Black on Black album artwork

Black on Black

Black on Black

Artist: NCTAlbum: NCT 2018 EMPATHY
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English9% KR📅 2018K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

Black on Black (Black on Black) is performed by NCT, released on the album NCT 2018 EMPATHY in 2018.

💡 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

Wow

Wow

Can't you see now? (whoo)

NCT in the house

많고 많은 저 저 저 저버려진 꿈들 사이 rhyme이 밝혀 put your glass high (high)

man-go man-eun jeo jeo jeo jeo-beo-ryeo-jin kkum-deul sa-i r-h-y-m-e-i bal-hyeo put your glass high (high)

Black on black (uh, back to back, uh)

Black on black (yeah, rock go hard)

Bad boy killers

우린 extreme villain

u-rin extreme villain

거기 넌 우릴 보고 뭔 생각을 해 speed up 곧

geo-gi neon u-ril bo-go mwon saeng-gak-eul hae speed up got

따라 잡히겠지 우린 잡고 잡아내 y'all

tta-ra jap-hi-gess-ji u-rin jap-go jap-a-nae y'all

Can't better than this call

Bring the noise

NCT gotta go get 'em

NCT we the dream chaser, uh

뱉고 뱉지 배 아픈 애들은 또 say somethin'

baet-go baet-ji bae a-peun ae-deul-eun tto say somethin'

NCT we the dream chaser, uh

뱉고 뱉지 배 아픈 애들은 또 say somethin'

baet-go baet-ji bae a-peun ae-deul-eun tto say somethin'

Man, our city reap

And our lights never sleeping

우리들의 머리 위 씌어놓지마 limit, who are we?

u-ri-deul-ui meo-ri wi ssui-eo-not-ji-ma limit, who are we?

NCT의 다 모인 빛을 담을만한 size

N-C-T-ui da mo-in bit-eul dam-eul-man-han size

What's up?

Hey

Black, black, black on

Hey

Black, black, black on

(Uh, 날라)

(Uh, nal-ra)

Say what?

(You, darker! Take 'em on)

(T-t-take 'em on)

(Take, take, take...)

(Say what?)

(You, darker! Take 'em on)

(T-t-take 'em on)

(Take, take, take 'em on, on)

What? Black on black

(Tell me the different black on black)

Black on, black on, black on

What? Black on black

(Tell me the different black on)

Black on, black on, black on

What? Black on black

(Tell me the different black on black)

Black on, black on, black on

What? Black on black

(Tell me the different black)

Black on black

Go, get your freak on (whoo)

I gave you a sick one (whoo)

Freeze, what?

모두 얼려 보자마자

mo-du eol-ryeo bo-ja-ma-ja

품위는 날 위한 단어야, who's real?

pum-wi-neun nal wi-han dan-eo-ya, who's real?

Nobody wears black in here

So, who's the different one?

Nobody wears black in here

So, who's the special one?

(Nobody wears black in here)

(So, who's the different one?)

(Nobody wears black in here)

(So, who's the special one?)

Wow

(Black on black, tell me the different black on black)

(Black on black, tell me the different black on black)

(Black on black, tell me the different black on black)

(Black on black, tell me the different bla...)

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind Black on Black by NCT.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Black on Black" (Black on Black) 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 "Black on Black" 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, "Black on Black" 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 “Black on Black”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for Black on Black.

Performer (아티스트)NCT
Album (앨범)NCT 2018 EMPATHY
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 Black on Black by NCT?

"Black on Black" 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 Black on Black with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced Black on Black by NCT?

"Black on Black" is performed by NCT, released on the album "NCT 2018 EMPATHY" in 2018. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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