Only Look At Me album artwork

Only Look At Me

Only Look At Me

Artist: TAEYANG•Album: Hot - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English71% KR📅 2008K-PopPop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Only Look At Me” (Only Look At Me) is performed by TAEYANG, released on the album Hot - EP in 2008.

💡 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

It's been on my mind for a while

Gotta get this off my chest before it's too late

(Na-na-na-na, na)

I can't let you go, you gotta let it go

(Na-na-na-na, na)

I can't let you go, you gotta listen

하루에도 몇 번씩 널 보며 웃어 난

ha-ru-e-do myeot beon-ssik neol bo-myeo us-eo nan

수 백 번 말했잖아 you're the love of my life

su baek beon mal-haess-jan-a you're the love of my life

Chorus

거짓된 세상 속 불안한 내 맘 속

geo-jis-doen se-sang sok bul-an-han nae mam sok

오직 나 믿는 건 너 하나 뿐이라고

o-jik na mit-neun geon neo ha-na ppun-i-ra-go

가끔 내 맘 변할까 봐 불안해할 때면

ga-kkeum nae mam byeon-hal-kka bwa bul-an-hae-hal ttae-myeon

웃으며 말했잖아 그럴 일 없다고

us-eu-myeo mal-haess-jan-a geu-reol il eop-da-go

끝 없는 방황 속 텅 빈 내 가슴속

kkeut eop-neun bang-hwang sok teong bin nae ga-seum-sok

내가 기댈 곳은 너 하나뿐 이지만

nae-ga gi-dael gos-eun neo ha-na-ppun i-ji-man

가끔씩 흔들리는 내 자신이 미워 yeah

ga-kkeum-ssik heun-deul-ri-neun nae ja-sin-i mi-wo yeah

오늘도 난 이 세상에 휩쓸려 살며시 널 지워 baby, baby

o-neul-do nan i se-sang-e hwip-sseul-ryeo sal-myeo-si neol ji-wo baby, baby

Verse 3

내가 바람 펴도 너는 절대 피지마 baby

nae-ga ba-ram pyeo-do neo-neun jeol-dae pi-ji-ma baby

나는 너를 잊어도 넌 나를 잊지마 lady

na-neun neo-reul it-eo-do neon na-reul it-ji-ma lady

가끔 내가 연락이 없고 술을 마셔도

ga-kkeum nae-ga yeon-rak-i eop-go sul-eul ma-syeo-do

혹시 내가 다른 어떤 여자와

hok-si nae-ga da-reun eo-tteon yeo-ja-wa

잠시 눈을 맞춰도 넌 나만 바라봐

jam-si nun-eul mat-chwo-do neon na-man ba-ra-bwa

오늘밤도 지새며 날 기다렸다고

o-neul-bam-do ji-sae-myeo nal gi-da-ryeoss-da-go

눈물로 내게 말해 변한 것 같다고

nun-mul-ro nae-ge mal-hae byeon-han geos gat-da-go

널 향한 내 맘도 처음과 같다고

neol hyang-han nae mam-do cheo-eum-gwa gat-da-go

Verse 4

수 없이 달래며 지내온 많은 밤들

su eop-i dal-rae-myeo ji-nae-on man-eun bam-deul

니가 없이는 난 너무 힘들 것 같지만

ni-ga eop-i-neun nan neo-mu him-deul geos gat-ji-man

때론 너로 인해 숨이 막혀 난

ttae-ron neo-ro in-hae sum-i mak-hyeo nan

끝없는 다툼 속 기나긴 한숨 속

kkeut-eop-neun da-tum sok gi-na-gin han-sum sok

니가 기댈 곳은 나 하나 뿐 이지만

ni-ga gi-dael gos-eun na ha-na ppun i-ji-man

니가 귀찮아지는 내 자신이 미워 yeah

ni-ga gwi-chan-a-ji-neun nae ja-sin-i mi-wo yeah

오늘도 난 웃으며 나도 몰래 자신을 잃어 baby, baby

o-neul-do nan us-eu-myeo na-do mol-rae ja-sin-eul il-eo baby, baby

내가 바람 펴도 너는 절대 피지마 baby

nae-ga ba-ram pyeo-do neo-neun jeol-dae pi-ji-ma baby

Verse 5

나는 너를 잊어도 넌 나를 잊지마 lady

na-neun neo-reul it-eo-do neon na-reul it-ji-ma lady

가끔 내가 연락이 없고 술을 마셔도

ga-kkeum nae-ga yeon-rak-i eop-go sul-eul ma-syeo-do

혹시 내가 다른 어떤 여자와

hok-si nae-ga da-reun eo-tteon yeo-ja-wa

잠시 눈을 맞춰도 넌 나만 바라봐

jam-si nun-eul mat-chwo-do neon na-man ba-ra-bwa

내가 이기적이란 걸 난 너무 잘 알아

nae-ga i-gi-jeok-i-ran geol nan neo-mu jal al-a

난 매일 무의미한 시간 속에

nan mae-il mu-ui-mi-han si-gan sok-e

이렇게 더럽혀지지만 baby

i-reot-ge deo-reop-hyeo-ji-ji-man baby

너만은 언제나 순수하게 남길 바래

neo-man-eun eon-je-na sun-su-ha-ge nam-gil ba-rae

Verse 6

이게 내 진심인걸 널 향한 믿음인 걸

i-ge nae jin-sim-in-geol neol hyang-han mit-eum-in geol

죽어도 날 떠나지마

juk-eo-do nal tteo-na-ji-ma

내가 바람 펴도 너는 절대 피지마 baby

nae-ga ba-ram pyeo-do neo-neun jeol-dae pi-ji-ma baby

나는 너를 잊어도 넌 나를 잊지마 lady

na-neun neo-reul it-eo-do neon na-reul it-ji-ma lady

가끔 내가 연락이 없고 술을 마셔도

ga-kkeum nae-ga yeon-rak-i eop-go sul-eul ma-syeo-do

혹시 내가 다른 어떤 여자와

hok-si nae-ga da-reun eo-tteon yeo-ja-wa

잠시 눈을 맞춰도 넌 나만 바라봐

jam-si nun-eul mat-chwo-do neon na-man ba-ra-bwa

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Only Look At Me” by TAEYANG.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Only Look At Me" (Only Look At Me) by TAEYANG 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 "Only Look At Me" 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, "Only Look At Me" highlights TAEYANG'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 “Only Look At Me”?

"Only Look At Me" (Only Look At Me) by TAEYANG is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emoti...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Only Look At Me”.

Performer (아티스트)TAEYANG
Album (앨범)Hot - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under TAEYANG 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 Only Look At Me by TAEYANG?

"Only Look At Me" is performed by TAEYANG. 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 Only Look At Me by TAEYANG?

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