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EVERGLOW “SLAY” Korean Lyrics

EVERGLOW · 2023 · Album: ALL MY GIRLS · Intermediate

A coronation for all my girls: conquer here, start the deal, light the chandelier. Clean imperatives that stick after one listen.

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FAQ

What are the lyrics of “SLAY” about?

A coronation for all my girls: conquer here, start the deal, light the chandelier. Clean imperatives that stick after one listen.

How do I learn Korean with “SLAY”?

Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 17 key vocabulary, 4 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 “SLAY”?

Yuehua's six (2019) — no-filler high-voltage tracks with fierce, self-assured lyrics.

Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)

Get out your seats nowGet out your seats nowGet out your seats now
저 어둠 So damn dangerousjeo eodum So damn dangerousThat darkness — so damn dangerous
무심하게 길을 비켜 All rightmusimhage gileul bikyeo All rightColdly step aside — all right
여기 우주 속의 Steadyyeogi uju sokui SteadyHere in the universe, steady
깃발 들어 Readygitbal deuleo ReadyRaise the flag — ready
끝없는 Dark Nightkkeuteopsneun Dark NightEndless dark night
차차 알게 될 Damagechacha alge doel DamageYou'll get to know the damage, bit by bit
Baby, I'm a savageBaby, I'm a savageBaby, I'm a savage
Me and my girlsMe and my girlsMe and my girls
We about to blow your mindWe about to blow your mindWe're about to blow your mind
Yeah yeah 정복해 HereYeah yeah jeongbokhae HereYeah yeah, conquer — here
Yeah yeah 시작해 DealYeah yeah sijakhae DealYeah yeah, start the deal
Further 미지의 세계Further mijiui segyeFurther — the unknown world
밝혀줄게 Chandelierbalkhyeojulge ChandelierI'll light it up for you — chandelier
All my girls slayAll my girls slayAll my girls slay
Eyes on us nobody does it betterEyes on us nobody does it betterEyes on us — nobody does it better
The way we move it side to sideThe way we move it side to sideThe way we move it side to side
We shining like diamond and pearlsWe shining like diamond and pearlsWe're shining like diamonds and pearls
We all bout to show you howWe all bout to show you howWe're all about to show you how
Slay Slay Crazy Sexy CoolSlay Slay Crazy Sexy CoolSlay, slay — crazy, sexy, cool
Slay Slay We born to break the rulesSlay Slay We born to break the rulesSlay, slay — we're born to break the rules
Slay Slay We got that attitudeSlay Slay We got that attitudeSlay, slay — we got that attitude
난 고통의 끝에서 새롭게 살아나nan gotongui kkeuteseo saeropge salanaI rise anew at the end of suffering
이것이 나만의 Keyigeoti namanui KeyThis is my own key
저 파멸의 끝에서 뜨겁게 살아가jeo pamyeolui kkeuteseo tteugeopge salagaI live fiercely at the edge of ruin
이것이 나만의 Freeigeoti namanui FreeThis is my own free
You know that? I'm the crownYou know that? I'm the crownYou know that? I'm the crown
So don't you waste my timeSo don't you waste my timeSo don't you waste my time

Vocabulary (17)

KoreanRomanizationEnglishNote
무심하다musimhadato be indifferent / offhandan offhand remark
비키다bikidato step asideget out of the way
우주ujuuniverseas vast as the universe
깃발을 들다gitbaleul deuldato raise a flagthe flag of victory
끝없다kkeuteopsdato be endlessthe endless sea
차차chachagraduallycome to know gradually
정복하다jeongbokhadato conquerconquer the world
미지의mijiuiunknownan unknown world
밝히다balkhidato light up / revealreveal the truth
정복jeongbokconquesta dream of conquest
고통gotongsuffering / painendure suffering
새롭다saeropdato be new / freshstart anew
살아나다salanadato come back to lifea legend rises
파멸pamyeolruin / destructionthe edge of ruin
뜨겁다tteugeopdato be hot / ferventlive passionately
crowncrowncrownwear the crown
낭비하다nangbihadato wastewaste time

Grammar notes (4)

무심하게 = indifferently / coolly

저 어둠 so damn dangerous 무심하게 길을 비켜

무심하게 is the adverb of unbothered: yielding not from fear but indifference.

Pattern: [stem] + ゲ + [verb]

Example: 당당하게 나서서 (step up proudly)

-게 되다 = come to be

차차 알게 될 damage

알게 될 frames knowing as something that happens to you, like it or not.

Pattern: [stem] + ゲ デダ

Example: 잘하게 될 거야 (you'll get good at it)

-에서 = from / at (place)

난 고통의 끝에서 새롭게 살아나

-에서 makes the end of pain a place — rebirth has coordinates.

Pattern: [noun] + の果てで

Example: 터널 끝에서 빛이 보여 (light at the end of the tunnel)

나만의 = my (and no one else's)

이것이 나만의 key

만의 locks ownership: a key and a freedom that belong to me alone.

Pattern: [noun] + 만의 + [noun]

Example: 우리만의 비밀 (our own secret)

7-day study plan

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

Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (무심하게 = indifferently / coolly, -게 되다 = come to be)

Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (-에서 = from / at (place))

Day 4 — Grammar 4 (나만의 = my (and no one else's)) + 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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