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The Tortoise and the Hare

The Tortoise and the Hare

Artist: Stray Kids•Album: IN LIFE
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English58% KR📅 2020K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“The Tortoise and the Hare” (The Tortoise and the Hare) is performed by Stray Kids, released on the album IN LIFE in 2020.

💡 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

3RACHA

Go! Go! Go! 生!

Go ! Go ! Go ! nama !

빨리, 빨리, 빨리 갈 필요 없어

ppal-ri, ppal-ri, ppal-ri gal pil-yo eop-eo

걍 천천히 가면 돼

gyang cheon-cheon-hi ga-myeon dwae

Yeah, 시간이 빨리빨리 간다 해도

Yeah, si-gan-i ppal-ri-ppal-ri gan-da hae-do

난 상관없어 뭐 어때, yeah

nan sang-gwan-eop-eo mwo eo-ttae, yeah

지금 내 시간 내 템포가

ji-geum nae si-gan nae tem-po-ga

금보다 비쌀 때니까

geum-bo-da bi-ssal ttae-ni-kka

Chorus

난 시간 따라 가지 않고

nan si-gan tta-ra ga-ji an-go

날 따라가면 돼

nal tta-ra-ga-myeon dwae

(Ooh, ooh, ooh) 거북이 왈

(Ooh, ooh, ooh) geo-buk-i wal

빨리, 빨리

ppal-ri, ppal-ri

빨리, 빨리

ppal-ri, ppal-ri

토끼 왈

to-kki wal

느려, 느려, 느려, 느려, 느려, 느려, 느려, 느려

neu-ryeo, neu-ryeo, neu-ryeo, neu-ryeo, neu-ryeo, neu-ryeo, neu-ryeo, neu-ryeo

느려, 느려, 느려, 느려, 느려, 느려, 느려, 느려

neu-ryeo, neu-ryeo, neu-ryeo, neu-ryeo, neu-ryeo, neu-ryeo, neu-ryeo, neu-ryeo

Verse 3

느려, 느려, 느려, 느려, 느려, 느려, 느려, 느려

neu-ryeo, neu-ryeo, neu-ryeo, neu-ryeo, neu-ryeo, neu-ryeo, neu-ryeo, neu-ryeo

느려도 넌 너무 느려 너 땜에 난 속이 터져

neu-ryeo-do neon neo-mu neu-ryeo neo ttaem-e nan sok-i teo-jyeo

아, 숨차니까 잠시 쉬었다 가야겠다

a, sum-cha-ni-kka jam-si swi-eoss-da ga-ya-gess-da

하다가 결국엔 거북이 승

ha-da-ga gyeol-guk-en geo-buk-i seung

빨리 가기 싫어 그냥 놀래

ppal-ri ga-gi sil-eo geu-nyang nol-rae

놀부처럼 놀래

nol-bu-cheo-reom nol-rae

빨리 가기 싫어 그냥 놀래

ppal-ri ga-gi sil-eo geu-nyang nol-rae

흥부자가 될래 놀래

heung-bu-ja-ga doel-rae nol-rae

Verse 4

고생 끝을 향해, I go

go-saeng kkeut-eul hyang-hae, I go

I know, you know, we know, we know

흘러가는 시간대로

heul-reo-ga-neun si-gan-dae-ro

I know, you know, we know, we know

고생 끝을 향해, I go

go-saeng kkeut-eul hyang-hae, I go

I know, you know, we know, Lee know

흘러가는 시간대로

heul-reo-ga-neun si-gan-dae-ro

I know, you know, we know, we know

Verse 5

빨리빨리 하라니까 아직까지 쓰고 앉아있냐

ppal-ri-ppal-ri ha-ra-ni-kka a-jik-kka-ji sseu-go an-a-iss-nya

왜 이렇게 느릿느릿 답답해?

wae i-reot-ge neu-ris-neu-ris dap-dap-hae?

달려, 저기까지 십초 일초라도 늦는다면

dal-ryeo, jeo-gi-kka-ji sip-cho il-cho-ra-do neut-neun-da-myeon

뭐 잘 모르겠지만 빠른 게 좋잖니

mwo jal mo-reu-gess-ji-man ppa-reun ge jot-jan-ni

가라고, 가라고, 가라고, 가라고

ga-ra-go, ga-ra-go, ga-ra-go, ga-ra-go

가라고, 가라고, 가라고, 가라고

ga-ra-go, ga-ra-go, ga-ra-go, ga-ra-go

가라고, 가라고, 가라고, 가라고

ga-ra-go, ga-ra-go, ga-ra-go, ga-ra-go

가라고, 가라고, 아, 빨리

ga-ra-go, ga-ra-go, a, ppal-ri

Verse 6

Gotta go, gotta go, gotta go, gotta go

Gotta go, gotta go, gotta go, gotta go

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, 야, 잠만

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, ya, jam-man

천천히 가, yeah

cheon-cheon-hi ga, yeah

천천히 가, yeah

cheon-cheon-hi ga, yeah

Slow it down, 모두, 모두, slow it down

Slow it down, mo-du, mo-du, slow it down

두뇌 회전은 모노레일처럼 다 slow it down

du-noe hoe-jeon-eun mo-no-re-il-cheo-reom da slow it down

달팽이가 집 버려도 어차피 민달팽이

dal-paeng-i-ga jip beo-ryeo-do eo-cha-pi min-dal-paeng-i

Verse 7

뭐 그렇게도 급해, 걍 느리게 기어도, it's alright

mwo geu-reot-ge-do geup-hae, gyang neu-ri-ge gi-eo-do, it's alright

사실 맘은 다급해도 다 급한 일이 아니면

sa-sil mam-eun da-geup-hae-do da geup-han il-i a-ni-myeon

사실 다 귀찮은 거 다 알아 걍 천천히 가

sa-sil da gwi-chan-eun geo da al-a gyang cheon-cheon-hi ga

그래 너는 비행기 타고 날아가라

geu-rae neo-neun bi-haeng-gi ta-go nal-a-ga-ra

나는 무궁화호 타고 기차여행 할란다

na-neun mu-gung-hwa-ho ta-go gi-cha-yeo-haeng hal-ran-da

Livin' my pace now, now, now

Livin' my pace now, now, now

I'm gonna go, 나만의 시간대로 go

I'm gonna go, na-man-ui si-gan-dae-ro go

Verse 8

I take it slow (Go! Go! Go! 生!)

I take it slow ( Go ! Go ! Go ! nama !)

빨리 가기 싫어 그냥 놀래

ppal-ri ga-gi sil-eo geu-nyang nol-rae

놀부처럼 놀래

nol-bu-cheo-reom nol-rae

빨리 가기 싫어 그냥 놀래

ppal-ri ga-gi sil-eo geu-nyang nol-rae

흥부자가 될래 놀래

heung-bu-ja-ga doel-rae nol-rae

고생 끝을 향해, I go

go-saeng kkeut-eul hyang-hae, I go

I know, you know, we know, we know

흘러가는 시간대로

heul-reo-ga-neun si-gan-dae-ro

Verse 9

I know, you know, we know, we know

고생 끝을 향해, I go

go-saeng kkeut-eul hyang-hae, I go

I know, you know, we know, Lee know

흘러가는 시간대로

heul-reo-ga-neun si-gan-dae-ro

I know, you know, we know, we know

둥글게 둥글게, 지구는 둥글대

dung-geul-ge dung-geul-ge, ji-gu-neun dung-geul-dae

빨리 달려봤자 어차피 결국엔 제자리 돌아올게 뻔하네

ppal-ri dal-ryeo-bwass-ja eo-cha-pi gyeol-guk-en je-ja-ri dol-a-ol-ge ppeon-ha-ne

푸르네 푸르네, 하늘은 푸르네

pu-reu-ne pu-reu-ne, ha-neul-eun pu-reu-ne

Verse 10

여유있게 푸른 하늘 바라보며 음악을 전파해

yeo-yu-iss-ge pu-reun ha-neul ba-ra-bo-myeo eum-ak-eul jeon-pa-hae

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “The Tortoise and the Hare” by Stray Kids.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"The Tortoise and the Hare" (The Tortoise and the Hare) 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 "The Tortoise and the Hare" 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, "The Tortoise and the Hare" 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 “The Tortoise and the Hare”?

"The Tortoise and the Hare" (The Tortoise and the Hare) by Stray Kids is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate them...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

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Performer (아티스트)Stray Kids
Album (앨범)IN LIFE
Release Year (발매연도)
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