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BOSS

BOSS

Artist: NCT•Album: NCT 2018 EMPATHY
🎤 Interactive Lyrics & Phonetic Pronunciation Guide

Lyrics, Cara Baca & English Translation

Leggo

World, 이 공간 속에 비밀 (shimmy, shimmy)

World, i gong-gan sok-e bi-mil (shimmy, shimmy)

가까움은 가면 같은 gimmick (give me, give me)

ga-kka-um-eun ga-myeon gat-eun gimmick (give me, give me)

우린 만질 수 없는 걸 믿지

u-rin man-jil su eop-neun geol mit-ji

Ooh, 너도 알지, 우린 알고 있지, ooh

Ooh, neo-do al-ji, u-rin al-go iss-ji, ooh

더 가까워진 건 (wild)

deo ga-kka-wo-jin geon (wild)

소리 보다 더 큰 벽 (you wild)

so-ri bo-da deo keun byeok (you wild)

더는 참을 수 없어

deo-neun cham-eul su eop-eo

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Ooh, 난 깨버리지, ooh, 난 깨버리지, 깨버리지

Ooh, nan kkae-beo-ri-ji, ooh, nan kkae-beo-ri-ji, kkae-beo-ri-ji

내가 손대면 뭐든지 가지게 돼 나의 온기

nae-ga son-dae-myeon mwo-deun-ji ga-ji-ge dwae na-ui on-gi

손끝에 닿는 순간 빠진 느낌, yeah

son-kkeut-e dat-neun sun-gan ppa-jin neu-kkim, yeah

I know you want (내게 가까이 닿아봐)

I know you want (nae-ge ga-kka-i dat-a-bwa)

The world is ours (world is ours)

Don't you know I'm a 내가 널 이끄는 boss

Don't you know I'm a nae-ga neol i-kkeu-neun boss

Don't you know I'm a 내가 널 움직인 player

Don't you know I'm a nae-ga neol um-jik-in player

Don't you know I'm a 내가 널 이끄는 boss

Don't you know I'm a nae-ga neol i-kkeu-neun boss

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Don't you know I'm a, don't you know I'm a

Don't you know I'm a 내가 널 이끄는 boss

Don't you know I'm a nae-ga neol i-kkeu-neun boss

Don't you know I'm a 내가 널 움직인 player

Don't you know I'm a nae-ga neol um-jik-in player

Don't you know I'm a 내가 널 이끄는 boss

Don't you know I'm a nae-ga neol i-kkeu-neun boss

Don't you know I'm a, don't you know I'm a

Don't you know I'm a

내가 널 이끄는 대로 움직여

nae-ga neol i-kkeu-neun dae-ro um-jik-yeo

더 높이 너의 손을 뻗어

deo nop-i neo-ui son-eul ppeot-eo

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Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

난 또 다른 너와 나를 묶지

nan tto da-reun neo-wa na-reul muk-ji

또다시 묶인, oh, 다른 우리, 다른 우리

tto-da-si muk-in, oh, da-reun u-ri, da-reun u-ri

난 절대적인 너의 boss, 네가 원해 (I like that)

nan jeol-dae-jeok-in neo-ui boss, ne-ga won-hae (I like that)

가지고 싶다면 가져, 내 선택 (I like that)

ga-ji-go sip-da-myeon ga-jyeo, nae seon-taek (I like that)

난 더 너와 내가 시선을 맞추길 바라왔지, man

nan deo neo-wa nae-ga si-seon-eul mat-chu-gil ba-ra-wass-ji, man

That's what I need, you know me

나만 따라와 저 멀리, 널 데리고 난 겁 없이

na-man tta-ra-wa jeo meol-ri, neol de-ri-go nan geop eop-i

더 큰 하나를 그리고 싶어졌어, yeah

deo keun ha-na-reul geu-ri-go sip-eo-jyeoss-eo, yeah

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

모두 다시 태어난 것처럼 내 세계로 와

mo-du da-si tae-eo-nan geos-cheo-reom nae se-gye-ro wa

다들 물 만난 듯 노래해

da-deul mul man-nan deus no-rae-hae

Don't you know I'm a 내가 널 이끄는 boss

Don't you know I'm a nae-ga neol i-kkeu-neun boss

Don't you know I'm a 내가 널 움직인 player

Don't you know I'm a nae-ga neol um-jik-in player

Don't you know I'm a 내가 널 이끄는 boss

Don't you know I'm a nae-ga neol i-kkeu-neun boss

Don't you know I'm a, don't you know I'm a

Don't you know I'm a 내가 널 이끄는 boss

Don't you know I'm a nae-ga neol i-kkeu-neun boss

Don't you know I'm a 내가 널 움직인 player

Don't you know I'm a nae-ga neol um-jik-in player

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Don't you know I'm a 내가 널 이끄는 boss

Don't you know I'm a nae-ga neol i-kkeu-neun boss

Don't you know I'm a, don't you know I'm a

Don't you know I'm a

Just give it, give it, give it, 기분 내키는 대로

Just give it, give it, give it, gi-bun nae-ki-neun dae-ro

좀 더 closer, closer, closer, 믿고 다가서 줘

jom deo closer, closer, closer, mit-go da-ga-seo jwo

이젠 눈을 감아 앞에 펼쳐질

i-jen nun-eul gam-a ap-e pyeol-chyeo-jil

나의 세계를 맘껏 들이쉬어

na-ui se-gye-reul mam-kkeos deul-i-swi-eo

그대로 충분해 넌 아름다워 (yeah)

geu-dae-ro chung-bun-hae neon a-reum-da-wo (yeah)

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

손끝의 소통 이건 fake 때려 쳐

son-kkeut-ui so-tong i-geon fake ttae-ryeo chyeo

대신 fly to you, dive to you, 직접

dae-sin fly to you, dive to you, jik-jeop

I can make it, make it work for you

I became the boss for you

부질없는 post, no need

bu-jil-eop-neun post, no need

내가 나타내줄게

nae-ga na-ta-nae-jul-ge

난 알아 너의 feel now (fear none)

nan al-a neo-ui feel now (fear none)

We eye to eye

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Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

I'm the boss to the world

널 애태우게 할 놈

neol ae-tae-u-ge hal nom

Hot dog feel like I wear 구스구스

Hot dog feel like I wear gu-seu-gu-seu

I'm gonna catch up lightly fly

네 door bell을 직접 knock 할 거야

ne door b-e-l-l-eul jik-jeop knock hal geo-ya

이건 direct sign

i-geon direct sign

Don't you know I'm a 내가 널 이끄는 boss

Don't you know I'm a nae-ga neol i-kkeu-neun boss

Don't you know I'm a 내가 널 움직인 player

Don't you know I'm a nae-ga neol um-jik-in player

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Don't you know I'm a 내가 널 이끄는 boss

Don't you know I'm a nae-ga neol i-kkeu-neun boss

Don't you know I'm a, don't you know I'm a

Don't you know I'm a

세상 밖에서만 찾던 세계

se-sang bak-e-seo-man chat-deon se-gye

온전하게 조화롭던 세계

on-jeon-ha-ge jo-hwa-rop-deon se-gye

누구라도 원이 될 수 있게

nu-gu-ra-do won-i doel su iss-ge

보내볼래 나의 노래

bo-nae-bol-rae na-ui no-rae

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Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“BOSS” (BOSS) is performed by NCT, released on the album NCT 2018 EMPATHY in 2018.

💡 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.

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💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative arc, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “BOSS” by NCT.

1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis

"BOSS" (BOSS) 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.

2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean lyricism in "BOSS" utilizes poetic imagery and cultural nuance. Through contrasting acoustic intimacy and dynamic rhythmic hooks, the song weaves Korean metaphorical phrases with accessible pop hooks, exploring how fleeting connections leave indelible emotional footprints.

3. Production Lore & Sound Engineering

Engineered with modern production techniques, "BOSS" showcases NCT's vocal versatility across polished instrumentation, punchy 808 sub-bass, and nuanced dynamic layering that complements its emotive storytelling.

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Cultural Context & Lyrical Nuance (정 • 한 • 인연)

Decode the culturally specific emotional currents, philosophical idioms, and generational vernacular defining “BOSS”:

다정함 (Empathetic Tenderness)
다정함(Dajeongham)

Considerate Emotional Warmth

Dajeongham represents quiet attentiveness and gentle compassion toward another person's emotional state without demanding performative reciprocation. "BOSS" highlights this sensitivity in its conversational vocal delivery and tender lyrical reflections.

인연 (Destined Ties)
인연(Inyeon)

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. "BOSS" 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:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, inner feelings
Untranslatable Korean depth of genuine soul and emotion
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
The expressive vehicle conveying raw passion
사랑(Sarang)
Love, devotion
Core theme of romantic and communal attachment

❓ Song Analysis & Common Queries

Q: What is the core artistic message of “BOSS”?

"BOSS" (BOSS) by NCT is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between public expectations ...

Q: How does “BOSS” 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 “BOSS” 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.

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified songwriting lineage, producer lore, and KOMCA copyright registration for “BOSS”.

Performer (아티스트)NCT
Album (앨범)NCT 2018 EMPATHY
Release Year (발매연도)
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 & DistributionOfficial creative contributors licensed under NCT and affiliated KOMCA music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BOSS, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of BOSS by NCT?

"BOSS" 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 BOSS with Romanized lyrics?

You can practice BOSS with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=nct-boss, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.

Who wrote and produced BOSS by NCT?

"BOSS" 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.

Apakah tersedia lirik lagu BOSS dan terjemahan serta cara baca?

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