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)
| Korean | Romanization | English | Note |
|---|
| 아야 | aya | aya / ouch | ouch, it hurts |
| 끝장을 보다 | kkeutjangeul boda | to see it through to the end | end it before seeing the worst |
| 뻔하디뻔하다 | ppeonhadippeonhada | blatantly obvious | an obvious ending |
| 모욕감을 주다 | moyokgameul juda | to humiliate | humiliated me |
| 이기적이다 | igijeokida | to be selfish | a selfish person |
| 지치다 | jichida | to be exhausted | you'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
- Memorize 10 basic words
- Listen to the song 3 times
- Hum along to the chorus 눈물이야 빗물이야 아야
- Write today's new words once
Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (-아/어야지 = should / gotta, 명사 + 인 명사 = metaphor)
- Review vocab set A
- Learn -아/어야지 = should / gotta and 명사 + 인 명사 = metaphor
- Notice these patterns while listening
- Make two sentences with today's grammar
Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (-아/어야지 = should / gotta)
- Memorize AYA keywords
- Learn -아/어야지 = should / gotta
- Sing the whole chorus
- Sing the chorus along with the video
Day 4 — Grammar 4 (명사 + 인 명사 = metaphor) + Vocab Set C
- Learn 명사 + 인 명사 = metaphor
- Read the lyrics aloud twice
- Make a sentence with 아야 (哎唷)
- Shadow the verses once
Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song
- Learn -아/어야지 = should / gotta and 명사 + 인 명사 = metaphor
- Sing the whole song with karaoke
- Flag the words you still miss
- Review grammar 1-3
Day 6 — Vocab review + quiz
- Score 80+ on the vocab quiz
- Write missed words 3 times
- Sing the chorus without looking
- Explain the meaning of 아야 to a friend
Day 7 — Final check: full sing-through + use the grammar
- Sing the entire song without subtitles
- Make one sentence per grammar point
- Record yourself singing and check pronunciation
- Use today's expressions in a short diary entry
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