Life’s Too Short
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Life’s Too Short inspires breaking free from doubt and fear to embrace every moment with bold, fearless action.
Release Date
July 8, 2022
Genre
Pop
Label
SM Entertainment
Composers / Lyricists
MNEK, Becky Hill, Sam Klempner
Participating Members
Karina
Giselle
Winter
Ningning
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[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
a-reun-dae-neun SOMETHING
tteo-na-go-peun FEELING
geo-ul sok-en ji-chin MY FACE
gil i-reun mam-ui gal-pi
ban-bok-doe-neun TROUBLE
da-reun ge jom pi-ryo-hae
tteo-na-go-peun FEELING
geo-ul sok-en ji-chin MY FACE
gil i-reun mam-ui gal-pi
ban-bok-doe-neun TROUBLE
da-reun ge jom pi-ryo-hae
there’s something beautiful calling me, a feeling that wants to leave, my tired face in the mirror, the edge of a lost heart, repeating trouble, I need something different
mi-rul su eop-ja-na
cause LIFE’S TOO SHORT
mang-seol-i-da heul-leo-ga
mu-seun ir-i beo-reo-jil-kka gung-geum-hae
hul-jjeok tteo-nan geu sun-gan
cause LIFE’S TOO SHORT
mang-seol-i-da heul-leo-ga
mu-seun ir-i beo-reo-jil-kka gung-geum-hae
hul-jjeok tteo-nan geu sun-gan
I can’t put it off anymore, ’cause life’s too short, hesitation just slips away, I’m curious what might happen, the moment I suddenly take off
nae bang-sik-dae-ro gal-lae
and i DON’T CARE
what you say about it
eo-cha-pi dul jung ha-na
DO IT OR NOT
kkum-kkwo-on eo-din-ga-ro
WHY WOULD I EVER STOP
and i DON’T CARE
what you say about it
eo-cha-pi dul jung ha-na
DO IT OR NOT
kkum-kkwo-on eo-din-ga-ro
WHY WOULD I EVER STOP
I’ll go my own way and I don’t care what you say about it, in the end it’s one of two choices, do it or not, to wherever I’ve been dreaming of, why would I ever stop
dan-sun-ha-ge gal-lae
no i DON’T CARE
what you say about it
geo-reum-i da-neun dae-ro
WAY THAT I WANT
geo-gi-ga eo-di-ra-do
WHY WOULD I EVER STOP
no i DON’T CARE
what you say about it
geo-reum-i da-neun dae-ro
WAY THAT I WANT
geo-gi-ga eo-di-ra-do
WHY WOULD I EVER STOP
I’ll keep it simple, no I don’t care what you say about it, wherever my steps lead, the way that I want, no matter where that place is, why would I ever stop
na-man a-neun STORY
hon-ja-man-ui POSTING
kku-myeo-bol-lae ALL MY LIFE
meo-mul-go-peun sun-gan sok-e
yeong-won-hal nae mo-seup
nam-gyeo-dul-lae ALL THIS TIME
hon-ja-man-ui POSTING
kku-myeo-bol-lae ALL MY LIFE
meo-mul-go-peun sun-gan sok-e
yeong-won-hal nae mo-seup
nam-gyeo-dul-lae ALL THIS TIME
a story only I know, a post just for myself, I’ll decorate it all my life, in moments I want to stay, the version of me that lasts forever, I want to leave it here all this time
du-ryeo-wo-ha-ji ma
cause LIFE’S TOO SHORT
hu-hoe eop-si geo-reo-ga
ttae-ron bi-ga sso-da-jyeo-do
i DON’T CARE
swi-eo-gal su it-neun geol
cause LIFE’S TOO SHORT
hu-hoe eop-si geo-reo-ga
ttae-ron bi-ga sso-da-jyeo-do
i DON’T CARE
swi-eo-gal su it-neun geol
don’t be afraid, ’cause life’s too short, walk on with no regrets, even when the rain pours down sometimes, I don’t care, I know I can take a break
nae bang-sik-dae-ro gal-lae
and i DON’T CARE
what you say about it
eo-cha-pi dul jung ha-na
DO IT OR NOT
kkum-kkwo-on eo-din-ga-ro
WHY WOULD I EVER STOP
and i DON’T CARE
what you say about it
eo-cha-pi dul jung ha-na
DO IT OR NOT
kkum-kkwo-on eo-din-ga-ro
WHY WOULD I EVER STOP
I’ll go my own way and I don’t care what you say about it, in the end it’s one of two choices, do it or not, to wherever I’ve been dreaming of, why would I ever stop
dan-sun-ha-ge gal-lae
no i DON’T CARE
what you say about it
geo-reum-i da-neun dae-ro
WAY THAT I WANT
geo-gi-ga eo-di-ra-do
WHY WOULD I EVER STOP
no i DON’T CARE
what you say about it
geo-reum-i da-neun dae-ro
WAY THAT I WANT
geo-gi-ga eo-di-ra-do
WHY WOULD I EVER STOP
I’ll keep it simple, no I don’t care what you say about it, wherever my steps lead, the way that I want, no matter where that place is, why would I ever stop
nae bang-sik-dae-ro gal-lae
dan-sun-ha-ge gal-lae
WHY WOULD I EVER STOP
dan-sun-ha-ge gal-lae
WHY WOULD I EVER STOP
I’ll go my own way, I’ll keep it simple, why would I ever stop
deo meot-jin o-neul-i gyeot-e it-neun geol
so why are you wasting your time?
dan han geo-reum-eu-ro dal-la-jin
ha-run nun-bu-si-ge byeon-hae-ga
so why are you wasting your time?
dan han geo-reum-eu-ro dal-la-jin
ha-run nun-bu-si-ge byeon-hae-ga
a better today is right beside me, so why are you wasting your time, in just one step everything changes, the day transforms dazzlingly
deo ja-yu-rop-gil ba-rae
su-eop-si pyeol-chyeo-jil mo-deun na-ri
in-saeng-eun han beon-in geol
DO IT RIGHT NOW
deo bit-nal se-sang-eu-ro
WHY WOULD I EVER STOP
su-eop-si pyeol-chyeo-jil mo-deun na-ri
in-saeng-eun han beon-in geol
DO IT RIGHT NOW
deo bit-nal se-sang-eu-ro
WHY WOULD I EVER STOP
I hope it’s freer, all the countless days spreading out, you only live once, do it right now, toward a world that shines brighter, why would I ever stop
neut-gi jeon-e gal-lae
si-gan-eul meom-chul sun eop-seul te-ni
ttae-ro-neun seo-tul-leo-do
WAY THAT I WANT
geo-gi-ga eo-di-ra-do
WHY WOULD I EVER STOP
si-gan-eul meom-chul sun eop-seul te-ni
ttae-ro-neun seo-tul-leo-do
WAY THAT I WANT
geo-gi-ga eo-di-ra-do
WHY WOULD I EVER STOP
I’ll go before it’s too late, time won’t ever stop for me, even if I stumble sometimes, the way that I want, no matter where that place is, why would I ever stop
nae bang-sik-dae-ro gal-lae
(LIFE’S TOO SHORT)
dan-sun-ha-ge gal-lae
(LIFE’S TOO SHORT)
WHY WOULD I EVER STOP
(LIFE’S TOO SHORT)
dan-sun-ha-ge gal-lae
(LIFE’S TOO SHORT)
WHY WOULD I EVER STOP
I’ll go my own way (life’s too short), I’ll keep it simple (life’s too short), why would I ever stop
deo ja-yu-rop-gil ba-rae
neut-gi jeon-e gal-lae
neut-gi jeon-e gal-lae
I hope it’s freer, I’ll go before it’s too late
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
아른대다
(areundaeda)
to shimmer faintly
💡 Note: to linger softly in the mind like a fading image or feeling
망설이다
(mangseorida)
to hesitate
💡 Note: to pause in uncertainty before making a decision
훌쩍
(huljjeok)
suddenly
💡 Note: to act on impulse, leaving or moving without warning
후회
(huhoe)
regret
💡 Note: the lingering feeling of wishing a past choice had been different
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
I feel a restless pull inside me, a quiet urge to leave everything behind, staring at my tired reflection while my heart keeps losing its way, trapped in the same problems again and again, knowing I need something different. I can’t keep waiting because life is too short, so I choose to step forward without hesitation, curious about what lies ahead the moment I break free. I’ll go my own way without caring about anyone’s words, choosing action over doubt and moving toward the place I’ve always dreamed of. Even when fear shows up or rain starts to fall, I know I can pause and breathe, then keep walking, trusting my pace and my direction, because every step makes today brighter and every moment reminds me that this one life is worth living fully, right now, without stopping.
