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The 7th Sense

The 7th Sense

Artist: NCT•Album: NCT 2018 EMPATHY
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English46% KR📅 2016K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“The 7th Sense” (The 7th Sense) is performed by NCT, released on the album NCT 2018 EMPATHY in 2016.

💡 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

차가운 세상 (두) 눈을 감고

cha-ga-un se-sang (du) nun-eul gam-go

침대에 누워 두 귀를 막고

chim-dae-e nu-wo du gwi-reul mak-go

어제가 오늘 (또) 오늘이 어제

eo-je-ga o-neul (tto) o-neul-i eo-je

때늦은 자책만 가득한 채

ttae-neut-eun ja-chaek-man ga-deuk-han chae

We'll take it slow

Baby baby we'll take it slow

(Take it slow) Oh

같은 꿈 마치 날 부르는

gat-eun kkum ma-chi nal bu-reu-neun

Chorus

익숙한 노래 마침내 연결돼

ik-suk-han no-rae ma-chim-nae yeon-gyeol-dwae

감싸주지 나를 hate is on me

gam-ssa-ju-ji na-reul hate is on me

반복되는 매일도 괜찮다고

ban-bok-doe-neun mae-il-do gwaen-chan-da-go

깊은 어둠 위를 걸어

gip-eun eo-dum wi-reul geol-eo

저 너머에 숨겨진 진짜를 봐

jeo neo-meo-e sum-gyeo-jin jin-jja-reul bwa

Open your eyes

조용히 open your eyes (조용히 open your eyes)

jo-yong-hi open your eyes (jo-yong-hi open your eyes)

Open your eyes

Verse 3

이제는 open your eyes (이제는 open your eyes)

i-je-neun open your eyes (i-je-neun open your eyes)

Open your eyes

조용히 open your eyes (조용히 open your eyes)

jo-yong-hi open your eyes (jo-yong-hi open your eyes)

Open your eyes

이제는 open your eyes (yeah-yeah-yeah)

i-je-neun open your eyes (yeah-yeah-yeah)

버려지지 않는 미움과 나를 괴롭히는 꿈 (이 꿈)

beo-ryeo-ji-ji an-neun mi-um-gwa na-reul goe-rop-hi-neun kkum (i kkum)

저 시계는 나를 비웃듯 한 치 오차 없이 가 (oh yeah)

jeo si-gye-neun na-reul bi-us-deus han chi o-cha eop-i ga (oh yeah)

엉망진창 나도 날 모르겠어

eong-mang-jin-chang na-do nal mo-reu-gess-eo

Verse 4

어둡게 색칠 된 미래

eo-dup-ge saek-chil doen mi-rae

허우적대

heo-u-jeok-dae

더 새까맣게

deo sae-kka-mat-ge

이 밤에 덧칠을 해, ooh yeah

i bam-e deos-chil-eul hae, ooh yeah

차가운 세상 (두) 눈을 감고 (yeah)

cha-ga-un se-sang (du) nun-eul gam-go (yeah)

침대에 누워 두 귀를 막고 (yeah)

chim-dae-e nu-wo du gwi-reul mak-go (yeah)

어제가 오늘 (또) 오늘이 어제 (no)

eo-je-ga o-neul (tto) o-neul-i eo-je (no)

때늦은 자책만 가득한 채 (ooh-oh)

ttae-neut-eun ja-chaek-man ga-deuk-han chae (ooh-oh)

Verse 5

We'll take it slow (we'll take it slow, take it slow)

Baby baby we'll take it slow (oh), oh

같은 꿈 마치 날 부르는

gat-eun kkum ma-chi nal bu-reu-neun

익숙한 노래 (you do)

ik-suk-han no-rae (you do)

마침내 연결돼 (you want)

ma-chim-nae yeon-gyeol-dwae (you want)

Uh 여전히 어딘가로

Uh yeo-jeon-hi eo-din-ga-ro

이름 모를 지역에 난 이름 모를 hall로

i-reum mo-reul ji-yeok-e nan i-reum mo-reul h-a-l-l-ro

몇 밤을 자도 편치 않은 어딘가 에서도

myeot bam-eul ja-do pyeon-chi an-eun eo-din-ga e-seo-do

Verse 6

결국 대부분 내 시간을 보내는 explorer

gyeol-guk dae-bu-bun nae si-gan-eul bo-nae-neun explorer

Uh, and that's a long ass ride

정신없이 휘둘리다 결국 눈을 감지

jeong-sin-eop-i hwi-dul-ri-da gyeol-guk nun-eul gam-ji

꿈과 지금 사이를 또 한번 의심하고

kkum-gwa ji-geum sa-i-reul tto han-beon ui-sim-ha-go

난 또 확인할 게 있어 바로 지금 너와 같이, uh

nan tto hwak-in-hal ge iss-eo ba-ro ji-geum neo-wa gat-i, uh

Open your eyes

조용히 open your eyes (조용히 open your eyes-eyes)

jo-yong-hi open your eyes (jo-yong-hi open your eyes-eyes)

Open your eyes

Verse 7

이제는 open your eyes (open your eyes)

i-je-neun open your eyes (open your eyes)

Open your eyes

조용히 open your eyes (조용히 open your eyes-eyes)

jo-yong-hi open your eyes (jo-yong-hi open your eyes-eyes)

Open your eyes

이제는 open your eyes

i-je-neun open your eyes

난해한 저 불규칙 속에 (속에)

nan-hae-han jeo bul-gyu-chik sok-e (sok-e)

깊이 가려져왔던 (가려진) story

gip-i ga-ryeo-jyeo-wass-deon (ga-ryeo-jin) story

눈을 뜨네

nun-eul tteu-ne

Verse 8

이 노랠 통해

i no-rael tong-hae

읽혀 지는 너의 꿈 (꿈)

il-hyeo ji-neun neo-ui kkum (kkum)

긴 잠에서 깨어난 (난)

gin jam-e-seo kkae-eo-nan (nan)

내 일곱 번째의 감각

nae il-gop beon-jjae-ui gam-gak

Oh 내 곁에 다가와 펼쳐진 밤

Oh nae gyeot-e da-ga-wa pyeol-chyeo-jin bam

조금씩 가까워 지는 다른 꿈

jo-geum-ssik ga-kka-wo ji-neun da-reun kkum

이해가 돼 모두가 내 것처럼 다

i-hae-ga dwae mo-du-ga nae geos-cheo-reom da

Open your eyes (yeah)

Verse 9

진짜를 봐 open your eyes

jin-jja-reul bwa open your eyes

Open your eyes

Open your eyes

혼자가 아니야 난

hon-ja-ga a-ni-ya nan

I, I...

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “The 7th Sense” by NCT.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"The 7th Sense" (The 7th Sense) 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 "The 7th Sense" 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, "The 7th Sense" 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 “The 7th Sense”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “The 7th Sense”.

Performer (아티스트)NCT
Album (앨범)NCT 2018 EMPATHY
Release Year (발매연도)
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What is the English translation and meaning of The 7th Sense by NCT?

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Who wrote and produced The 7th Sense by NCT?

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