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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)

KoreanRomanizationEnglishNote
자유로운 기분jayuroun gibuna free feelinglove the free feeling
고민gominworriesworries are done
색안경saekangyeongtinted glasses (prejudice)have a biased view
내 멋대로nae meotdaeromy own waygo my own way
straight upstraight upstraight up (honest)always straight up
troubletroubletroublecall me trouble
weirdoweirdoweirdocall me a weirdo
나로 살다naro saldato live as oneselfwanna 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

Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (상관없다 = I don't care, -로 살다 = live as ~)

Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (상관없다 = I don't care)

Day 4 — Grammar 4 (-로 살다 = live as ~) + 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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