Zezé album artwork

Zezé

Zezé

Artist: IU•Album: CHAT-SHIRE
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English88% KR📅 2015K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

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

💡 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

흥미로운 듯, 씩 올라가는 입꼬리 좀 봐

heung-mi-ro-un deus, ssik ol-ra-ga-neun ip-kko-ri jom bwa

그 웃음만 봐도 알아 분명히 너는 짓궂어

geu us-eum-man bwa-do al-a bun-myeong-hi neo-neun jis-gut-eo

아아, 이름이 아주 예쁘구나 계속 부르고 싶어

a-a, i-reum-i a-ju ye-ppeu-gu-na gye-sok bu-reu-go sip-eo

말하지 못하는 나쁜 상상이 사랑스러워

mal-ha-ji mos-ha-neun na-ppeun sang-sang-i sa-rang-seu-reo-wo

조그만 손가락으로 소리를 만지네

jo-geu-man son-ga-rak-eu-ro so-ri-reul man-ji-ne

간지러운 그 목소리로 색과 풍경을 노래 부르네 yeah

gan-ji-reo-un geu mok-so-ri-ro saek-gwa pung-gyeong-eul no-rae bu-reu-ne yeah

제제, 어서 나무에 올라와 잎사귀에 입을 맞춰

je-je, eo-seo na-mu-e ol-ra-wa ip-sa-gwi-e ip-eul mat-chwo

장난치면 못써 나무를 아프게 하면 못써 못써

jang-nan-chi-myeon mos-sseo na-mu-reul a-peu-ge ha-myeon mos-sseo mos-sseo

Chorus

제제, 어서 나무에 올라와 여기서 제일 어린잎을 가져가

je-je, eo-seo na-mu-e ol-ra-wa yeo-gi-seo je-il eo-rin-ip-eul ga-jyeo-ga

하나뿐인 꽃을 꺾어가

ha-na-ppun-in kkot-eul kkeok-eo-ga

Climb up me

Climb up me

꽃을 피운 듯, 발그레해진 저 두 뺨을 봐

kkot-eul pi-un deus, bal-geu-re-hae-jin jeo du ppyam-eul bwa

넌 아주 순진해 그러나 분명 교활하지

neon a-ju sun-jin-hae geu-reo-na bun-myeong gyo-hwal-ha-ji

어린아이처럼 투명한 듯해도 어딘가는 더러워

eo-rin-a-i-cheo-reom tu-myeong-han deus-hae-do eo-din-ga-neun deo-reo-wo

그 안에 무엇이 살고 있는지, 알 길이 없어

geu an-e mu-eos-i sal-go iss-neun-ji, al gil-i eop-eo

Verse 3

당장에 머리 위엔 햇살을 띄우지만

dang-jang-e meo-ri wi-en haes-sal-eul ttui-u-ji-man

어렴풋이 보이는 너의 속은 먹구름과 닿아있네 oh

eo-ryeom-pus-i bo-i-neun neo-ui sok-eun meok-gu-reum-gwa dat-a-iss-ne oh

제제, 어서 나무에 올라와 잎사귀에 입을 맞춰

je-je, eo-seo na-mu-e ol-ra-wa ip-sa-gwi-e ip-eul mat-chwo

장난치면 못써 나무를 아프게 하면 못써 못써

jang-nan-chi-myeon mos-sseo na-mu-reul a-peu-ge ha-myeon mos-sseo mos-sseo

제제, 어서 나무에 올라와 여기서 제일 어린잎을 가져가

je-je, eo-seo na-mu-e ol-ra-wa yeo-gi-seo je-il eo-rin-ip-eul ga-jyeo-ga

하나뿐인 꽃을 꺾어가

ha-na-ppun-in kkot-eul kkeok-eo-ga

Climb up me

Climb up me

Verse 4

한 번 더 닿고 싶어 여기서 매일 너를 기다려

han beon deo dat-go sip-eo yeo-gi-seo mae-il neo-reul gi-da-ryeo

전부 가지러 오렴

jeon-bu ga-ji-reo o-ryeom

다시 부르고 싶어 여기서 매일 너를 기다려

da-si bu-reu-go sip-eo yeo-gi-seo mae-il neo-reul gi-da-ryeo

얄밉게 돌아가도 내일 밤에 또 보러 올 거지

yal-mip-ge dol-a-ga-do nae-il bam-e tto bo-reo ol geo-ji

제제, 어서 나무에 올라와 잎사귀에 입을 맞춰

je-je, eo-seo na-mu-e ol-ra-wa ip-sa-gwi-e ip-eul mat-chwo

장난치면 못써 나무를 아프게 하면 못써 못써

jang-nan-chi-myeon mos-sseo na-mu-reul a-peu-ge ha-myeon mos-sseo mos-sseo

제제, 어서 나무에 올라와 여기서 제일 어린잎을 가져가

je-je, eo-seo na-mu-e ol-ra-wa yeo-gi-seo je-il eo-rin-ip-eul ga-jyeo-ga

하나뿐인 꽃을 꺾어가

ha-na-ppun-in kkot-eul kkeok-eo-ga

Verse 5

Climb up me

Climb up me

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Zezé” by IU.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Zezé" (Zezé) by IU 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 "Zezé" 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, "Zezé" highlights IU'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 “Zezé”?

"Zezé" (Zezé) by IU is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and per...

Q: How can I practice singing “Zezé” 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, loop fast verses, and practice real-time tongue placement.

🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Zezé”.

Performer (아티스트)IU
Album (앨범)CHAT-SHIRE
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under IU and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the English translation and meaning of Zezé by IU?

"Zezé" is performed by IU. 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 Zezé with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced Zezé by IU?

"Zezé" is performed by IU, released on the album "CHAT-SHIRE" in 2015. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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