About the Song
《Outro : Ego》 is a vibrant and uplifting track by BTS from MAP OF THE SOUL : 7, released in 2020 through BIGHIT MUSIC. Written and composed by j-hope, the song radiates bright confidence and self-assured energy, turning personal reflection into something colorful, spirited, and irresistibly motivating. With its lively rhythm, optimistic tone, and unmistakable sense of freedom, 《Outro : Ego》 stands out as one of the most joyful and empowering moments on the album, and I would strongly recommend it to listeners who enjoy BTS at their most positive, bold, and infectious.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
mae-il do-ra-ga bon-da-go
geu-ttae-e na-ro
po-gi-reul seon-tae-kan sal-meu-ro
nal no-a-bon-da-go
geu-ttae-e na-ro
po-gi-reul seon-tae-kan sal-meu-ro
nal no-a-bon-da-go
Every day I go back
To who I was then
To a life choosing to give up
I try to let myself go
To who I was then
To a life choosing to give up
I try to let myself go
but se-sang-e-neun it-ji
byeon-ha-ji anh-neun myeot jin-sil
si-gan-eun ap-eu-ro heu-reun-da-neun geot
man-yag-eun eop-dan geot
byeon-ha-ji anh-neun myeot jin-sil
si-gan-eun ap-eu-ro heu-reun-da-neun geot
man-yag-eun eop-dan geot
But in this world
There are a few unchanging truths
Time flows forward
There are no ‘what ifs’
There are a few unchanging truths
Time flows forward
There are no ‘what ifs’
kka-ma-deuk i-jeul-man-ha-myeon saeng-gak-na geu si-jeol
ak-ma-eui son-gil-gwa un-myeong-eui recall
gung-geum-hae a-jik wae da-si bul-leot-neun-ji-do
mae-il ask me guess it chae-jjik repeat oh
byeon-hal geon eop-da-myeo gyeol-gug tto
geok-jeong-eul eok-ji-ro jam-gwo close
ak-ma-eui son-gil-gwa un-myeong-eui recall
gung-geum-hae a-jik wae da-si bul-leot-neun-ji-do
mae-il ask me guess it chae-jjik repeat oh
byeon-hal geon eop-da-myeo gyeol-gug tto
geok-jeong-eul eok-ji-ro jam-gwo close
When I almost forget, I remember those days
The devil’s touch and destiny’s recall
I’m still curious why I was called again
Every day I ask, guess it, whip, repeat oh
Saying nothing will change, again
Forcing worries to lock away, close
The devil’s touch and destiny’s recall
I’m still curious why I was called again
Every day I ask, guess it, whip, repeat oh
Saying nothing will change, again
Forcing worries to lock away, close
‘how much love? how much joy?’
wi-an-eul ju-myeo stay calm alone
wi-an-eul ju-myeo stay calm alone
‘How much love? How much joy?’
Giving comfort, stay calm alone
Giving comfort, stay calm alone
geu-rae i don’t care jeon-bu nae
un-myeong-eui seon-taek so we’re here
ae ap-eul bwa the way is shinin’
keep goin’ now
un-myeong-eui seon-taek so we’re here
ae ap-eul bwa the way is shinin’
keep goin’ now
Yeah, I don’t care, it’s all my
Destiny’s choice, so we’re here
Look ahead, the way is shining
Keep going now
Destiny’s choice, so we’re here
Look ahead, the way is shining
Keep going now
(ready set and begin)
geu gil-lo gil-lo gil-lo
wherever my way
o-jik ego ego ego
just trust myself
geu gil-lo gil-lo gil-lo
wherever my way
o-jik ego ego ego
just trust myself
(Ready set and begin)
On this path, path, path
Wherever my way
Only Ego, Ego, Ego
Just trust myself
On this path, path, path
Wherever my way
Only Ego, Ego, Ego
Just trust myself
mun-deuk seu-chyeo ga-neun j hope-i a-nin jeong-ho-seog-eui salm
hui-mang-i-ran eop-go hu-hoe-man ga-deuk-haet-get-ji till i die
ae chum-eun tteun-gu-reum-eul ja-beul pun
na-eui kkum-eul tat-ha-go sa-ra sum swi-neun geo-e eu-mun-eul
hui-mang-i-ran eop-go hu-hoe-man ga-deuk-haet-get-ji till i die
ae chum-eun tteun-gu-reum-eul ja-beul pun
na-eui kkum-eul tat-ha-go sa-ra sum swi-neun geo-e eu-mun-eul
Suddenly passing by, not J hope but Jung Hoseok’s life
There would be no hope, only full of regrets till I die
My dance only catches fleeting clouds
Blaming my dreams, questioning my breathing
There would be no hope, only full of regrets till I die
My dance only catches fleeting clouds
Blaming my dreams, questioning my breathing
oh my god
uh time goes by
chil-nyeon-eui geok-jeong-i deu-di-eo ip ba-ggeu-ro
mo-du hae-so-doe-neun pip-bak
ga-jang mit-deon geu-deu-reui da-beun nae sim-jang-eu-ro
uh time goes by
chil-nyeon-eui geok-jeong-i deu-di-eo ip ba-ggeu-ro
mo-du hae-so-doe-neun pip-bak
ga-jang mit-deon geu-deu-reui da-beun nae sim-jang-eu-ro
Oh my God
Uh time goes by
Seven years of worries finally spoken
All resolved oppression
The answer from those I trusted most is in my heart
Uh time goes by
Seven years of worries finally spoken
All resolved oppression
The answer from those I trusted most is in my heart
‘ha-na-ppun-in hope ha-na-ppun-in soul’
‘ha-na-ppun-in smile ha-na-ppun-in neo’
se-sang geu jin-sil-e hwak-sil-hae-jin dap
byeon-ha-ji anh-neun geu eo-tteon na
right
‘ha-na-ppun-in smile ha-na-ppun-in neo’
se-sang geu jin-sil-e hwak-sil-hae-jin dap
byeon-ha-ji anh-neun geu eo-tteon na
right
‘Only Hope, only Soul’
‘Only Smile, only you’
The answer to the world’s truth
An unchanging me
Right
‘Only Smile, only you’
The answer to the world’s truth
An unchanging me
Right
i-jen i don’t care jeon-bu nae
un-myeong-eui seon-taek so we’re here
ae ap-eul bwa the way is shinin’
keep goin’ now
(ready set and begin)
un-myeong-eui seon-taek so we’re here
ae ap-eul bwa the way is shinin’
keep goin’ now
(ready set and begin)
Now I don’t care, it’s all my
Destiny’s choice, so we’re here
Look ahead, the way is shining
Keep going now
(Ready set and begin)
Destiny’s choice, so we’re here
Look ahead, the way is shining
Keep going now
(Ready set and begin)
geu gil-lo gil-lo gil-lo
wherever my way
o-jik ego ego ego
just trust myself
wherever my way
o-jik ego ego ego
just trust myself
On this path, path, path
Wherever my way
Only Ego, Ego, Ego
Just trust myself
Wherever my way
Only Ego, Ego, Ego
Just trust myself
mit-neun dae-ro
ga-neun dae-ro
un-myeong-i dwaet-go
jung-sim-i dwae-sseo
him-deun dae-ro
tto seul-peun dae-ro
wi-ro-ga dwaet-go
nal al-ge hae-jwot-sseo
ga-neun dae-ro
un-myeong-i dwaet-go
jung-sim-i dwae-sseo
him-deun dae-ro
tto seul-peun dae-ro
wi-ro-ga dwaet-go
nal al-ge hae-jwot-sseo
As I believe
As I go
It became destiny
Became the center
As it’s hard
As it’s sad
It became comfort
Made me know myself
As I go
It became destiny
Became the center
As it’s hard
As it’s sad
It became comfort
Made me know myself
map of the soul
map of the all
that’s my ego
that’s my ego
map of the soul
map of the all
that’s my ego
that’s my ego
map of the all
that’s my ego
that’s my ego
map of the soul
map of the all
that’s my ego
that’s my ego
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
까마득
(kka-ma-deuk)
far away / remote
💡 Note: Describing a time in the past that feels very distant or nearly forgotten in one’s memory.
핍박
(pip-bak)
persecution / oppression
💡 Note: Referring to the hardships or external pressures that the narrator has finally overcome.
위안
(wi-an)
comfort / solace
💡 Note: The emotional peace and relief found after accepting one’s true self and identity.
뜬구름
(tteun-gu-reum)
floating cloud
💡 Note: A metaphor for chasing vague or unrealistic dreams before establishing a solid sense of self.
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The song illustrates a powerful journey of self-discovery and the acceptance of one’s destiny, bridging the gap between the past and the present. It emphasizes that every hardship and doubt was a necessary part of fate’s choice, leading to a state of absolute self-trust. Ultimately, it celebrates the shining path ahead, where the narrator moves forward with joy and trust myself as the core of their true ego.
