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WHEN I MOVE

WHEN I MOVE

Artist: KARA•Album: MOVE AGAIN - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English27% KR📅 2022K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“WHEN I MOVE” (WHEN I MOVE) is performed by KARA, released on the album MOVE AGAIN - EP in 2022.

💡 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

I'm standing on the edge, 난 가장 높은 곳에서

I'm standing on the edge, nan ga-jang nop-eun gos-e-seo

Everything is upside down

두렵지 않아, break it down

du-ryeop-ji an-a, break it down

당당히 서 있어, with my toes

dang-dang-hi seo iss-eo, with my toes

Everybody listen up now

No, 더 이상은, no turnin' back

No, deo i-sang-eun, no turnin' back

No turnin' back, no turnin' back

No, don't be scared, 아슬하게, 아찔하게

No, don't be scared, a-seul-ha-ge, a-jjil-ha-ge

Chorus

두 손을 펼쳐, up in the air

du son-eul pyeol-chyeo, up in the air

Up in the air, up in the air

망설이지 마, 뭐 어때?

mang-seol-i-ji ma, mwo eo-ttae?

When I move

너의 body를 흔들어봐, when I move

neo-ui b-o-d-y-reul heun-deul-eo-bwa, when I move

When I move

더 자유롭게 breakin' all the rules

deo ja-yu-rop-ge breakin' all the rules

When I move, 리듬에 맡겨, 느낀 그대로

When I move, ri-deum-e mat-gyeo, neu-kkin geu-dae-ro

Verse 3

이런 move, 나의 move

i-reon move, na-ui move

Oh, when I move

Oh, what's the problem?

점점 빠져드는 이 공간의 flow

jeom-jeom ppa-jyeo-deu-neun i gong-gan-ui flow

나조차도 어림잡지 못해, out of my control

na-jo-cha-do eo-rim-jap-ji mos-hae, out of my control

홀린 듯 몸을 맡겨 이 끌림이 싫진 않잖아

hol-rin deus mom-eul mat-gyeo i kkeul-rim-i sil-jin an-jan-a

그치? 나를 따라, 너를 던져봐 (너를 던져봐)

geu-chi? na-reul tta-ra, neo-reul deon-jyeo-bwa (neo-reul deon-jyeo-bwa)

No, 더 이상은, no turnin' back

No, deo i-sang-eun, no turnin' back

Verse 4

No turnin' back, no turnin' back

No, don't be scared, 아슬하게, 아찔하게

No, don't be scared, a-seul-ha-ge, a-jjil-ha-ge

두 손을 펼쳐 up in the air

du son-eul pyeol-chyeo up in the air

Up in the air, up in the air

망설이지 마, we just dance

mang-seol-i-ji ma, we just dance

When I move

너의 body를 흔들어봐, when I move

neo-ui b-o-d-y-reul heun-deul-eo-bwa, when I move

When I move

Verse 5

더 자유롭게 breakin' all the rules

deo ja-yu-rop-ge breakin' all the rules

When I move, 리듬에 맡겨 느낀 그대로

When I move, ri-deum-e mat-gyeo neu-kkin geu-dae-ro

이런 move, 나의 move

i-reon move, na-ui move

Oh, when I move

다시 move again, we waited for this time

da-si move again, we waited for this time

아찔하게 흔들어, roller coaster ride

a-jjil-ha-ge heun-deul-eo, roller coaster ride

아스팔트에서 피운 꽃, strong, survive

a-seu-pal-teu-e-seo pi-un kkot, strong, survive

춤춰봐, 더 자유롭게 미쳐봐

chum-chwo-bwa, deo ja-yu-rop-ge mi-chyeo-bwa

Verse 6

Shake your body, bounce your body

왔어 우리에게, 너무 좋은 날이 (날이)

wass-eo u-ri-e-ge, neo-mu jot-eun nal-i (nal-i)

Move your body, 들려, 내 말이?

Move your body, deul-ryeo, nae mal-i?

네가 원했던 이 순간이

ne-ga won-haess-deon i sun-gan-i

멈추지 마, 계속 on my way

meom-chu-ji ma, gye-sok on my way

I'll never look back, oh, babe

움츠렸던 마음을 녹여

um-cheu-ryeoss-deon ma-eum-eul nok-yeo

어제의 너를 잊어, moving on baby

eo-je-ui neo-reul it-eo, moving on baby

Verse 7

When I move (move, oh-oh)

너의 body를 흔들어봐, when I move

neo-ui b-o-d-y-reul heun-deul-eo-bwa, when I move

When I move (and I move, and I move)

더 자유롭게 breakin' all the rules

deo ja-yu-rop-ge breakin' all the rules

When I move (move, ooh-ooh)

리듬에 맡겨 느낀 그대로

ri-deum-e mat-gyeo neu-kkin geu-dae-ro

이런 move, 나의 move

i-reon move, na-ui move

Oh, when I move

Verse 8

When I move, 끝까지 손을 뻗어, when I move

When I move, kkeut-kka-ji son-eul ppeot-eo, when I move

When I move

We goin' higher, breakin' all the rules

Watch me move

널 사로잡은 우리만의 move

neol sa-ro-jap-eun u-ri-man-ui move

When I move, when I move

Oh, when I move

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"WHEN I MOVE" (WHEN I MOVE) 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 "WHEN I MOVE" 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, "WHEN I MOVE" 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 “WHEN I MOVE”?

"WHEN I MOVE" (WHEN I MOVE) by KARA is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulner...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “WHEN I MOVE”.

Performer (아티스트)KARA
Album (앨범)MOVE AGAIN - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under KARA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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What is the English translation and meaning of WHEN I MOVE by KARA?

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Who wrote and produced WHEN I MOVE by KARA?

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