[Romanized:]
Joreob hue neo, joreob hue na
Urin moduda nunmulheulliji anha
Jigeum i sungan urin hakgyorobuteo
Ijen haebanginikka
Adios middle school
Joreobhanji obunmane
Milgarue bajin beolsseo baekbaji
Do it young, wild & free
Oneureun dadeul nanjangpanchigo
Sogogina samukgetji
Eoreuni doen geot gateun gibune
Chingudeulgwa oechulhaeseoneun
Keopiwa syoping jeongsineobsi noldagado
Godingnunadeulman
Jinagamyeon nuni doraga
Chingudeuri mureobwa neo debwineun eonjeya?
Gunggeumhaeyo? gunggeumhamyeon obaekwon
Geoui da wasseo ddaega
Doemyeoneun araseo naol tenikka
Nideureun paen hwaldong junbina hasyeo
Yeonseubsaengiran il ddaemune
Huhoereul haebol teumdo eobsi
Dasi chulbal seone seosseo
Ggotdabareul deonjyeo nareul hyanghae
My graduation, Kanye!
Joreob hue neo, joreob hue na
Urin moduda nunmulheulliji anha
Jigeum i sungan urin hakgyorobuteo
Ijen haebanginikka
Joreobi dagawa
Olhae siganeun ppareum, ppareum
Ppareum~gibundo olle!
Modeun hakgyosaenghwal ggeutmachigo
Urido seonginiya
Bunwigi tane ggore let it go
Gusanyeonsaeng hyeongjedeul
Modu pyeonuijeomeuro gaseo oechyeo
Bonginhaeje flow
Hakgyorobuteo haebangdoeeosseo
Eommahante jeonhwahae
“Na oneul oebakhaeyo!”
Nan dangdanghae seumusallosseoui yamange
Honjaseo mwohalji beolsseobuteo sangsanghae
Suldo sallae jayeonseureobge
Meorido hago
Albadohamyeonseo eoreun
Seutallo yeonaedo hae
Geunde ireon saenggakhamyeon nan deo seoreowo
“Sajangnim… wollae debwiga
Wollae iri eoryeowoyo?”
Sumanheun gomindeul da ijeo
Ildan oneureun sul masil geonikka
Joreob hue neo, joreob hue na
Urin moduda nunmulheulliji anha
Jigeum i sungan urin hakgyorobuteo
Ijen haebanginikka
Joreob hue neo, joreob hue na
Urin moduda nunmulheulliji anha
Jigeum i sungan urin hakgyorobuteo
Ijen haebanginikka
[Korean:]
졸업 후에 너, 졸업 후에 나
우린 모두다 눈물흘리지 않아
지금 이 순간 우린 학교로부터
이젠 해방이니까
Adios middle school
졸업한지 5분만에
밀가루에 바진 벌써 백바지
Do it young, wild & free
오늘은 다들 난장판치고
소고기나 사묵겠지
어른이 된 것 같은 기분에
친구들과 외출해서는
커피와 쇼핑 정신없이 놀다가도
고딩누나들만
지나가면 눈이 돌아가
친구들이 물어봐 너 데뷔는 언제야?
궁금해요? 궁금하면 500원
거의 다 왔어 때가
되면은 알아서 나올 테니까
니들은 팬 활동 준비나 하셔
연습생이란 일 때문에
후회를 해볼 틈도 없이
다시 출발 선에 섰어
꽃다발을 던져 나를 향해
My graduation, Kanye!
졸업 후에 너, 졸업 후에 나
우린 모두다 눈물흘리지 않아
지금 이 순간 우린 학교로부터
이젠 해방이니까
졸업이 다가와
올해 시간은 빠름, 빠름
빠름~기분도 올레!
모든 학교생활 끝마치고
우리도 성인이야
분위기 타네 꼴에 Let it go
94년생 형제들
모두 편의점으로 가서 외쳐
봉인해제 flow
학교로부터 해방되었어
엄마한테 전화해
“나 오늘 외박해요!”
난 당당해 스무살로써의 야망에
혼자서 뭐할지 벌써부터 상상해
술도 살래 자연스럽게
머리도 하고
알바도하면서 어른
스탈로 연애도 해
근데 이런 생각하면 난 더 서러워
“사장님… 원래 데뷔가
원래 이리 어려워요?”
수많은 고민들 다 잊어
일단 오늘은 술 마실 거니까
졸업 후에 너, 졸업 후에 나
우린 모두다 눈물흘리지 않아
지금 이 순간 우린 학교로부터
이젠 해방이니까
졸업 후에 너, 졸업 후에 나
우린 모두다 눈물흘리지 않아
지금 이 순간 우린 학교로부터
이젠 해방이니까
[English translation:]
After you graduate, after I graduate
We won’t shed a tear
From this moment on from school
We are free now
Adios middle school
It’s only been 5 minutes since I graduated
But my pants have already
Been dipped white in flour
Do it young, wild & free
Today everyone will probably
Create havoc and eat beef
Because I felt like I’ve become an adult
I went out with friends
Drank coffee, and shopped
Even when we’re busy hanging out, if highschool
Noonas pass us by our eyes will follow
My friends asks when is your debut?
Are you curious? If you’re curious it’s 500 won
I’m almost there, I’ll come out when the time is right
So why don’t you guys prepare to do fan activities
Because I was a trainee
I had no time to regret anything
Once again I stand on the starting line
Throw the bouquet toward me
My graduation, Kanye!
After you graduate, after I graduate
We won’t shed a tear
From this moment on from school
We are free now
Graduation is approaching this year
Time is fast, fast
Fast~ my feelings are also ole!
I’ll bring a close to my school life
We are also adults
Who know how to bring the mood up
Let it go, 94 year liner friends
Everyone go to the convenience store
And shout about yourself flow
Free from school
I call my mom “Today I’m not coming home!”
I’m confident I’ll be proud
Of my ambition when I’m 20
Already I start to wonder alone about what I will do
I want to buy alcohol in a natural manner
I’ll do my hair and I will also have a part time job
As I date someone in an adult style
But if I think about things like this
I become saddened
“Boss… Is debuting really
Supposed to be this hard?”
Just forget about all your troubles for now
Because today, I’m going to drink
After you graduate, after I graduate
We won’t shed a tear
From this moment on from school
We are free now
After you graduate, after I graduate
We won’t shed a tear
From this moment on from school
We are free now
Celebrating Change: The Meaning Behind “Graduation (졸업)”
BTS’s “Graduation (졸업)” is a vibrant anthem that captures the bittersweet joy and anticipation surrounding the end of school life. The lyrics reflect a sense of liberation as the members reminisce about leaving behind the routines and rules of school. There’s a playful nod to cherished traditions, like tossing flour and hanging out with friends, while also acknowledging the uncertainty and dreams tied to adulthood. The song balances humor and honesty, touching on themes of ambition, growing pains, and the pressure of future aspirations. BTS skillfully juxtapose the excitement of newfound freedom with the anxiety of stepping into the unknown, making the track relatable to anyone experiencing a significant life transition.
Song Credits
- Artist: BTS
- Release Year: 2013
- Label: Big Hit Entertainment