[Romanized:]
I’m a born singer, jom neujeobeorin gobaek, I swear
Eonjena meolgiman haesseossdeon singiruga nun ape isseo (Yeogi isseo)
I’m a born singer, eojjeomyeon ireun gobaek (Ireun gobaek)
Geuraedo neomu haengbokhae, I’m good, whoa, whoa, yeah-yeah
(SUGA)
Nansaeng cheoeum bangtaniran ireumeuro seon mudae
Samnyeon jeon cheosmudaeui maeumeul dasi geommunhae
Yeojeonhi daegu chonnom raeppeowa dareulge eopseossji but
Amachueoran daneo wie peuroran daneoreul deot sseossji
Geutorok wonhadeon mudae raebeul hamyeo chum chulttae
Ajik sara isseumeul neukkyeo pigonhago godoen chultoegeun
Ttawineun gyeondilmanhae naesaramdeuri jikyeobonikka
Momi apado beotilmanhae hamseongdeuri millyeo onikka
Debwi jeonhuui chauijeom aidolgwa raeppeo sai gyeonggyee
Sarado yeojeonhi nae gongchaegen raimi chaisseo
Daegisilgwa mudae saieseon peneul deulgo gasareul sseo
Ireon naega nideul nuneneun mwoga dallajyeosseo?
Damn, shit, nan yeojeonhae
Naega byeonhaessdago? (What?) Gaseo jeonhae
Byeonhameopsi bonjireul jikyeo, I’m still rapperman
Samnyeonjeongwa dareumeopsi raephago noraehae, I’m out
I’m a born singer, jom neujeobeorin gobaek, I swear
Eonjena meolgiman haesseossdeon singiruga nun ape isseo (Yeogi isseo)
I’m a born singer, eojjeomyeon ireun gobaek (Ireun gobaek)
Geuraedo neomu haengbokhae, I’m good, whoa, whoa, yeah-yeah
Soljikhae duryeoweosseoseo keun sorin chweonwatneunde nal jeungmyeonghandaneun
Pengwa chaekman aldeon aega ije sesangeul nollaekindaneunge I dunno
Sesangui gidaechiwa neomu bidaeching halggabwa duryeoweosseo
Nareul mideojweodeon modeun saramdeuleul bashinhage dwilggabwa
Mugwonun eoggeoreul pyeogo cheot mudaee olla
Chanaui jjalbeun jeongjeok soomeul golla
Naega jikyeobwatdeon saramdeuli ijen nal jikyeobogo itne
Hangsang ollyeobwatdeon TV-sok geudeuli jigeumeun nae miteh
Uh, jumadeungcheoreom seuchil teumdo eobshi hanbeonbbunin yeongeukeun shijak dwaebeoryeotji
Sambeonmane jeungbalhan nae samnyeonui piddam piteojineun maikeuwaui gissaoom
Myeotshibchoil bboonieotjiman ddokddokhi ssodanae, I’m fucking real
Yaimma ni ggumeun myeoya naneun raebseuteoga dwaneun geoya, can’t you feel?
Geurigo naeryeoon soogan geu hamsung, yeah, I could read your mind (Uh, yeah)
I could read your mind mooleulpyo naeshin misoman (Uh, yeah)
Maleobshi membeodeuleun geujeo nae eoggeoreul dudeuryeosseo
Ggok eotgeujegateunde seumu bami heulryeobeoryosseo
And let the haters on me, gyaenega neulsang haeohn il
Ninega kibodeu nolrildongan nan nae ggumdeuleul chaeweotji
Sungeullaseu hairstyle wae yokhaneunji ara
Eojjaetdeun seumusale neoboda jalnaganeun naya
I’m a born singer, jom neujeobeorin gobaek, I swear
Eonjena meolgiman haesseossdeon singiruga nun ape isseo (Yeogi isseo)
I’m a born singer, eojjeomyeon ireun gobaek (Ireun gobaek)
Geuraedo neomu haengbokhae, I’m good, whoa, whoa, yeah-yeah
Uriga ddwieotdeon nal uri gachi gyeokeotdeon nal
Samnyeoniran shigan modu hanaga dwaetdeon maeum
Geureoge heulrin piddami nal jeokshine
Mudaega ggeutnan dwi noonmooli beonjine
Maesungan mada jashinege dajimhae choshimeul ilji anhge
Hansan nadamge cheoeumui naehge buggeureobji ahnge
So we go, we go, we go (We go)
Deo wiro, wiro, wiro (Wiro)
I’m a born singer, jom neujeobeorin gobaek, I swear
Eonjena meolgiman haesseossdeon singiruga nun ape isseo (Yeogi isseo)
I’m a born singer, eojjeomyeon ireun gobaek (Ireun gobaek)
Geuraedo neomu haengbokhae, I’m good, whoa, whoa, yeah-yeah
[Korean:]
I’m a born singer, 좀 늦어버린 고백, I swear
언제나 멀기만 했었던 신기루가 눈 앞에 있어 (여기 있어)
I’m a born singer, 어쩌면 이른 고백 (이른 고백)
그래도 너무 행복해, I’m good, whoa, whoa, yeah-yeah
(슈가)
난생 처음 방탄이란 이름으로 선 무대
삼년 전 첫무대의 마음을 다시 검문해
여전히 대구 촌놈 랩퍼와 다를게 없었지 but
아마추어란 단어 위에 프로란 단어를 덧 썼지
그토록 원하던 무대 랩을 하며 춤 출때
아직 살아 있음을 느껴 피곤하고 고된 출퇴근
따위는 견딜만해 내사람들이 지켜보니까
몸이 아파도 버틸만해 함성들이 밀려 오니까
데뷔 전후의 차의점 아이돌과 랩퍼 사이 경계에
살아도 여전히 내 공책엔 라임이 차있어
대기실과 무대 사이에선 펜을 들고 가사를 써
이런 내가 니들 눈에는 뭐가 달라졌어?
Damn, shit, 난 여전해
내가 변했다고? (What?) 가서 전해
변함없이 본질을 지켜, I’m still rapperman
3년전과 다름없이 랩하고 노래해, I’m out
I’m a born singer, 좀 늦어버린 고백, I swear
언제나 멀기만 했었던 신기루가 눈 앞에 있어 (여기 있어)
I’m a born singer, 어쩌면 이른 고백 (이른 고백)
그래도 너무 행복해, I’m good, whoa, whoa, yeah-yeah
솔직해 두려웠었어 큰 소린 쳐놨는데 날 증명한다는게
펜과 책만 알던 애가 이제 세상을 놀래킨다는게, I dunno
세상의 기대치와 너무 비대칭 할까봐 두려웠어
나를 믿어줬던 모든 사람들을 배신하게 될까봐
무건운 어께를 펴고 첫 무대에 올라
차나의 짧은 정적 숨을 골라
내가 지켜봤던 사람들이 이젠 날 지켜보고 있네
항상 올려봤던 TV속 그들이 지금은 내 밑에
Uh, 주마등처럼 스칠 틈도 없이 한번뿐인 연극은 시작 돼버렸지
3번만에 증발한 내 3년의 피땀 피터지는 마이크와의 기싸움
몇십초일 뿐이었지만 똑똑히 쏟아내, I’m fucking real
야임마 니 꿈은 뭐야 나는 랩스타가 되는 거야, can’t you feel?
그리고 내려온 순간 그 함성, yeah, I could read your mind (Uh, yeah)
I could read your mind 물음표 내신 미소만 (Uh, yeah)
말없이 멤버들은 그저 내 어깨를 두드렸줬어
꼭 엊그제같은데 스무 밤이 흘러가 버렸어
And let the haters hate on me 걔네가 늘상 해온 일
니네가 키보드 놀릴동안 난 내 꿈들을 채웠지
썬글라스 hairstyle 뭘 욕하는지 알아
어쨌든 스무살에 너보다 잘나가는 나야
I’m a born singer, 좀 늦어버린 고백, I swear
언제나 멀기만 했었던 신기루가 눈 앞에 있어 (여기 있어)
I’m a born singer, 어쩌면 이른 고백 (이른 고백)
그래도 너무 행복해, I’m good, whoa, whoa, yeah-yeah
우리가 뛰었던 날 우리 같이 겪었던 날
3년이란 시간 모두 하나가 됐던 마음
그렇게 흘린 피땀이 날 적시네
무대가 끝난 뒤 눈물이 번지네
매순간 마다 자신에게 다짐해 초심을 잃지 않게
한상 나답게 처음의 나에게 부끄럽지 않게
So we go, we go, we go (We go)
더 위로 위로 위로 (위로)
I’m a born singer, 좀 늦어버린 고백, I swear
언제나 멀기만 했었던 신기루가 눈 앞에 있어 (여기 있어)
I’m a born singer, 어쩌면 이른 고백 (이른 고백)
그래도 너무 행복해, I’m good, whoa, whoa, yeah-yeah-yeah
[English translation:]
I’m a born singer, just a bit late to confess, I swear
There’s a mirage right here always far from me (Yes, it’s here)
I’m a born singer, just a bit early to confess (Early to confess)
Anyway, I’m so happy, I’m good, whoa, whoa, yeah-yeah
(SUGA)
The very first stage, named as Bangtan
Remind the mind three years ago I had
Still I’m nothing different from a rural Daegu rapper but
I became a pro, no more amateur
When I’m on stage rapping and dancing which I wanted so badly
I feel alive although it’s hard and tough
I can handle it cause you’re supporting me
I can stand the pain cause I can hear shouting my name
I’m in a boundary between idol and rapper
Still my notes are full of rhymes
I write down the lyrics between on and off stage
Do I look something different I used to be?
Damn, shit, I am still who I am
Did someone say I’ve changed? Go tell them
Nothing changed, I’m still rapperman
I still rap and sing as three years ago, I’m out
I’m a born singer, just a bit late to confess, I swear
There’s a mirage right here always far from me (Yes, it’s here)
I’m a born singer, just a bit early to confess (Early to confess)
Anyway, I’m so happy, I’m good, whoa, whoa, yeah-yeah
Frankly I was afraid to prove the big mouth I’ve told
How to surprise the world with something else, I dunno
Maybe I’ll let you down
I was afraid of making my people down
But I straighten my shoulders and make my debut
The moment of silence, get my breath back
The people I’ve seen are now staring at me
Fancy TV stars are now below me
Uh, it was a very fast time the only once play has started
It just took three minutes to show my three years the fierce fought with mic
Though it’s a few seconds, I put everything in, I’m fuckin real
Hey, what is your dream? Mine is a rapstar, can’t you feel
The shouts after the stage, yeah, I could read your mind (Uh, yeah)
I could read your mind, no more questions, just smile (Uh, yeah)
My team just tapped my shoulder
It seems like yesterday, but already past 20 days
And let the haters hate on me, it’s their job
When you play with the keyboard, I’ve made my career
Sunglasses, hair style, know why you insult me
Anyway on 20 years old I’m better than you
I’m a born singer, just a bit late to confess, I swear
There’s a mirage right here always far from me (Yes, it’s here)
I’m a born singer, just a bit early to confess (Early to confess)
Anyway, I’m so happy, I’m good, whoa, whoa, yeah-yeah
Remember the days we’ve been through
Three years, we were as one
My blood and sweat drench me
After the stage tears well up in my eyes
Every single time I swear not to forget the very first intention
Always myself, live up to myself
So we go, we go, we go (We go)
Up, up, up (Up)
I’m a born singer, just a bit late to confess, I swear
There’s a mirage right here always far from me (Yes, it’s here)
I’m a born singer, just a bit early to confess (Early to confess)
Anyway, I’m so happy, I’m good, whoa, whoa, yeah-yeah
Finding Their Voice: The Meaning Behind “Born Singer”
“Born Singer” by BTS is a heartfelt reflection on the group’s early journey and the struggles they faced to achieve their dreams. The lyrics poignantly express feelings of doubt, pressure, and the heavy expectations that come with pursuing a career in music, especially as idols and rappers. The song captures the vulnerability of standing on stage for the first time, the fear of letting down those who believed in them, and the determination to stay true to themselves. With lines about the mirage of success finally appearing within reach, BTS reveal both the hardships and the happiness that come from following their passion. Ultimately, “Born Singer” is an honest confession and a celebration of their growth, unity, and unwavering commitment to their art and fans.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: BTS (RM, SUGA, j-hope), J. Cole (original composition: “Born Sinner”)
- Release Year: 2013
- Label: Big Hit Entertainment