2PM - 10 Out of 10 Lyrics
Overview
"10 Out of 10" is a popular song by the South Korean boy group 2PM, released in 2008 as part of their debut single "Hottest Time of the Day". The song was written and composed by Park Jin-young, the founder of JYP Entertainment, and has since become one of the group's signature songs.
Lyrics
Verse 1 Hwaiting! (Fighting!) Nae gaseum-eul tteoreo (Take my heart away) Mabeobeo mollae (And forget it) Nae gaseum-eul tteoreo (Take my heart away) Mabeobeo mollae (And forget it)
Chorus 10 out of 10, 10 out of 10 Neo eobsneun iyu (The reason I don't have you) 10 out of 10, 10 out of 10 Neo eobsneun iyu (The reason I don't have you)
Verse 2 Ijen neon nae gaseum-e (Now you're my heart) Nae gaseum-eul tteoreo (Take my heart away) Mabeobeo mollae (And forget it) Nae gaseum-eul tteoreo (Take my heart away) Mabeobeo mollae (And forget it)
Chorus 10 out of 10, 10 out of 10 Neo eobsneun iyu (The reason I don't have you) 10 out of 10, 10 out of 10 Neo eobsneun iyu (The reason I don't have you)
Bridge Nae gaseum-eul tteoreo (Take my heart away) Mabeobeo mollae (And forget it) Nae gaseum-eul tteoreo (Take my heart away) Mabeobeo mollae (And forget it)
Chorus 10 out of 10, 10 out of 10 Neo eobsneun iyu (The reason I don't have you) 10 out of 10, 10 out of 10 Neo eobsneun iyu (The reason I don't have you)
Meaning
The lyrics of "10 Out of 10" convey a sense of longing and yearning for someone who is no longer present in the speaker's life. The repetition of the phrase "10 out of 10" suggests that the speaker is still holding on to the memories of the past, and is struggling to move on. The song's chorus, "Neo eobsneun iyu" (), translates to "the reason I don't have you", emphasizing the pain of losing someone dear.
Impact
"10 Out of 10" was a breakout hit for 2PM, and is often credited with establishing the group's signature sound and style. The song's catchy melody and energetic choreography made it an instant hit among K-pop fans, and it remains one of the group's most beloved songs to this day.
