CREED – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: Stray Kids

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the powerful message of Stray Kids' "CREED" and use it as a motivational tool to learn Korean. The song's lyrics are filled with strong declarations of self-belief and perseverance, making it a great way to learn vocabulary related to determination and ambition. The repetitive and impactful chorus can help you practice pronunciation and rhythm in an engaging way, all while being inspired by the group's authentic and powerful musical style.

[English]

I give life to my words

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

I reach heights from the dirt

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

You know I bite the way I bark

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

(Doing what I say, doing what I say)

It’s so easy to make us better, we got the right timing

Not even a single second is wasted, time is diamonds

This slaps, we instinctively ride the flow and rise up, plane

No arguments, I did it with raw music, proved it, I said

One day, we’ll become the ones that they wanna be like

Bring it back, everyone gets confused, their vibe like a cellphone, yeah

Do it again, bring the climb, now the spaceship and airplane don't match

Just act like it's fine, but everyone just sweats behind the scenes

Oh lord, we’re following our creed to make us lit huh

I ain’t trippin’, with any obstacles we parkour—slide, jump

Clear your mind, ride this momentum, levitate

Never take the shortcut, ’cause we make our own road huh

We’re always the same, no change, the same thoughts indeed huh

Easy and fast are the devil's fragrant flower

Keep doing as before, go straight, trusting what you believe

We just (hoo hoo hoo hoo) at top speed, speed up

I give life to my words

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

I reach heights from the dirt

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

You know I bite the way I bark

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

My creed will never fall apart

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

I give life to my words

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

I reach heights from the dirt

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

You know I bite the way I bark

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

(Doing what I say, doing what I say)

Lies are exposed, everyone pretends

A shot that shows things as they are

The graves and traps you dig yourself

Authenticity over cheap fun and stimulation

Showing exactly what's written

Showing what you say

Full of boasts and pretensions

My pockets were torn long ago

I dove in wildly, without hesitation, to become a cool person

Even if reality's wall is high, my ambition never kneels

A pen tip with endless ink for countless achievements

No need to rush, my pace still drives me forward today

I keep my creed in my heart

’Cause holding on to it won't work at all yeah

I’ll make sure I get what I want

My creed, it keeps me breathing uh uh yeah

I give life to my words

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

I reach heights from the dirt

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

You know I bite the way I bark

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

My creed will never fall apart

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

I give life to my words

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

I reach heights from the dirt

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

You know I bite the way I bark

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

(Doing what I say, doing what I say)

[Korean]

I give life to my words

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

I reach heights from the dirt

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

You know I bite the way I bark

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

(Doing what I say, doing what I say)

It’s so easy to make us better, we got the right timing

단 1초의 낭비도 없지 time is diamonds

This slaps 우리는 흐름을 직감해 타고 올라가지 plane

No arguments 투박한 음악으로 해줬지 proved it, I said

One day, we’ll become the ones that they wanna be like

Bring it back 모두가 혼절해 차지 기가 휴대폰처럼 yeah

한번 더 해 등반을 가져와 우주선 비행기 안 맞아 이젠

척이나 해, 괜찮은 듯 해봤자 모두 뒤에선 땀이나 빼

Oh lord, we’re following our creed to make us lit huh

I ain’t trippin’, 몹쓸 장애물엔 파쿠르 slide, jump

Clear your mind, 이 기세를 몰아 levitate

절대 가지 않아 빠른 길, ’cause we make our own road huh

We’re always the same, no change, 같은 생각이 역시 huh

쉽고 빠른 건 악마가 만든 향기로운 꽃

하던 대로 하지 믿는 그대로 직진

We just (hoo hoo hoo hoo) 최고 속력 speed up

I give life to my words

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

I reach heights from the dirt

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

You know I bite the way I bark

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

My creed will never fall apart

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

I give life to my words

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

I reach heights from the dirt

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

You know I bite the way I bark

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

(Doing what I say, doing what I say)

거짓이 드러나 모든 척

있는 그대로 보여지는 컷

스스로 파버릴 무덤과 덫

뻔한 재미와 자극보단 진정성

적은 대로 보여주는 것

내뱉은 대로 보여주는 것

허풍 떨듯 허세 가득 들은

호주머니는 찢긴 지 오래전

멋진 놈이 되기 위해 미친 듯이 가리지 않고 뛰어들었어

현실의 벽이 높다 한들 내 포부는 무릎 한번 안 꿇었어

수없이 써 내려갈 업적들에 잉크 메마를 일 없는 펜촉

조급할 필요 없는 my pace 오늘도 나를 더 재촉

I keep my creed in my heart

’Cause holding on to it won't work at all yeah

I’ll make sure I get what I want

My creed, it keeps me breathing uh uh yeah

I give life to my words

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

I reach heights from the dirt

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

You know I bite the way I bark

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

My creed will never fall apart

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

I give life to my words

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

I reach heights from the dirt

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

You know I bite the way I bark

(Yeah I’m doing what I say)

(Doing what I say, doing what I say)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being characterized by growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.
words /wɜːrdz/ A1	noun - units of language, having meaning and used in speech or writing.
heights /haɪts/ B1	noun - the vertical distance from a base to a point.
bite /baɪt/ A2	verb - to use the teeth to cut, hold, or tear.
bark /bɑːrk/ A2	verb - (of a dog) to make a short, loud sound. noun - the outer covering of a tree trunk or branch.
timing /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ B1	noun - the choice or control of the time at which something takes place.
prove /pruːv/ B1	verb - demonstrate the truth or existence of (something) by evidence or argument.
become /bɪˈkʌm/ A2	verb - begin to be.
follow /ˈfɒloʊ/ A2	verb - go or come after (a person or thing proceeding ahead).
slide /slaɪd/ A2	verb - move along a surface while maintaining continuous contact with it.
jump /dʒʌmp/ A1	verb - push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet.
road /roʊd/ A1	noun - a main or most important way into or through a place.
speed /spiːd/ B1	noun - the rate at which someone or something is able to move. verb - move or travel at a high speed.
creed /kriːd/ B2	noun - a set of beliefs or principles.
breathing /ˈbriːðɪŋ/ A1	noun - the process of taking air into and out of the lungs.
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ in your chest that pumps blood around your body.

Key Grammar Structures

• I give life to my words (Yeah I’m doing what I say)

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase "I’m doing" is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action happening now or around now. It emphasizes the ongoing nature of the action.

• It’s so easy to make us better, we got the right timing

  ➔ Present perfect tense

  ➔ The phrase "we got" is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that occurred in the past and has results relevant to the present. It emphasizes the achievement of having the right timing.

• 단 1초의 낭비도 없지 time is diamonds

  ➔ Present tense with emphasis

  ➔ The phrase "time is diamonds" uses the present tense to make a strong statement, emphasizing the value of time as something precious and irreplaceable.

• One day, we’ll become the ones that they wanna be like

  ➔ Future tense with 'will'

  ➔ The phrase "we’ll become" uses the future tense with 'will' to express a future action or state. It conveys confidence and determination about achieving a goal.

• We’re always the same, no change, 같은 생각이 역시 huh

  ➔ Present tense with 'always'

  ➔ The phrase "We’re always the same" uses the present tense with 'always' to emphasize a continuous state or habit. It highlights consistency and unwavering nature.

• We just (hoo hoo hoo hoo) 최고 속력 speed up

  ➔ Present tense with adverb

  ➔ The phrase "speed up" is used as an adverbial phrase in the present tense to indicate an action that is happening now with increased intensity. It emphasizes acceleration.

• My creed will never fall apart (Yeah I’m doing what I say)

  ➔ Future tense with 'will' and negation

  ➔ The phrase "will never fall apart" uses the future tense with 'will' and negation to express a strong belief that something will not happen in the future. It emphasizes permanence and commitment.

• I keep my creed in my heart ’Cause holding on to it won't work at all yeah

  ➔ Present tense with 'cause'

  ➔ The phrase "’Cause holding on to it won't work" uses the present tense with 'cause' as a colloquial shortening of 'because' to explain a reason. It provides a casual explanation for the previous statement.