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Quiet Down

Quiet Down

Artist: NCT•Album: Reload - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English38% KR📅 2020K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Quiet Down” (Quiet Down) is performed by NCT, released on the album Reload - EP in 2020.

💡 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

Yeah, ooh, 한 번쯤은 스친 것 같아 (한 번쯤은)

Yeah, ooh, han beon-jjeum-eun seu-chin geos gat-a (han beon-jjeum-eun)

기억은 나지 않는데 (Yeah)

gi-eok-eun na-ji an-neun-de (Yeah)

그렇다니 그런가 보네 (그런가 봐)

geu-reot-da-ni geu-reon-ga bo-ne (geu-reon-ga bwa)

그런가 봐 (그런가 봐) No, no, no

geu-reon-ga bwa (geu-reon-ga bwa) No, no, no

딱 한 번 지나친 backbiter (It's like cash)

ttak han beon ji-na-chin backbiter (It's like cash)

새로울 거 없이 지루해 (Come on)

sae-ro-ul geo eop-i ji-ru-hae (Come on)

너를 겨눠 worry 'bout me

neo-reul gyeo-nwo worry 'bout me

신경 안 써 여전히

sin-gyeong an sseo yeo-jeon-hi

Chorus

대꾸는 없어 what you speak

dae-kku-neun eop-eo what you speak

잘 알잖아 넌 누굴 믿을지

jal al-jan-a neon nu-gul mit-eul-ji

번져가는 소문 talk to you (Talk to you)

beon-jyeo-ga-neun so-mun talk to you (Talk to you)

나를 믿는다면 need to mute, whoa, whoa, whoa

na-reul mit-neun-da-myeon need to mute, whoa, whoa, whoa

떠들어봐 어디 fake news (Fake news)

tteo-deul-eo-bwa eo-di fake news (Fake news)

Turn that shh down for quiet new dawn

어둠이 걷혀 눈을 떠봐 (Oh)

eo-dum-i geot-hyeo nun-eul tteo-bwa (Oh)

진실을 마주해 넌 이제

jin-sil-eul ma-ju-hae neon i-je

Verse 3

Quiet down, quiet down, quiet down

떠도는 저 거짓말 다 사라져 quiet down (Down)

tteo-do-neun jeo geo-jis-mal da sa-ra-jyeo quiet down (Down)

늘 타깃을 잡아 꽉 물고 늘어져 (Gotta bite)

neul ta-gis-eul jap-a kkwak mul-go neul-eo-jyeo (Gotta bite)

사실은 관심도 없어 (You know) 네가 날 믿을 때

sa-sil-eun gwan-sim-do eop-eo (You know) ne-ga nal mit-eul ttae

I don't hesitate, 아무리 말해도 떠보고 흔들어

I don't hesitate, a-mu-ri mal-hae-do tteo-bo-go heun-deul-eo

확인받고 싶어해 keep it, keep or keep it doubt (Okay)

hwak-in-bat-go sip-eo-hae keep it, keep or keep it doubt (Okay)

딱 한 번 말할게 don't worry

ttak han beon mal-hal-ge don't worry

달라질 건 없어 알잖아

dal-ra-jil geon eop-eo al-jan-a

Verse 4

Question me, question you

결국에 넌 마주해 yourself

gyeol-guk-e neon ma-ju-hae yourself

좀 더 편하게 널 내려놔야 해

jom deo pyeon-ha-ge neol nae-ryeo-nwa-ya hae

떠들어 대는 말 don't react, just live, live

tteo-deul-eo dae-neun mal don't react, just live, live

번져가는 소문 talk to you (Talk to you)

beon-jyeo-ga-neun so-mun talk to you (Talk to you)

나를 믿는다면 need to mute, whoa, whoa, whoa

na-reul mit-neun-da-myeon need to mute, whoa, whoa, whoa

떠들어봐 어디 fake news (Fake news)

tteo-deul-eo-bwa eo-di fake news (Fake news)

Turn that shh down for quiet new dawn

Verse 5

어둠이 걷혀 눈을 떠봐 (Oh)

eo-dum-i geot-hyeo nun-eul tteo-bwa (Oh)

진실을 마주해 넌 이제

jin-sil-eul ma-ju-hae neon i-je

Quiet down, quiet down, quiet down

떠도는 저 거짓말 다 사라져 quiet down (Shh)

tteo-do-neun jeo geo-jis-mal da sa-ra-jyeo quiet down (Shh)

Just quiet down, you say too much

증명할 것은 단 하나도 없어 알잖아

jeung-myeong-hal geos-eun dan ha-na-do eop-eo al-jan-a

눈빛에 비친 너를 봐

nun-bit-e bi-chin neo-reul bwa

나의 모든 방향은 너 하나를 가리켜 no, no

na-ui mo-deun bang-hyang-eun neo ha-na-reul ga-ri-kyeo no, no

Verse 6

흐르는 시간 속에 유일한 진실

heu-reu-neun si-gan sok-e yu-il-han jin-sil

그림자처럼 결국 뒤처질 말들

geu-rim-ja-cheo-reom gyeol-guk dwi-cheo-jil mal-deul

Just quiet down and chillin' out

기억해, whoa

gi-eok-hae, whoa

어둠이 걷혀 눈을 떠봐

eo-dum-i geot-hyeo nun-eul tteo-bwa

진실을 마주해 넌 이제 (I see you talking but I won't hear it)

jin-sil-eul ma-ju-hae neon i-je (I see you talking but I won't hear it)

Quiet down, quiet down, quiet down (Quiet down)

떠도는 저 거짓말 다 사라져 quiet down (Yeah, oh-whoa)

tteo-do-neun jeo geo-jis-mal da sa-ra-jyeo quiet down (Yeah, oh-whoa)

Verse 7

어둠이 걷혀 눈을 떠봐 (Oh)

eo-dum-i geot-hyeo nun-eul tteo-bwa (Oh)

진실을 마주해 넌 이제

jin-sil-eul ma-ju-hae neon i-je

Quiet down, quiet down, quiet down

떠도는 저 거짓말 다 사라져 quiet down, shh (Oh)

tteo-do-neun jeo geo-jis-mal da sa-ra-jyeo quiet down, shh (Oh)

Uiet down, oh

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Quiet Down" (Quiet Down) 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 "Quiet Down" 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, "Quiet Down" 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 “Quiet Down”?

"Quiet Down" (Quiet Down) by NCT is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerabi...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

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Performer (아티스트)NCT
Album (앨범)Reload - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under NCT and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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What is the English translation and meaning of Quiet Down by NCT?

"Quiet Down" 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.

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Who wrote and produced Quiet Down by NCT?

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