28 Reasons (song)

28 Reasons
Information
Album	28 Reasons
Released	October 4, 2022
Format	Download, streaming
Recorded	2022
Genre	Pop, dance
Length	3:09
Label	SM Entertainment
Writer	Jeon Jieun, January 8th (lalala studio), Cho Yunkyung, Yoo Youngjin
Composer	Sean Kennedy, Johan Fransson, Henrik Goranson, Yoo Youngjin, Kriz
Arranger	Johan Fransson, Henrik Goranson, Yoo Youngjin, IMLAY
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"28 Reasons" is a song recorded by Seulgi. It's the title track and first track of her debut solo album, 28 Reasons.

Composition

"28 Reasons" is described as a pop dance genre song. The song features a signature whistling sound alongside a groovy heavy bass. The lyrics talk about a character who is both good and evil who tries to show their innocent image and mischievous playfulness to someone they like.

Lyrics

Korean
I kiss your brother, 그 맘 훔쳐 독이 퍼져도 못 느껴 my pleasure 짓궂은 반칙 떨리는 눈빛 그런 널 보는 게 참 재밌어 웃겨 Ooh-ooh, I'm breaking every rule 자꾸만 괴롭히고 싶은걸 널 망친 28 reasons 몰라도 돼 나쁜 의도 없어 내겐 도망칠 28 reasons 다 아는데 왜 또다시 내게 기대 낯선 끌림 무기력한 너를 봐 feel so bad 천국을 보여 줄게 I'm not the devil 마음껏 더 원망해 I don't care 망가질수록 나를 원해 I steal your treasure, 멋대로 부숴 잔뜩 안달 난 꼴에 더 웃음이 나 사랑이란 그래 sweet and bitter 널 망치고 구원해 Make your dreams come true Ooh-ooh, I'm making every rule 빼앗고 다시 줄게 너의 숨 널 망친 28 reasons 몰라도 돼 나쁜 의도 없어 내겐 도망칠 28 reasons 다 아는데 왜 또다시 내게 기대 낯선 끌림 무기력한 너를 봐 feel so bad 천국을 보여 줄게 I'm not the devil 마음껏 더 원망해 I don't care 망가질수록 나를 원해 I swear, I need you, 욕심나 자꾸 아이처럼 장난쳐 괴롭혀 널 그림자처럼 난 속삭이지 나는 네 어둠과 빛인 걸 You in danger But it's okay You're a grown-up (Yeah, yeah, y-yeah, y-yeah, y-yeah, y-yeah, y-yeah, eh-eh-eh) 28 reasons, 몰라도 돼 나쁜 의도 없어 내겐 (Do you just love the pain?) 도망칠 28 reasons 다 아는데 (No, oh-oh, oh) 왜 또다시 내게 기대 (Yeah-eh-eh) 낯선 끌림 무기력한 너를 봐 feel so bad 천국을 보여 줄게 (보여 줄게) I'm not the devil 마음껏 더 원망해 I don't care 망가질수록 나를 원해
Romanization
I kiss your brother geu mam humcheo dogi peojeodo mot neukkyeo My pleasure jitgujeun banchik tteollineun nunbit geureon neol boneun ge cham jaemisseo utgyeo Ooh ooh I’m breaking every rule jakkuman gweropigo shipeungeol neol mangchin 28 Reasons mollado dwae nappeun euido eopseo naegen domangchil 28 Reasons da aneunde wae ttodashi naege gidae nasseon kkeullim mugireokan neoreul bwa Feel so bad cheongugeul boyeo julge I’m not the devil maeumkkeot deo weonmanghae I don’t care manggajilsurok nareul weonhae I steal your treasure meottaero busweo jantteuk andal nan kkore deo useumi na sarangiran geurae Sweet and bitter neol mangchigo guweonhae Make your dreams come true Ooh ooh I’m making every rule ppaeasgo dashi julge neoye sum neol mangchin 28 Reasons mollado dwae nappeun uido eopseo naegen domangchil 28 Reasons da aneunde wae ttodashi naege gidae nasseon kkeullim mugireokan neoreul bwa Feel so bad cheongugeul boyeo julge I’m not the devil maeumkkeos deo weonmanghae I don’t care manggajilsurok nareul weonhae I swear I need you yokshimna jakku aicheoreom jangnancheo gweropyeo neol geurimjacheoreom nan soksagiji naneun ne eodumgwa bichin geol You in danger But it’s ok You’re a grown up 28 Reasons mollado dwae nappeun euido eopseo naegen (Do you just love the pain?) domangchil 28 Reasons da aneunde wae ttodashi naege gidae nasseon kkeullim mugireokan neoreul bwa Feel so bad cheongugeul boyeo julge I’m not the devil maeumkkeos deo weonmanghae I don’t care manggajilsurok nareul weonhae
English
I kiss your brother, I steal that heart You can’t even feel the poison, My pleasure Mischief and nervous eyes It’s so much fun to see you like that Ooh ooh I’m breaking every rule I want to keep teasing you 28 Reasons that ruined you, you don’t have to know I have no bad intentions You know all 28 Reasons to run away So, why are you leaning on me again Weird attraction looking at you exhausted, Feel so bad I will show you heaven I’m not the devil Hate me as you want I don’t care The more you break the more you’ll want me I steal your treasure, crush it Your impatience makes me laugh more Well, that’s love, Sweet and bitter I ruin you and save you Make your dreams come true Ooh ooh I’m making every rule I will take your breath away and give it back to you 28 Reasons that ruined you, you don’t have to know I have no bad intentions You know all 28 Reasons to run away So, why are you leaning on me again Weird attraction looking at you exhausted, Feel so bad I will show you heaven I’m not the devil Hate me as you want I don’t care The more you break the more you’ll want me I swear I need you, my desires are growing I’m playing with you like a kid Hovering like your shadow and whispering to you I’m your light and your darkness You in danger But it’s ok You’re a grown up 28 Reasons you don’t have to know I have no bad intentions (Do you just love the pain?) You know all 28 Reasons to run away So, why are you leaning on me again Weird attraction looking at you exhausted, Feel so bad I will show you heaven I’m not the devil Hate me as you want I don’t care The more you break the more you’ll want me