스물셋 Twenty-Three album artwork

스물셋 Twenty-Three

스물셋 Twenty-Three

Artist: IU•Album: CHAT-SHIRE
Tempo:115 BPM
Key:F# Minor
Language:96% KR • 4% EN
Year:2015
K-Pop
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Verse 1
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I'm 23 난 수수께끼 (Question)

I'm 23 nan su-su-kke-kki (Question)

뭐게요 맞혀봐요

mwo-ge-yo mat-hyeo-bwa-yo

I'm 23 틀리지 말기 because

I'm 23 teul-ri-ji mal-gi because

난 몹시 예민해요 맞혀봐

nan mop-si ye-min-hae-yo mat-hyeo-bwa

한 떨기 스물셋 좀 아가씨 태가 나네

han tteol-gi seu-mul-ses jom a-ga-ssi tae-ga na-ne

다 큰 척해도 적당히 믿어줘요

da keun cheok-hae-do jeok-dang-hi mit-eo-jwo-yo

얄미운 스물셋 아직 한참 멀었다 얘

yal-mi-un seu-mul-ses a-jik han-cham meol-eoss-da yae

덜 자란 척해도 대충 속아줘요

deol ja-ran cheok-hae-do dae-chung sok-a-jwo-yo

난, 그래 확실히 지금이 좋아요

nan, geu-rae hwak-sil-hi ji-geum-i jot-a-yo

아냐, 아냐 사실은 때려 치고 싶어요

a-nya, a-nya sa-sil-eun ttae-ryeo chi-go sip-eo-yo

아 알겠어요 나는 사랑이 하고 싶어

a al-gess-eo-yo na-neun sa-rang-i ha-go sip-eo

아니 돈이나 많이 벌래 맞혀봐

a-ni don-i-na man-i beol-rae mat-hyeo-bwa

어느 쪽이게? 얼굴만 보면 몰라

eo-neu jjok-i-ge? eol-gul-man bo-myeon mol-ra

속마음과 다른 표정을 짓는 일 아주 간단하거든

sok-ma-eum-gwa da-reun pyo-jeong-eul jis-neun il a-ju gan-dan-ha-geo-deun

어느 쪽이게? 사실은 나도 몰라

eo-neu jjok-i-ge? sa-sil-eun na-do mol-ra

애초에 나는 단 한 줄의 거짓말도 쓴 적이 없거든

ae-cho-e na-neun dan han jul-ui geo-jis-mal-do sseun jeok-i eop-geo-deun

여우인 척, 하는 곰인 척

yeo-u-in cheok, ha-neun gom-in cheok

하는 여우 아니면 아예 다른 거

ha-neun yeo-u a-ni-myeon a-ye da-reun geo

어느 쪽이게? 뭐든 한 쪽을 골라

eo-neu jjok-i-ge? mwo-deun han jjok-eul gol-ra

색안경 안에 비춰지는 거 뭐 이제 익숙하거든

saek-an-gyeong an-e bi-chwo-ji-neun geo mwo i-je ik-suk-ha-geo-deun

Check it out

겁나는 게 없어요 엉망으로 굴어도

geop-na-neun ge eop-eo-yo eong-mang-eu-ro gul-eo-do

사람들은 내게 매일 친절해요

sa-ram-deul-eun nae-ge mae-il chin-jeol-hae-yo

인사하는 저 여자 모퉁이를 돌고도

in-sa-ha-neun jeo yeo-ja mo-tung-i-reul dol-go-do

아직 웃고 있을까 늘 불안해요

a-jik us-go iss-eul-kka neul bul-an-hae-yo

난, 영원히 아이로 남고 싶어요

nan, yeong-won-hi a-i-ro nam-go sip-eo-yo

아니, 아니 물기 있는 여자가 될래요

a-ni, a-ni mul-gi iss-neun yeo-ja-ga doel-rae-yo

아 정했어요 난 죽은 듯이 살래요

a jeong-haess-eo-yo nan juk-eun deus-i sal-rae-yo

아냐, 다 뒤집어 볼래 맞혀봐

a-nya, da dwi-jip-eo bol-rae mat-hyeo-bwa

어느 쪽이게? 얼굴만 보면 몰라

eo-neu jjok-i-ge? eol-gul-man bo-myeon mol-ra

속마음과 다른 표정을 짓는 일 아주 간단하거든

sok-ma-eum-gwa da-reun pyo-jeong-eul jis-neun il a-ju gan-dan-ha-geo-deun

어느 쪽이게? 사실은 나도 몰라

eo-neu jjok-i-ge? sa-sil-eun na-do mol-ra

애초에 나는 단 한 줄의 거짓말도 쓴 적이 없거든

ae-cho-e na-neun dan han jul-ui geo-jis-mal-do sseun jeok-i eop-geo-deun

여우인 척, 하는 곰인 척

yeo-u-in cheok, ha-neun gom-in cheok

하는 여우 아니면 아예 다른 거

ha-neun yeo-u a-ni-myeon a-ye da-reun geo

어느 쪽이게? 뭐든 한 쪽을 골라

eo-neu jjok-i-ge? mwo-deun han jjok-eul gol-ra

색안경 안에 비춰지는 거 뭐 이제 익숙하거든

saek-an-gyeong an-e bi-chwo-ji-neun geo mwo i-je ik-suk-ha-geo-deun

난 당신 맘에 들고 싶어요

nan dang-sin mam-e deul-go sip-eo-yo

아주 살짝만 얄밉게 해도 돼요?

a-ju sal-jjak-man yal-mip-ge hae-do dwae-yo?

난 당신 맘에 들고 싶어요

nan dang-sin mam-e deul-go sip-eo-yo

자기 머리 꼭대기 위에서 놀아도 돼요? 맞혀봐

ja-gi meo-ri kkok-dae-gi wi-e-seo nol-a-do dwae-yo? mat-hyeo-bwa

어느 쪽이게? 얼굴만 보면 몰라

eo-neu jjok-i-ge? eol-gul-man bo-myeon mol-ra

속마음과 다른 표정을 짓는 일 아주 간단하거든

sok-ma-eum-gwa da-reun pyo-jeong-eul jis-neun il a-ju gan-dan-ha-geo-deun

어느 쪽이게? 사실은 나도 몰라

eo-neu jjok-i-ge? sa-sil-eun na-do mol-ra

애초에 나는 단 한 줄의 거짓말도 쓴 적이 없거든

ae-cho-e na-neun dan han jul-ui geo-jis-mal-do sseun jeok-i eop-geo-deun

여우인 척, 하는 곰인 척

yeo-u-in cheok, ha-neun gom-in cheok

하는 여우 아니면 아예 다른 거

ha-neun yeo-u a-ni-myeon a-ye da-reun geo

어느 쪽이게? 뭐든 한 쪽을 골라

eo-neu jjok-i-ge? mwo-deun han jjok-eul gol-ra

색안경 안에 비춰지는 거 뭐 이제 익숙하거든

saek-an-gyeong an-e bi-chwo-ji-neun geo mwo i-je ik-suk-ha-geo-deun

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“스물셋 Twenty-Three” (스물셋 Twenty-Three) is performed by IU, released on the album CHAT-SHIRE in 2015.

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"스물셋 Twenty-Three" (스물셋 Twenty-Three) by IU 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.

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The Korean lyricism in "스물셋 Twenty-Three" 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.

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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. "스물셋 Twenty-Three" highlights this sensitivity in its conversational vocal delivery and tender lyrical reflections.

인연 (Destined Ties)
인연(Inyeon)

Fated Connection & Recognition

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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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