FAMOUS — ALLDAY PROJECT: meaning, key lines and pronunciation
First verse: the song, every line and what it means — in sync분명 나쁜 아이는 아니어도bun·myeong na·ppeun a·i·neun a·ni·eo·doI'm not a bad kid for sure, butListen to this line with the translationNo sign-upWhat the song is about
ALLDAY PROJECT's “FAMOUS” is a swaggering song about a group who already turn heads while insisting they haven't made it yet. They refuse to be boxed in, brush off comparisons, and show off money, a flashy car and endless stage stamina, though their own crew matters more than cash. The mood is cocky and playful, sure that the big moment is coming.
Key lines
4 lines from the song in Korean, with how they sound and what they mean. The full line-by-line breakdown lives in the app.
분명 나쁜 아이는 아니어도Listen from this lineRomanization (as sung): bun·myeong na·ppeun a·i·neun a·ni·eo·do
Meaning: I'm not a bad kid for sure, but
Words in this line- 분명bun·myeongsurely
- 나쁜na·ppeunbad
- 아이는a·i·neunkid
- 아니어도a·ni·eo·doeven if not
아니어도 means 'even though it's not', a concessive tail that leaves the sentence hanging, waiting for a 'but'.
내 가친 조 단위 임마 불러봐Listen to the first verse — freeRomanization (as sung): nae ga·chin jo da·nwi im·ma bul·leo·bwa
Meaning: My worth is in the trillions, pal, call me that
Words in this line- 내naemy
- 가친ga·chinvalue is
- 조jotrillion
- 단위da·nwiunit
- 임마im·mahey, buddy
- 불러봐bul·leo·bwatry calling
조 단위 means 'in units of trillions' (of won), a huge sum; 임마 is a rough, buddy-ish 'hey you'.
감출 수 없어 나잖아 빛이Listen to the first verse — freeRomanization (as sung): gam·chul ssu eop·sseo na·ja·na bi·chi
Meaning: I can't hide it, it's me, the light
Words in this line- 감출gam·chulto hide
- 수ssuway
- 없어eop·sseothere isn't
- 나잖아na·ja·nait's me, you know
- 빛이bi·chilight
The ending -잖아 means 'you know, right?'; 나잖아 is 'well, it's me', said with confident, obvious feeling.
No white collar 근데 얜 좀 쳐Listen to the first verse — freeRomanization (as sung): No white collar geun·de yaen jom chyeo
Meaning: No white collar, but this one's pretty good
Words in this line- 근데geun·debut
- 얜yaenthis one
- 좀joma bit
- 쳐chyeohits, has skill
쳐 comes from 치다 'to hit/play'; 좀 쳐 is slang for 'has some skill', i.e. is no pushover.
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Words from the song in Korean alphabetical order, with pronunciation and meaning.
| Word | Sounds like | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 가두면 | ga·du·myeon | if you confine |
| 걔넨 | gyae·nen | those kids |
| 공기지만 | gong·gi·ji·man | air, but |
| 구려 | gu·ryeo | lame |
| 끝없는 | kkeu·deom·neun | endless |
| 느껴져 | neu·kkyeo·jyeo | is felt |
| 다들 | da·deul | everyone |
| 다른 | da·reun | different |
| 달라 | dal·la | am different |
| 돌아봐 | do·ra·bwa | look back |
| 따라와 | tta·ra·wa | follow |
| 모든 | mo·deun | every |
| 무대 | mu·dae | stage |
| 서면 | seo·myeon | if standing |
| 시선들은 | si·seon·deu·reun | gazes |
| 알아둬 | a·ra·dwo | remember |
| 이름 | i·reum | name |
| 틀에 | teu·re | into a mold |
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Questions about “FAMOUS”
What is “FAMOUS” by ALLDAY PROJECT about?
ALLDAY PROJECT's “FAMOUS” is a swaggering song about a group who already turn heads while insisting they haven't made it yet.
What does “분명 나쁜 아이는 아니어도” mean in “FAMOUS”?
I'm not a bad kid for sure, but.
What does “내 가친 조 단위 임마 불러봐” mean in “FAMOUS”?
My worth is in the trillions, pal, call me that.
How do you pronounce “감출 수 없어 나잖아 빛이”?
In the song it sounds roughly like “gam·chul ssu eop·sseo na·ja·na bi·chi”: that's how it's actually sung by ALLDAY PROJECT, not the textbook romanization.
Where can I see every line of “FAMOUS” explained?
This page explains 4 key lines. In the theIDOL app Chaea goes through all 74 lines word by word, in sync with the song; the first verse is free and needs no sign-up.
Official music video
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Credits and sources
- Artist
- ALLDAY PROJECT
- Official video
- THEBLACKLABEL · YouTube
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