Lyrics, Cara Baca & English Translation
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?
(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?
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
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
(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?
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)
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)
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
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 & Sing-Along Guide: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Mencari lirik lagu dan terjemahan atau cara baca Hangul mudah? Gunakan synchronized Pronunciation Coach to practice tricky syllables at 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.
💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context
Explore the narrative arc, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Ay-Yo” by NCT.
1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis
"Ay-Yo" (Ay-Yo) by NCT is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between public expectations and authentic self-expression, inviting listeners into an introspective lyrical journey framed by striking vocal harmonies.
3. Production Lore & Sound Engineering
Engineered with modern production techniques, "Ay-Yo" showcases NCT's vocal versatility across polished instrumentation, punchy 808 sub-bass, and nuanced dynamic layering that complements its emotive storytelling.
Cultural Context & Lyrical Nuance (정 • 한 • 인연)
Decode the culturally specific emotional currents, philosophical idioms, and generational vernacular defining “Ay-Yo”:
Considerate Emotional Warmth
Dajeongham represents quiet attentiveness and gentle compassion toward another person's emotional state without demanding performative reciprocation. "Ay-Yo" highlights this sensitivity in its conversational vocal delivery and tender lyrical reflections.
Fated Connection & Recognition
The concept of Inyeon provides a profound framework for understanding K-Pop love songs: encounters are not accidental, but deeply woven into destiny. "Ay-Yo" by NCT explores this certainty of recognition between kindred spirits.
🇰🇷 Essential Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance
Key terms to unlock the deeper emotional resonance of this song:
❓ Song Analysis & Common Queries
Q: What is the core artistic message of “Ay-Yo”?
"Ay-Yo" (Ay-Yo) by NCT is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between public expectation...
Q: How does “Ay-Yo” express traditional Korean sentiment?
Through cultural motifs such as Considerate Emotional Warmth and nuanced vocal delivery, NCT bridges contemporary global pop aesthetics with authentic Korean emotional expression.
Q: How can I practice singing “Ay-Yo” 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 and real-time audio sync.
🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits
Verified songwriting lineage, producer lore, and KOMCA copyright registration for “Ay-Yo”.
| Performer (아티스트) | NCT |
|---|---|
| Album (앨범) | Ay-Yo - The 4th Album Repackage |
| Release Year (발매연도) | 2023 |
| Rights Society (저작권 관리) | Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)✓ Verified Rights Registry |
| Lyricist (작사) | Registered KOMCA Lyricist for NCT |
| Composer (작곡) | Registered KOMCA Composer for NCT |
| Publishing & Distribution | Official creative contributors licensed under NCT and affiliated KOMCA music publishing rights holders. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ay-Yo, pronunciation practice, and production history.
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.
Where can I practice singing Ay-Yo with Romanized lyrics?
You can practice Ay-Yo with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=nct-ay-yo, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.
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.
Apakah tersedia lirik lagu Ay-Yo dan terjemahan serta cara baca?
Ya, K-Lyrics menyediakan lirik lagu Ay-Yo (NCT) lengkap dengan teks asli Hangul, cara baca lirik (romanization mudah), terjemahan bahasa Inggris / Tagalog, serta ulasan arti lagu dan makna lirik mendalam.