TWICE – DON’T GIVE UP Lyrics | Romanization & Meaning

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DON'T GIVE UP

TWICE (트와이스)

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Album

twicetagram

Release Date

October 30, 2017

Genre

Dance / Pop

Label

JYP Entertainment

Composers / Lyricists

Chris Wahle, Thomas Harsem, Andreas Ohrn, Chaeyoung

Participating Members

Nayeon Jeongyeon Momo Sana Jihyo Mina Dahyun Chaeyoung Tzuyu

About the Song

《Don’t Give Up》 is a warm and encouraging track by TWICE, featured as the eleventh song on their first full-length album Twicetagram, released in 2017 under JYP Entertainment. Written by member Chaeyoung, the song delivers a sincere message of comfort and resilience, gently reminding listeners that feeling lost or tired is part of life, and that moving forward at one’s own pace is enough. With its soft melodies and heartfelt lyrics, 《Don’t Give Up》 stands out as a reassuring moment on the album, reflecting TWICE’s ability to blend emotional honesty with a hopeful outlook.

[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]

English Translation

him-eul nae Baby don’t give up
mae-il-ga-ti mo-du da Happy-ha-jin an-a
jae-mi-it-neun il man-ji-man geok-jeong-do man-a
na-man geu-reon saeng-gak-ha-go sa-neun geon a-nya
nu-gu-na da geok-jeong-geo-ri-neun an-go sa-ra

Cheer up baby don’t give up. Not every day is happy for everyone. There are fun things but there are worries too. You’re not the only one living with those thoughts. Everyone carries something to worry about.

keu-re-pa-seu deul-go ma-eum do-hwa-ji-e ga-deuk chil-hae-bwa
ne hwak-sin-eul ui-sim-ha-ji ma mal-a-jwo
tto-da-si mang-seol-i-neun il-eun ha-ji mal-a-jwo
mae-il nae-ge mal-hae-jwo

Hold your crayons and fill your heart like a blank sketchbook. Please don’t doubt your confidence. Don’t hesitate again. Tell me every day.

him-eul nae Baby don’t give up
ja o-reun-son-e ha-na wen-son-e-do ha-na
ma-eum-dae-ro chil-ha-go geu-ryeo-na-ga
bbal-gan dong-geu-ra-mi cho-rok ek-seu pyo-si
ne-ga man-deun ge jeong-dab-il-ji mol-ra
him-eul nae Baby don’t give up

Cheer up baby don’t give up. One in your right hand and one in your left. Draw and color it your own way. Red circles and green x marks. What you choose might be the right answer. Cheer up baby don’t give up.

se-sang ga-jang bit-na-go ye-ppeun ge mwol-ka?
an-gae-kkot mal-go-do ga-kka-i-e it-seo
meon gos-e chaj-ji an-a-do nun-ap-e it-neun-geol
nu-ga bwa-do ga-chi it-neun na-in-geol
cham al-myeon jo-kket-seo geu-reom neo-wa na mo-du-ga haeng-bok-hae

What is the brightest and prettiest thing in the world. It’s closer than you think not a foggy flower. You don’t have to search far it’s right in front of your eyes. Anyone can see your worth. I wish you knew that then both you and i would be happy.

ul ueom-ma-ga mae-il nae-ge hae-jwo-tteon mal
neon it-neun geu-dae-ro-ga je-il-ro ye-ppeo
eo-ryeo-un ge a-nin-geol
him-eul nae Baby don’t give up

The words my mom used to tell me every day. You’re most beautiful just the way you are. It’s not something hard. Cheer up baby don’t give up.

na o-neul him-deul-eo-tteon i-yu
da nae-il-eul hyang-ha-neun gwa-jeong
ha-ru-ha-ru nal wi-hae sa-ra-jwo
ji-geum-bo-da nal deo ye-ppeo-hae jwo
So him-eul nae Baby don’t give up

The reason today felt hard. It’s all part of moving toward tomorrow. Live each day for yourself. Make yourself even more beautiful than now. So cheer up baby don’t give up.

da al-myeon jo-kket-seo geu-reom neo-wa na mo-du-ga haeng-bok-hae
a-mu-reon geok-jeong-eul ha-ji-ma mal-go
i sun-gan DJ-ga dwae-seo chum-eul chwo-jwo
da-si ttyeo-bwa cheom-bu-teo
him-eul nae Baby don’t give up

I wish you knew that then both you and i would be happy. Don’t worry about anything. Be the dj of this moment and dance. Run again from the start. Cheer up baby don’t give up.

jeo nop-eun ha-neul hyang-hae deo keu-ge in-sa-hae-bwa
neo-ui son-kkeut-i byeol-e da-eul man-keum
jeo neol-beun ba-da-reul hyang-hae deo keu-ge so-ri-chyeo-bwa
ga-thyeo-it-deon ma-eum-i bbeong ddul-ri-ge-kkeum
him-eul nae Baby don’t give up

Look higher into the sky and greet it louder. Until your fingertips can touch the stars. Shout louder toward the wide open sea. Let your trapped heart burst open. Cheer up baby don’t give up.

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🗣️ Practice Korean Words

안고 살아 (an-go sa-ra)

living with

💡 Note: literally “hugging and living,” describing carrying a burden or worry in one’s heart for a long time

손끝 (son-kkeut)

fingertips

💡 Note: the very end of the fingers, used here to express reaching for a distant dream or star

있는 그대로 (it-neun geu-dae-ro)

just as it is

💡 Note: a beautiful expression meaning without adding or changing anything, often used for unconditional love

과정 (gwa-jeong)

process

💡 Note: a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a goal, emphasizing that today’s struggle isn’t the end

🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation

The song speaks gently to someone who feels tired and uncertain, reminding them that worry is something everyone carries and that they are not alone. It encourages choosing your own colors and trusting your own answers, even when the world feels confusing. At its core, it delivers a message of self worth, quiet courage, and hope, urging the listener to keep going, breathe freely, and believe that simply being yourself is already enough.