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Ay-Yo

Ay-Yo

Artist: NCT•Album: Ay-Yo - The 4th Album Repackage
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English43% KR📅 2023K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Ay-Yo” (Ay-Yo) is performed by NCT, released on the album Ay-Yo - The 4th Album Repackage in 2023.

💡 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

Ayy-yo, look

Things will never be the same, like

Are you ready? Hoo

닥쳐오는 파란 그 패러다임, ha

dak-chyeo-o-neun pa-ran geu pae-reo-da-im, ha

경고 속에, yeah, 영원했던 존재들의 반전

gyeong-go sok-e, yeah, yeong-won-haess-deon jon-jae-deul-ui ban-jeon

It's up to you, what you wanna do

(Oh, whoa-whoa) how we do that? How we do that?

Clock is ticking, how we do that?

Chorus

(우린 지속되어야 해) 너의 무대, 영화보다

(u-rin ji-sok-doe-eo-ya hae) neo-ui mu-dae, yeong-hwa-bo-da

거친 시나리오 속에 (oh)

geo-chin si-na-ri-o sok-e (oh)

(The show must go on) 본능대로 소리치고, 놀아대고 (oh, oh)

(The show must go on) bon-neung-dae-ro so-ri-chi-go, nol-a-dae-go (oh, oh)

(Catching every eye) 뭘 자꾸 결론 내려고 하나 느껴, no doubt

(Catching every eye) mwol ja-kku gyeol-ron nae-ryeo-go ha-na neu-kkyeo, no doubt

그냥 불러 봐, ayy-yo

geu-nyang bul-reo bwa, ayy-yo

우리처럼 놀아, 여기가 Valhalla

u-ri-cheo-reom nol-a, yeo-gi-ga Valhalla

싫은 사람, lay low

sil-eun sa-ram, lay low

즐기는 놈인데, 누가 내게 맞서 와?

jeul-gi-neun nom-in-de, nu-ga nae-ge mat-seo wa?

Verse 3

Ayy-yo, 나는 끝내 걸어가

Ayy-yo, na-neun kkeut-nae geol-eo-ga

그 발자국 뒤에 재조차 남지 않게

geu bal-ja-guk dwi-e jae-jo-cha nam-ji an-ge

Ballin' big time and I say ayy-yo

Ayy-yo

파격의 걸음, 그것은 a tide of rage

pa-gyeok-ui geol-eum, geu-geos-eun a tide of rage

갈구한 신념, 깨어진 doctrine

gal-gu-han sin-nyeom, kkae-eo-jin doctrine

Perfect stranger, 양 떼를 부르니

Perfect stranger, yang tte-reul bu-reu-ni

Sick of the games, you're craving for a change up

Verse 4

보이지 않는 그 가치들의 무게

bo-i-ji an-neun geu ga-chi-deul-ui mu-ge

잘 봐, 나만의 플랜

jal bwa, na-man-ui peul-raen

Are you ready? Hoo

불확실한 내일의 태양에, ha

bul-hwak-sil-han nae-il-ui tae-yang-e, ha

아스라이, yeah, 스쳐가 사라진 유성에

a-seu-ra-i, yeah, seu-chyeo-ga sa-ra-jin yu-seong-e

그 순간도 네가 있으니

geu sun-gan-do ne-ga iss-eu-ni

(Oh, whoa) 쉽지 않을 거라나

(Oh, whoa) swip-ji an-eul geo-ra-na

말들이 많아, 갈수록 이거 재미나

mal-deul-i man-a, gal-su-rok i-geo jae-mi-na

Verse 5

(우린 지속되어야 해) 마치 twilight

(u-rin ji-sok-doe-eo-ya hae) ma-chi twilight

신화 속의 존재 그들처럼 (oh)

sin-hwa sok-ui jon-jae geu-deul-cheo-reom (oh)

(The show must go on) 무너져도 누군가는 일어나고 (oh, oh)

(The show must go on) mu-neo-jyeo-do nu-gun-ga-neun il-eo-na-go (oh, oh)

(상처 없이도) 내일은 다를 거라 그 누가 감히 말해

(sang-cheo eop-i-do) nae-il-eun da-reul geo-ra geu nu-ga gam-hi mal-hae

그냥 불러 봐, ayy-yo

geu-nyang bul-reo bwa, ayy-yo

우리처럼 놀아, 여기가 Valhalla

u-ri-cheo-reom nol-a, yeo-gi-ga Valhalla

싫은 사람, lay low

sil-eun sa-ram, lay low

즐기는 놈인데, 누가 내게 맞서 와?

jeul-gi-neun nom-in-de, nu-ga nae-ge mat-seo wa?

Verse 6

Ayy-yo, 나는 끝내 걸어가 (내 길을 걸어가)

Ayy-yo, na-neun kkeut-nae geol-eo-ga (nae gil-eul geol-eo-ga)

그 발자국 뒤에 재조차 남지 않게

geu bal-ja-guk dwi-e jae-jo-cha nam-ji an-ge

Ballin' big time and I say ayy-yo

Ayy-yo

Hey, I see you, 너의 맘 속에 걱정들 전부

Hey, I see you, neo-ui mam sok-e geok-jeong-deul jeon-bu

다 내려 놔, my attention's on you, babe

da nae-ryeo nwa, my attention's on you, babe

Tell me, babe, we can go all night long

All night long (ayy)

Verse 7

쉬이 모두 덮어 버릴 시퍼런 밤이 오니 (whoa)

swi-i mo-du deop-eo beo-ril si-peo-reon bam-i o-ni (whoa)

넌 절대 눈을 감되, 잠들지 않기 (hoo)

neon jeol-dae nun-eul gam-doe, jam-deul-ji an-gi (hoo)

손에 뭘 쥐었냐고, 어디로 가냐고 (yeah)

son-e mwol jwi-eoss-nya-go, eo-di-ro ga-nya-go (yeah)

따라와 봐, 훔쳐봐 난 통과해 웜홀

tta-ra-wa bwa, hum-chyeo-bwa nan tong-gwa-hae wom-hol

새벽은 오니 (yeah)

sae-byeok-eun o-ni (yeah)

갈망을 멈추지 마, 고민 없이

gal-mang-eul meom-chu-ji ma, go-min eop-i

그냥 불러 봐, ayy-yo (ayy-yo, ayy-yo, ayy-yo)

geu-nyang bul-reo bwa, ayy-yo (ayy-yo, ayy-yo, ayy-yo)

우리처럼 놀아 (yeah), 여기가 Valhalla (yeah)

u-ri-cheo-reom nol-a (yeah), yeo-gi-ga Valhalla (yeah)

Verse 8

싫은 사람 (come on), lay low (lay low)

sil-eun sa-ram (come on), lay low (lay low)

즐기는 놈인데, 누가 내게 맞서 와? (맞서 와, come on)

jeul-gi-neun nom-in-de, nu-ga nae-ge mat-seo wa? (mat-seo wa, come on)

Ayy-yo (yeah), 나는 끝내 걸어가 (내 길을 걸어가)

Ayy-yo (yeah), na-neun kkeut-nae geol-eo-ga (nae gil-eul geol-eo-ga)

그 발자국 뒤에 (okay) 재조차 남지 않게 (okay)

geu bal-ja-guk dwi-e (okay) jae-jo-cha nam-ji an-ge (okay)

Ballin' big time and I say ayy-yo

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Ay-Yo” by NCT.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Ay-Yo" (Ay-Yo) by NCT 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 "Ay-Yo" 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, "Ay-Yo" highlights NCT'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 “Ay-Yo”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

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Performer (아티스트)NCT
Album (앨범)Ay-Yo - The 4th Album Repackage
Release Year (발매연도)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the English translation and meaning of Ay-Yo by NCT?

"Ay-Yo" is performed by NCT. 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 Ay-Yo by NCT?

"Ay-Yo" is performed by NCT, released on the album "Ay-Yo - The 4th Album Repackage" in 2023. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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