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Four Without Me

Four Without Me

Artist: IU•Album: Growing up
🇰🇷 Korean📅 2009K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Four Without Me” (Four Without Me) is performed by IU, released on the album Growing up in 2009.

💡 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

여보세요

yeo-bo-se-yo

나 정말 화났어

na jeong-mal hwa-nass-eo

나 정말 화났어

na jeong-mal hwa-nass-eo

그만 그만 그만 이제 그만

geu-man geu-man geu-man i-je geu-man

싫어 싫어 싫어 너무 싫어

sil-eo sil-eo sil-eo neo-mu sil-eo

거짓말이 내 눈에는 다 보여

geo-jis-mal-i nae nun-e-neun da bo-yeo

다른 여잔 관심없단 그 말

da-reun yeo-jan gwan-sim-eop-dan geu mal

너의 사랑 나 뿐이란 그 말

neo-ui sa-rang na ppun-i-ran geu mal

Chorus

의심없이 바보같이 믿었지

ui-sim-eop-i ba-bo-gat-i mit-eoss-ji

두고봐 두고봐 넌 넌 넌 실수 했어

du-go-bwa du-go-bwa neon neon neon sil-su haess-eo

나 말고 더 있어 네 여잔

na mal-go deo iss-eo ne yeo-jan

하나 둘 셋 넷

ha-na dul ses nes

뚜루뚜뚜 뚜뚜 뚜 뚜루뚜

ttu-ru-ttu-ttu ttu-ttu ttu ttu-ru-ttu

우리 둘이 딱 헤어져

u-ri dul-i ttak he-eo-jyeo

싹싹 빌고 엉엉 울고

ssak-ssak bil-go eong-eong ul-go

그래도 안 봐 줄래

geu-rae-do an bwa jul-rae

Verse 3

뚜루뚜뚜 뚜뚜 뚜 뚜루뚜

ttu-ru-ttu-ttu ttu-ttu ttu ttu-ru-ttu

여기까지 딱 좋았어

yeo-gi-kka-ji ttak jot-ass-eo

어머 어머 정말이야 끝이야

eo-meo eo-meo jeong-mal-i-ya kkeut-i-ya

바람 피다 들키니까 어때

ba-ram pi-da deul-ki-ni-kka eo-ttae

아니라며 잡아 떼면 뭘 해

a-ni-ra-myeo jap-a tte-myeon mwol hae

빨리 빨리 사실대로 다 말해

ppal-ri ppal-ri sa-sil-dae-ro da mal-hae

두고봐 두고봐 넌 넌 넌 실수 했어

du-go-bwa du-go-bwa neon neon neon sil-su haess-eo

나 말고 더 있어 네 여잔

na mal-go deo iss-eo ne yeo-jan

Verse 4

하나 둘 셋 넷

ha-na dul ses nes

뚜루뚜뚜 뚜뚜 뚜 뚜루뚜

ttu-ru-ttu-ttu ttu-ttu ttu ttu-ru-ttu

우리 둘이 딱 헤어져

u-ri dul-i ttak he-eo-jyeo

싹싹 빌고 엉엉 울고

ssak-ssak bil-go eong-eong ul-go

그래도 안 봐 줄래

geu-rae-do an bwa jul-rae

뚜루뚜뚜 뚜뚜 뚜 뚜루뚜

ttu-ru-ttu-ttu ttu-ttu ttu ttu-ru-ttu

여기까지 딱 좋았어

yeo-gi-kka-ji ttak jot-ass-eo

어머 어머 정말이야 끝이야

eo-meo eo-meo jeong-mal-i-ya kkeut-i-ya

Verse 5

미안해 하니까 한 번만

mi-an-hae ha-ni-kka han beon-man

봐 줄까 그래 볼까

bwa jul-kka geu-rae bol-kka

뚜루뚜뚜 뚜뚜 뚜 뚜루뚜

ttu-ru-ttu-ttu ttu-ttu ttu ttu-ru-ttu

어딨는지 뭘 하는지 하루에도

eo-diss-neun-ji mwol ha-neun-ji ha-ru-e-do

열 두번은 전화해 안 봐 줄래

yeol du-beon-eun jeon-hwa-hae an bwa jul-rae

뚜루뚜뚜 뚜뚜 뚜 뚜루뚜

ttu-ru-ttu-ttu ttu-ttu ttu ttu-ru-ttu

거짓말을 또 한다면 그땐 정말

geo-jis-mal-eul tto han-da-myeon geu-ttaen jeong-mal

가만 안 둬 진짜야

ga-man an dwo jin-jja-ya

Verse 6

약속해줘 너는 나만 사랑해

yak-sok-hae-jwo neo-neun na-man sa-rang-hae

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Four Without Me” by IU.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Four Without Me" (Four Without Me) 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 "Four Without Me" 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, "Four Without Me" 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 “Four Without Me”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Four Without Me”.

Performer (아티스트)IU
Album (앨범)Growing up
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under IU 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 Four Without Me by IU?

"Four Without Me" 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.

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Who wrote and produced Four Without Me by IU?

"Four Without Me" is performed by IU, released on the album "Growing up" in 2009. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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