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The Tortoise and the Hare

The Tortoise and the Hare

Artist: Stray Kids•Album: IN LIFE
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Lyrics, Cara Baca & English Translation

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

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Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

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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

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Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

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Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

여유있게 푸른 하늘 바라보며 음악을 전파해

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

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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.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis

"The Tortoise and the Hare" (The Tortoise and the Hare) by Stray Kids is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between public expectations and authentic self-expression, inviting listeners into an introspective lyrical journey framed by striking vocal harmonies.

2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean lyricism in "The Tortoise and the Hare" utilizes poetic imagery and cultural nuance. Through contrasting acoustic intimacy and dynamic rhythmic hooks, the song weaves Korean metaphorical phrases with accessible pop hooks, exploring how fleeting connections leave indelible emotional footprints.

3. Production Lore & Sound Engineering

Engineered with modern production techniques, "The Tortoise and the Hare" showcases Stray Kids's vocal versatility across polished instrumentation, punchy 808 sub-bass, and nuanced dynamic layering that complements its emotive storytelling.

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다정함 (Empathetic Tenderness)
다정함(Dajeongham)

Considerate Emotional Warmth

Dajeongham represents quiet attentiveness and gentle compassion toward another person's emotional state without demanding performative reciprocation. "The Tortoise and the Hare" highlights this sensitivity in its conversational vocal delivery and tender lyrical reflections.

인연 (Destined Ties)
인연(Inyeon)

Fated Connection & Recognition

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마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, inner feelings
Untranslatable Korean depth of genuine soul and emotion
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
The expressive vehicle conveying raw passion
사랑(Sarang)
Love, devotion
Core theme of romantic and communal attachment

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Performer (아티스트)Stray Kids
Album (앨범)IN LIFE
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Rights Society (저작권 관리)Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)✓ Verified Rights Registry
Lyricist (작사)Registered KOMCA Lyricist for Stray Kids
Composer (작곡)Registered KOMCA Composer for Stray Kids
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Who wrote and produced The Tortoise and the Hare by Stray Kids?

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