[Romanized:]
[Audio:]
We’re now going to progress to some steps which are a bit more difficult
Ready, set, and begin
[RM]
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[J-hope:]
Maeil doraga bondago
Geuttaeui naro
Pogireul seontaekan saleuro
Nal noabondago
But sesangeneun itji
Byeonhaji anneun myeot jinsil
Siganeun apeuro heureundaneun geot
Manyageun eopdan geot
Kkamadeukaejil manhamyeon saenggangna geu sijeol
Angmaui songilgwa unmyeongui recall
Gunggeumhae ajikdo wae dasi bulleonneunjido
Maeil ask me, guess it, chaejjik, repeat, oh
Byeonhal geon eopdamyeo gyeolguk tto
Geokjeongeul eokjiro jamgwo, close
How much love? How much joy?
Wianeul jumyeo stay calm, alone
Geurae I don’t care, jeonbu nae
Unmyeongui seontaek, so we’re here
Nae apeul bwa, the way is shinin’
Keep goin’ now
(Ready, set, and begin)
Geu gillo, gillo, gillo
Wherever my way
Ojik ego, ego, ego
Just trust myself
(2 Cool, 2 Cool 4 Skool)
Mundeuk seuchyeoganeun j-hopei anin jeonghoseogui sal
Huimangiran eopgo huhoeman gadeukaetgetji ’til I die
(2 Cool, 2 Cool 4 Skool)
Chumeun tteun gureumeul jabeul ppun naui kkumeul tathal ppun
Sara sumswineun geoe uimuneul
Oh my God (God, God, God)
Uh, time goes by
7nyeonui geokjeongi deudieo ip bakkeuro
Modu haesodoeneun pipbak
Gajang mitdeon geudeurui dabeun nae simjangeuro
Hanappunin hope, hanappunin soul
Hanappunin smile, hanappunin neo
Sesang geu jinsire hwaksilhaejin dap
Byeonhaji anneun geu eotteon na, right
Ije I don’t care, jeonbu nae
Unmyeongui seontaek, so we’re here
Nae apeul bwa, the way is shinin’
Keep goin’ now
(Ready, set, and begin)
Geu gillo, gillo, gillo
Wherever my way
Ojik ego, ego, ego
Just trust myself
Minneun daero ganeun daero
Unmyeongi dwaetgo jungsimi dwaesseo
Himdeun daero tto seulpeun daero
Wiroga dwaetgo nal alge dwaesseo
Map of the Soul, map of the all (Map of the Soul)
That’s my ego, that’s my ego
Map of the Soul, map of the all
That’s my ego, that’s my ego (Map of the Soul)
[Korean:]
[Audio:]
We’re now going to progress to some steps which are a bit more difficult
Ready, set, and begin
[RM:]
Bighit exclusive, exclusive
[J-hope:]
매일 돌아가 본다고
그때의 나로
포기를 선택한 삶으로
날 놓아본다고
But 세상에는 있지
변하지 않는 몆 진실
시간은 앞으로 흐른다는 것
만약은 없단 것
까마득해질 만하면 생각나 그 시절
악마의 손길과 운명의 recall
궁금해 아직도 왜 다시 불렀는지도
매일 ask me, guess it, 채찍, repeat, oh
변할 건 없다며 결국 또
걱정을 억지로 잠궈, close
How much love? How much joy?
위안을 주며 stay calm, alone
그래 I don’t care, 전부 내
운명의 선택, so we’re here
내 앞을 봐, the way is shinin’
Keep goin’ now
(Ready, set, and begin)
그 길로, 길로, 길로
Wherever my way
오직 ego, ego, ego
Just trust myself
(2 Cool, 2 Cool 4 Skool)
문득 스쳐가는 j-hope이 아닌 정호석의 삶
희망이란 없고 후회만 가득했겠지 ’til I die
(2 Cool, 2 Cool 4 Skool)
춤은 뜬 구름을 잡을 뿐 나의 꿈을 탓할 뿐
살아 숨쉬는 거에 의문을
Oh my God (God, God, God)
Uh, time goes by
7년의 걱정이 드디어 입 밖으로
모두 해소되는 핍박
가장 믿던 그들의 답은 내 심장으로
하나뿐인 hope, 하나뿐인 soul
하나뿐인 smile, 하나뿐인 너
세상 그 진실에 확실해진 답
변하지 않는 그 어떤 나, right
이제 I don’t care, 전부 내
운명의 선택, so we’re here
내 앞을 봐, the way is shinin’
Keep goin’ now
(Ready, set, and begin)
그 길로, 길로, 길로
Wherever my way
오직 ego, ego, ego
Just trust myself
믿는 대로 가는 대로
운명이 됐고 중심이 됐어
힘든 대로 또 슬픈 대로
위로가 됐고 날 알게 됐어
Map of the Soul, map of the all (Map of the Soul)
That’s my ego, that’s my ego
Map of the Soul, map of the all
That’s my ego, that’s my ego (Map of the Soul)
[English translation:]
[Audio:]
We’re now going to progress to some steps which are a bit more difficult
Ready, set, and begin
[RM:]
Bighit exclusive, exclusive
I go back every day
To me of yesterday
To the life of giving up
I let myself go away
But in this world, you know
There are truths unchanged
Time rushes ever forward
There’s no ifs, buts, or maybes
Almost forgotten memories return
Touch of the devil, fateful recall
I still wonder, why did they beckon again
Every day ask me, guess it, whip it, repeat oh
Nothing that will change, so
I lock it up again, close
‘How much love? How much joy?’
Soothe myself and stay calm, alone
Yeah I don’t care, it’s all
Choices by my fate, so we’re here
Look ahead, the way is shinin’
Keep goin’ now
(Ready, set, and begin)
That way, way, way
Wherever my way
Only ego ego ego
Just trust myself
(2 Cool, 2 Cool 4 Skool)
Life not of j-hope but Jeong Ho-Seok flashes by
It must have been full of regret with no hope ’til I die
(2 Cool, 2 Cool 4 Skool)
My dancing was chasing ghosts
Blaming my dream, asking why I live and breathe
Oh my God (God, God, God)
Uh time goes by
Seven years of anguish come out finally
Oppressions all resolved
Into my heart come answers from my most trusted
‘Only one hope, only one soul’
‘Only one smile, only one you’
Definite answer to the truth of the world
Only one and unchanging me, right
Now I don’t care, it’s all
Choices by my fate, so we’re here
Look ahead, the way is shinin’
Keep goin’ now
(Ready, set, and begin)
That way, way, way
Wherever my way
Only ego ego ego
Just trust myself
Way I trust, way I go
Became my fate, became my core
Hard it was, and sad it was
Still reassured and made me know myself
Map of the Soul, map of the all (Map of the Soul)
That’s my ego, that’s my ego
Map of the Soul, map of the all
That’s my ego, that’s my ego (Map of the Soul)
Embracing the Self: The Journey of ‘Outro: Ego’
BTS’s “Outro: Ego,” performed by J-hope, is a vibrant and introspective track that explores the path of self-acceptance and the courage to move forward. The lyrics reflect on the artist’s journey, revisiting moments of doubt and struggle, and ultimately choosing to trust in oneself. J-hope delves into his past, acknowledging regrets and hardships, but finds strength in the unwavering truths that shape his identity. The recurring phrase “just trust myself” acts as both a mantra and a declaration of independence, capturing the confidence that comes from embracing one’s true self. The song’s upbeat rhythm and positive message encourage listeners to reflect on their own journeys, reminding us that while the road may be difficult, self-belief is key to forging ahead.
Song Credits
- Performed by: BTS (J-hope)
- Songwriters: J-hope, RM, Supreme Boi, Hiss noise, Pdogg, Adora
- Release Year: 2020
- Label: Big Hit Entertainment