Combo
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Two imperfect souls embrace chaos, freedom, and the unknown as the very reasons their love feels complete.
Release Date
September 4, 2024
Genre
K-pop / Pop Rock
Label
SM Entertainment
Composers / Lyricists
KENZIE, Ronny Svendsen, Adrian Thesen, Anne Judith Wik, Bobii Lewis, Pizzapunk
Participating Members
Shotaro
Eunseok
Sungchan
Wonbin
Sohee
Anton
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[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
call me by name
where my heart sways
na-eui si-gan-i on deut-hae
jeo haet-bit so-ge
geo-chin ba-ram-eul ta
u-rin si-in-i-ya no-rae-ya
where my heart sways
na-eui si-gan-i on deut-hae
jeo haet-bit so-ge
geo-chin ba-ram-eul ta
u-rin si-in-i-ya no-rae-ya
Call me by name
Where my heart sways
It feels like my time has come
In that sunlight
Riding the rough wind
We are poets, we are songs
Where my heart sways
It feels like my time has come
In that sunlight
Riding the rough wind
We are poets, we are songs
gin jam-e-seo mak kkae-eo-na
ap-eum-i mwon-ji-do mol-la
call me by fate
where my heart sways
kkum-deul-i sok-sa-gin got-e
ap-eum-i mwon-ji-do mol-la
call me by fate
where my heart sways
kkum-deul-i sok-sa-gin got-e
Just waking from a long sleep
I don’t even know what pain is
Call me by fate
Where my heart sways
Where dreams whisper
I don’t even know what pain is
Call me by fate
Where my heart sways
Where dreams whisper
neon nal mu-neot-teu-ri-go da-si i-reu-kyeo
gyeol-guk nal sum swi-ge han
un-myeong-i-ran geol mit-ge han sa-ram o-jik neo-ppun
i guess we
gyeol-guk nal sum swi-ge han
un-myeong-i-ran geol mit-ge han sa-ram o-jik neo-ppun
i guess we
You break me down and lift me up again
The one who made me believe
In destiny, only you
I guess we
The one who made me believe
In destiny, only you
I guess we
it’s time to stir it up
and then we settle down
mal-hae-jwo perfect love
geu-ge mwon-de
ta-o-reu-go iss-eo
neukkyeo-bwa we are young no doubt
and then we settle down
mal-hae-jwo perfect love
geu-ge mwon-de
ta-o-reu-go iss-eo
neukkyeo-bwa we are young no doubt
It’s time to stir it up
And then we settle down
Tell me Perfect love
What is that
It’s burning
Feel it, we are young no doubt
And then we settle down
Tell me Perfect love
What is that
It’s burning
Feel it, we are young no doubt
i’m such a loser, she such a weirdo
nu-ga mwor-ae neol won-ha-go iss-eo
and i’m loving the combo combo
nu-ga mwor-ae neol won-ha-go iss-eo
and i’m loving the combo combo
I’m such a loser, she such a weirdo
No matter what they say, I want you
And I’m loving the combo combo
No matter what they say, I want you
And I’m loving the combo combo
wan-byeok-han pok-pung
geu nun sok hae-chyeo
wi-heom-eul cha-ja neul geu-raess-eo
jin-sil-eul won-hae
sal e-in-eun deut-han
and it hurts and it hurts and i
geu nun sok hae-chyeo
wi-heom-eul cha-ja neul geu-raess-eo
jin-sil-eul won-hae
sal e-in-eun deut-han
and it hurts and it hurts and i
A perfect storm
Through those eyes
Always seeking danger
I want the truth
Like it’s cutting through flesh
And it hurts and it hurts and I
Through those eyes
Always seeking danger
I want the truth
Like it’s cutting through flesh
And it hurts and it hurts and I
neo-man iss-eumyeon doe-janh-a
da-ra-na-ryeo-go ha-ji ma
mo-du mang-ga-jyeo beo-rin deut-hae-do
dul-man-eun sal-a ban-jja-gil-geol
da-ra-na-ryeo-go ha-ji ma
mo-du mang-ga-jyeo beo-rin deut-hae-do
dul-man-eun sal-a ban-jja-gil-geol
It’s enough if you’re here
Don’t try to run away
Even if everything seems broken
The two of us will shine
Don’t try to run away
Even if everything seems broken
The two of us will shine
neon nal mu-neot-teu-ri-go da-si i-reu-kyeo
gyeol-guk nal sum swi-ge han
sa-rang gat-eun geol mit-ge han ba-bo o-jik neo-ppun
i guess we
gyeol-guk nal sum swi-ge han
sa-rang gat-eun geol mit-ge han ba-bo o-jik neo-ppun
i guess we
You break me down and lift me up again
The fool who made me believe
In something like love, only you
I guess we
The fool who made me believe
In something like love, only you
I guess we
it’s time to stir it up
and then we settle down
mal-hae-jwo perfect love
geu-ge mwon-de
ta-o-reu-go iss-eo
neukkyeo-bwa we are young no doubt
and then we settle down
mal-hae-jwo perfect love
geu-ge mwon-de
ta-o-reu-go iss-eo
neukkyeo-bwa we are young no doubt
It’s time to stir it up
And then we settle down
Tell me Perfect love
What is that
It’s burning
Feel it, we are young no doubt
And then we settle down
Tell me Perfect love
What is that
It’s burning
Feel it, we are young no doubt
i’m such a loser, she such a weirdo
nu-ga mwor-ae neol won-ha-go iss-eo
and i’m loving the combo combo
nu-ga mwor-ae neol won-ha-go iss-eo
and i’m loving the combo combo
I’m such a loser, she such a weirdo
No matter what they say, I want you
And I’m loving the combo combo
No matter what they say, I want you
And I’m loving the combo combo
dul-man-eui beob-chik
gat-eun gil-in deut-hae-do ppi-tul-eo-ji-gon hae
neon geok-jeong-ha-ji ma
you honest i promise
i won’t let it fade away
bam-gwa nat sok-e-seo mi-ji-reul kkyeo-an-a
gat-eun gil-in deut-hae-do ppi-tul-eo-ji-gon hae
neon geok-jeong-ha-ji ma
you honest i promise
i won’t let it fade away
bam-gwa nat sok-e-seo mi-ji-reul kkyeo-an-a
Our own rules
Even if it seems like the same path, it gets crooked
Don’t worry
You honest I promise
I won’t let it fade away
Embrace the unknown in day and night
Even if it seems like the same path, it gets crooked
Don’t worry
You honest I promise
I won’t let it fade away
Embrace the unknown in day and night
i’m in with you deep to up top
gin yeo-jeong-e cheot-geol-eum
geu si-jak-i eo-di-yeoss-deun
cause when i’m with you
i feel like i’m free
i guess we
gin yeo-jeong-e cheot-geol-eum
geu si-jak-i eo-di-yeoss-deun
cause when i’m with you
i feel like i’m free
i guess we
I’m in with you deep to up top
The first step of a long journey
Wherever it started
Cause when I’m with you
I feel like I’m free
I guess we
The first step of a long journey
Wherever it started
Cause when I’m with you
I feel like I’m free
I guess we
it’s time to stir it up
and then we settle down
mal-hae-jwo perfect love
geu-ge mwon-de
ta-o-reu-go iss-eo
neukkyeo-bwa we are young no doubt
and then we settle down
mal-hae-jwo perfect love
geu-ge mwon-de
ta-o-reu-go iss-eo
neukkyeo-bwa we are young no doubt
It’s time to stir it up
And then we settle down
Tell me Perfect love
What is that
It’s burning
Feel it, we are young no doubt
And then we settle down
Tell me Perfect love
What is that
It’s burning
Feel it, we are young no doubt
i’m such a loser, she such a weirdo
nu-ga mwor-ae neol won-ha-go iss-eo
and i’m loving the combo combo
nu-ga mwor-ae neol won-ha-go iss-eo
and i’m loving the combo combo
I’m such a loser, she such a weirdo
No matter what they say, I want you
And I’m loving the combo combo
No matter what they say, I want you
And I’m loving the combo combo
i’m such a loser, she such a weirdo
nu-ga mwor-ae neol won-ha-go iss-eo
and i’m loving the combo combo
nu-ga mwor-ae neol won-ha-go iss-eo
and i’m loving the combo combo
I’m such a loser, she such a weirdo
No matter what they say, I want you
And I’m loving the combo combo
No matter what they say, I want you
And I’m loving the combo combo
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
마음이 흔들리는
(maeumi heundeullineun)
the heart is swaying
💡 Note: Describes emotions being deeply stirred and drawn toward someone beyond rational control.
무너뜨리고
(muneotteurigo)
breaking down
💡 Note: Portrays love as a force that dismantles the narrator before helping him rise again.
완벽한 폭풍
(wanbyeokan pokpung)
perfect storm
💡 Note: Represents a relationship that is chaotic and dangerous yet uniquely complete in its intensity.
미지를 껴안아
(mijireul kkyeoana)
embrace the unknown
💡 Note: Expresses the courage to accept an uncertain future together without demanding guarantees.
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The lyrics embrace an imperfect love between two outsiders who unsettle, restore, and ultimately liberate one another. Their bond is compared to a storm: dangerous, painful, and impossible to control, yet bright enough to survive when everything else appears broken. Rather than searching for an ideal romance, the narrator accepts their crooked paths, strange identities, and uncertain future as the very qualities that make them belong together. Through reckless devotion, beautiful imperfection, and a promise not to let their connection fade, love becomes the freedom to face the unknown side by side.
