SUPER JUNIOR – Don’t Wait Lyrics | Romanization & Meaning

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Don't Wait

SUPER JUNIOR (슈퍼주니어)

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Album

The Road : Keep on Going – Vol.1

Release Date

July 12, 2022

Genre

Retro Pop

Label

SM Entertainment

Composers / Lyricists

Andreas Moe, Freddie Liljegren, Henrik Moreborg, Lee Ju-hyeon

Participating Members

Leeteuk Heechul Yesung Shindong Eunhyuk Donghae Siwon Ryeowook Kyuhyun

About the Song

“Don’t Wait” is a bright and funky retro-pop track by SUPER JUNIOR that celebrates the thrill of taking a decisive leap in love. Released in 2022 as a pre-release single for their eleventh full-length album The Road : Keep on Going – Vol.1 under SM Entertainment, the song was crafted by an international hitmaking team including Andreas Moe. Moving away from heavy themes, the track focuses on the charismatic confidence of preparing for a perfect confession. Its upbeat rhythm and smooth melodies showcase Super Junior’s signature wit and seasoned charm, encouraging listeners to trust their timing and act without a shadow of doubt before the moment slips away.

[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]

English Translation

ready!
han-kkeot meot bu-rin leather jacket
i neu-gim ttak jot-ji
oh yeok-si haeng-un-i tta-ra-ju-neun nal-ssi
sunny uh uh uh

Ready! Wearing a stylish leather jacket, feeling just right. The weather’s on my side, sunny and perfect.

na al-ji?
gi-hoe-reul nak-ka-chae-neun teuk-gi
nun-chi baek-peo-seun-teu & timing
ha-na-ssik bo-yeo jul-ge ji-kyeo-bwa

You know me, I seize opportunities with precision. I’m always aware of the situation and timing. Watch as I reveal everything, one step at a time.

oh ma-chim geu-nyeo-ga nae-ge-ro hyang-hae geo-reo-o-neun geol
geop-meok-ji mal-go ga-ja go

Oh, finally, she’s walking towards me. Let’s not hesitate, let’s go.

so don’t wait
tteol-lyeo-do yu-ji-hal geot manner
il-bun-do too late
si-gan-man kkeul-da-gan game over

So don’t wait. Even if you’re nervous, keep your cool. One minute too late, and it’s game over.

a-mu mal-do han-ma-di mot-han chae
meo-mut-dae-da hu-hoe-hal ge ppeon-hae
so don’t wait da-reun geon sin-gyeong kkeo
no matter matter matter

Without saying a word, you might regret stopping. So don’t wait, ignore everything else, no matter what.

alright geu-nyeo-do ma-mi it-neun nun-chi-ya
and hey now
gyeol-jeong-jeok seung-bu-su-reul deon-jyeo bwa

Alright, she senses my feelings too. And hey now, let’s throw the decisive dice.

choe-dae-han ip-kko-ri-reul ol-li-go da-jeong-han mal-tu-ro
nae jin-sim mo-du bo-yeo jwo

With the sweetest words, show me all your sincerity.

so don’t wait
tteol-lyeo-do yu-ji-hal geot manner
il-bun-do too late
si-gan-man kkeul-da-gan game over

So don’t wait. Even if you’re nervous, keep your cool. One minute too late, and it’s game over.

a-mu mal-do han-ma-di mot-han chae
meo-mut-dae-da hu-hoe-hal ge ppeon-hae
so don’t wait da-reun geon sin-gyeong kkeo
no matter matter matter

Without saying a word, you might regret stopping. So don’t wait, ignore everything else, no matter what.

so don’t wait
(now now now now yeah)

so don’t wait
geu-nyeo-do nae-ge wa come closer
bun-wi-gi so great
nae ma-me hwak-sin-i deo saeng-gyeo

So don’t wait. She’s coming closer to me. The atmosphere is amazing, and I’m gaining more confidence.

jo-sim-seu-re geon-ne-neun go-baek-e
hwal-jjak ut-neun geu mi-so hwang-hol-hae
so don’t wait neu-gim-i jo-eun geol
feel better better better

Carefully confessing, her bright smile is mesmerizing. So don’t wait, if it feels right, you’ll feel better.

so don’t wait
tteol-lyeo-do yu-ji-hal geot manner
il-bun-do too late
si-gan-man kkeul-da-gan game over

So don’t wait. Even if you’re nervous, keep your cool. One minute too late, and it’s game over.

a-mu mal-do han-ma-di mot-han chae
meo-mut-dae-da hu-hoe-hal ge ppeon-hae
so don’t wait da-reun geon sin-gyeong kkeo
no matter matter matter

Without saying a word, you might regret stopping. So don’t wait, ignore everything else, no matter what.

so don’t wait

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🗣️ Practice Korean Words

머뭇대다 (meomutdaeda)

hesitating

💡 Note: stalling or showing indecision when a quick action is required

황홀해 (hwangholhae)

ecstatic

💡 Note: a state of being overwhelmed with immense joy or beauty

승부수 (seungbusu)

decisive move

💡 Note: a strategic and bold action taken to win a critical situation

기회 (gihoe)

opportunity

💡 Note: a favorable set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something

🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation

The lyrics convey a message of bold confidence, urging someone not to hesitate when faced with a chance at love. It emphasizes that even a minute’s delay can result in a missed opportunity, encouraging a decisive move with good manners and a sincere heart to achieve a perfect outcome.