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Step

Step

Artist: KARA•Album: KARA 3rd Album STEP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English58% KR📅 2011K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Step” (Step) is performed by KARA, released on the album KARA 3rd Album STEP in 2011.

💡 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

Step it up now

Oh Oh

라라라라라

ra-ra-ra-ra-ra

라라라라라라라

ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra

라라라라라

ra-ra-ra-ra-ra

라라라라라라라

ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra

넘어지진 않을 거야

neom-eo-ji-jin an-eul geo-ya

슬픔아 안녕

seul-peum-a an-nyeong

Chorus

친해지지 않을 거야

chin-hae-ji-ji an-eul geo-ya

눈물아 안녕

nun-mul-a an-nyeong

자신을 믿는 거야

ja-sin-eul mit-neun geo-ya

한숨은 그만

han-sum-eun geu-man

이깟 고민쯤은

i-kkas go-min-jjeum-eun

웃으며 bye bye

us-eu-myeo bye bye

또 한 번 더 배웠어

tto han beon deo bae-woss-eo

I will never forget about you ye

Verse 3

커졌어 난 강하게

keo-jyeoss-eo nan gang-ha-ge

더 높게

deo nop-ge

오 예 예 예 예

o ye ye ye ye

Step it up step it up

다시 시작이야

da-si si-jak-i-ya

또 템포를 올려서

tto tem-po-reul ol-ryeo-seo

앞질러 갈래

ap-jil-reo gal-rae

Just step it up step it up

Verse 4

다 보란 듯이

da bo-ran deus-i

크게 볼륨 높여

keu-ge bol-ryum nop-yeo

Baby my baby

라라라라라

ra-ra-ra-ra-ra

라라라라라라라

ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra

라라라라라

ra-ra-ra-ra-ra

라라라라라라라

ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra

내일은 새로울 거야

nae-il-eun sae-ro-ul geo-ya

Verse 5

기대를 높여

gi-dae-reul nop-yeo

그게 사는 재미 같아

geu-ge sa-neun jae-mi gat-a

근심은 날려

geun-sim-eun nal-ryeo

누구나 같을 거야

nu-gu-na gat-eul geo-ya

기죽지 않아

gi-juk-ji an-a

작은 걱정쯤은

jak-eun geok-jeong-jjeum-eun

웃으며 bye bye

us-eu-myeo bye bye

난 강하게 (whoo!)

nan gang-ha-ge (whoo!)

Verse 6

Woah 더 높게 yay yeah

Woah deo nop-ge yay yeah

오 예 예 예 예

o ye ye ye ye

Step it up step it up

다시 시작이야

da-si si-jak-i-ya

또 템포를 올려서

tto tem-po-reul ol-ryeo-seo

앞질러 갈래

ap-jil-reo gal-rae

Just step it up step it up

다 보란 듯이

da bo-ran deus-i

Verse 7

크게 볼륨 높여

keu-ge bol-ryum nop-yeo

Baby my baby

내 인생에

nae in-saeng-e

섣불리 get louder

seot-bul-ri get louder

나 좋으라고

na jot-eu-ra-go

그랬겠어 그랬겠어

geu-raess-gess-eo geu-raess-gess-eo

One two one two step

모두 박자에 맞게

mo-du bak-ja-e mat-ge

Verse 8

겁낼 필요 없어

geop-nael pil-yo eop-eo

아니 울 것 없어

a-ni ul geos eop-eo

모두 같이 함께해

mo-du gat-i ham-kke-hae

어지럽게 왜

eo-ji-reop-ge wae

쓸데없는 생각해

sseul-de-eop-neun saeng-gak-hae

그러지 말고

geu-reo-ji mal-go

우리 모두 다

u-ri mo-du da

Step it up now

Verse 9

절대 난 돌아보지 않겠어

jeol-dae nan dol-a-bo-ji an-gess-eo

앞만 보기도 시간은 짧아

ap-man bo-gi-do si-gan-eun jjal-a

Step it up step it up

다시 시작이야

da-si si-jak-i-ya

또 템포를 올려서

tto tem-po-reul ol-ryeo-seo

앞질러 갈래

ap-jil-reo gal-rae

Just step it up step it up

다 보란 듯이

da bo-ran deus-i

Verse 10

크게 볼륨 높여

keu-ge bol-ryum nop-yeo

Baby my baby

Step it up step it up

왜 섣불리 get louder

wae seot-bul-ri get louder

또 템포를 올려서

tto tem-po-reul ol-ryeo-seo

괜히 그랬겠어 그랬겠어

gwaen-hi geu-raess-gess-eo geu-raess-gess-eo

Just step it up step it up

다 보란 듯이

da bo-ran deus-i

Verse 11

크게 볼륨 높여

keu-ge bol-ryum nop-yeo

Baby my baby

라라라라라

ra-ra-ra-ra-ra

라라라라라라라

ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra

라라라라라

ra-ra-ra-ra-ra

라라라라라라라

ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra-ra

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Step” by KARA.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Step" (Step) by KARA 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 "Step" 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, "Step" highlights KARA'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 “Step”?

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

Q: How can I practice singing “Step” 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 “Step”.

Performer (아티스트)KARA
Album (앨범)KARA 3rd Album STEP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under KARA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the English translation and meaning of Step by KARA?

"Step" is performed by KARA. 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 Step with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced Step by KARA?

"Step" is performed by KARA, released on the album "KARA 3rd Album STEP" in 2011. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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