Never Goodbye album artwork

Never Goodbye

Never Goodbye

Artist: NCT•Album: Glitch Mode - The 2nd Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English67% KR📅 2022K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Never Goodbye” (Never Goodbye) 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

변해가는 계절들을 막아 줄 거란

byeon-hae-ga-neun gye-jeol-deul-eul mak-a jul geo-ran

그런 말로 너를 붙잡을 순 없지만

geu-reon mal-ro neo-reul but-jap-eul sun eop-ji-man

많은 계절을 마주칠 너에게

man-eun gye-jeol-eul ma-ju-chil neo-e-ge

이 마음 하날 비춰주려 해

i ma-eum ha-nal bi-chwo-ju-ryeo hae

떠나는 걸음이 맘이 흐려지지 않게

tteo-na-neun geol-eum-i mam-i heu-ryeo-ji-ji an-ge

So please, don't cry, 약속할 테니

So please, don't cry, yak-sok-hal te-ni

유난히 짙고 긴 밤 견디던 어느 날, 눈물을 참지 못해

yu-nan-hi jit-go gin bam gyeon-di-deon eo-neu nal, nun-mul-eul cham-ji mos-hae

문득 고개를 들면 반짝이는 별을 따라

mun-deuk go-gae-reul deul-myeon ban-jjak-i-neun byeol-eul tta-ra

Chorus

다시 돌아올 길을 찾을 거야

da-si dol-a-ol gil-eul chat-eul geo-ya

It's never goodbye

네가 지금 가야 하는 길이 나와 엇갈릴 수도 있어

ne-ga ji-geum ga-ya ha-neun gil-i na-wa eos-gal-ril su-do iss-eo

항상 같은 방향을 걸을 수 없단 걸, I know, I know, I know (I know)

hang-sang gat-eun bang-hyang-eul geol-eul su eop-dan geol, I know, I know, I know (I know)

함께 가는 방법을 찾을 수 없다면

ham-kke ga-neun bang-beop-eul chat-eul su eop-da-myeon

너를 멀리서 늘 비춰줄 거야 (same)

neo-reul meol-ri-seo neul bi-chwo-jul geo-ya (same)

난 그대로야 여전해 like a photo

nan geu-dae-ro-ya yeo-jeon-hae like a photo

시간은 근데 그렇지 않더라고 (그렇지 않더라고)

si-gan-eun geun-de geu-reot-ji an-deo-ra-go (geu-reot-ji an-deo-ra-go)

Verse 3

이거 듣고 기억들을 간지럽혀

i-geo deut-go gi-eok-deul-eul gan-ji-reop-hyeo

I see you 눈을 감아도, you know that's not normal

I see you nun-eul gam-a-do, you know that's not normal

for you, I'm not normal

잠시 놓쳐도 단번에 찾을 수 있게

jam-si not-chyeo-do dan-beon-e chat-eul su iss-ge

그 자리에서 기다릴게 우린, it's never goodbye

geu ja-ri-e-seo gi-da-ril-ge u-rin, it's never goodbye

다시 돌고 돌아 어둠 속에서

da-si dol-go dol-a eo-dum sok-e-seo

내가 너를 알아보듯 언젠가, find me, please

nae-ga neo-reul al-a-bo-deus eon-jen-ga, find me, please

멈춰 선 내 맘이 (맘이) 다시 (다시) 달려가지 않게

meom-chwo seon nae mam-i (mam-i) da-si (da-si) dal-ryeo-ga-ji an-ge

Verse 4

So please (so please), don't cry (don't cry), 약속할 테니

So please (so please), don't cry (don't cry), yak-sok-hal te-ni

유난히 짙고 긴 밤 견디던 어느 날, 눈물을 참지 못해

yu-nan-hi jit-go gin bam gyeon-di-deon eo-neu nal, nun-mul-eul cham-ji mos-hae

문득 고개를 들면 반짝이는 별을 따라

mun-deuk go-gae-reul deul-myeon ban-jjak-i-neun byeol-eul tta-ra

다시 돌아올 길을 찾을 거야

da-si dol-a-ol gil-eul chat-eul geo-ya

It's never goodbye

언젠가 나에게 돌아오는 날

eon-jen-ga na-e-ge dol-a-o-neun nal

한 걸음에 널 마중 갈게

han geol-eum-e neol ma-jung gal-ge

You were, you are you and I

Verse 5

항상 함께 일 거야, 그때는 엇갈리지 마

hang-sang ham-kke il geo-ya, geu-ttae-neun eos-gal-ri-ji ma

유난히 짙고 긴 밤 견디던 어느 날, 눈물을 참지 못해

yu-nan-hi jit-go gin bam gyeon-di-deon eo-neu nal, nun-mul-eul cham-ji mos-hae

문득 고개를 들면 반짝이는 별을 따라

mun-deuk go-gae-reul deul-myeon ban-jjak-i-neun byeol-eul tta-ra

다시 돌아올 길을 찾을 거야 (다시 돌아올 길을 찾을 거야)

da-si dol-a-ol gil-eul chat-eul geo-ya (da-si dol-a-ol gil-eul chat-eul geo-ya)

It's never goodbye

You never say goodbye

같은 시간, 같은 자리, 같은 공간 속

gat-eun si-gan, gat-eun ja-ri, gat-eun gong-gan sok

밝혀줘, 어둠 속 starlight

bal-hyeo-jwo, eo-dum sok starlight

Verse 6

너로 인해 나의 하나뿐인 별자리가 완성되어가길 바라

neo-ro in-hae na-ui ha-na-ppun-in byeol-ja-ri-ga wan-seong-doe-eo-ga-gil ba-ra

불안해하지 마, 난 너를 보고 있어

bul-an-hae-ha-ji ma, nan neo-reul bo-go iss-eo

같이 있던 밤 기억하고 있어

gat-i iss-deon bam gi-eok-ha-go iss-eo

낯선 길을 걸을 땐 고개를 들어

nat-seon gil-eul geol-eul ttaen go-gae-reul deul-eo

저 별을 바라봐

jeo byeol-eul ba-ra-bwa

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Never Goodbye” by NCT.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Never Goodbye" (Never Goodbye) 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 "Never Goodbye" 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, "Never Goodbye" 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 “Never Goodbye”?

"Never Goodbye" (Never Goodbye) by NCT is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vul...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Never Goodbye”.

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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What is the English translation and meaning of Never Goodbye by NCT?

"Never Goodbye" 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 Never Goodbye by NCT?

"Never Goodbye" 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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