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Dear DREAM

Dear DREAM

Artist: NCT•Album: We Go Up - The 2nd Mini Album - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English53% KR📅 2018K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Dear DREAM” (Dear DREAM) is performed by NCT, released on the album We Go Up - The 2nd Mini Album - EP 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

방심했던 마음은 이제 깨서 보니깐

bang-sim-haess-deon ma-eum-eun i-je kkae-seo bo-ni-kkan

보이는 이 노래를 나중에

bo-i-neun i no-rae-reul na-jung-e

돌아볼 때도 흐릿하지 않게

dol-a-bol ttae-do heu-ris-ha-ji an-ge

지금을 진하게 칠하는 법도 빨리 알고 싶어

ji-geum-eul jin-ha-ge chil-ha-neun beop-do ppal-ri al-go sip-eo

벌써 알지 않아도, 되지만 아직도

beol-sseo al-ji an-a-do, doe-ji-man a-jik-do

실감 못 하고 있지만

sil-gam mos ha-go iss-ji-man

같이 탔던 차에 보인 창문 바깥처럼 주변

gat-i tass-deon cha-e bo-in chang-mun ba-kkat-cheo-reom ju-byeon

모두 다 looking like a blur, 움직임 빨라

mo-du da looking like a blur, um-jik-im ppal-ra

Chorus

어느새 우리도 차에 속도를 따라갔나 봐

eo-neu-sae u-ri-do cha-e sok-do-reul tta-ra-gass-na bwa

사실, 근데 아직 그대로 멈춘듯해 in the past

sa-sil, geun-de a-jik geu-dae-ro meom-chun-deus-hae in the past

그때가 늘 내겐 그때로, hope it never fades out

geu-ttae-ga neul nae-gen geu-ttae-ro, hope it never fades out

낯선 시선 각자만의 길로만

nat-seon si-seon gak-ja-man-ui gil-ro-man

가다 보면, 시선이 닿겠지 언젠간

ga-da bo-myeon, si-seon-i dat-gess-ji eon-jen-gan

적막 속이라도, 서로의 목소리 닿겠지

jeok-mak sok-i-ra-do, seo-ro-ui mok-so-ri dat-gess-ji

우린 늘 그렇게 서로를 걱정하게 되겠지

u-rin neul geu-reot-ge seo-ro-reul geok-jeong-ha-ge doe-gess-ji

기억해 we are in touch

gi-eok-hae we are in touch

Verse 3

늘 같은 시간, 같은 자리, 언제나 함께였던

neul gat-eun si-gan, gat-eun ja-ri, eon-je-na ham-kke-yeoss-deon

우리가 용기가 없어 전하지 못했던 말

u-ri-ga yong-gi-ga eop-eo jeon-ha-ji mos-haess-deon mal

이거 하나만 잊지 마 아주 먼 어느 밤

i-geo ha-na-man it-ji ma a-ju meon eo-neu bam

너를 위로할 별 하나 아마 나일 거야

neo-reul wi-ro-hal byeol ha-na a-ma na-il geo-ya

우리가 아닌 누구도 이해 못 할 크기로

u-ri-ga a-nin nu-gu-do i-hae mos hal keu-gi-ro

넌 존재해 내 마음에, I'll be your home

neon jon-jae-hae nae ma-eum-e, I'll be your home

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

I'll be your home

Verse 4

데려다줄게 널, 되돌려줄게 널

de-ryeo-da-jul-ge neol, doe-dol-ryeo-jul-ge neol

돌고 돌아 추억 아닌 기억이 될 걸

dol-go dol-a chu-eok a-nin gi-eok-i doel geol

알고 있어 남아있는 미안함과 아쉬움

al-go iss-eo nam-a-iss-neun mi-an-ham-gwa a-swi-um

밤낮 익숙지 못해 느꼈던 그리움

bam-nat ik-suk-ji mos-hae neu-kkyeoss-deon geu-ri-um

Yeah, I know, 시간이 말해주길

Yeah, I know, si-gan-i mal-hae-ju-gil

You know? 계속 걸어, 빛 따라서, 우린

You know? gye-sok geol-eo, bit tta-ra-seo, u-rin

또 누군가의 꿈이었고, 우리 서롤 don't forget

tto nu-gun-ga-ui kkum-i-eoss-go, u-ri seo-rol don't forget

언제나 너의 곁에 있다는 거, you must know that

eon-je-na neo-ui gyeot-e iss-da-neun geo, you must know that

Verse 5

가끔은 생각해 현실이 꿈일 때

ga-kkeum-eun saeng-gak-hae hyeon-sil-i kkum-il ttae

우릴 위해 항상 웃던 갈매기가 걱정돼

u-ril wi-hae hang-sang us-deon gal-mae-gi-ga geok-jeong-dwae

같은 배 타도 혼자 다른 바다라는 게

gat-eun bae ta-do hon-ja da-reun ba-da-ra-neun ge

어차피 계속 내가 등의 기댈 등대 되어 줄 거니?

eo-cha-pi gye-sok nae-ga deung-ui gi-dael deung-dae doe-eo jul geo-ni?

Yeah, this is fate, and that's a fact

너무 힘들 땐, 네 초록빛이 돼 줄게

neo-mu him-deul ttaen, ne cho-rok-bit-i dwae jul-ge

그 기쁜 맘을 깊게 간직한 다음 말해

geu gi-ppeun mam-eul gip-ge gan-jik-han da-eum mal-hae

Feel like what, we gon' stay

Verse 6

내가 했던 말 기억나 오래 전 매일 밤

nae-ga haess-deon mal gi-eok-na o-rae jeon mae-il bam

나의 꿈에 본 나침판 이젠 알아 너야

na-ui kkum-e bon na-chim-pan i-jen al-a neo-ya

지나고 보니 어렸던 그땐 참 커 보였던

ji-na-go bo-ni eo-ryeoss-deon geu-ttaen cham keo bo-yeoss-deon

네 모습이 내 힘이 돼, I'll be your home (I'll be your home)

ne mo-seup-i nae him-i dwae, I'll be your home (I'll be your home)

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (yeah), ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

I'll be your home (hey)

I'll be your home (I'll be yours)

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (I'll be yours), ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (I'll be yours)

Verse 7

I'll be your home (I'll be your home)

흘러가는 것 중, 이건 only one part

heul-reo-ga-neun geos jung, i-geon only one part

적어도 돼 줄거라 믿어, 이거 bookmark

jeok-eo-do dwae jul-geo-ra mit-eo, i-geo bookmark

흐름에 그대로 놔둘 때가 더 자연스러워

heu-reum-e geu-dae-ro nwa-dul ttae-ga deo ja-yeon-seu-reo-wo

But I don't want this to sound like we're about to depart

I'll be your home

If I ever get lost 티는 안 내려고 하겠지만

If I ever get lost ti-neun an nae-ryeo-go ha-gess-ji-man

I'ma call back 부르는 내 tone을, 잊지 말고 (I'll be your home)

I'ma call back bu-reu-neun nae t-o-n-e-eul, it-ji mal-go (I'll be your home)

Verse 8

언제든 외칠 땐 하던 대로

eon-je-deun oe-chil ttaen ha-deon dae-ro

Hope we always feel like (I'll be your home)

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Dear DREAM" (Dear DREAM) 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 "Dear DREAM" 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, "Dear DREAM" 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 “Dear DREAM”?

"Dear DREAM" (Dear DREAM) 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

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Dear DREAM”.

Performer (아티스트)NCT
Album (앨범)We Go Up - The 2nd Mini Album - 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 Dear DREAM by NCT?

"Dear DREAM" 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 Dear DREAM by NCT?

"Dear DREAM" is performed by NCT, released on the album "We Go Up - The 2nd Mini Album - EP" in 2018. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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