Running 2 U album artwork

Running 2 U

Running 2 U

Artist: NCT•Album: NCT #127 CHERRY BOMB – The 3rd Mini Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English48% KR📅 2017K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Running 2 U” (Running 2 U) is performed by NCT, released on the album NCT #127 CHERRY BOMB – The 3rd Mini Album in 2017.

💡 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

See ya, last night

I had a dream of this spot

맴도는 이 멜로딘 우연이 아냐

maem-do-neun i mel-ro-din u-yeon-i a-nya

느낌이 뭔가 다른

neu-kkim-i mwon-ga da-reun

너와의 eye contact

neo-wa-ui eye contact

말 없이 빨라지는 두 발은

mal eop-i ppal-ra-ji-neun du bal-eun

너도 같아 (Let's go)

neo-do gat-a (Let's go)

너도 같겠지 나와 생각이

neo-do gat-gess-ji na-wa saeng-gak-i

Chorus

and I'm sitting on your seat

네게 날 지불해 no tax

ne-ge nal ji-bul-hae no tax

뭐든 one for all my

mwo-deun one for all my

baby know that

알면서 넌 괜히 모르는 척 해

al-myeon-seo neon gwaen-hi mo-reu-neun cheok hae

No price I know 네 collar에

No price I know ne c-o-l-l-a-r-e

color를 더해줘 난

c-o-l-o-r-reul deo-hae-jwo nan

네 귓가를 맴도는 이 음악소린

ne gwis-ga-reul maem-do-neun i eum-ak-so-rin

Verse 3

눈을 감아도 선명해지는 내 music

nun-eul gam-a-do seon-myeong-hae-ji-neun nae music

어깰 두드릴까

eo-kkael du-deu-ril-kka

머뭇거렸던 그 순간

meo-mus-geo-ryeoss-deon geu sun-gan

뒤를 돌아서

dwi-reul dol-a-seo

이미 멀어지고 있는

i-mi meol-eo-ji-go iss-neun

너를 따라 Running to you

neo-reul tta-ra Running to you

널 따라 Running to you

neol tta-ra Running to you

멈출 수가 없어 너를 따라

meom-chul su-ga eop-eo neo-reul tta-ra

Verse 4

Running to you

See that first Time

너는 나를 거르려 해

neo-neun na-reul geo-reu-ryeo hae

그리곤 들이키지 꽤나 거침없게

geu-ri-gon deul-i-ki-ji kkwae-na geo-chim-eop-ge

See I could be a gentleman

trying to treat ya

되든 안되든 계속해서 반복해

doe-deun an-doe-deun gye-sok-hae-seo ban-bok-hae

repeat and repeat

Verse 5

See me no sleeping

24/7 널 쫓아가

24/7 neol jjot-a-ga

너의 인기척이 누구보다 확실한

neo-ui in-gi-cheok-i nu-gu-bo-da hwak-sil-han

그래서 그런지 난 네가 기억나지

geu-rae-seo geu-reon-ji nan ne-ga gi-eok-na-ji

헷갈려 한 동시 우린 더 가깝지

hes-gal-ryeo han dong-si u-rin deo ga-kkap-ji

네 귓가를 맴도는 이 음악소린

ne gwis-ga-reul maem-do-neun i eum-ak-so-rin

낯선 너와 날 하나로 이어준 music

nat-seon neo-wa nal ha-na-ro i-eo-jun music

그냥 돌아갈까

geu-nyang dol-a-gal-kka

Verse 6

고갤 돌리던 그 순간

go-gael dol-ri-deon geu sun-gan

마주친 시선

ma-ju-chin si-seon

너무 익숙한 이 느낌

neo-mu ik-suk-han i neu-kkim

네게 다시 Running to you

ne-ge da-si Running to you

널 따라 Running to you

neol tta-ra Running to you

멈출 수가 없어 너를 따라

meom-chul su-ga eop-eo neo-reul tta-ra

Running to you

너와 나의 빈틈을

neo-wa na-ui bin-teum-eul

Verse 7

파고들던 리듬처럼

pa-go-deul-deon ri-deum-cheo-reom

너는 내게 스며들어

neo-neun nae-ge seu-myeo-deul-eo

나를 가득 채운 너를 따라

na-reul ga-deuk chae-un neo-reul tta-ra

Running to you

마음으로 불러본 너

ma-eum-eu-ro bul-reo-bon neo

(닿고 싶어 조금 더)

(dat-go sip-eo jo-geum deo)

거짓말처럼 걸음을 멈춘 너

geo-jis-mal-cheo-reom geol-eum-eul meom-chun neo

Yeah 같은 리듬 속에

Yeah gat-eun ri-deum sok-e

Verse 8

너와 나를 맡겨봐 이 노래처럼

neo-wa na-reul mat-gyeo-bwa i no-rae-cheo-reom

하나가 될 수 있게

ha-na-ga doel su iss-ge

Running to you Running to you

Oh Running to you

뒤돌아서 웃는 너를 향해

dwi-dol-a-seo us-neun neo-reul hyang-hae

Running to you

Running to you Running to you

널 찾아 Running to you

neol chat-a Running to you

Verse 9

Oh Running to you

미소 짓고 있는 너를 향해

mi-so jis-go iss-neun neo-reul hyang-hae

Running to you

Running to you

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Running 2 U” by NCT.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Running 2 U" (Running 2 U) 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 "Running 2 U" 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, "Running 2 U" 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 “Running 2 U”?

"Running 2 U" (Running 2 U) by NCT is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnera...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Running 2 U”.

Performer (아티스트)NCT
Album (앨범)NCT #127 CHERRY BOMB – The 3rd Mini 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 Running 2 U by NCT?

"Running 2 U" 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 Running 2 U with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced Running 2 U by NCT?

"Running 2 U" is performed by NCT, released on the album "NCT #127 CHERRY BOMB – The 3rd Mini Album" in 2017. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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