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Not Like You

Not Like You

Artist: STAYC•Album: TEENFRESH - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English12% KR📅 2023K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Not Like You” (Not Like You) is performed by STAYC, released on the album TEENFRESH - EP 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

Yeah, yeah, yeah

Yeah, yeah, yeah

Talk to me, talk to me, blah, blah, blah

So tell me what you want from me (From me)

어쩜 난 뻔뻔해 뻔뻔해 but I like it

eo-jjeom nan ppeon-ppeon-hae ppeon-ppeon-hae but I like it

I want you to respect me

다른 건 나 틀린 건 너

da-reun geon na teul-rin geon neo

보고 싶은 대로 보는 건 so wrong

bo-go sip-eun dae-ro bo-neun geon so wrong

Chorus

차라리 솔직히 솔직히 말해줘

cha-ra-ri sol-jik-hi sol-jik-hi mal-hae-jwo

So it's a kind of jealousy (Yeah, yeah, yeah)

그 누구도 can't live forever

geu nu-gu-do can't live forever

So 원하는 게 생기면 쫓아 난 never, ever

So won-ha-neun ge saeng-gi-myeon jjot-a nan never, ever

그래 I never give up

geu-rae I never give up

이건 내 자존심인 걸 (I like that)

i-geon nae ja-jon-sim-in geol (I like that)

눈치 보고 살고 싶지 않아

nun-chi bo-go sal-go sip-ji an-a

눈치 없는 type도 아냐, big ego in me

nun-chi eop-neun t-y-p-e-do a-nya, big ego in me

Verse 3

I'm telling the world so

Can't you hear me? Di-di, di-di, di-di

Talkin' to myself, yeah

I'm so proud of you

감추지 않아, I'm good (I'm good)

gam-chu-ji an-a, I'm good (I'm good)

So that's why I'm not like you (Ayy)

That, that's why I'm not like you (You, you, you, you, you)

That, that's why I'm not like you (Ayy)

Verse 4

That, that's why I'm not like you (You, you, you, you, you)

So that's why I'm not like you

Yeah, lodi-dodi, we like to party

Simple한 것보다는 I'm so busy

S-i-m-p-l-e-han geos-bo-da-neun I'm so busy

그래 I enjoy my life

geu-rae I enjoy my life

이건 내 policy인 걸 (That's the policy)

i-geon nae p-o-l-i-c-y-in geol (That's the policy)

조마조마 내 맘 알아줄까

jo-ma-jo-ma nae mam al-a-jul-kka

주저하는 type도 아냐, big ego in me

ju-jeo-ha-neun t-y-p-e-do a-nya, big ego in me

Verse 5

I'm telling the world so

Can't you hear me? Di-di, di-di, di-di

Talkin' to myself, yeah

I'm so proud of you

감추지 않아, I'm good (I'm good)

gam-chu-ji an-a, I'm good (I'm good)

So that's why I'm not like you (Ayy)

That, that's why I'm not like you (You, you, you, you, you)

That, that's why I'm not like you (Ayy)

Verse 6

That, that's why I'm not like you (You, you, you, you, you)

So that's why I'm not like you

That's na-na-na

You can never hold me down, oh (No, no)

That's na-na-na

누가 뭐래도 my life, oh

nu-ga mwo-rae-do my life, oh

That's na-na-na

You can never hold me down, oh (No, no)

Verse 7

정해진 건 없지

jeong-hae-jin geon eop-ji

So there's no answer, right?

Talk to me, talk to me, blah, blah, blah

So tell me what you want from me (From me)

어쩜 난 뻔뻔해 뻔뻔해 but I like it

eo-jjeom nan ppeon-ppeon-hae ppeon-ppeon-hae but I like it

I want you to respect me (Want you to respect me)

Talk to me, talk to me, blah, blah, blah

So tell me what you want from me (Ooh)

Verse 8

어쩜 난 뻔뻔해 뻔뻔해 but I like it (Like it)

eo-jjeom nan ppeon-ppeon-hae ppeon-ppeon-hae but I like it (Like it)

I want you to respect me

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Not Like You” by STAYC.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Not Like You" (Not Like You) by STAYC 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 "Not Like You" 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, "Not Like You" highlights STAYC'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 “Not Like You”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

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Performer (아티스트)STAYC
Album (앨범)TEENFRESH - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under STAYC and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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What is the English translation and meaning of Not Like You by STAYC?

"Not Like You" is performed by STAYC. 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 Not Like You by STAYC?

"Not Like You" is performed by STAYC, released on the album "TEENFRESH - EP" in 2023. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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