ITZY “SNEAKERS” Korean Lyrics
ITZY · 2022 · Album: CHECKMATE · Beginner
Sneakers on, world to explore: no permission needed, call me trouble if you want. Freedom is the outfit.
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FAQ
What are the lyrics of “SNEAKERS” about?
Sneakers on, world to explore: no permission needed, call me trouble if you want. Freedom is the outfit.
How do I learn Korean with “SNEAKERS”?
Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 8 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 “Beginner” — every line comes with pronunciation, romanization and translation, beginners can sing along.
Which group sings “SNEAKERS”?
Debuted under JYP in 2019. Pure confidence and youthful energy — "I wanna be me" attitude. WANNABE is a self-love anthem.
Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)
자유로운 기분 i like thatjayuroun gibun i like thatA free feeling — I like that
고민 따윈 already done donegomin ttawin already done doneWorries? Already done, done
색안경 끼고 보는 게 죄지saekangyeong kkigo boneun ge joejiLooking through tinted glasses is the sin
That's not my fault woahThat's not my fault woahThat's not my fault, woah
Told ya I don't care at allTold ya I don't care at allTold ya I don't care at all
내 멋대로 갈 거야nae meotdaero gal geoyaI'm gonna go my own way
필요 없어 order don't need no guidancepilyo eopseo order don't need no guidanceNo orders needed — don't need no guidance
I'm makin' my way i'm on my way upI'm makin' my way i'm on my way upI'm making my way — I'm on my way up
Run to the top 난 언제든 straight upRun to the top nan eonjedeun straight upRun to the top — I'm always straight up
원래 두려운 게 없어 난wonrae duryeoun ge eopseo nanI've never been afraid
상관없어 call me trouble or you can call me weirdosanggwaneopseo call me trouble or you can call me weirdoCall me trouble or weirdo
나로 살고 싶어naro salgo sipeoI wanna live as myself
Vocabulary (8)
| Korean | Romanization | English | Note |
|---|
| 자유로운 기분 | jayuroun gibun | a free feeling | love the free feeling |
| 고민 | gomin | worries | worries are done |
| 색안경 | saekangyeong | tinted glasses (prejudice) | have a biased view |
| 내 멋대로 | nae meotdaero | my own way | go my own way |
| straight up | straight up | straight up (honest) | always straight up |
| trouble | trouble | trouble | call me trouble |
| weirdo | weirdo | weirdo | call me a weirdo |
| 나로 살다 | naro salda | to live as oneself | wanna live as myself |
Grammar notes (2)
상관없다 = I don't care
상관없어 call me trouble or you can call me weirdo
상관없어 rejects all judgment: accepting the cost of freedom.
Pattern: [stem] + アド サンガナプソ
Example: 뭐라 해도 상관없어 (doesn't matter what you say)
-로 살다 = live as ~
나로 살고 싶어
Living as oneself: not a copy of anyone else.
Pattern: [noun] + ロ サルダ
Example: 선생으로 살다 (live as a teacher)
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 자유로운 기분 i like that
- Write today's new words once
Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (상관없다 = I don't care, -로 살다 = live as ~)
- Review vocab set A
- Learn 상관없다 = I don't care and -로 살다 = live as ~
- Notice these patterns while listening
- Make two sentences with today's grammar
Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (상관없다 = I don't care)
- Memorize SNEAKERS keywords
- Learn 상관없다 = I don't care
- Sing the whole chorus
- Sing the chorus along with the video
Day 4 — Grammar 4 (-로 살다 = live as ~) + Vocab Set C
- Learn -로 살다 = live as ~
- Read the lyrics aloud twice
- Make a sentence with sneakers (球鞋)
- Shadow the verses once
Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song
- Learn 상관없다 = I don't care and -로 살다 = live as ~
- 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 sneakers 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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