A-yo, we're back
Uh uh, uh uh
Let's shake it up

니가 듣지 못해도 I won't give up
이제껏 뭘 느껴왔던 I won't give up
지금 보지 못해도 I won't give up
No, I won't give up, 'cause I won't give up

난 니가 듣지 못해도 I won't give up
이제껏 뭘 느껴왔던 I won't give up
절대 보지 못해도 I won't give up
No, I won't give up, 'cause I won't give up

새로운 음악을 접해 넌 뭘 원해
유행이란 참 뻔한 데자뷰
화려한 겉모습에 혹해, oh
나의 고뇌 넌 상상 못해 (hey)
정말 끝이 났나 감동을 느낄 찰나
큰 전율을 전할 순간 그댄 이미 어디로 갔나
내 진통 큰 고통을 거친 my music
부르지 못하면 nothing uh

니가 듣지 못해도 I won't give up
이제껏 뭘 느껴왔던 I won't give up
지금 보지 못해도 I won't give up
No, I won't give up, 'cause I won't give up

니가 듣지 못해도 I won't give up
이제껏 뭘 느껴왔던 I won't give up
절대 보지 못해도 I won't give up
No, I won't give up, 'cause I won't give up

정체성이 부족한 체 생각 없는 체
모호한 문책 비양심적인 태도가 태반인 태세 yeah
숱한 복제 함부로 대하는 것들이 문제야 도대체

Yeah, 이렇게 또 미끄덩
아무것도 모른 채 어안이 벙
스르륵 훔쳐 가는걸 봐
Man, what's wrong man?
눈치 못챌까봐

니가 듣지 못해도 I won't give up
이제껏 뭘 느껴왔던 I won't give up
지금 보지 못해도 I won't give up
No, I won't give up, 'cause I won't give up

니가 듣지 못해도 I won't give up
이제껏 뭘 느껴왔던 I won't give up
절대 보지 못해도 I won't give up
No, I won't give up, 'cause I won't give up

내가 음악을 하는 이윤 하나 (one)
내가 견뎌온 아픔을 알아 (you know)
조명이 비춘 내가 다가 아냐 (모르겠지)
One click, finished, done

Sorry, 여전히 변함없는 내 열정이
하얀 백지를 한없이 찢은 가사로 빚은 멜로디
맘 깊이 기억될 music 오직 넌 그것만
원치 남겨진 건 마치 (나의 가치)
너무 쉽게 소유하지 넌 모르지
내 눈물의 의미 절대 절대 절대

나 니가 듣지 못해도 I won't give up
이제껏 뭘 느껴왔던 I won't give up
지금 보지 못해도 I won't give up
No, I won't give up, 'cause I won't give up

나 니가 듣지 못해도 I won't give up
이제껏 뭘 느껴왔던 I won't give up
절대 보지 못해도 I won't give up
No, I won't give up, 'cause I won't give up

니가 듣지 못해도 I won't give up
이제껏 뭘 느껴왔던 I won't give up
지금 보지 못해도 I won't give up
No, I won't give up, 'cause I won't give up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to SHINee's song "악" (Ax) convey a message of perseverance and dedication to one's craft, even in the face of obstacles and criticism. The song starts with the group declaring their return, urging listeners to "shake it up." They declare that even if others don't hear their music, they won't give up. They have held onto their feelings until now and won't give up because they haven't given up before. They then pose the question of what type of music the listener wants to hear, and warn against falling for the allure of trendy, superficial music.

The lyrics then delve into the struggles of being an artist, dealing with a lack of identity and criticism. The group criticizes those who blindly follow trends without thought and the problem of reckless copying. The frustration of feeling unnoticed is highlighted, but the group still maintains their dedication to their craft. They recognize that their passion for music has brought them through pain, and their music is more than just a means of profit. The lyrics end on an assertive note, with the group staunchly affirming their commitment to their craft and their music.

Overall, the lyrics of "악" (Ax) reflect the struggles and perseverance of being an artist, and the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of external pressures and criticism.

Line by Line Meaning

A-yo, we're back
We're back and ready to go.

Uh uh, uh uh
We're pumped up and excited to perform.

Let's shake it up
Let's bring something new and fresh to the table.

니가 듣지 못해도 I won't give up
Even if you're not listening, I won't give up on my music and passion.

이제껏 뭘 느껴왔던 I won't give up
I won't give up on the emotions and feelings I've experienced so far.

지금 보지 못해도 I won't give up
Even if you can't see it now, I won't give up on what I believe in.

No, I won't give up, 'cause I won't give up
I won't give up because it's just not in my nature.

난 니가 듣지 못해도 I won't give up
Even if you can't hear me, I won't give up on my music and passion.

절대 보지 못해도 I won't give up
Even if you can't see it, I won't give up on my dreams and aspirations.

새로운 음악을 접해 넌 뭘 원해
What do you want when it comes to new music?

유행이란 참 뻔한 데자뷰
Trends are just repetitive and dull.

화려한 겉모습에 혹해, oh
Don't get blinded by flashy exteriors.

나의 고뇌 넌 상상 못해 (hey)
You can't imagine the pain and struggles I've gone through.

정말 끝이 났나 감동을 느낄 찰나
Is this truly the end, or is it just a moment of inspiration?

큰 전율을 전할 순간 그댄 이미 어디로 갔나
When I share my excitement, where are you already headed?

내 진통 큰 고통을 거친 my music
My music has been through pain and struggle.

부르지 못하면 nothing uh
Without singing, there's nothing.

정체성이 부족한 체 생각 없는 체
Without a clear identity or direction, and without thought.

모호한 문책 비양심적인 태도가 태반인 태세 yeah
An ambiguous attitude towards criticism and lack of empathy is becoming more common, yeah.

숱한 복제 함부로 대하는 것들이 문제야 도대체
The problem lies in the reckless and excessive replication of things.

Yeah, 이렇게 또 미끄덩
Yeah, I'm slipping again.

아무것도 모른 채 어안이 벙
Blindly, with blank eyes.

스르륵 훔쳐 가는걸 봐
I see you sneaking away.

Man, what's wrong man?
Man, what's going on?

눈치 못챌까봐
I'm worried you won't notice.

내가 음악을 하는 이윤 하나 (one)
I have one reason for making music.

내가 견뎌온 아픔을 알아 (you know)
You know the pain and struggles I've overcome.

조명이 비춘 내가 다가 아냐 (모르겠지)
You might not recognize me under the spotlight.

One click, finished, done
One click and it's done, finished.

Sorry, 여전히 변함없는 내 열정이
Sorry, my passion is still unwavering.

하얀 백지를 한없이 찢은 가사로 빚은 멜로디
A melody created from tearing apart a blank page with endless lyrics.

맘 깊이 기억될 music 오직 넌 그것만
Music that will be deeply remembered, only by you.

원치 남겨진 건 마치 (나의 가치)
What's left is like my value that remains.

너무 쉽게 소유하지 넌 모르지
You don't realize how easily you possess it.

내 눈물의 의미 절대 절대 절대
The meaning of my tears, never ever.

나 니가 듣지 못해도 I won't give up
Even if you can't hear me, I won't give up on my music and passion.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JQ, Steven Lee, Drew Ryan Scott, Sean Michael Alexander

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