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MAMAMOO “AYA” Korean Lyrics

MAMAMOO · 2020 · Album: reality in BLACK · Intermediate

Breakup pain as 'AYA': pull the rotten tooth, wipe the tears, throw the memories — a cathartic breakup anthem.

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FAQ

What are the lyrics of “AYA” about?

Breakup pain as 'AYA': pull the rotten tooth, wipe the tears, throw the memories — a cathartic breakup anthem.

How do I learn Korean with “AYA”?

Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 6 key vocabulary, 2 grammar points and a 7-day study plan — free, no sign-up.

How hard is this song for Korean learners?

The level is “Intermediate” — every line comes with pronunciation, romanization and translation, great for learners with some basics.

Which group sings “AYA”?

A four-member RBW group from 2014, famed for powerhouse live vocals and self-produced hits — 'trust and listen' with crisp diction, top-tier for learners.

Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)

Hey ya 비긴 것 같아Hey ya bigin geot gataHey ya — it seems to have begun
애초에 이길 생각 따윈 없어aechoe igil saenggak ttawin eopseoI never meant to win in the first place
썩은 이빨 뽑아내야지 아야sseokeun ippal ppopanaeyaji ayaGotta pull that rotten tooth — aya
뻔하디뻔한 bad endingppeonhadippeonhan bad endingA blatantly obvious bad ending
오점 하나 생겨 우린 남이 됐다ojeom hana saenggyeo urin nami dwaessdaOne flaw appeared — we became strangers
눈물인지 또 빗물인지nunmulinji tto bitmulinjiTears or rain?
넌 내게 모욕감을 줬어neon naege moyokgameul jwosseoYou humiliated me
들었다 놨다 이제 그만해deuleossda nwassda ije geumanhaePicking up and putting down — stop it
너나 나나 아냐 어린애neona nana anya eorinaeYou or me — we're both childish
너는 내 killerneoneun nae killerYou're my killer
방아쇠는 내 손에 gun shot shotbangasoeneun nae sone gun shot shotThe trigger's in my hand — gun shot shot

Vocabulary (6)

KoreanRomanizationEnglishNote
아야ayaaya / ouchouch, it hurts
끝장을 보다kkeutjangeul bodato see it through to the endend it before seeing the worst
뻔하디뻔하다ppeonhadippeonhadablatantly obviousan obvious ending
모욕감을 주다moyokgameul judato humiliatehumiliated me
이기적이다igijeokidato be selfisha selfish person
지치다jichidato be exhaustedyou're exhausted now

Grammar notes (2)

-아/어야지 = should / gotta

썩은 이빨 뽑아내야지 아야

-아야지 is self-directed resolve: the rotten tooth (relationship) must go.

Pattern: [stem] + ア/オヤジ

Example: 이제 일어나야지 (time to get up now)

명사 + 인 명사 = metaphor

너는 내 killer 영화 속 villain

Three dark nouns (killer, villain, dealer) deify the ex as pure evil.

Pattern: [noun] + イン + [noun]

Example: 배우인 사람 (a person who is an actor)

7-day study plan

Day 1 — Vocab Set A + hum along to the chorus

Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (-아/어야지 = should / gotta, 명사 + 인 명사 = metaphor)

Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (-아/어야지 = should / gotta)

Day 4 — Grammar 4 (명사 + 인 명사 = metaphor) + Vocab Set C

Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song

Day 6 — Vocab review + quiz

Day 7 — Final check: full sing-through + use the grammar

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