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Unlucky

Unlucky

Artist: IU•Album: Love Poem - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English56% KR📅 2019K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Unlucky” (Unlucky) is performed by IU, released on the album Love Poem - EP in 2019.

💡 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

기를 쓰고 사랑해야 하는 건 아냐

gi-reul sseu-go sa-rang-hae-ya ha-neun geon a-nya

하루 정도는 행복하지 않아도 괜찮아

ha-ru jeong-do-neun haeng-bok-ha-ji an-a-do gwaen-chan-a

그럼에도 역시 완벽하군 나의 여인 hmm

geu-reom-e-do yeok-si wan-byeok-ha-gun na-ui yeo-in hmm

여전히 무수한 빈칸들이 있지

yeo-jeon-hi mu-su-han bin-kan-deul-i iss-ji

끝없이 헤맬 듯해

kkeut-eop-i he-mael deus-hae

풀리지 않는 얄미운 숙제들 사이로 oh

pul-ri-ji an-neun yal-mi-un suk-je-deul sa-i-ro oh

마치 하루하루가

ma-chi ha-ru-ha-ru-ga

잘 짜여진 장난 같아

jal jja-yeo-jin jang-nan gat-a

Chorus

달릴수록 내게서 달아나

dal-ril-su-rok nae-ge-seo dal-a-na

Just life, we're still good without luck

길을 잃어도 계속 또각또각 또 가볍게 걸어 (Take your time)

gil-eul il-eo-do gye-sok tto-gak-tto-gak tto ga-byeop-ge geol-eo (Take your time)

There's no right 실은 모두가 울고 싶을지 몰라

There's no right sil-eun mo-du-ga ul-go sip-eul-ji mol-ra

슬퍼지고 싶지 않아서 화내는지도 몰라

seul-peo-ji-go sip-ji an-a-seo hwa-nae-neun-ji-do mol-ra

여전히 무수한 질문들이 있지

yeo-jeon-hi mu-su-han jil-mun-deul-i iss-ji

이번에도 틀린 듯해

i-beon-e-do teul-rin deus-hae

아주 사소한 토씨 하나의 차이로

a-ju sa-so-han to-ssi ha-na-ui cha-i-ro

Verse 3

No- wo- ah

마치 하루하루가

ma-chi ha-ru-ha-ru-ga

삐뚤은 동그라미 같아

ppi-ttul-eun dong-geu-ra-mi gat-a

도망쳐도 여기로 돌아와

do-mang-chyeo-do yeo-gi-ro dol-a-wa

Just life, we're still good without luck

비틀거려도 계속 또박또박 똑바르게 걸어 (Take your time)

bi-teul-geo-ryeo-do gye-sok tto-bak-tto-bak ttok-ba-reu-ge geol-eo (Take your time)

There's no right 때론 모두가 외로운지도 몰라

There's no right ttae-ron mo-du-ga oe-ro-un-ji-do mol-ra

지워지고 싶지 않아서 악쓰는지도 몰라

ji-wo-ji-go sip-ji an-a-seo ak-sseu-neun-ji-do mol-ra

Verse 4

(La-la-la-la la-la, I love my days)

I know that life is sometimes so mean

(La-la-la-la la-la, I love my days)

It is true, so I'm trying

난 나의 보폭으로 갈게 hmm

nan na-ui bo-pok-eu-ro gal-ge hmm

불안해 돌아보면서도

bul-an-hae dol-a-bo-myeon-seo-do

별 큰일 없이 지나온 언제나처럼

byeol keun-il eop-i ji-na-on eon-je-na-cheo-reom

이번에도 그래 볼게 음

i-beon-e-do geu-rae bol-ge eum

Verse 5

Just life, we're still cool without luck

길을 잃어도 계속 또각또각 또 가볍게 걸어

gil-eul il-eo-do gye-sok tto-gak-tto-gak tto ga-byeop-ge geol-eo

There's no right 실은 모두가 모르는지도 몰라

There's no right sil-eun mo-du-ga mo-reu-neun-ji-do mol-ra

어쩌면 나름대로 더디게 느림보 같은

eo-jjeo-myeon na-reum-dae-ro deo-di-ge neu-rim-bo gat-eun

지금 이대로 괜찮은지도 몰라

ji-geum i-dae-ro gwaen-chan-eun-ji-do mol-ra

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Unlucky" (Unlucky) 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 "Unlucky" 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, "Unlucky" 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 “Unlucky”?

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

Q: How can I practice singing “Unlucky” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Unlucky”.

Performer (아티스트)IU
Album (앨범)Love Poem - EP
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 Unlucky by IU?

"Unlucky" 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 Unlucky with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced Unlucky by IU?

"Unlucky" is performed by IU, released on the album "Love Poem - EP" in 2019. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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