Smart
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LE SSERAFIM’s Smart celebrates sharp strategy and relentless effort, proving success comes from skill, not luck.
Album
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
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[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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
🗣️ 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.
