Participating Members
Jin
Jimin
V
Jungkook
About the Song
《Lost》 is a reflective and emotionally grounded track by BTS, first introduced on Wings in 2016 and later included on YOU NEVER WALK ALONE in 2017 through BIGHIT MUSIC. Written and composed by Pdogg, RM, Supreme Boi, and JUNE, the song captures uncertainty, self-doubt, and the feeling of drifting without a clear direction, while still holding on to the hope of finding a way forward. With its gentle honesty, relatable message, and quietly comforting atmosphere, 《Lost》 stands out as one of BTS’s most thoughtful and emotionally resonant songs, and I would strongly recommend it to listeners who appreciate the group at their most vulnerable, sincere, and quietly reassuring.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
nun-eul gam-go a-jik yeo-gi seo iss-eo
sa-mak-gwa ba-da ga-un-dae gil-eul ilh-go-seo
yeo-jeon-hi he-mae-go iss-eo eo-di-ro ga-ya hal-ji yeah
i-ri-do manh-eul jul mol-lass-eo
ga-ji mos-han gil-do gal su eobs-neun gil-do
i never felt this way before
eo-reun-i doe-ryeo-neun-ji
nan neo-mu eo-ryeo-un geol i gil-i manh-neun-ji
sa-mak-gwa ba-da ga-un-dae gil-eul ilh-go-seo
yeo-jeon-hi he-mae-go iss-eo eo-di-ro ga-ya hal-ji yeah
i-ri-do manh-eul jul mol-lass-eo
ga-ji mos-han gil-do gal su eobs-neun gil-do
i never felt this way before
eo-reun-i doe-ryeo-neun-ji
nan neo-mu eo-ryeo-un geol i gil-i manh-neun-ji
I close my eyes, still standing here
Lost between the desert and the sea
Still wandering, not knowing where to go, yeah
I didn’t know there were so many
Paths I couldn’t take, paths I can’t go
I never felt this way before
Am I becoming an adult?
It’s so hard, is this the right path?
Lost between the desert and the sea
Still wandering, not knowing where to go, yeah
I didn’t know there were so many
Paths I couldn’t take, paths I can’t go
I never felt this way before
Am I becoming an adult?
It’s so hard, is this the right path?
jeong-mal neo-mu hon-ran-seu-reo never leave me alone
gae-rae-do mid-go iss-eo mid-gi-ji anh-ji-man
gil-eul ilh-neun-dan geon
geu gil-eul chat-neun bang-beob
gae-rae-do mid-go iss-eo mid-gi-ji anh-ji-man
gil-eul ilh-neun-dan geon
geu gil-eul chat-neun bang-beob
Really so confused, never leave me alone
Still, I believe, though it’s unbelievable
Losing the way means
Finding the way
Still, I believe, though it’s unbelievable
Losing the way means
Finding the way
lost my way
swil sae eobs-i mol-a-chi-neun geoch-in bi-ba-ram sog-e
lost my way
chul-gu-ra-gon eobs-neun bok-jab-han se-sang sog-e
lost my way
lost my way
su-eobs-i he-mae-do nan na-ui gil-eul mid-eo-bol-lae
swil sae eobs-i mol-a-chi-neun geoch-in bi-ba-ram sog-e
lost my way
chul-gu-ra-gon eobs-neun bok-jab-han se-sang sog-e
lost my way
lost my way
su-eobs-i he-mae-do nan na-ui gil-eul mid-eo-bol-lae
Lost my way
In the relentless, fierce storm
Lost my way
In a complicated world with no exit
Lost my way
Lost my way
Even if I wander endlessly, I’ll believe in my path
In the relentless, fierce storm
Lost my way
In a complicated world with no exit
Lost my way
Lost my way
Even if I wander endlessly, I’ll believe in my path
lost my way
found my way
lost my way
found my way
eo-di-ro ga-neun gae-mi-reul bon jeok iss-eo?
found my way
lost my way
found my way
eo-di-ro ga-neun gae-mi-reul bon jeok iss-eo?
Lost my way
Found my way
Lost my way
Found my way
Have you ever seen an ant going somewhere?
Found my way
Lost my way
Found my way
Have you ever seen an ant going somewhere?
dan han beon-e gil-eul chat-neun beob-i eobs-eo
su-eobs-i bu-dich-i-myeo gi-eo-ga-neun
su-eobs-i bu-dich-i-myeo gi-eo-ga-neun
There’s no way to find the path in one try
Crawling while bumping countless times
Crawling while bumping countless times
meog-il chat-gi wi-hae myeoch-il-i-go bang-hwang-ha-neun
Wandering for days to find food
(you know)
sseul-mo iss-eo i jwa-jeol-do
nan mid-eo u-rin ba-ro ga-go iss-eo
eon-je-n-ga u-ri-ga chat-ge doe-myeon
bun-myeong han beon-e jib-eu-ro wa
gae-mi-cheo-reom
ajig-eun eo-ryeo-un geol i gil-i manh-neun-ji
jeong-mal neo-mu hon-ran-seu-reo don’t you leave me alone
sseul-mo iss-eo i jwa-jeol-do
nan mid-eo u-rin ba-ro ga-go iss-eo
eon-je-n-ga u-ri-ga chat-ge doe-myeon
bun-myeong han beon-e jib-eu-ro wa
gae-mi-cheo-reom
ajig-eun eo-ryeo-un geol i gil-i manh-neun-ji
jeong-mal neo-mu hon-ran-seu-reo don’t you leave me alone
(You know)
Even this frustration is useful
I believe we’re going straight
When we find it someday
We’ll surely come home at once
Like ants
It’s still hard, is this the right path?
Really so confused, don’t you leave me alone
Even this frustration is useful
I believe we’re going straight
When we find it someday
We’ll surely come home at once
Like ants
It’s still hard, is this the right path?
Really so confused, don’t you leave me alone
gae-rae-do mid-go sip-eo mid-gi-ji anh-ji-man
gil-eul ilh-neun-dan geon
geu gil-eul chat-neun bang-beob
lost my way
swil sae eobs-i mol-a-chi-neun geoch-in bi-ba-ram sog-e
gil-eul ilh-neun-dan geon
geu gil-eul chat-neun bang-beob
lost my way
swil sae eobs-i mol-a-chi-neun geoch-in bi-ba-ram sog-e
Still, I want to believe, though it’s unbelievable
Losing the way means
Finding the way
Lost my way
In the relentless, fierce storm
Losing the way means
Finding the way
Lost my way
In the relentless, fierce storm
lost my way
chul-gu-ra-gon eobs-neun bok-jab-han se-sang sog-e
lost my way
lost my way
su-eobs-i he-mae-do nan na-ui gil-eul mid-eo-bol-lae
chul-gu-ra-gon eobs-neun bok-jab-han se-sang sog-e
lost my way
lost my way
su-eobs-i he-mae-do nan na-ui gil-eul mid-eo-bol-lae
Lost my way
In a complicated world with no exit
Lost my way
Lost my way
Even if I wander endlessly, I’ll believe in my path
In a complicated world with no exit
Lost my way
Lost my way
Even if I wander endlessly, I’ll believe in my path
(so long) gi-yag eobs-neun hui-mang-i-yeo ijen an-nyeong
(so long) jom neu-ryeo-do nae bal-lo geod-gess-eo
i gil-i bun-myeong na-ui gil-i-ni-kka
dol-a-ga-do eon-jen-ga dah-eul te-ni-kka
i never i will never
(so long) jom neu-ryeo-do nae bal-lo geod-gess-eo
i gil-i bun-myeong na-ui gil-i-ni-kka
dol-a-ga-do eon-jen-ga dah-eul te-ni-kka
i never i will never
(So long) Goodbye to the hopeless hope
(So long) Even if it’s slow, I’ll walk on my own
Because this path is surely mine
Even if I go back, I’ll reach it someday
I never I will never
(So long) Even if it’s slow, I’ll walk on my own
Because this path is surely mine
Even if I go back, I’ll reach it someday
I never I will never
i will never lose my dream
lost my way
swil sae eobs-i mol-a-chi-neun geoch-in bi-ba-ram sog-e
lost my way
lost my way
swil sae eobs-i mol-a-chi-neun geoch-in bi-ba-ram sog-e
lost my way
I will never lose my dream
Lost my way
In the relentless, fierce storm
Lost my way
Lost my way
In the relentless, fierce storm
Lost my way
chul-gu-ra-gon eobs-neun bok-jab-han se-sang sog-e
lost my way
lost my way
su-eobs-i he-mae-do nan na-ui gil-eul mid-eo-bol-lae
lost my way
found my way
lost my way
found my way
lost my way
lost my way
su-eobs-i he-mae-do nan na-ui gil-eul mid-eo-bol-lae
lost my way
found my way
lost my way
found my way
In a complicated world with no exit
Lost my way
Lost my way
Even if I wander endlessly, I’ll believe in my path
Lost my way
Found my way
Lost my way
Found my way
Lost my way
Lost my way
Even if I wander endlessly, I’ll believe in my path
Lost my way
Found my way
Lost my way
Found my way
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
헤매고
(Hemaego)
Wandering
💡 Note: To roam or drift without a clear destination while searching for a way out
혼란스러
(Honranseureo)
Confused
💡 Note: A state of feeling disordered or uncertain about the correct path or choice
좌절
(Jwajeol)
Frustration
💡 Note: A feeling of being blocked or discouraged when one’s efforts do not lead to success
방황하는
(Banghwanghaneun)
Roaming
💡 Note: Moving around aimlessly due to a lack of purpose or settled direction
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The song captures the inevitable confusion of youth, suggesting that wandering is not a failure but a necessary process for finding one’s true path. Using the metaphor of an ant searching for food, it delivers a message of resilience and the belief that even without a clear exit, one must continue to trust their own journey.
