Getting Closer album artwork

Getting Closer

Getting Closer

Artist: SEVENTEEN•Album: YOU MADE MY DAWN
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English58% KR📅 2019K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Getting Closer” (Getting Closer) is performed by SEVENTEEN, released on the album YOU MADE MY DAWN in 2019.

💡 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

내 머릿속을 파고들어 더 더 더

nae meo-ris-sok-eul pa-go-deul-eo deo deo deo

구석구석 파헤치고 달리면서 부딪혀 (부딪혀)

gu-seok-gu-seok pa-he-chi-go dal-ri-myeon-seo bu-dit-hyeo (bu-dit-hyeo)

정신 차려 조심조심

jeong-sin cha-ryeo jo-sim-jo-sim

이러다 이러다 falling down down

i-reo-da i-reo-da falling down down

Down down 떨어져

Down down tteol-eo-jyeo

음소거 아우성

eum-so-geo a-u-seong

Can't get out out

붐붐붐붐 붐붐붐붐붐

bum-bum-bum-bum bum-bum-bum-bum-bum

Chorus

Paralyze paralyze me

I cannot cannot do anything

내 어둠 속 sinking sinking 더 깊이

nae eo-dum sok sinking sinking deo gip-i

내 어둠 속 sinking sinking 더 깊이

nae eo-dum sok sinking sinking deo gip-i

Brrr 더 너에게만

Brrr deo neo-e-ge-man

빠르게 빠르게 automatic ah

ppa-reu-ge ppa-reu-ge automatic ah

Um ah 너의 마음을

Um ah neo-ui ma-eum-eul

두리번 두리번 두리번거려

du-ri-beon du-ri-beon du-ri-beon-geo-ryeo

Verse 3

Oh oh 내 마음이 아파도

Oh oh nae ma-eum-i a-pa-do

내 마음이 커져 가네 (가네) 가네 (가네)

nae ma-eum-i keo-jyeo ga-ne (ga-ne) ga-ne (ga-ne)

Come in to my 머리

Come in to my meo-ri

속으로 오길 원해 (원해) 원해 (원해)

sok-eu-ro o-gil won-hae (won-hae) won-hae (won-hae)

너는 없단 말로 계속 날 멈추네

neo-neun eop-dan mal-ro gye-sok nal meom-chu-ne

숨이 차게 숨이 차게

sum-i cha-ge sum-i cha-ge

숨이 차게 너를 원해

sum-i cha-ge neo-reul won-hae

이 춤이 너를 getting closer

i chum-i neo-reul getting closer

Verse 4

숨이 차게 너를 원해 원해

sum-i cha-ge neo-reul won-hae won-hae

넌 내 마음 하나 몰라

neon nae ma-eum ha-na mol-ra

이런 내 마음 아나 몰라

i-reon nae ma-eum a-na mol-ra

너는 나의 유일무이 (woo-)

neo-neun na-ui yu-il-mu-i (woo-)

왠지 모르게

waen-ji mo-reu-ge

내게 어색해

nae-ge eo-saek-hae

나는 너를 정말 미워하기 싫은데

na-neun neo-reul jeong-mal mi-wo-ha-gi sil-eun-de

들이켜 들이켜 깊숙이 더

deul-i-kyeo deul-i-kyeo gip-suk-i deo

Verse 5

머릿속이 핑 uh

meo-ris-sok-i ping uh

뒤집 뒤집히고 어질러진 기억

dwi-jip dwi-jip-hi-go eo-jil-reo-jin gi-eok

붐붐붐붐 붐붐붐붐붐

bum-bum-bum-bum bum-bum-bum-bum-bum

안에서 계속 난 제자리를 뛰어

an-e-seo gye-sok nan je-ja-ri-reul ttwi-eo

이때쯤 다시 또 들이켜 쉬어

i-ttae-jjeum da-si tto deul-i-kyeo swi-eo

짙어진 향 미쳐버려 주체 못 해

jit-eo-jin hyang mi-chyeo-beo-ryeo ju-che mos hae

너의 향기 몸이 반응해 또

neo-ui hyang-gi mom-i ban-eung-hae tto

Brrr 더 너에게만

Brrr deo neo-e-ge-man

Verse 6

빠르게 빠르게 automatic ah

ppa-reu-ge ppa-reu-ge automatic ah

Um ah 너의 마음을

Um ah neo-ui ma-eum-eul

두리번 두리번 두리번거려

du-ri-beon du-ri-beon du-ri-beon-geo-ryeo

Oh oh 내 마음이 아파도

Oh oh nae ma-eum-i a-pa-do

내 마음이 커져 가네 (가네) 가네 (가네)

nae ma-eum-i keo-jyeo ga-ne (ga-ne) ga-ne (ga-ne)

Come in to my 머리

Come in to my meo-ri

속으로 오길 원해 (원해) 원해 (원해)

sok-eu-ro o-gil won-hae (won-hae) won-hae (won-hae)

너는 없단 말로 계속 날 멈추네

neo-neun eop-dan mal-ro gye-sok nal meom-chu-ne

Verse 7

숨이 차게 숨이 차게

sum-i cha-ge sum-i cha-ge

숨이 차게 너를 원해

sum-i cha-ge neo-reul won-hae

이 춤이 너를 getting closer

i chum-i neo-reul getting closer

숨이 차게 너를 원해 (원해)

sum-i cha-ge neo-reul won-hae (won-hae)

마음이 지고 또 다시 피는

ma-eum-i ji-go tto da-si pi-neun

그 말은 내게

geu mal-eun nae-ge

Woah woah woah

내 마음을 잠시 덮는다

nae ma-eum-eul jam-si deop-neun-da

Verse 8

어떤 답을 기대했나

eo-tteon dap-eul gi-dae-haess-na

Brrra!

Somebody shine me light

Nobody feel me nah

내 친구들 어디야

nae chin-gu-deul eo-di-ya

Yeah yeah yeah yeah

Somebody shine me light

Nobody feel me nah

Verse 9

내 친구들 어디야

nae chin-gu-deul eo-di-ya

Yeah yeah yeah yeah

숨이 차게 (yeah yeah)

sum-i cha-ge (yeah yeah)

숨이 차게 (woah)

sum-i cha-ge (woah)

숨이 차게 너를 원해

sum-i cha-ge neo-reul won-hae

이 춤이 너를 getting closer (이 춤이 너를 getting closer)

i chum-i neo-reul getting closer (i chum-i neo-reul getting closer)

숨이 차게 너를 원해

sum-i cha-ge neo-reul won-hae

원해

won-hae

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Getting Closer” by SEVENTEEN.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Getting Closer" (Getting Closer) by SEVENTEEN 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 "Getting Closer" 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, "Getting Closer" highlights SEVENTEEN'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 “Getting Closer”?

"Getting Closer" (Getting Closer) by SEVENTEEN is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emoti...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Getting Closer”.

Performer (아티스트)SEVENTEEN
Album (앨범)YOU MADE MY DAWN
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under SEVENTEEN 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 Getting Closer by SEVENTEEN?

"Getting Closer" is performed by SEVENTEEN. 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 Getting Closer by SEVENTEEN?

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