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Don’t Give a What

Don’t Give a What

Artist: ITZY•Album: Not Shy - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English31% KR📅 2020K-PopITZY

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Don’t Give a What” (Don’t Give a What) is performed by ITZY, released on the album Not Shy - EP in 2020.

💡 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

Don't give a what

I don't give a what

Don't give a what (whoo)

대체 뭐가 그리 복잡해 머리 아파 (blah-blah-blah-blah)

dae-che mwo-ga geu-ri bok-jap-hae meo-ri a-pa (blah-blah-blah-blah)

이리 태어난 걸 어떡해 (sorry, but we ain't sorry)

i-ri tae-eo-nan geol eo-tteok-hae (sorry, but we ain't sorry)

색안경 속에, 널 가두려 하지 마

saek-an-gyeong sok-e, neol ga-du-ryeo ha-ji ma

더 이상 숨지 마 너는 너야

deo i-sang sum-ji ma neo-neun neo-ya

Singin' like, pow, pow, pow

Chorus

상관없어 모두가 틀렸다 말해도

sang-gwan-eop-eo mo-du-ga teul-ryeoss-da mal-hae-do

우리 모두 정답이야

u-ri mo-du jeong-dap-i-ya

(Hey) 너만의 방식부터

(Hey) neo-man-ui bang-sik-bu-teo

(Hey) 너만의 색깔까지

(Hey) neo-man-ui saek-kkal-kka-ji

다 보여줘 다르건 말건

da bo-yeo-jwo da-reu-geon mal-geon

You know that I don't give a-

Uh, what? Woah-woah-woah

당당히 보여줄 거야 난

dang-dang-hi bo-yeo-jul geo-ya nan

Verse 3

Uh, what? Woah-woah-woah

뭐 어때 자신 있게?

mwo eo-ttae ja-sin iss-ge?

나를 따라 세상 앞에 외쳐

na-reul tta-ra se-sang ap-e oe-chyeo

(Hey) 아무도 못 막아, I don't give a what

(Hey) a-mu-do mos mak-a, I don't give a what

라라라라라라라, 라라라라라 (don't give a what)

ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra, ra-ra-ra-ra-ra (don't give a what)

라라라라라라라 (I don't give a what)

ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra (I don't give a what)

라라라라라라라, 라라라라라 (don't give a what)

ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra, ra-ra-ra-ra-ra (don't give a what)

라라라라라라라 (I don't give a what)

ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra (I don't give a what)

Verse 4

Set myself free (free), 편견 따윈 break (break)

Set myself free (free), pyeon-gyeon tta-win break (break)

상관없이, I lo-lo-love me

sang-gwan-eop-i, I lo-lo-love me

I'm not a criminal, 뭐라던 (ooh)

I'm not a criminal, mwo-ra-deon (ooh)

나 난 전부 깰 테니까

na nan jeon-bu kkael te-ni-kka

같은 틀 속에, 널 맞추려 하지 마

gat-eun teul sok-e, neol mat-chu-ryeo ha-ji ma

절대로 지지 마 너는 너야

jeol-dae-ro ji-ji ma neo-neun neo-ya

Singin' like, pow, pow, pow

상관없어 모두가 틀렸다 말해도

sang-gwan-eop-eo mo-du-ga teul-ryeoss-da mal-hae-do

Verse 5

우리 모두 정답이야

u-ri mo-du jeong-dap-i-ya

(Hey) 너만의 방식부터

(Hey) neo-man-ui bang-sik-bu-teo

(Hey) 너만의 색깔까지

(Hey) neo-man-ui saek-kkal-kka-ji

다 보여줘 다르건 말건

da bo-yeo-jwo da-reu-geon mal-geon

You know that I don't give a-

Uh, what? Woah-woah-woah

당당히 보여줄 거야 난

dang-dang-hi bo-yeo-jul geo-ya nan

Uh, what? Woah-woah-woah

Verse 6

뭐 어때 자신 있게?

mwo eo-ttae ja-sin iss-ge?

나를 따라 세상 앞에 외쳐

na-reul tta-ra se-sang ap-e oe-chyeo

(Hey) 아무도 못 막아, I don't give a what

(Hey) a-mu-do mos mak-a, I don't give a what

(Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah)

Yeah, no matter what they say

(Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah)

더는 두렵지 않게

deo-neun du-ryeop-ji an-ge

Strike, strike a pose, strike, strike a pose (ah-woah)

Verse 7

Strike, strike a pose, strike, strike a pose (no drama mama)

If you know what I'm talkin' about come put your hands up (hands up)

If you feel me and know, It's love come put your hands up (hands up)

(Uh-woah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)

I'm gonna show you now, like this

You know that I don't give a-

Uh, what? Woah-woah-woah (uh, woah)

당당히 보여줄 거야 난 (woo)

dang-dang-hi bo-yeo-jul geo-ya nan (woo)

Verse 8

Uh, what? Woah-woah-woah

뭐 어때 자신 있게?

mwo eo-ttae ja-sin iss-ge?

나를 따라 세상 앞에 외쳐 (따라)

na-reul tta-ra se-sang ap-e oe-chyeo (tta-ra)

(Hey) 아무도 못 막아, I don't give a what

(Hey) a-mu-do mos mak-a, I don't give a what

라라라라라라라, 라라라라라 (don't give a what)

ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra, ra-ra-ra-ra-ra (don't give a what)

라라라라라라라 (I don't give a what)

ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra (I don't give a what)

라라라라라라라, 라라라라라 (don't give a what)

ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra, ra-ra-ra-ra-ra (don't give a what)

라라라라라라라 (I don't give a what)

ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra (I don't give a what)

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Don’t Give a What” by ITZY.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Don’t Give a What" (Don’t Give a What) 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 "Don’t Give a What" 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, "Don’t Give a What" 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 “Don’t Give a What”?

"Don’t Give a What" (Don’t Give a What) by ITZY is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emot...

Q: How can I practice singing “Don’t Give a What” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

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Performer (아티스트)ITZY
Album (앨범)Not Shy - EP
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 Don’t Give a What by ITZY?

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Who wrote and produced Don’t Give a What by ITZY?

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