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Ridin'

Ridin'

Artist: NCT•Album: Reload - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English37% KR📅 2020K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Ridin'” (Ridin') 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

거리 위 텅 빈 듯한 이 느낌 (Ridin' and rollin', oh babe)

geo-ri wi teong bin deus-han i neu-kkim (Ridin' and rollin', oh babe)

열기로 가득 채워 reloadin' (Ridin' and rollin', oh babe)

yeol-gi-ro ga-deuk chae-wo reloadin' (Ridin' and rollin', oh babe)

경계를 break, break out 어디든지 겨눠 봐

gyeong-gye-reul break, break out eo-di-deun-ji gyeo-nwo bwa

이젠 우리가 방아쇨 당겨 잘 봐

i-jen u-ri-ga bang-a-soel dang-gyeo jal bwa

We're back, no more brakes, 모두 다 sit back

We're back, no more brakes, mo-du da sit back

이젠 마주해 날 향한 scream

i-jen ma-ju-hae nal hyang-han scream

오랜 기다림의 끝에 불을 붙여

o-raen gi-da-rim-ui kkeut-e bul-eul but-yeo

시동 거는 순간 it's game over, yah

si-dong geo-neun sun-gan it's game over, yah

Chorus

Talk, talk 어딜 가도 talk, talk 내 얘기로

Talk, talk eo-dil ga-do talk, talk nae yae-gi-ro

다들 떠들썩해 (Ridin' and rollin', oh babe)

da-deul tteo-deul-sseok-hae (Ridin' and rollin', oh babe)

찢어지는 듯한 마찰음 위로 난

jjit-eo-ji-neun deus-han ma-chal-eum wi-ro nan

선을 넘어서 시간을 자유롭게 (Ah)

seon-eul neom-eo-seo si-gan-eul ja-yu-rop-ge (Ah)

더 뜨겁게 이 순간을 달궈

deo tteu-geop-ge i sun-gan-eul dal-gwo

Burn up the road 날 넘어설 그때까지 (Whoa)

Burn up the road nal neom-eo-seol geu-ttae-kka-ji (Whoa)

거리 위 텅 빈 듯한 이 느낌 (Ridin' and rollin', oh babe)

geo-ri wi teong bin deus-han i neu-kkim (Ridin' and rollin', oh babe)

열기로 가득 채워 reloadin' (Ridin' and rollin', oh babe)

yeol-gi-ro ga-deuk chae-wo reloadin' (Ridin' and rollin', oh babe)

Verse 3

경계를 break, break out 어디든지 겨눠 봐

gyeong-gye-reul break, break out eo-di-deun-ji gyeo-nwo bwa

이젠 우리가 방아쇨 당겨 잘 봐 (Whoo)

i-jen u-ri-ga bang-a-soel dang-gyeo jal bwa (Whoo)

(Ridin' and rollin', oh babe) Reloadin'

(Ridin' and rollin', oh babe) Reloadin'

지금 우린 runnin' (지금 우린 Runnin', realodin')

ji-geum u-rin runnin' (ji-geum u-rin Runnin', realodin')

새롭게 날 채워 다시, 새롭게 날 채워 다시

sae-rop-ge nal chae-wo da-si, sae-rop-ge nal chae-wo da-si

Whip fast 거침없이 핸들 더 꺾어 (꺾어)

Whip fast geo-chim-eop-i haen-deul deo kkeok-eo (kkeok-eo)

붕 뜨는 몸은 마치 like a roller-coaster (Coaster)

bung tteu-neun mom-eun ma-chi like a roller-coaster (Coaster)

Verse 4

터질 듯 엑셀을 밟아봐 we outta control, yah, yah (Yah)

teo-jil deus ek-sel-eul bal-a-bwa we outta control, yah, yah (Yah)

We won't stop the racing 'til it's over, yah (Let's go)

Talk, talk 어떤 말도 talk, talk 이 순간 속

Talk, talk eo-tteon mal-do talk, talk i sun-gan sok

우릴 설명 못 해 (Ridin' and rollin', oh babe)

u-ril seol-myeong mos hae (Ridin' and rollin', oh babe)

가장 눈부신 이 속도에 올라타

ga-jang nun-bu-sin i sok-do-e ol-ra-ta

모두 놀랄 그 장면 속 우릴 향해 (Oh)

mo-du nol-ral geu jang-myeon sok u-ril hyang-hae (Oh)

몇 번이고 한곌 뛰어넘어

myeot beon-i-go han-gyel ttwi-eo-neom-eo

Burn up the road 다시 내일이 올 때까지

Burn up the road da-si nae-il-i ol ttae-kka-ji

Verse 5

심장 속 터질 듯한 energy (Ridin' and rollin', oh babe)

sim-jang sok teo-jil deus-han energy (Ridin' and rollin', oh babe)

끝까지 나를 던져 reloadin' (Ridin' and rollin', oh babe)

kkeut-kka-ji na-reul deon-jyeo reloadin' (Ridin' and rollin', oh babe)

기록은 break, break out 매번 갈아치워 가

gi-rok-eun break, break out mae-beon gal-a-chi-wo ga

이젠 세상에 우릴 쏴 올려 잘 봐 (Whoo)

i-jen se-sang-e u-ril sswa ol-ryeo jal bwa (Whoo)

(Ridin' and rollin', oh babe) Reloadin'

(Ridin' and rollin', oh babe) Reloadin'

지금 우린 runnin' (지금 우린 Runnin', realodin')

ji-geum u-rin runnin' (ji-geum u-rin Runnin', realodin')

새롭게 날 채워 다시, 새롭게 날 채워 다시

sae-rop-ge nal chae-wo da-si, sae-rop-ge nal chae-wo da-si

Verse 6

눈 앞에 펼쳐진 세상을 봐 (Ay)

nun ap-e pyeol-chyeo-jin se-sang-eul bwa (Ay)

꿈꿔왔던 story 더는 꿈이 아냐

kkum-kkwo-wass-deon story deo-neun kkum-i a-nya

새롭게 뜬 태양을 마주 봐

sae-rop-ge tteun tae-yang-eul ma-ju bwa

Flyin' down the road, let's roll

도로 위로 가득한 붉은 불빛들은 날

do-ro wi-ro ga-deuk-han bul-eun bul-bit-deul-eun nal

멈춰 있으라지만 (Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa)

meom-chwo iss-eu-ra-ji-man (Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa)

더는 같은 길을 향해 가지 않아 이젠 switch my lane

deo-neun gat-eun gil-eul hyang-hae ga-ji an-a i-jen switch my lane

나만의 새로운 길을 만들어

na-man-ui sae-ro-un gil-eul man-deul-eo

Verse 7

벗어나 rush hour

beos-eo-na rush hour

심장 속 터질 듯한 energy (Ridin' and rollin', oh babe)

sim-jang sok teo-jil deus-han energy (Ridin' and rollin', oh babe)

끝까지 나를 던져 reloadin' (Ridin' and rollin', oh babe)

kkeut-kka-ji na-reul deon-jyeo reloadin' (Ridin' and rollin', oh babe)

기록은 break, break out 매번 갈아치워 가

gi-rok-eun break, break out mae-beon gal-a-chi-wo ga

이젠 세상에 우릴 쏴 올려 잘 봐

i-jen se-sang-e u-ril sswa ol-ryeo jal bwa

(Ridin' and rollin', oh babe) Reloadin'

(Ridin' and rollin', oh babe) Reloadin'

지금 우린 runnin' (지금 우린 Runnin', realodin')

ji-geum u-rin runnin' (ji-geum u-rin Runnin', realodin')

Verse 8

새롭게 날 채워 다시, 새롭게 날 채워 다시

sae-rop-ge nal chae-wo da-si, sae-rop-ge nal chae-wo da-si

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Ridin'" (Ridin') 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 "Ridin'" 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, "Ridin'" 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 “Ridin'”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Ridin'”.

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 Ridin' by NCT?

"Ridin'" 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 Ridin' by NCT?

"Ridin'" is performed by NCT, released on the album "Reload - EP" in 2020. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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