Countdown!
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A racing heart turns hesitation into fearless motion, making every uncertain change feel full of possibility.
Album
Release Date
April 21, 2025
Genre
K-pop / Pop
Label
PLEDIS Entertainment
Composers / Lyricists
Matthew Tishler, Grayson DeWolfe, 차메인 (ChaMane), Joo Hwan, 진솔, 정윤, Jin Jeon
Participating Members
Shinyu
Dohoon
Youngjae
Hanjin
Jihoon
Kyungmin
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[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
geo-chil-eo-jin su-mi
ja-kku ttwineun sim-jang-i
ha-go si-peun geol tta-ra-ga-ja oe-chi-neun geo-ya
deo i-sang mang-seo-ri-gi silh-eun nal
jun-bi-ha-go-seo
i-je One, Two, Three, Countdown!
ja-kku ttwineun sim-jang-i
ha-go si-peun geol tta-ra-ga-ja oe-chi-neun geo-ya
deo i-sang mang-seo-ri-gi silh-eun nal
jun-bi-ha-go-seo
i-je One, Two, Three, Countdown!
My breath grows rough,
my heart keeps racing,
shouting at me to follow what I want.
On a day when I no longer want to hesitate,
I get myself ready—
now, one, two, three, countdown!
my heart keeps racing,
shouting at me to follow what I want.
On a day when I no longer want to hesitate,
I get myself ready—
now, one, two, three, countdown!
mwo-deun ga-neung-hal geot ga-teun
gwaen-hi geu-reon nal it-ja-na
o-neul-i ma-chi 10/10 to me
Yeah he-deu-pon kki-go a-mu no-rae-reul Play
ha-pil nal-ssi-ma-jeo Groovy hae
ha-neul wi-ro son-eul Hi-five
gwaen-hi geu-reon nal it-ja-na
o-neul-i ma-chi 10/10 to me
Yeah he-deu-pon kki-go a-mu no-rae-reul Play
ha-pil nal-ssi-ma-jeo Groovy hae
ha-neul wi-ro son-eul Hi-five
You know those days
when anything feels possible for no particular reason.
Today feels like a perfect 10 out of 10 to me.
Yeah, I put on my headphones and play any song,
and even the weather happens to be groovy.
I raise my hand and high-five the sky.
when anything feels possible for no particular reason.
Today feels like a perfect 10 out of 10 to me.
Yeah, I put on my headphones and play any song,
and even the weather happens to be groovy.
I raise my hand and high-five the sky.
gi-na-gin gi-da-rim-i
neul ji-ru-hae-sseot-neun-de i-jen (geu-jo-cha)
Yeah mae-il du-geun-dae-go it-ja-na
i-yu-do mo-reul Changes
geu-geot-ma-jeo-do nan jo-a (Ah)
set ha-myeon meol-li ttwija
neul ji-ru-hae-sseot-neun-de i-jen (geu-jo-cha)
Yeah mae-il du-geun-dae-go it-ja-na
i-yu-do mo-reul Changes
geu-geot-ma-jeo-do nan jo-a (Ah)
set ha-myeon meol-li ttwija
The long wait
used to feel endlessly boring, but now even that
makes my heart pound every day.
Changes I cannot even explain—
I like those too.
On three, let’s leap far away.
used to feel endlessly boring, but now even that
makes my heart pound every day.
Changes I cannot even explain—
I like those too.
On three, let’s leap far away.
geo-chil-eo-jin su-mi
ja-kku ttwineun sim-jang-i (Countdown!)
ha-go si-peun geol tta-ra-ga-ja oe-chi-neun geo-ya
deo i-sang mang-seo-ri-gi silh-eun nal
jun-bi-ha-go-seo
Now One, Two, Three, Countdown!
ja-kku ttwineun sim-jang-i (Countdown!)
ha-go si-peun geol tta-ra-ga-ja oe-chi-neun geo-ya
deo i-sang mang-seo-ri-gi silh-eun nal
jun-bi-ha-go-seo
Now One, Two, Three, Countdown!
My breath grows rough,
my heart keeps racing—countdown!
shouting at me to follow what I want.
On a day when I no longer want to hesitate,
I get myself ready—
now, one, two, three, countdown!
my heart keeps racing—countdown!
shouting at me to follow what I want.
On a day when I no longer want to hesitate,
I get myself ready—
now, one, two, three, countdown!
‘ㅋ’ ga-deuk-hae
Message with a friend
si-gan ga-neun geo mo-reun chae ba-meul sae
Yeah nu-gu-do jang-dam mot hae
mam ga-neun dae-ro nun dol-lyeo
Let’s get it, right?
Message with a friend
si-gan ga-neun geo mo-reun chae ba-meul sae
Yeah nu-gu-do jang-dam mot hae
mam ga-neun dae-ro nun dol-lyeo
Let’s get it, right?
Our messages are filled with laughter,
messages with a friend.
We stay up all night without noticing time pass.
Yeah, nobody can know for certain,
so turn your eyes wherever your heart leads.
Let’s get it, right?
messages with a friend.
We stay up all night without noticing time pass.
Yeah, nobody can know for certain,
so turn your eyes wherever your heart leads.
Let’s get it, right?
Don’t need it keun u-san tta-wi
ssot-a-jin bi-e-do Always walk straight
No diggity waen-ji geu haeng-un-i
ae pyeon-in deut-hae
ssot-a-jin bi-e-do Always walk straight
No diggity waen-ji geu haeng-un-i
ae pyeon-in deut-hae
I do not need anything like a big umbrella.
Even in pouring rain, I always walk straight ahead.
No diggity, somehow it feels
as though good luck is on my side.
Even in pouring rain, I always walk straight ahead.
No diggity, somehow it feels
as though good luck is on my side.
gi-na-gin gi-da-rim kkeut
neul ji-ru-ha-deon nal-e Kick start (Go high)
Yeah mae-il du-geun-dae-go it-ja-na
i-yu-do mo-reul Changes
geu-geot-ma-jeo-do nan jo-a (Ah)
set ha-myeon meol-li ttwija
neul ji-ru-ha-deon nal-e Kick start (Go high)
Yeah mae-il du-geun-dae-go it-ja-na
i-yu-do mo-reul Changes
geu-geot-ma-jeo-do nan jo-a (Ah)
set ha-myeon meol-li ttwija
At the end of the long wait,
the days that once felt dull finally kick-start—go high.
Yeah, my heart keeps pounding every day.
Changes I cannot even explain—
I like those too.
On three, let’s leap far away.
the days that once felt dull finally kick-start—go high.
Yeah, my heart keeps pounding every day.
Changes I cannot even explain—
I like those too.
On three, let’s leap far away.
geo-chil-eo-jin su-mi
ja-kku ttwineun sim-jang-i (Countdown!)
ha-go si-peun geol tta-ra-ga-ja oe-chi-neun geo-ya
deo i-sang mang-seo-ri-gi silh-eun nal
jun-bi-ha-go-seo
Now One, Two, Three, Countdown!
ja-kku ttwineun sim-jang-i (Countdown!)
ha-go si-peun geol tta-ra-ga-ja oe-chi-neun geo-ya
deo i-sang mang-seo-ri-gi silh-eun nal
jun-bi-ha-go-seo
Now One, Two, Three, Countdown!
My breath grows rough,
my heart keeps racing—countdown!
shouting at me to follow what I want.
On a day when I no longer want to hesitate,
I get myself ready—
now, one, two, three, countdown!
my heart keeps racing—countdown!
shouting at me to follow what I want.
On a day when I no longer want to hesitate,
I get myself ready—
now, one, two, three, countdown!
La La La
La La La La La
La La La
La La La La La
La La La
La La La La La
La La La La La
La La La
La La La La La
La La La
La La La La La
i-je-seo-ya
na al-ge dwaesseo
ma-eum-i oe-chi-neun
Now One, Two, Three, Countdown!
na al-ge dwaesseo
ma-eum-i oe-chi-neun
Now One, Two, Three, Countdown!
Only now
have I finally realized
what my heart has been shouting:
now, one, two, three, countdown!
have I finally realized
what my heart has been shouting:
now, one, two, three, countdown!
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
망설이기
(mangseorigi)
hesitating
💡 Note: Describes remaining uncertain before an important choice, which the narrator resolves to overcome by following the heart.
두근대고
(dugeundaego)
pounding
💡 Note: Evokes a rapidly beating heart filled with anticipation, excitement, and the thrill of approaching change.
맘 가는 대로
(mam ganeun daero)
wherever the heart leads
💡 Note: Expresses the freedom to follow instinct and genuine desire rather than expectations or rigid plans.
걸음을 맞춰
(georeumeul matchwo)
match the steps
💡 Note: Suggests moving forward in harmony with another person by sharing the same rhythm and direction.
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The lyrics capture the exhilarating moment when hesitation gives way to instinct and the heart begins urging the narrator forward. Ordinary details—a favorite song, pleasant weather, late-night messages, and even pouring rain—suddenly feel charged with possibility. Rather than waiting for certainty, the narrator chooses to follow an inner rhythm, embrace unexplained changes, and run toward whatever feels true with fearless momentum, youthful freedom, and the belief that fortune is already on their side.
