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Quarter Life

Quarter Life

Artist: TXT•Album: minisode 3: TOMORROW
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English41% KR📅 2024K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Quarter Life” (Quarter Life) is performed by TXT, released on the album minisode 3: TOMORROW in 2024.

💡 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

A quarter life, 누군가가 나의 나이를 부르는 말

A quarter life, nu-gun-ga-ga na-ui na-i-reul bu-reu-neun mal

사분의 일쯤 걸어온 긴긴 터널, 너무 긴긴 터널

sa-bun-ui il-jjeum geol-eo-on gin-gin teo-neol, neo-mu gin-gin teo-neol

좋을때래 아름다운 청춘은 지금뿐이래

jot-eul-ttae-rae a-reum-da-un cheong-chun-eun ji-geum-ppun-i-rae

힘들기만 한데, I ain't happy at all, I ain't happy at all

him-deul-gi-man han-de, I ain't happy at all, I ain't happy at all

혹시 어두운 이 터널에도 끝은 있을까?

hok-si eo-du-un i teo-neol-e-do kkeut-eun iss-eul-kka?

소리쳐도 메아리뿐이야

so-ri-chyeo-do me-a-ri-ppun-i-ya

어디로 가야 하는 건데?

eo-di-ro ga-ya ha-neun geon-de?

답이 없는 참견 사이에

dap-i eop-neun cham-gyeon sa-i-e

Chorus

Lonely, 홀로 남겨진 채

Lonely, hol-ro nam-gyeo-jin chae

제자리를 걷는 듯해, quarter life crisis

je-ja-ri-reul geot-neun deus-hae, quarter life crisis

출구 없이 던져진 삶에

chul-gu eop-i deon-jyeo-jin sal-e

끝을 모르겠는 이 길에

kkeut-eul mo-reu-gess-neun i gil-e

매일이 너무나 막막해

mae-il-i neo-mu-na mak-mak-hae

제자리를 걷는 듯해, quarter life crisis

je-ja-ri-reul geot-neun deus-hae, quarter life crisis

Whoa-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

Quarter life crisis

Verse 3

Whoa-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

Quarter life crisis

Don't wanna say

아무리 나 힘들어도, don't wanna say

a-mu-ri na him-deul-eo-do, don't wanna say

이번 생은 망했다고, I messed it up

i-beon saeng-eun mang-haess-da-go, I messed it up

Won't say, "I messed it up", no

어쩜 지금이 제일 깜깜한 지점일지 몰라

eo-jjeom ji-geum-i je-il kkam-kkam-han ji-jeom-il-ji mol-ra

지금 멈춰 서지는 말자

ji-geum meom-chwo seo-ji-neun mal-ja

Verse 4

어디로 가야 하는 건지?

eo-di-ro ga-ya ha-neun geon-ji?

모르겠지만 걷는 거지

mo-reu-gess-ji-man geot-neun geo-ji

당장은 좀 깜깜해도

dang-jang-eun jom kkam-kkam-hae-do

헤매듯 헤쳐 나가 quarter life crisis

he-mae-deus he-chyeo na-ga quarter life crisis

Don't look back, 돌아갈 순 없지

Don't look back, dol-a-gal sun eop-ji

어른이란 건 어쩜 사실

eo-reun-i-ran geon eo-jjeom sa-sil

정답이 꼭 없는 답지

jeong-dap-i kkok eop-neun dap-ji

헤매듯 헤쳐 나가 quarter life crisis

he-mae-deus he-chyeo na-ga quarter life crisis

Verse 5

Whoa-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

Quarter life crisis

Whoa-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

Quarter life crisis

Whoa-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

Quarter life crisis

Whoa-oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

헤매듯 헤쳐 나가 quarter life crisis

he-mae-deus he-chyeo na-ga quarter life crisis

Verse 6

어디로 가야 하는 건지?

eo-di-ro ga-ya ha-neun geon-ji?

모르겠지만 걷는 거지

mo-reu-gess-ji-man geot-neun geo-ji

당장은 좀 깜깜해도

dang-jang-eun jom kkam-kkam-hae-do

헤매듯 헤쳐 나가 quarter life crisis

he-mae-deus he-chyeo na-ga quarter life crisis

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Quarter Life” by TXT.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Quarter Life" (Quarter Life) by TXT 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 "Quarter Life" 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, "Quarter Life" highlights TXT'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 “Quarter Life”?

"Quarter Life" (Quarter Life) by TXT 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 “Quarter Life” 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 “Quarter Life”.

Performer (아티스트)TXT
Album (앨범)minisode 3: TOMORROW
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under TXT and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Quarter Life, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Quarter Life by TXT?

"Quarter Life" is performed by TXT. 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 Quarter Life with Romanized lyrics?

You can practice Quarter Life with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=txt-quarter-life, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.

Who wrote and produced Quarter Life by TXT?

"Quarter Life" is performed by TXT, released on the album "minisode 3: TOMORROW" in 2024. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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