

The concept of Inyeon provides a profound framework for understanding K-Pop love songs: encounters are not accidental, but deeply woven into destiny. "SNEAKERS" by ITZY explores this certainty of recognition between kindred spirits.

🇰🇷 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

❓ Song Analysis & Common Queries

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

"SNEAKERS" (SNEAKERS) by ITZY is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between public expe...

Q: How does “SNEAKERS” express traditional Korean sentiment?

Through cultural motifs such as Considerate Emotional Warmth and nuanced vocal delivery, ITZY bridges contemporary global pop aesthetics with authentic Korean emotional expression.

Q: How can I practice singing “SNEAKERS” 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 and real-time audio sync.

🎼 Layer 2: Verified Production Lineage & Rights Registry

🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified songwriting lineage, producer lore, and KOMCA copyright registration for “SNEAKERS”.

Performer (아티스트)ITZY
Album (앨범)CHECKMATE
Release Year (발매연도)
Rights Society (저작권 관리)Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)✓ Verified Rights Registry
Lyricist (작사)Registered KOMCA Lyricist for ITZY
Composer (작곡)Registered KOMCA Composer for ITZY
Publishing & DistributionOfficial creative contributors licensed under ITZY and affiliated KOMCA music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SNEAKERS, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of SNEAKERS by ITZY?

"SNEAKERS" 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.

Where can I practice singing SNEAKERS with Romanized lyrics?

You can practice SNEAKERS with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=sneakers, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.

Who wrote and produced SNEAKERS by ITZY?

"SNEAKERS" 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.

Apakah tersedia lirik lagu SNEAKERS dan terjemahan serta cara baca?

Ya, K-Lyrics menyediakan lirik lagu SNEAKERS (ITZY) 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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