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BOSS

BOSS

Artist: NCT•Album: NCT 2018 EMPATHY
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English35% KR📅 2018K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“BOSS” (BOSS) 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

Verse 1

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

Chorus

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

Verse 3

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

Verse 4

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

Verse 5

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

Verse 6

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)

Verse 7

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

Verse 8

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

Verse 9

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

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"BOSS" (BOSS) 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 "BOSS" 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, "BOSS" 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 “BOSS”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “BOSS”.

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 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?

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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.

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