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LALALAY

LALALAY

Artist: SunmiAlbum: LALALAY - Single
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English59% KR📅 2019K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

LALALAY (LALALAY) is performed by Sunmi, released on the album LALALAY - Single in 2019.

💡 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

말해 뭐해? 그랬니 어쨌니

mal-hae mwo-hae? geu-raess-ni eo-jjaess-ni

또 입방아에 들썩, 온종일 난리 법석

tto ip-bang-a-e deul-sseok, on-jong-il nan-ri beop-seok

애써 아니라고 말하기도 애석

ae-sseo a-ni-ra-go mal-ha-gi-do ae-seok

너만 빼고 다 아는데, 너 그거 몰라 맞아, 난 말이야

neo-man ppae-go da a-neun-de, neo geu-geo mol-ra mat-a, nan mal-i-ya

분위기가 좋아 그렇다면 okay (okay)

bun-wi-gi-ga jot-a geu-reot-da-myeon okay (okay)

가루가 되도록 터는 것도 okay

ga-ru-ga doe-do-rok teo-neun geos-do okay

뭐라고 뭘 하고 다녀도

mwo-ra-go mwol ha-go da-nyeo-do

You know I'm okay, 알잖아요 난 naughty

You know I'm okay, al-jan-a-yo nan naughty

But 아니에요, 날라리 맞으면 뭐 어쩔 건데?

But a-ni-e-yo, nal-ra-ri mat-eu-myeon mwo eo-jjeol geon-de?

날라라라, 라라라, 라라라라리

nal-ra-ra-ra, ra-ra-ra, ra-ra-ra-ra-ri

날라라라, 라라라, 라라라라리

nal-ra-ra-ra, ra-ra-ra, ra-ra-ra-ra-ri

나 몰라라, 너 몰라라

na mol-ra-ra, neo mol-ra-ra

다 몰려와 어디에 또 (어디에 또), 재밌는 거 없나?

da mol-ryeo-wa eo-di-e tto (eo-di-e tto), jae-miss-neun geo eop-na?

벌떼처럼 wing-wing, 그럴수록 win-win

beol-tte-cheo-reom wing-wing, geu-reol-su-rok win-win

난 날이 선 칼날 위에 피리 부는 조그마한 captain

nan nal-i seon kal-nal wi-e pi-ri bu-neun jo-geu-ma-han captain

You ready, get ready, 난 여기서만 날라리 now

You ready, get ready, nan yeo-gi-seo-man nal-ra-ri now

분위기가 좋아 그렇다면 okay (okay)

bun-wi-gi-ga jot-a geu-reot-da-myeon okay (okay)

가루가 되도록 터는 것도 okay

ga-ru-ga doe-do-rok teo-neun geos-do okay

뭐라고 뭘 하고 다녀도

mwo-ra-go mwol ha-go da-nyeo-do

You know, I'm okay, 알잖아요 난 naughty

You know, I'm okay, al-jan-a-yo nan naughty

But 아니에요, 날라리 맞으면 뭐 어쩔 건데?

But a-ni-e-yo, nal-ra-ri mat-eu-myeon mwo eo-jjeol geon-de?

날라라라, 라라라, 라라라라리

nal-ra-ra-ra, ra-ra-ra, ra-ra-ra-ra-ri

날라라라, 라라라, 라라라라리

nal-ra-ra-ra, ra-ra-ra, ra-ra-ra-ra-ri

(Ladies and gentlemen, welcome aboard)

I'll take you high, high, high, high-higher

Don't need to buckle up

If we got caught then we can just 날라리!

If we got caught then we can just nal-ra-ri!

날라라라, 라라라, 라라라라리

nal-ra-ra-ra, ra-ra-ra, ra-ra-ra-ra-ri

날라라라, 라라라, 라라라라리

nal-ra-ra-ra, ra-ra-ra, ra-ra-ra-ra-ri

날라라라, 라라라, 라라라라리

nal-ra-ra-ra, ra-ra-ra, ra-ra-ra-ra-ri

날라라라, 라라라, 라라라라리

nal-ra-ra-ra, ra-ra-ra, ra-ra-ra-ra-ri

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind LALALAY by Sunmi.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"LALALAY" (LALALAY) by Sunmi 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 "LALALAY" 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, "LALALAY" highlights Sunmi'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 “LALALAY”?

"LALALAY" (LALALAY) by Sunmi is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability...

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

Use the K-Lyrics Sing-Along Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch lock, loop fast verses, and practice real-time tongue placement.

🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for LALALAY.

Performer (아티스트)Sunmi
Album (앨범)LALALAY - Single
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under Sunmi 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 LALALAY by Sunmi?

"LALALAY" is performed by Sunmi. 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 LALALAY with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced LALALAY by Sunmi?

"LALALAY" is performed by Sunmi, released on the album "LALALAY - Single" in 2019. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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