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HARD

HARD

Artist: SHINee•Album: HARD - The 8th Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English34% KR📅 2023K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“HARD” (HARD) is performed by SHINee, released on the album HARD - The 8th Album in 2023.

💡 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

Bring the fire

거침없이, yeah (hey, woo, uh-huh)

geo-chim-eop-i, yeah (hey, woo, uh-huh)

기나긴 밤 이겨냈지 (이겨냈지)

gi-na-gin bam i-gyeo-naess-ji (i-gyeo-naess-ji)

선명한 너의 그 상처는 빛났어

seon-myeong-han neo-ui geu sang-cheo-neun bit-nass-eo

Oh-oh, 주먹 쥐고 턱을 올려

Oh-oh, ju-meok jwi-go teok-eul ol-ryeo

그래, Ad Astra

geu-rae, Ad Astra

아득한 미래도 내 손안에 잡아

a-deuk-han mi-rae-do nae son-an-e jap-a

Feeling like a rockstar

Chorus

Lights on us, 쏟아지는 갈채속의 fire

Lights on us, ssot-a-ji-neun gal-chae-sok-ui fire

We go, we go, we go hard

Hard like a criminal, hard like the beat

Hard like my flow, 너도 원했니?

Hard like my flow, neo-do won-haess-ni?

밤이 녹을 만큼 뜨겁고 진한

bam-i nok-eul man-keum tteu-geop-go jin-han

새로운 히트 멈추지 못 했다지

sae-ro-un hi-teu meom-chu-ji mos haess-da-ji

Hard like a criminal, hard like the beat

Hard like my flow, 구미 당겼지

Hard like my flow, gu-mi dang-gyeoss-ji

Verse 3

Yeah, 멋 내 봐, 맛을 봐, 누가누가 와?

Yeah, meos nae bwa, mas-eul bwa, nu-ga-nu-ga wa?

너를 놀래키나, we go hard (hard)

neo-reul nol-rae-ki-na, we go hard (hard)

걸음은 King Kong 그 놈 참 물건

geol-eum-eun King Kong geu nom cham mul-geon

잠시 한 눈 좀 팔아도 다시 champion

jam-si han nun jom pal-a-do da-si champion

왕관은 주인을 되찾아내

wang-gwan-eun ju-in-eul doe-chat-a-nae

세상의 끝까지, yeah, we don't stop

se-sang-ui kkeut-kka-ji, yeah, we don't stop

Oh-oh, 시간이 아까워, tick-tock

Oh-oh, si-gan-i a-kka-wo, tick-tock

서둘러, sold out

seo-dul-reo, sold out

Verse 4

목말랐던 만큼 원하고 원해 봐

mok-mal-rass-deon man-keum won-ha-go won-hae bwa

Feeling like a rockstar

Lights on us

걸어 나와 네 순간을 마셔

geol-eo na-wa ne sun-gan-eul ma-syeo

(We'll bring the fire)

We go, we go, we go hard

Hard like a criminal, hard like the beat

Hard like my flow, 너도 원했니?

Hard like my flow, neo-do won-haess-ni?

Verse 5

밤이 녹을 만큼 뜨겁고 진한

bam-i nok-eul man-keum tteu-geop-go jin-han

새로운 히트 멈추지 못 했다지

sae-ro-un hi-teu meom-chu-ji mos haess-da-ji

Hard like a criminal, hard like the beat

Hard like my flow, 구미 당겼지

Hard like my flow, gu-mi dang-gyeoss-ji

Yeah, 멋 내 봐, 맛을 봐, 누가누가 와?

Yeah, meos nae bwa, mas-eul bwa, nu-ga-nu-ga wa?

너를 놀래키나, we go hard

neo-reul nol-rae-ki-na, we go hard

같이 가볼까? 되감을 순 없어

gat-i ga-bol-kka? doe-gam-eul sun eop-eo

지금 이 순간만 기억해 줘

ji-geum i sun-gan-man gi-eok-hae jwo

Verse 6

No looking back, 넌 알잖아

No looking back, neon al-jan-a

미쳐 봐, 날아 봐, 우린 강해, we get you right

mi-chyeo bwa, nal-a bwa, u-rin gang-hae, we get you right

K.O (yeah, yeah)

We gon' knock you out, 거기 M.C. countdown

We gon' knock you out, geo-gi M.C. countdown

To zero (yes, sir)

We go, we go, we go hard

Hard like a criminal, hard like the beat

Hard like my flow, 너도 원했지

Hard like my flow, neo-do won-haess-ji

Verse 7

밤이 녹을 만큼 뜨겁고 진한

bam-i nok-eul man-keum tteu-geop-go jin-han

새로운 히트 멈추지 못 했다지

sae-ro-un hi-teu meom-chu-ji mos haess-da-ji

Hard like a criminal, hard like the beat

Hard like my flow, 구미 당겼지

Hard like my flow, gu-mi dang-gyeoss-ji

Yeah, 멋 내 봐, 맛을 봐, 누가누가 와?

Yeah, meos nae bwa, mas-eul bwa, nu-ga-nu-ga wa?

너를 놀래키나, we go hard

neo-reul nol-rae-ki-na, we go hard

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “HARD” by SHINee.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"HARD" (HARD) by SHINee 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 "HARD" 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, "HARD" highlights SHINee'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 “HARD”?

"HARD" (HARD) by SHINee is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “HARD”.

Performer (아티스트)SHINee
Album (앨범)HARD - The 8th Album
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under SHINee 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 HARD by SHINee?

"HARD" is performed by SHINee. 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 HARD by SHINee?

"HARD" is performed by SHINee, released on the album "HARD - The 8th Album" in 2023. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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