Better Than Gold album artwork

Better Than Gold

Better Than Gold

Artist: NCT•Album: Glitch Mode - The 2nd Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English19% KR📅 2022K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Better Than Gold” (Better Than Gold) is performed by NCT, released on the album Glitch Mode - The 2nd Album 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

Baby, you know, yeah, you know, yeah, you know

Yeah, you know, 기다려 왔잖니 (yah, yah)

Yeah, you know, gi-da-ryeo wass-jan-ni (yah, yah)

Baby, you got, yeah, you got, yeah, you got

Yeah, you got 최고의 날이

Yeah, you got choe-go-ui nal-i

눈앞에 (yeah, 눈앞에)

nun-ap-e (yeah, nun-ap-e)

This is real (baby, this is real)

온 순간이 네게 향하게

on sun-gan-i ne-ge hyang-ha-ge

Yeah, fave song, 맞춰 들어 두 손

Yeah, fave song, mat-chwo deul-eo du son

Chorus

냅둬 딴 애들 talking, 진부한 saying not working

naep-dwo ttan ae-deul talking, jin-bu-han saying not working

다들 찾으라고 해, gold color, no, I don't care

da-deul chat-eu-ra-go hae, gold color, no, I don't care

지금 만끽하는 게 중요해

ji-geum man-kkik-ha-neun ge jung-yo-hae

Every day so fast (오늘이 지나면)

Every day so fast (o-neul-i ji-na-myeon)

오지 않아 live once (only once)

o-ji an-a live once (only once)

맘 향하는 길, don't ever miss it

mam hyang-ha-neun gil, don't ever miss it

Make it real, baby (ooh, yeah, yeah)

Cash, cash, cash, cash, cash

Verse 3

Someday will vanish, vanish

(Ladies and gentlemen, are you ready?)

'Cause 이 순간을 즐겨

'Cause i sun-gan-eul jeul-gyeo

Every Monday (let's play it)

Every Tuesday (we dance)

On Wednesday, we, yeah, we, yeah ('til dawn)

유성우처럼 쏟아진 불빛을 담아 선물해 줄게

yu-seong-u-cheo-reom ssot-a-jin bul-bit-eul dam-a seon-mul-hae jul-ge

널 맞이할 내일이 금보다 빛나

neol mat-i-hal nae-il-i geum-bo-da bit-na

Verse 4

It's better, better, better, better than

Go-o-o-o-o-old, go-o-o-o-o-old (shining)

Go-o-o-o-o-old (I know it, you know it, yeah)

Go-o-o-o-o-old, go-o-o-o-o-old (let him know)

이 순간이 지나면 돌릴 수 없어

i sun-gan-i ji-na-myeon dol-ril su eop-eo

It's better, better, better than gold

Baby, are you ready?

몸 울리게 volume up (yeah)

mom ul-ri-ge volume up (yeah)

Verse 5

Bass, drum beating

참을 수도 없이 커져 가 오늘 하루는

cham-eul su-do eop-i keo-jyeo ga o-neul ha-ru-neun

겨우 전야제 지금부터 시작된

gyeo-u jeon-ya-je ji-geum-bu-teo si-jak-doen

축제에 원한다면 열어줄게 everyday

chuk-je-e won-han-da-myeon yeol-eo-jul-ge everyday

You are my V.I.P, yeah, one, two, three (champagne)

High five, we got style, young and wild

Cash, cash, cash, cash, cash

Someday will vanish, vanish

Verse 6

(Ladies and gentlemen, are you ready?)

'Cause 이 순간을 즐겨

'Cause i sun-gan-eul jeul-gyeo

Every Monday (let's play it)

Every Tuesday (we dance)

On Wednesday, we, yeah, we, yeah ('til dawn)

유성우처럼 쏟아진 불빛을 담아 선물해 줄게

yu-seong-u-cheo-reom ssot-a-jin bul-bit-eul dam-a seon-mul-hae jul-ge

널 맞이할 내일이 금보다 빛나

neol mat-i-hal nae-il-i geum-bo-da bit-na

It's better, better, better, better than gold

Verse 7

Ooh, na-na (yeah)

You 오늘 하루를

You o-neul ha-ru-reul

Lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love

또 la-la-la-la-la-la

tto la-la-la-la-la-la

함께 있는 이 순간 (yeah, 바로 지금)

ham-kke iss-neun i sun-gan (yeah, ba-ro ji-geum)

전부 glitter and the gold

jeon-bu glitter and the gold

Baby, are you ready? Let's go!

Ladies, ayy, fellas, ayy!

Verse 8

Every day, we gon' play!

영원히 빛날 별빛 조명 아래 (oh, baby)

yeong-won-hi bit-nal byeol-bit jo-myeong a-rae (oh, baby)

Ladies, ayy, fellas, ayy!

Every day, we gon' play! (oh, na, na, na)

찬란히 반짝이는 너

chan-ran-hi ban-jjak-i-neun neo

Every Monday (let's play it)

Every Tuesday (we dance)

On Wednesday, we, yeah, we, yeah (every second, you and me)

Verse 9

유성우처럼 쏟아진 불빛을 담아 선물해 줄게

yu-seong-u-cheo-reom ssot-a-jin bul-bit-eul dam-a seon-mul-hae jul-ge

널 맞이할 내일이 금보다 빛나

neol mat-i-hal nae-il-i geum-bo-da bit-na

It's better, better, better, better than

Go-o-o-o-o-old, go-o-o-o-o-old (shining)

Go-o-o-o-o-old (I know it, you know it, yeah)

Go-o-o-o-o-old, go-o-o-o-o-old (baby)

이 순간이 지나면 돌릴 수 없어

i sun-gan-i ji-na-myeon dol-ril su eop-eo

It's better, better, better than gold

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Better Than Gold” by NCT.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Better Than Gold" (Better Than Gold) 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 "Better Than Gold" 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, "Better Than Gold" 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 “Better Than Gold”?

"Better Than Gold" (Better Than Gold) by NCT is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotion...

Q: How can I practice singing “Better Than Gold” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Better Than Gold”.

Performer (아티스트)NCT
Album (앨범)Glitch Mode - The 2nd Album
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under NCT and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the English translation and meaning of Better Than Gold by NCT?

"Better Than Gold" 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 Better Than Gold by NCT?

"Better Than Gold" is performed by NCT, released on the album "Glitch Mode - The 2nd Album" in 2022. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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