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CRY FOR ME

CRY FOR ME

Artist: TWICE•Album: CRY FOR ME - Single
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English30% KR📅 2020K-PopTWICE

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“CRY FOR ME” (CRY FOR ME) is performed by TWICE, released on the album CRY FOR ME - Single in 2020.

💡 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

I know 고쳐 쓸 가치도 없단 걸

I know go-chyeo sseul ga-chi-do eop-dan geol

하지만 그녀와 달리

ha-ji-man geu-nyeo-wa dal-ri

난 널 쉽게 놔줄 맘이 없거든 (never let go)

nan neol swip-ge nwa-jul mam-i eop-geo-deun (never let go)

You don't know me, L-O-V-E or hatred

이별 대신 난 순진한 미소만

i-byeol dae-sin nan sun-jin-han mi-so-man

오늘도 네 품에 안길래

o-neul-do ne pum-e an-gil-rae

Oh, 아무것도 모르는 척

Oh, a-mu-geos-do mo-reu-neun cheok

Baby, no more real love

Chorus

너의 곁에 있어 줄게

neo-ui gyeot-e iss-eo jul-ge

마지막엔 break your heart

ma-ji-mak-en break your heart

Bad boy, bad boy

Yeah, you really make me a mad girl, mad girl, whoa, oh, oh

I want you to cry, cry for me

내가 울었던 것처럼, cry for me

nae-ga ul-eoss-deon geos-cheo-reom, cry for me

Make your rain fall, cry for me

But again

Verse 3

조금씩, 조금씩 또 빠져가

jo-geum-ssik, jo-geum-ssik tto ppa-jyeo-ga

사랑에 내 결심이 또 무너져가

sa-rang-e nae gyeol-sim-i tto mu-neo-jyeo-ga

용서할 핑계를 만들어가

yong-seo-hal ping-gye-reul man-deul-eo-ga

I want you to, I want you to, I want you to cry for me

Hmm (yah)

I don't know, 너란 놈 미워질 줄 모르고

I don't know, neo-ran nom mi-wo-jil jul mo-reu-go

친구들한텐 또 너를 감싸주는 중 (yah-yah, yah-yah)

chin-gu-deul-han-ten tto neo-reul gam-ssa-ju-neun jung (yah-yah, yah-yah)

바보가 돼 버렸군 (yah-yah, yah-yah, yeah)

ba-bo-ga dwae beo-ryeoss-gun (yah-yah, yah-yah, yeah)

Verse 4

Ooh, 너 왜 자꾸 나를 보며 웃는데?

Ooh, neo wae ja-kku na-reul bo-myeo us-neun-de?

딱 한 번의 눈물이면 되는데 (ooh)

ttak han beon-ui nun-mul-i-myeon doe-neun-de (ooh)

Cry for me, let me please forgive you (yeah, yeah)

Oh, 아무것도 모르는 척

Oh, a-mu-geos-do mo-reu-neun cheok

Baby, just like real love

마지막 기회야 어서

ma-ji-mak gi-hoe-ya eo-seo

보여줘 봐 your true love

bo-yeo-jwo bwa your true love

Bad boy, bad boy

Verse 5

Yeah, you really make me a sad girl, sad girl, whoa, oh, oh

I want you to cry, cry for me

내가 울었던 것처럼, cry for me (oh)

nae-ga ul-eoss-deon geos-cheo-reom, cry for me (oh)

Make your rain fall, cry for me

But again (me, yeah)

조금씩, 조금씩 또 빠져가 (ooh)

jo-geum-ssik, jo-geum-ssik tto ppa-jyeo-ga (ooh)

사랑에 내 결심이 또 무너져가 (ah-ah-ah-ah)

sa-rang-e nae gyeol-sim-i tto mu-neo-jyeo-ga (ah-ah-ah-ah)

용서할 핑계를 만들어가 (ah-ah)

yong-seo-hal ping-gye-reul man-deul-eo-ga (ah-ah)

Verse 6

I want you to, I want you to, I want you to cry for me

사랑이란 게 너무 혹독해

sa-rang-i-ran ge neo-mu hok-dok-hae

미운 마음도 다 녹아버리게 해

mi-un ma-eum-do da nok-a-beo-ri-ge hae

또다시 원해 널 내 곁에, yeah, yeah, yeah (oh)

tto-da-si won-hae neol nae gyeot-e, yeah, yeah, yeah (oh)

I want you to cry, cry for me

너 연기라도 해 빨리, cry for me

neo yeon-gi-ra-do hae ppal-ri, cry for me

Make your rain fall, fall and fall now, yeah

I want you to cry, cry for me

Verse 7

내가 울었던 것처럼, cry for me

nae-ga ul-eoss-deon geos-cheo-reom, cry for me

Make your rain fall, cry for me

But again (me)

조금씩, 조금씩 또 빠져가

jo-geum-ssik, jo-geum-ssik tto ppa-jyeo-ga

사랑에 내 결심이 또 무너져가

sa-rang-e nae gyeol-sim-i tto mu-neo-jyeo-ga

용서할 핑계를 만들어가 (만들어가)

yong-seo-hal ping-gye-reul man-deul-eo-ga (man-deul-eo-ga)

I want you to, I want you to, I want you to die for me (for me)

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “CRY FOR ME” by TWICE.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"CRY FOR ME" (CRY FOR ME) by TWICE 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 "CRY FOR 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, "CRY FOR ME" highlights TWICE'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 “CRY FOR ME”?

"CRY FOR ME" (CRY FOR ME) by TWICE is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnera...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “CRY FOR ME”.

Performer (아티스트)TWICE
Album (앨범)CRY FOR ME - Single
Release Year (발매연도)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the English translation and meaning of CRY FOR ME by TWICE?

"CRY FOR ME" is performed by TWICE. 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 CRY FOR ME by TWICE?

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