EXTRA – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

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Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Jeon Somi's latest track, "EXTRA," a captivating blend of retro-inspired new-disco sounds and deeply relatable emotions. This song offers a fantastic opportunity to learn Korean as it explores the universal feeling of being overlooked and finding your own voice. Its clear enunciation and repetitive, impactful phrases like "What's the point if I'm your extra?" make it an engaging listen for language learners, while its mature themes provide insight into contemporary Korean expressions of self-worth and emotional independence. What makes it special is Somi's personal involvement in its creation, truly delivering a piece of her evolving artistry.

[English]

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A cliché-filled story, me looking at you

You love the taste of attention, the camera more than me

Before I knew it, your shadow fell on my spot

Not anymore, not anymore, I won't do it, not again and again

Gimme more, gimme more

Why only you?

Always the main character in the end

So tell me

What's the point if I'm your extra

Don't say no, because it hurts more

In a movie like you, I'm just an EXTRA

An EXTRA who feels familiar yet strange

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Go ahead with those sickening words

You only care about yourself

To curse, you're too subtle

Typical Gemini

Even your gaze wandering off

It's all visible to me

Tried to give my hunnit to you

But you want that 101

Gimme more, gimme more

Why only you?

Always the main character in the end

So tell me

What's the point if I'm your extra

Don't say no, because it hurts more

In a movie like you, I'm just an EXTRA

An EXTRA who feels familiar yet strange

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[Korean]

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Cliché 로 가득찬 story 널 바라보는 나

You love the taste of attention 나보단 camera

어느새 내 자리에 드리운 네 그림자

이젠 더 이젠 더 안 할래 not again n again

Gimme more gimme more

너만 왜

언제나 주인공 in the end

So tell me

What’s the point if I’m your extra

Don't say no 더 아프니까

너란 영화 속 난 그저 EXTRA

익숙한 듯 낯선 EXTRA

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Go ahead ick적인 말들

넌 너밖에 몰라

욕하긴 you’re too subtle

Typical Gemini

따로 노는 시선까지

내겐 다 보이는데

Tried to give my hunnit to you

But you want that 101

Gimme more gimme more

너만 왜

언제나 주인공 in the end

So tell me

What’s the point if I’m your extra

Don't say no 더 아프니까

너란 영화 속 난 그저 EXTRA

익숙한 듯 낯선 EXTRA

E X T R A

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
Cliché /kʰɯl.li.ɕye/ B1	noun - a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought
가득 차다 /ka.dɯk̚ t͡ɕʰa.da/ B1	verb - to be full, to be filled with
바라보다 /pa.ra.bo.da/ A2	verb - to look at, to gaze, to stare
attention /əˈtɛnʃən/ A2	noun - the act or state of applying the mind to something; a concentration of the mind on a single object or thought, especially to the exclusion of other thoughts
자리 /t͡ɕa.ri/ A1	noun - place, seat, position
드리우다 /tɯ.ri.u.da/ B2	verb - to cast (a shadow), to hang down, to drape
그림자 /kɯ.rim.d͡ʑa/ A2	noun - shadow
주인공 /t͡ɕu.in.ɡoŋ/ B1	noun - protagonist, main character
EXTRA /ek.sɯ.tʰɯ.ra/ B1	noun - a person, often an actor, who plays a very minor part in a movie or play, usually without speaking adjective - more than is necessary, usual, or expected; additional
아프다 /a.pʰɯ.da/ A1	adjective - to be painful, to hurt, to be sick
영화 /jʌŋ.hwa/ A1	noun - movie, film
익숙하다 /ik̚.suk̚.ʰa.da/ A2	adjective - to be familiar, to be accustomed to
낯설다 /nat̚.sʌl.da/ B1	adjective - to be unfamiliar, to be strange
ick적이다 /ik̚.k̚ɯ.t͡ɕʌk̚.i.da/ C1	adjective - to be icky, disgusting, gross (often in a petty or annoying way); to cause an 'ick' feeling
말 /mal/ A1	noun - word, speech, language
모르다 /mo.rɯ.da/ A1	verb - not to know, to be unaware
욕하다 /jok̚.ʰa.da/ B1	verb - to curse, to swear (at someone), to insult
따로 놀다 /t͈a.ro nol.da/ B2	verb - to act separately, to go one's own way, to not mix (e.g., in a group, or concepts)
시선 /ɕi.sʌn/ B1	noun - gaze, line of sight, attention (when focused by eyes)

Key Grammar Structures

• Cliché 로 가득찬 story

  ➔ ~로 가득 차다 (to be filled with)

  ➔ This phrase uses the particle “로” to indicate the means or material by which something is filled, combined with “가득 차다” (to be full/filled). The past participle form “가득찬” modifies “story”. It means 'to be filled with X'.

• 널 바라보는 나

  ➔ Verb + ~(으)ㄴ/는 (modifier for nouns)

  ➔ The ending “는” is attached to a verb stem to describe a noun in the present tense, similar to a relative clause in English. Here, “바라보는” means 'the one who is watching' or 'watching'.

• 나보단 camera

  ➔ Noun + ~보다 (than)

  ➔ The particle “보다” is used to make comparisons, meaning 'than' or 'compared to'. In this context, “나보단” is a shortened form of '나보다는', meaning 'rather than me' or 'more than me'.

• 이젠 더 이젠 더 안 할래

  ➔ 더 안 ~하다 (not ~ anymore)

  ➔ This construction combines '더' (more) with '안 ~하다' (not to do) to express that something will no longer be done. “안 할래” is a colloquial contraction of “안 할 거야” meaning 'I won't do it'. So, “더 안 할래” means 'I won't do it anymore'.

• 더 아프니까

  ➔ Verb/Adjective stem + ~니까 (because, so)

  ➔ The ending “~니까” is attached to a verb or adjective stem to indicate a reason or cause for the preceding statement, often implying a command or suggestion. It translates to 'because' or 'so'. Here, “아프니까” means 'because it hurts' or 'since it's more painful'.

• 너란 영화 속 난 그저 EXTRA

  ➔ Noun + ~란 (short for ~이라는, meaning 'that is called...')

  ➔ “~란” is a contracted form of “~이라고 하는/이라는”, used to introduce or define a noun, or to specify what something is. It can be translated as 'that is called X' or 'X, which is'. Here, “너란 영화” means 'a movie called you' or 'a movie that is you'.

• 익숙한 듯 낯선 EXTRA

  ➔ Verb/Adjective stem + ~(으)ㄴ/는 듯 (as if, seems like)

  ➔ The ending “~는 듯” (for present tense verbs) or “~(으)ㄴ 듯” (for adjectives or past tense verbs) expresses that something appears to be a certain way, or 'as if' it were. It signifies an assumption or semblance. Here, “익숙한 듯” means 'as if familiar' or 'seems familiar'.

• 넌 너밖에 몰라

  ➔ Noun + ~밖에 모르다 (only know Noun / know nothing but Noun)

  ➔ The particle “~밖에” is always used with a negative verb form to mean 'only' or 'nothing but'. It implies a limitation or exclusivity. “~밖에 모르다” literally means 'only know X' or 'know nothing but X'. Here, “너밖에 몰라” means 'you only know yourself' or 'you know nothing but yourself'.

• 따로 노는 시선까지

  ➔ Noun + ~까지 (even, up to, as far as)

  ➔ The particle “~까지” is used to indicate the extent or limit of something, meaning 'up to', 'until', or 'as far as'. It can also emphasize that 'even' something unexpected is included. Here, “시선까지” means 'even your gaze/attention'.