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N/S

N/S

Artist: Stray Kids•Album: SKZ2021
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English42% KR📅 2018K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“N/S” (N/S) is performed by Stray Kids, released on the album SKZ2021 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

(SLO야 그거 틀어봐) Hoo! Hoo!

(S-L-O-ya geu-geo teul-eo-bwa) Hoo! Hoo!

Weather feelin' hot or cold, Stray Kids going fast or slow

남극과 북극의 life, 극과 극과 극

nam-geuk-gwa buk-geuk-ui life, geuk-gwa geuk-gwa geuk

Red light, green light, swag, bye or wassup man

남극과 북극의 life, 극과 극과 극

nam-geuk-gwa buk-geuk-ui life, geuk-gwa geuk-gwa geuk

O, X, O, X, O, 밖에 몰라, ayy, ayy

O, X, O, X, O, bak-e mol-ra, ayy, ayy

O, X, O, X, 결국 O, ayy, ayy

O, X, O, X, gyeol-guk O, ayy, ayy

Weather feelin' hot or cold, Stray Kids going fast or slow

Chorus

남극과 북극의 life, 극과 극과 극

nam-geuk-gwa buk-geuk-ui life, geuk-gwa geuk-gwa geuk

이거 아님 저거, 저거 아님 이거, ayy, ayy, ooh

i-geo a-nim jeo-geo, jeo-geo a-nim i-geo, ayy, ayy, ooh

어중간하거나 애매한 건 빼줘, ayy, ooh

eo-jung-gan-ha-geo-na ae-mae-han geon ppae-jwo, ayy, ooh

Ice 아님 hot, yeah, 냉탕 아님 온탕

Ice a-nim hot, yeah, naeng-tang a-nim on-tang

난 보기 3개 이상 있음 답을 절대 안 골라

nan bo-gi 3-gae i-sang iss-eum dap-eul jeol-dae an gol-ra

백 아니면 흑, ayy, 색이 있는 카멜레온

baek a-ni-myeon heuk, ayy, saek-i iss-neun ka-mel-re-on

좀 어지러운 듯, yeah, 하나만 해줘, ooh

jom eo-ji-reo-un deus, yeah, ha-na-man hae-jwo, ooh

그래 똑같아 연습할 때도 어중간한 게 젤 싫어

geu-rae ttok-gat-a yeon-seup-hal ttae-do eo-jung-gan-han ge jel sil-eo

Verse 3

그럴 바엔 아예 플스방 가서 머리나 식혀

geu-reol ba-en a-ye peul-seu-bang ga-seo meo-ri-na sik-hyeo

Weather feelin' hot or cold, Stray Kids going fast or slow

남극과 북극의 life, 극과 극과 극

nam-geuk-gwa buk-geuk-ui life, geuk-gwa geuk-gwa geuk

Red light, green light, swag, bye or wassup man

남극과 북극의 life, 극과 극과 극

nam-geuk-gwa buk-geuk-ui life, geuk-gwa geuk-gwa geuk

O, X, O, X, O, 밖에 몰라, ayy, ayy

O, X, O, X, O, bak-e mol-ra, ayy, ayy

O, X, O, X, 결국 O, ayy, ayy

O, X, O, X, gyeol-guk O, ayy, ayy

Weather feelin' hot or cold, Stray Kids going fast or slow

Verse 4

남극과 북극의 life, 극과 극과 극

nam-geuk-gwa buk-geuk-ui life, geuk-gwa geuk-gwa geuk

조명은 light or black out, 옷 입을 땐 white or black만

jo-myeong-eun light or black out, os ip-eul ttaen white or b-l-a-c-k-man

확실하게 살아나 때깔, 괜히 입던 거 안 입다 패션 테러 될까

hwak-sil-ha-ge sal-a-na ttae-kkal, gwaen-hi ip-deon geo an ip-da pae-syeon te-reo doel-kka

겁나는 건 아냐, 그냥 그게 선천적인 내 취향인 거야

geop-na-neun geon a-nya, geu-nyang geu-ge seon-cheon-jeok-in nae chwi-hyang-in geo-ya

그냥 난 뭐든지 애매한 게 싫어, 그래서 중간만 가란 말이 젤 싫어, yeah

geu-nyang nan mwo-deun-ji ae-mae-han ge sil-eo, geu-rae-seo jung-gan-man ga-ran mal-i jel sil-eo, yeah

적당히 할 거면 시작도 안 했어, 중간만 갈 거면 시작이 반 했어

jeok-dang-hi hal geo-myeon si-jak-do an haess-eo, jung-gan-man gal geo-myeon si-jak-i ban haess-eo

적당히 했다면, I got nothing, 중간만 가라면 난 다 왔지

jeok-dang-hi haess-da-myeon, I got nothing, jung-gan-man ga-ra-myeon nan da wass-ji

저화질 안보이지, 고화질 잘 보이지

jeo-hwa-jil an-bo-i-ji, go-hwa-jil jal bo-i-ji

Verse 5

모 아니면 도겠지, 도여도 난 go 하지

mo a-ni-myeon do-gess-ji, do-yeo-do nan go ha-ji

아빠보다는 엄마, 엄마보다는 아빠

a-ppa-bo-da-neun eom-ma, eom-ma-bo-da-neun a-ppa

고를 수 없잖아, I'ma 둘 다 좋아해요

go-reul su eop-jan-a, I'ma dul da jot-a-hae-yo

겨울에 입는 반팔, 여름엔 전기장판

gyeo-ul-e ip-neun ban-pal, yeo-reum-en jeon-gi-jang-pan

굳이 꼭 그래야? 함 적당히 좀 해요

gut-i kkok geu-rae-ya? ham jeok-dang-hi jom hae-yo

O, X, O, X, O, 밖에 몰라, ayy, ayy

O, X, O, X, O, bak-e mol-ra, ayy, ayy

O, X, O, X, 결국 O, ayy, ayy

O, X, O, X, gyeol-guk O, ayy, ayy

Weather feelin' hot or cold, Stray Kids going fast or slow

Verse 6

남극과 북극의 life, 극과 극과 극

nam-geuk-gwa buk-geuk-ui life, geuk-gwa geuk-gwa geuk

It's either go up or down, 중간은 없어

It's either go up or down, jung-gan-eun eop-eo

노력해, 노력해, 노력해, 밑으로 가긴 싫어

no-ryeok-hae, no-ryeok-hae, no-ryeok-hae, mit-eu-ro ga-gin sil-eo

Whoo, whoo, whoo, 찌끄디두가다팦

Whoo, whoo, whoo, jji-kkeu-di-du-ga-da-pap

Stray Kids on the block (yah), 와리가리, oh my gosh (yeah)

Stray Kids on the block (yah), wa-ri-ga-ri, oh my gosh (yeah)

Plus and minus 골라봐, 연습하면서 힘 조절을 해야

Plus and minus gol-ra-bwa, yeon-seup-ha-myeon-seo him jo-jeol-eul hae-ya

중간 점을 찾겠지, 해봐도 해봐도 원하는 대로 안돼, ayy

jung-gan jeom-eul chat-gess-ji, hae-bwa-do hae-bwa-do won-ha-neun dae-ro an-dwae, ayy

극과 극 반대, 둘 다 소화해

geuk-gwa geuk ban-dae, dul da so-hwa-hae

Verse 7

극과 극 반대, 뭐든 이겨내

geuk-gwa geuk ban-dae, mwo-deun i-gyeo-nae

Weather feelin' hot or cold, Stray Kids going fast or slow

남극과 북극의 life, 극과 극과 극

nam-geuk-gwa buk-geuk-ui life, geuk-gwa geuk-gwa geuk

Red light, green light, swag, bye or wassup man

남극과 북극의 life 극과 극과 극

nam-geuk-gwa buk-geuk-ui life geuk-gwa geuk-gwa geuk

O, X, O, X, O, 밖에 몰라, ayy

O, X, O, X, O, bak-e mol-ra, ayy

O, X, O, X 결국 O, ayy

O, X, O, X gyeol-guk O, ayy

Weather feelin' hot or cold, Stray Kids going fast or slow

Verse 8

남극과 북극의 life, 극과 극과 극

nam-geuk-gwa buk-geuk-ui life, geuk-gwa geuk-gwa geuk

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💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “N/S” by Stray Kids.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"N/S" (N/S) 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 "N/S" 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, "N/S" 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 “N/S”?

"N/S" (N/S) by Stray Kids is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, a...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “N/S”.

Performer (아티스트)Stray Kids
Album (앨범)SKZ2021
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under Stray Kids and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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What is the English translation and meaning of N/S by Stray Kids?

"N/S" 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 N/S by Stray Kids?

"N/S" is performed by Stray Kids, released on the album "SKZ2021" in 2018. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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