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Coin

Coin

Artist: IU•Album: IU 5th Album 'LILAC'
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English24% KR📅 2021K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Coin” (Coin) is performed by IU, released on the album IU 5th Album 'LILAC' in 2021.

💡 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

강자에게 더 세게, I love gamble

gang-ja-e-ge deo se-ge, I love gamble

과감할수록 신세계 on my table

gwa-gam-hal-su-rok sin-se-gye on my table

I'm sorry, 세상이 원래 불공평해

I'm sorry, se-sang-i won-rae bul-gong-pyeong-hae

So 더럽게 재미있지

So deo-reop-ge jae-mi-iss-ji

Now I move, I move, I move, I move, I move

Go ahead

I don't look, no look, no look, no look, no look

What's in my hand? (I said, "Go")

Chorus

Baby, 알잖아 내가 한 번 미치면

Baby, al-jan-a nae-ga han beon mi-chi-myeon

어디까지 가는지?

eo-di-kka-ji ga-neun-ji?

마지막 게임이니만큼

ma-ji-mak ge-im-i-ni-man-keum

후회 없는 실수를 저질러

hu-hoe eop-neun sil-su-reul jeo-jil-reo

I can't die, I'm all-in

All-in

I can't die, I'm all-in

All-in

Verse 3

I can't die, I'm all-

Born to be gambler

배운 적 없지 even no tutor

bae-un jeok eop-ji even no tutor

최악의 패를 가지고 싹 쓸어

choe-ak-ui pae-reul ga-ji-go ssak sseul-eo

한 수 배우고 싶음 더 예의 있게 굴어

han su bae-u-go sip-eum deo ye-ui iss-ge gul-eo

승리를 손에 꽉 잡아 말아 쥐어

seung-ri-reul son-e kkwak jap-a mal-a jwi-eo

Worth more than jewels

저리 가서 놀아줘, it's no kids zone

jeo-ri ga-seo nol-a-jwo, it's no kids zone

Verse 4

매경기 살벌하게

mae-gyeong-gi sal-beol-ha-ge

난 목숨을 걸어 like a bullfight

nan mok-sum-eul geol-eo like a bullfight

Vamos, vamos, vamos, vamos, vamos

Hmm, go ahead

It's new rule, new rule, new rule, new rule, new rule

Watch your back (I said, "Go")

Baby, 알잖아 내가 지금

Baby, al-jan-a nae-ga ji-geum

이 판에 도대체 뭘 거는지

i pan-e do-dae-che mwol geo-neun-ji

Verse 5

마지막 betting이니만큼

ma-ji-mak b-e-t-t-i-n-g-i-ni-man-keum

엉망으로 테이블을 어질러

eong-mang-eu-ro te-i-beul-eul eo-jil-reo

I can't die, I'm all-in

All-in

I can't die, I'm all-in

All-in

I can't die

Queen, nicely done, my bad, you lose

Verse 6

구걸하지 않는 눈빛 우리 game의 rule

gu-geol-ha-ji an-neun nun-bit u-ri g-a-m-e-ui rule

Come on, give it up, wholly you lose

끝내줄게 그만 여기서

kkeut-nae-jul-ge geu-man yeo-gi-seo

I can't die, I'm all-in

All-in

I can't die

All-in

I can't die, I'm all-in

Verse 7

(It's my last, no game no more, no more)

I can't die

(It's my last, no game no more, no more)

I can't die, I'm all-in

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Coin" (Coin) 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 "Coin" 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, "Coin" 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 “Coin”?

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

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Coin”.

Performer (아티스트)IU
Album (앨범)IU 5th Album 'LILAC'
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 Coin by IU?

"Coin" 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 Coin with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced Coin by IU?

"Coin" is performed by IU, released on the album "IU 5th Album 'LILAC'" in 2021. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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