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Before U Go

Before U Go

Artist: TVXQ!•Album: Keep Your Head Down Repackage
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English84% KR📅 2011K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Before U Go” (Before U Go) is performed by TVXQ!, released on the album Keep Your Head Down Repackage in 2011.

💡 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

Oh! hmm-mm yeah yeah!

Oh baby! hmm-mm! oh baby!

그대만 바라보는 것이 부담스럽다고

geu-dae-man ba-ra-bo-neun geos-i bu-dam-seu-reop-da-go

느낀다면 난 이제 그만 떠날게

neu-kkin-da-myeon nan i-je geu-man tteo-nal-ge

내 감정을 다스리지 못해 그댈 괴롭게 했던 거라면

nae gam-jeong-eul da-seu-ri-ji mos-hae geu-dael goe-rop-ge haess-deon geo-ra-myeon

이제 난 물러날게

i-je nan mul-reo-nal-ge

난 그대가 훅 하고 내 곁에서 날아가 버릴까

nan geu-dae-ga huk ha-go nae gyeot-e-seo nal-a-ga beo-ril-kka

단 하루도 휴 하고 쉴 수조차 없었단 말야

dan ha-ru-do hyu ha-go swil su-jo-cha eop-eoss-dan mal-ya

Chorus

내 이런 바보 같은 집착이 널 아프게 할 줄

nae i-reon ba-bo gat-eun jip-chak-i neol a-peu-ge hal jul

난 미처 몰랐다 woah woah

nan mi-cheo mol-rass-da woah woah

이것만은 알고 가 너만 사랑했었던 단 한 남자였다고

i-geos-man-eun al-go ga neo-man sa-rang-haess-eoss-deon dan han nam-ja-yeoss-da-go

너무 미련해서 너조차 지키지도 못했던 바보 등신이었다

neo-mu mi-ryeon-hae-seo neo-jo-cha ji-ki-ji-do mos-haess-deon ba-bo deung-sin-i-eoss-da

너 끝까지 내 곁에 남으면 더 힘들고 쓰러질지도 몰라

neo kkeut-kka-ji nae gyeot-e nam-eu-myeon deo him-deul-go sseu-reo-jil-ji-do mol-ra

아주 잘한 거야 너를 자유롭게 해 줄 사람이

a-ju jal-han geo-ya neo-reul ja-yu-rop-ge hae jul sa-ram-i

네 곁에 올 거야 네 곁에 올 거야

ne gyeot-e ol geo-ya ne gyeot-e ol geo-ya

사소한 어떤 변명도 이제 하지 않을게

sa-so-han eo-tteon byeon-myeong-do i-je ha-ji an-eul-ge

Verse 3

그런 표정 짓지 마 (슬퍼)

geu-reon pyo-jeong jis-ji ma (seul-peo)

나는 단지 입을 닫고 너의 행복만을 바래 주고 싶었어

na-neun dan-ji ip-eul dat-go neo-ui haeng-bok-man-eul ba-rae ju-go sip-eoss-eo

그런 게 아닌데 no no no

geu-reon ge a-nin-de no no no

찬바람에 후 하고 차가운 네 손 덥혀주던 날

chan-ba-ram-e hu ha-go cha-ga-un ne son deop-hyeo-ju-deon nal

내 가슴에 푹 하고 안겨 나눈 1년 만의 첫 키스

nae ga-seum-e puk ha-go an-gyeo na-nun 1-nyeon man-ui cheos ki-seu

난 나를 주고 말았다 언제라도 그렇다

nan na-reul ju-go mal-ass-da eon-je-ra-do geu-reot-da

이것만은 알고 가 너만 사랑했었던 단 한 남자였다고

i-geos-man-eun al-go ga neo-man sa-rang-haess-eoss-deon dan han nam-ja-yeoss-da-go

너무 미련해서 너조차 지키지도 못했던 바보 등신이었다

neo-mu mi-ryeon-hae-seo neo-jo-cha ji-ki-ji-do mos-haess-deon ba-bo deung-sin-i-eoss-da

Verse 4

너 끝까지 내 곁에 남으면 더 힘들고 쓰러질지도 몰라

neo kkeut-kka-ji nae gyeot-e nam-eu-myeon deo him-deul-go sseu-reo-jil-ji-do mol-ra

아주 잘한 거야 너를 자유롭게 해 줄 사람이

a-ju jal-han geo-ya neo-reul ja-yu-rop-ge hae jul sa-ram-i

네 곁에 올 거야 네 곁에 올 거야

ne gyeot-e ol geo-ya ne gyeot-e ol geo-ya

행복한 추억들을 내게 줘서 고맙다

haeng-bok-han chu-eok-deul-eul nae-ge jwo-seo go-map-da

넌 잊고 살아 넌 모두 잊어버리고

neon it-go sal-a neon mo-du it-eo-beo-ri-go

걱정스런 눈빛으로 보지 마 난 괜찮아

geok-jeong-seu-reon nun-bit-eu-ro bo-ji ma nan gwaen-chan-a

언젠가 이 심장의 상처들은 아물겠지

eon-jen-ga i sim-jang-ui sang-cheo-deul-eun a-mul-gess-ji

언젠가 나도 좋은 사람 만나게 되겠지

eon-jen-ga na-do jot-eun sa-ram man-na-ge doe-gess-ji

Verse 5

잊어! 그래 모두 떨쳐버리고 어서 가라

it-eo! geu-rae mo-du tteol-chyeo-beo-ri-go eo-seo ga-ra

내 이런 마음 다시 돌려 너를 잡아두기 전에

nae i-reon ma-eum da-si dol-ryeo neo-reul jap-a-du-gi jeon-e

Here we go

We gonna make you slow down

Let's slow down

Go slow down

습관처럼 나도 모르게 네게 전화할지도 몰라

seup-gwan-cheo-reom na-do mo-reu-ge ne-ge jeon-hwa-hal-ji-do mol-ra

Hello? hello? hello? hello?

Verse 6

네가 너무 보고 싶어서 네 집 앞에 있어도 냉정하게

ne-ga neo-mu bo-go sip-eo-seo ne jip ap-e iss-eo-do naeng-jeong-ha-ge

이것만은 알고 가 너만 사랑했었던 단 한 남자였다고

i-geos-man-eun al-go ga neo-man sa-rang-haess-eoss-deon dan han nam-ja-yeoss-da-go

너무 미련해서 너조차 지키지도 못했던 바보 등신이었다

neo-mu mi-ryeon-hae-seo neo-jo-cha ji-ki-ji-do mos-haess-deon ba-bo deung-sin-i-eoss-da

너 끝까지 내 곁에 남으면 더 힘들고 쓰러질지도 몰라

neo kkeut-kka-ji nae gyeot-e nam-eu-myeon deo him-deul-go sseu-reo-jil-ji-do mol-ra

아주 잘한 거야 너를 자유롭게 해 줄 사람이

a-ju jal-han geo-ya neo-reul ja-yu-rop-ge hae jul sa-ram-i

네 곁에 올 거야 네 곁에 올 거야

ne gyeot-e ol geo-ya ne gyeot-e ol geo-ya

제발 이것만을 알고 가

je-bal i-geos-man-eul al-go ga

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Before U Go” by TVXQ!.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Before U Go" (Before U Go) by TVXQ! 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 "Before U Go" 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, "Before U Go" highlights TVXQ!'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 “Before U Go”?

"Before U Go" (Before U Go) by TVXQ! is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulne...

Q: How can I practice singing “Before U Go” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Before U Go”.

Performer (아티스트)TVXQ!
Album (앨범)Keep Your Head Down Repackage
Release Year (발매연도)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the English translation and meaning of Before U Go by TVXQ!?

"Before U Go" is performed by TVXQ!. 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 Before U Go with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced Before U Go by TVXQ!?

"Before U Go" is performed by TVXQ!, released on the album "Keep Your Head Down Repackage" in 2011. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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