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WANNA BE MYSELF

WANNA BE MYSELF

🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English52% KR📅 2020K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

WANNA BE MYSELF (WANNA BE MYSELF) is performed by MAMAMOO, released on the album WANNA BE MYSELF - Single in 2020.

💡 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

Cosmic

아무래도 모르겠대 가늠할 수가 없게

a-mu-rae-do mo-reu-gess-dae ga-neum-hal su-ga eop-ge

난 나만의 세상 속에 원하는 만큼 이뤄 갈래

nan na-man-ui se-sang sok-e won-ha-neun man-keum i-rwo gal-rae

꿈꿔왔던 my role (uncommon)

kkum-kkwo-wass-deon my role (uncommon)

Come on

Sometimes 달라지기도 해, 뭐라 해도 I don't care

Sometimes dal-ra-ji-gi-do hae, mwo-ra hae-do I don't care

모르면 쉿 단정 짓지 않길 바라

mo-reu-myeon swis dan-jeong jis-ji an-gil ba-ra

다를 게 없지 너 나-나-나

da-reul ge eop-ji neo na-na-na

망치면 어때 마음먹은 대로 do again, yeah

mang-chi-myeon eo-ttae ma-eum-meok-eun dae-ro do again, yeah

앞에선 웃고 뒤에선 울고

ap-e-seon us-go dwi-e-seon ul-go

뭐 어쩌겠어? 표현해봤자 보고 싶은 대로 볼 텐데, yeah

mwo eo-jjeo-gess-eo? pyo-hyeon-hae-bwass-ja bo-go sip-eun dae-ro bol ten-de, yeah

Who am I? Who, who am I?

Every moment, I wanna be myself

세상에 정해진 기준은 없어

se-sang-e jeong-hae-jin gi-jun-eun eop-eo

이렇게 저렇게 (비교하지 마)

i-reot-ge jeo-reot-ge (bi-gyo-ha-ji ma)

안 다르다 너와 난 안 다르다

an da-reu-da neo-wa nan an da-reu-da

너 나-나-나, I respect myself

neo na-na-na, I respect myself

내 맘에 든다면 그걸로 됐어

nae mam-e deun-da-myeon geu-geol-ro dwaess-eo

Okay, okay (I'm original)

안 다르다 너와 난 안 다르다

an da-reu-da neo-wa nan an da-reu-da

Every day, I wanna be myself

네가 보는 내가 진짜 내 모습일까

ne-ga bo-neun nae-ga jin-jja nae mo-seup-il-kka

어제 그리고 오늘, 낮과 밤이 다르듯

eo-je geu-ri-go o-neul, nat-gwa bam-i da-reu-deus

Change, 새로운 느낌, I like it, 하고 싶은 건 다 해

Change, sae-ro-un neu-kkim, I like it, ha-go sip-eun geon da hae

끝이 없는 challenge

kkeut-i eop-neun challenge

가끔 좀 낯설기도 해, 그래도 I'm still the same

ga-kkeum jom nat-seol-gi-do hae, geu-rae-do I'm still the same

Oh, look at me, 내 색깔은 많아

Oh, look at me, nae saek-kkal-eun man-a

하지만 난 하나 다를 게 없지

ha-ji-man nan ha-na da-reul ge eop-ji

Every day, I-I-I-I wanna be myself

세상에 정해진 기준은 없어

se-sang-e jeong-hae-jin gi-jun-eun eop-eo

이렇게 저렇게 (비교하지 마)

i-reot-ge jeo-reot-ge (bi-gyo-ha-ji ma)

안 다르다 너와 난 안 다르다

an da-reu-da neo-wa nan an da-reu-da

너 나-나-나, I respect myself

neo na-na-na, I respect myself

내 맘에 든다면 그걸로 됐어

nae mam-e deun-da-myeon geu-geol-ro dwaess-eo

Okay, okay (I'm original)

안 다르다 너와 난 안 다르다

an da-reu-da neo-wa nan an da-reu-da

Every day, I wanna be myself

Wherever you are 사는 건 똑같아

Wherever you are sa-neun geon ttok-gat-a

이래도 저래도 뭘 해도 나는 나, 그래, 나야

i-rae-do jeo-rae-do mwol hae-do na-neun na, geu-rae, na-ya

내가 나일

nae-ga na-il

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind WANNA BE MYSELF by MAMAMOO.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"WANNA BE MYSELF" (WANNA BE MYSELF) by MAMAMOO 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 "WANNA BE MYSELF" 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, "WANNA BE MYSELF" highlights MAMAMOO'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 “WANNA BE MYSELF”?

"WANNA BE MYSELF" (WANNA BE MYSELF) by MAMAMOO is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emoti...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

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Performer (아티스트)MAMAMOO
Album (앨범)WANNA BE MYSELF - Single
Release Year (발매연도)
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What is the English translation and meaning of WANNA BE MYSELF by MAMAMOO?

"WANNA BE MYSELF" is performed by MAMAMOO. 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 WANNA BE MYSELF by MAMAMOO?

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