In My Head album artwork

In My Head

In My Head

Artist: Stray Kids•Album: KARMA
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English20% KR📅 2025K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“In My Head” (In My Head) is performed by Stray Kids, released on the album KARMA in 2025.

💡 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

Hey, you, lying in your bed

Staring at the ceiling, yeah, I thought that you were dead

What's going on in your head? Yeah

Today, you think there'll be a change

Sorry, but no matter what, it's gonna be the same

I kinda feel bad, you okay?

Oh, I've done everything, I've done it all

사랑의 따뜻함도 느껴봤지

sa-rang-ui tta-tteus-ham-do neu-kkyeo-bwass-ji

Chorus

But I'm gone, where is my mind headed for?

두통이 심해 난

du-tong-i sim-hae nan

I'm messed up in my head (ah, yeah, ah, yeah)

뭣같은 일상에 (ah, yeah, ah, yeah)

mwos-gat-eun il-sang-e (ah, yeah, ah, yeah)

When will it ever change? 도대체 왜 이러는지 모르겠어

When will it ever change? do-dae-che wae i-reo-neun-ji mo-reu-gess-eo

I'm messed up in my head (ah, yeah, ah, yeah)

I'm messed up in my-

겨우 흘려보낸 시간아, 나를 찾지 말아줘, get off me

gyeo-u heul-ryeo-bo-naen si-gan-a, na-reul chat-ji mal-a-jwo, get off me

Verse 3

예고 없는 이 time bomb, 누가 멀리 던져줘, 괴로우니

ye-go eop-neun i time bomb, nu-ga meol-ri deon-jyeo-jwo, goe-ro-u-ni

펑펑 시도 때도 없이 터져, 속삭이던 잡생각들의 소리가 커져

peong-peong si-do ttae-do eop-i teo-jyeo, sok-sak-i-deon jap-saeng-gak-deul-ui so-ri-ga keo-jyeo

발걸음은 의문의 마지노선에 걸쳐

bal-geol-eum-eun ui-mun-ui ma-ji-no-seon-e geol-chyeo

I'm stopped before taking a step forward

몸이라도 힘들면 좀 덜할까 봐

mom-i-ra-do him-deul-myeon jom deol-hal-kka bwa

괜히 더 격하게 부딪쳤나 봐

gwaen-hi deo gyeok-ha-ge bu-dit-chyeoss-na bwa

머릿속의 중심은 안 잡히고

meo-ris-sok-ui jung-sim-eun an jap-hi-go

위태롭게 흔들려, when will this end?

wi-tae-rop-ge heun-deul-ryeo, when will this end?

Verse 4

Oh, I've done everything, I've done it all

사랑의 따뜻함도 느껴봤지 (봤지)

sa-rang-ui tta-tteus-ham-do neu-kkyeo-bwass-ji (bwass-ji)

But I'm gone, where is my mind headed for?

두통이 심해 난

du-tong-i sim-hae nan

I'm messed up in my head (ah, yeah, ah, yeah)

뭣같은 일상에 (ah, yeah, ah, yeah)

mwos-gat-eun il-sang-e (ah, yeah, ah, yeah)

When will it ever change? 도대체 왜 이러는지 모르겠어

When will it ever change? do-dae-che wae i-reo-neun-ji mo-reu-gess-eo

I'm messed up in my head (ah, yeah, ah, yeah)

Verse 5

(Everybody) I'm messed up in my head (ah, yeah, ah, yeah)

뭣같은 일상에 (ah, yeah, ah, yeah)

mwos-gat-eun il-sang-e (ah, yeah, ah, yeah)

I'm messed up in my head (ah, yeah, ah, yeah)

뭣같은 일상에 (ah, yeah, ah, yeah)

mwos-gat-eun il-sang-e (ah, yeah, ah, yeah)

(Let's go!) I'm messed up in my head (ah, yeah, ah, yeah)

(I know I'm messed up in my head) 뭣같은 일상에 (ah, yeah, ah, yeah)

(I know I'm messed up in my head) mwos-gat-eun il-sang-e (ah, yeah, ah, yeah)

(Yeah) when will it ever change? (Everybody clap)

도대체 왜 이러는지 모르겠어 (whoa, oh, oh)

do-dae-che wae i-reo-neun-ji mo-reu-gess-eo (whoa, oh, oh)

Verse 6

I'm messed up in my head (head, ah, yeah, head, ah, yeah, head)

I'm messed up in my head

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “In My Head” by Stray Kids.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"In My Head" (In My Head) 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 "In My Head" 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, "In My Head" 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 “In My Head”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

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Performer (아티스트)Stray Kids
Album (앨범)KARMA
Release Year (발매연도)
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What is the English translation and meaning of In My Head by Stray Kids?

"In My Head" 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.

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Who wrote and produced In My Head by Stray Kids?

"In My Head" is performed by Stray Kids, released on the album "KARMA" in 2025. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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