LE SSERAFIM – Smart Lyrics | Romanization & Meaning

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Smart

LE SSERAFIM (르세라핌)

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Album

EASY

Release Date

February 19, 2024

Genre

Afrobeat / Dance-pop

Label

Source Music

Composers / Lyricists

“hitman”bang, Huh Yunjin, SCORE (13), Megatone (13), Supreme Boi, Arineh Karimi, BB Elliot, Zzz., Paige Garabito, Jasmin Lee Maming, Teodor Herrgårdh, Hadar Adora, Charli, 4계절(이은화)(153/Joombas)

Participating Members

Sakura Kim Chaewon Huh Yunjin Kazuha Hong Eunchae

About the Song

Smart is a confident and stylish track by LE SSERAFIM, featured on their album EASY. The song was crafted by an extensive lineup of producers and songwriters including SCORE(13), Megatone(13), Supreme Boi, Arineh Karimi, BB Elliot, “hitman”bang, Paige Garabito, and 허윤진, alongside other global collaborators, reflecting the group’s diverse musical direction. As part of the HYBE-affiliated project, the track embodies self-assurance, clarity of identity, and the power of making bold choices without hesitation. With its polished production and assertive tone, Smart highlights LE SSERAFIM’s signature message of confidence, portraying growth through awareness, composure, and unwavering belief in oneself.

[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]

English Translation

i’m a smarter baby, smarter
smarter baby, smarter
ha-nal bo-myeon yeol-kka-ji
gan-pa-hae-seo dol-pa-ha-ji

I’m a smarter baby, smarter than ever. When I look up, I see endless possibilities. I take risks and make bold moves.

wanna be a winner
wanna be a winner
gye-hoek-dae-ro dwae-ga-ji
nan na-bi-ga doel ae-song-i

I want to be a winner, that’s my goal. I’ll follow my plans and transform into something beautiful, like a butterfly.

won-ha-neun geon seung-ri-ran nom
i call it “sugar”
plan-dae-ro-ra-myeon nochil li-ga eop-ji
ae sugar, sugar

What I desire is victory, and I call it “sugar.” If I stick to my plan, there’s no way I’ll lose. Oh sugar, sugar.

nu-gun mal-hae, nae-ga mean-mean-mean-mean-mean
sin-gyeong an sseo swit swit swit swit swit
ae pae-bae wi-e pil a-reum-da-um dae-sin
deo gang-han i-reum “villain”-eul taek-haet-ji

Some people say I’m mean, mean, mean, mean, mean. But I don’t care, I’m sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet. Instead of beauty on the surface, I’ve chosen the stronger name, “villain.”

so geu-ge ba-ro me-me-me-me-me
ae-gen bo-yeo, see-see-see-see-see
leu-se-ra-pim nal i-kkeul-eo to victory

So that’s exactly me, me, me, me, me. I see it clearly, see, see, see, see, see. LE SSERAFIM will lead me to victory.

i’m a smarter baby, smarter
smarter baby, smarter
ha-nal bo-myeon yeol-kka-ji
gan-pa-hae-seo dol-pa-ha-ji

I’m a smarter baby, smarter than ever. When I look up, I see endless possibilities. I take risks and make bold moves.

wanna be a winner
wanna be a winner
gye-hoek-dae-ro dwae-ga-ji
nan na-bi-ga doel ae-song-i
i’m a smarter baby

I want to be a winner, that’s my goal. I’ll follow my plans and transform into something beautiful, like a butterfly. I’m a smarter baby.

work hard in secret
ag-wi-ga chak-chak mat-ge
i planned that, don’t be mad

I work hard in secret, like a devil quietly doing its job. I planned it all, so don’t be mad.

plan-dae-ro-ra-myeon nan doel su-ga eop-ji
geu loser, loser

If I stick to my plan, there’s no way I can fail. That loser, loser.

nu-gun mal-hae, nae-ga mean-mean-mean-mean-mean
sin-gyeong an sseo swit swit swit swit swit
ae pae-bae wi-e pil a-reum-da-um dae-sin
deo gang-han i-reum “villain”-eul taek-haet-ji

Some people say I’m mean, mean, mean, mean, mean. But I don’t care, I’m sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet. Instead of beauty on the surface, I’ve chosen the stronger name, “villain.”

so i just wanna be me-me-me-me
nae-gen bo-yeo, see-see-see-see-see
leu-se-ra-pim nal i-kkeul-eo to victory

So I just want to be me, me, me, me. I see it clearly, see, see, see, see, see. LE SSERAFIM will lead me to victory.

i’m a smarter baby, smarter
smarter baby, smarter
ha-nal bo-myeon yeol-kka-ji
gan-pa-hae-seo dol-pa-ha-ji

I’m a smarter baby, smarter than ever. When I look up, I see endless possibilities. I take risks and make bold moves.

wanna be a winner
wanna be a winner
gye-hoek-dae-ro dwae-ga-ji
nan na-bi-ga doel ae-song-i
i’m a smarter baby

I want to be a winner, that’s my goal. I’ll follow my plans and transform into something beautiful, like a butterfly. I’m a smarter baby.

nae si-gye-neun tick-tock
pil-yo-haet-deon shortcut
cha-ja-nae-go nan jab-at-ji, huh

My clock is ticking, tick-tock. I found the shortcut I needed and grabbed it, huh.

nu-gu-neun mal-hae, “that’s all luck”
nan mal-hae, “no, it’s not luck”
nae tta-meun not lying, lying

Some say, “that’s all luck,” but I say, “no, it’s not luck.” I’m not lying, lying about my efforts.

don’t slow down, i sal-meun superfast
best scheme, nae meo-ri-sso-ge
gat-saeng, nan jun-bi-reul kkeut-naet-seo

Don’t slow down, my life moves superfast. The best scheme is in my mind. I’m ready, I’ve finished preparing.

dinner of the winner,
that is what i want to get

The winner’s feast, that’s what I want to achieve.

i’m a smarter baby, smarter
smarter baby, smarter
ha-nal bo-myeon yeol-kka-ji
gan-pa-hae-seo dol-pa-ha-ji

I’m a smarter baby, smarter than ever. When I look up, I see endless possibilities. I take risks and make bold moves.

wanna be a winner
wanna be a winner
gye-hoek-dae-ro dwae-ga-ji
nan na-bi-ga doel ae-song-i
i’m a smarter baby

I want to be a winner, that’s my goal. I’ll follow my plans and transform into something beautiful, like a butterfly. I’m a smarter baby.

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🗣️ Practice Korean Words

간파 (gan-pa)

penetration

💡 Note: The act of seeing through a situation or finding out a hidden truth.

돌파 (dol-pa)

breakthrough

💡 Note: Overcoming a difficulty or passing through a barrier with strength.

애송이 (ae-song-i)

novice

💡 Note: A term for someone inexperienced, used here to show growth potential.

갓생 (gat-saeng)

exemplary life

💡 Note: A slang term for living a diligent, productive, and successful life.

🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation

The song highlights a strategic mindset where every move is calculated to ensure victory. It dismisses the idea of mere luck, emphasizing meticulous planning and the determination to achieve a perfect outcome through hard work and intelligence.