District 9 album artwork

District 9

District 9

Artist: Stray Kids•Album: I am NOT
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English60% KR📅 2018K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“District 9” (District 9) is performed by Stray Kids, released on the album I am NOT 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

Talk talk 참 말들이 많아

Talk talk cham mal-deul-i man-a

What what 헛소리만 늘어

What what heos-so-ri-man neul-eo

잔소리나 욕지거리는 제발 그만해

jan-so-ri-na yok-ji-geo-ri-neun je-bal geu-man-hae

죽이 되든 밥이 되든 내가 알아서 할게

juk-i doe-deun bap-i doe-deun nae-ga al-a-seo hal-ge

사실은 난 나를 몰라 답답해 언제나 매일 고민 중

sa-sil-eun nan na-reul mol-ra dap-dap-hae eon-je-na mae-il go-min jung

Answer me 그럼 해답을 줘봐 속 시원한 대답 좀

Answer me geu-reom hae-dap-eul jwo-bwa sok si-won-han dae-dap jom

못하면 제발 간섭 좀 마 please

mos-ha-myeon je-bal gan-seop jom ma please

여기는 우리 jungle이지

yeo-gi-neun u-ri j-u-n-g-l-e-i-ji

Chorus

이 안에서는 우리 룰 대로 움직여 내 구역 District 9

i an-e-seo-neun u-ri rul dae-ro um-jik-yeo nae gu-yeok District 9

싹 다 뒤집어놔 eh oh

ssak da dwi-jip-eo-nwa eh oh

다 뒤집어 now eh oh

da dwi-jip-eo now eh oh

부정적인 시선 집어치워 back off

bu-jeong-jeok-in si-seon jip-eo-chi-wo back off

그건 잘못됐어

geu-geon jal-mos-dwaess-eo

나도 나를 잘 모르는데 왜

na-do na-reul jal mo-reu-neun-de wae

네가 나를 아는 듯이 말해 oh

ne-ga na-reul a-neun deus-i mal-hae oh

Get lost 여긴 우리 구역 get outta here

Get lost yeo-gin u-ri gu-yeok get outta here

Verse 3

여기 네 자리는 없어

yeo-gi ne ja-ri-neun eop-eo

District 9

Oh oh

Better watch out

Oh oh

위험하니까

wi-heom-ha-ni-kka

Oh oh

Better watch out

Verse 4

여긴 우리 구역 District 9

yeo-gin u-ri gu-yeok District 9

Stray kids everywhere all around the world

떠돌지들 말고 여기로 찾아오렴

tteo-dol-ji-deul mal-go yeo-gi-ro chat-a-o-ryeom

Stray kids everywhere all around the world

점점 커져가는 그들의 발걸음 소리

jeom-jeom keo-jyeo-ga-neun geu-deul-ui bal-geol-eum so-ri

남들이 우리를 볼 땐 문제아들의 무리

nam-deul-i u-ri-reul bol ttaen mun-je-a-deul-ui mu-ri

그런 시선들을 바꾼다는 건 쉽지 않은 문제 풀이

geu-reon si-seon-deul-eul ba-kkun-da-neun geon swip-ji an-eun mun-je pul-i

풀리지 않는 오해와 편견들에 풀이 죽을 수는 없지

pul-ri-ji an-neun o-hae-wa pyeon-gyeon-deul-e pul-i juk-eul su-neun eop-ji

Verse 5

우리가 누구인가를 증명하는 게 우리들의 임무지

u-ri-ga nu-gu-in-ga-reul jeung-myeong-ha-neun ge u-ri-deul-ui im-mu-ji

그들은 말해 너넨 나랑 다르니까 여길 떠나줘

geu-deul-eun mal-hae neo-nen na-rang da-reu-ni-kka yeo-gil tteo-na-jwo

그래 근데 다르다는 말은 틀린 게 아니란 것만은 알아둬

geu-rae geun-de da-reu-da-neun mal-eun teul-rin ge a-ni-ran geos-man-eun al-a-dwo

곧 시기 받을 시기 우리 위친 작은 빛이 크게 비치는 District

got si-gi bat-eul si-gi u-ri wi-chin jak-eun bit-i keu-ge bi-chi-neun District

Stay로 시작해 uh 끝은 아마 모두의 아지트

S-t-a-y-ro si-jak-hae uh kkeut-eun a-ma mo-du-ui a-ji-teu

싹 다 뒤집어놔 eh oh

ssak da dwi-jip-eo-nwa eh oh

다 뒤집어 now eh oh

da dwi-jip-eo now eh oh

부정적인 시선 집어치워 back off

bu-jeong-jeok-in si-seon jip-eo-chi-wo back off

Verse 6

그건 잘못됐어

geu-geon jal-mos-dwaess-eo

나도 나를 잘 모르는데 왜

na-do na-reul jal mo-reu-neun-de wae

네가 나를 아는 듯이 말해 oh

ne-ga na-reul a-neun deus-i mal-hae oh

Get lost 여긴 우리 구역 get outta here

Get lost yeo-gin u-ri gu-yeok get outta here

여기 네 자리는 없어

yeo-gi ne ja-ri-neun eop-eo

District 9

거울 앞에 freeze ey

geo-ul ap-e freeze ey

땀에 젖은 채 ey

ttam-e jeot-eun chae ey

Verse 7

그러니 제발 입 다물고 모두 쉿

geu-reo-ni je-bal ip da-mul-go mo-du swis

진짜 내 모습이 무언지 찾는 중

jin-jja nae mo-seup-i mu-eon-ji chat-neun jung

피땀 흘린 연습실 바닥은 red

pi-ttam heul-rin yeon-seup-sil ba-dak-eun red

밤을 새며 죽도록 달렸는데

bam-eul sae-myeo juk-do-rok dal-ryeoss-neun-de

결국엔 일그러진 표정 앞에 광대

gyeol-guk-en il-geu-reo-jin pyo-jeong ap-e gwang-dae

노답 우린 우리 공간을 지킬게

no-dap u-rin u-ri gong-gan-eul ji-kil-ge

싹 다 뒤집어놔 eh oh

ssak da dwi-jip-eo-nwa eh oh

다 뒤집어 now eh oh

da dwi-jip-eo now eh oh

Verse 8

부정적인 시선 집어치워 back off

bu-jeong-jeok-in si-seon jip-eo-chi-wo back off

그건 잘못됐어

geu-geon jal-mos-dwaess-eo

나도 나를 잘 모르는데 왜

na-do na-reul jal mo-reu-neun-de wae

네가 나를 아는 듯이 말해 oh

ne-ga na-reul a-neun deus-i mal-hae oh

Get lost 여긴 우리 구역 get outta here

Get lost yeo-gin u-ri gu-yeok get outta here

여기 네 자리는 없어

yeo-gi ne ja-ri-neun eop-eo

District 9

Oh oh

Verse 9

Better watch out

Oh oh

위험하니까

wi-heom-ha-ni-kka

Oh oh

Better watch out

여긴 우리 구역 District 9

yeo-gin u-ri gu-yeok District 9

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “District 9” by Stray Kids.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"District 9" (District 9) by Stray Kids 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 "District 9" 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, "District 9" highlights Stray Kids'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 “District 9”?

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Q: How can I practice singing “District 9” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “District 9”.

Performer (아티스트)Stray Kids
Album (앨범)I am NOT
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under Stray Kids 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 District 9 by Stray Kids?

"District 9" is performed by Stray Kids. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

Where can I practice singing District 9 with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced District 9 by Stray Kids?

"District 9" is performed by Stray Kids, released on the album "I am NOT" in 2018. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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