EXO’s “Hear Me Out” is a smooth, 90s-inspired R&B track where the members urge a hesitant lover to stop overthinking and give love a chance. The lyrics convey an honest heart, reassuring their prospective partner that they are ready to fully open their hearts first if the other person does the same.

Song Credits

  • Artist: EXO
  • Album: EXIST
  • Released: June 30, 2023
  • Length: 3:24
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Lyricists: Park Ji-hyun (ARTiffect), Kim Dong-hyun
  • Composition: Tave (Tavaughn Young), Jeremy “Tay” Jasper, Adrian McKinnon, George Carroll, Sade Munirah, GRADES, Jack Rochon, Scribz Riley, Yakob, Michael Orabiyi

EXO “Hear Me Out” Official MV

EXO “Hear Me Out” Lyrics

Hangul

One, two, three

Look babe 더 마음에 들어
너의 마음에 들려 날개를 펴 Let’s fly together
나는 일을 내지 Baby, I can’t help it
날 밀어내려는 시도는 Just save it

‘Cause I’ve been thinking bout some time with you
난 아직도 이 모든 게 시작일 뿐
바라는 것은 전혀 없어 My baby
같이 밤새 같은 곳을 보는 게 내 Favorite
Girl just

어렵게 생각하지 마
시간만 아까워 Love

Hear me out, hear me out, hear me out
괜찮아 뭐 어때
Hear me out, hear me out, hear me out
망설일 필요 없는데

Oh babe, hold me closely
신중한 그만큼 서투른 네 방식
난 밀고 당기는 건 안 해

절대로 내게는 안 보여준
모습을 하고 떠날 준비에 분주해
또 이런 대우를 받으며 배우는
너에게 도달하는 법 더욱 분명해

And I can’t see you here frustrated
쉽게 말해서 I need you baby
알잖아 재미없는 말을 굳이 꺼낼 바에
난 행동으로 And you’ll be mine for the night, yeah

한 걸음 멀어지는 너
애써 피하려 하지는 마 My love
딱 한 가지만 확실히 해 줄래
얘기해줘
내게 다 말해줘
좀 더
혼자 숨길 생각 말고

Hear me out, hear me out, hear me out (C’mon, C’mon)
괜찮아 뭐 어때
Hear me out, hear me out, hear me out (C’mon)
망설일 필요 없는데

Oh babe, hold me closely (Hold me close, C’mon)
신중한 그만큼 서투른 네 방식 (신중한 너)
난 밀고 당기는 건 안 해

움츠린 너의 맘 (망설이겠지만)
그 속에 숨긴 (숨길 필요 없지)
너의 진심 (다 보여 이미)
솔직하게 말해 봐 (솔직해져 봐)
내가 먼저 열어 둘 테니 다 꺼내 봐

Hear me out, hear me out, hear me out (Hear me out, C’mon)
괜찮아 뭐 어때
Hear me out, hear me out, hear me out
망설일 필요 없는데 (Hear me out baby, C’mon)

Oh babe, hold me closely (Yeah, yeah, hold me close)
오직 우리만이 선명한 이 느낌 (Yeah 너만 선명해)
더 시간 낭비하지 않게

매 순간들에 솔직할게 Oh, oh
단 한 순간도 후회 없게 Eh, oh
맘이 가는 대로 Oh, oh, oh

Romanized

One, two, three

Look babe deo maeume deureo
Neoui maeume deullyeo nalgaereul pyeo Let’s fly together
Naneun ireul naeji Baby, I can’t help it
Nal mireonaeryeoneun sidoneun Just save it

‘Cause I’ve been thinking bout some time with you
Nan ajikdo i modeun ge sijagil ppun
Baraneun geoseun jeonhyeo eopseo My baby
Gachi bamsae gateun goseul boneun ge nae Favorite
Girl just

Eoryeopge saenggakaji ma
Siganman akkawo Love

Hear me out, hear me out, hear me out
Gwaenchana mwo eottae
Hear me out, hear me out, hear me out
Mangseoril pillyo eomneunde

Oh babe, hold me closely
Sinjunghan geumankeum seotureun ne bangsik
Nan milgo danggineun geon an hae

Jeoldaero naegeneun an boyeojun
Moseubeul hago tteonal junbie bunjuhae
Tto ireon daeureul badeumyeo baeuneun
Neoege dodalhaneun beop deouk bunmyeonghae

And I can’t see you here frustrated
Swipge malhaeseo I need you baby
Aljana jaemieomneun mareul guji kkeonael bae
Nan haengdongeuro And you’ll be mine for the night, yeah

Han georeum meoreojineun neo
Aesseo piharyeo hajineun ma My love
Ttak han gajiman hwaksilhi hae jullae
Yaegihaejwo
Naege da malhaejwo
Jom deo
Honja sumgil saenggak malgo

Hear me out, hear me out, hear me out (C’mon, C’mon)
Gwaenchana mwo eottae
Hear me out, hear me out, hear me out (C’mon)
Mangseoril pillyo eomneunde

Oh babe, hold me closely (Hold me close, C’mon)
Sinjunghan geumankeum seotureun ne bangsik (sinjunghan neo)
Nan milgo danggineun geon an hae

Umcheurin neoui mam (mangseorigetjiman)
Geu soge sumgin (sumgil pillyo eopji)
Neoui jinsim (da boyeo imi)
Soljikage malhae bwa (soljikaejyeo bwa)
Naega meonjeo yeoreo dul teni da kkeonae bwa

Hear me out, hear me out, hear me out (Hear me out, C’mon)
Gwaenchana mwo eottae
Hear me out, hear me out, hear me out
Mangseoril pillyo eomneunde (Hear me out baby, C’mon)

Oh babe, hold me closely (Yeah, yeah, hold me close)
Ojik urimani seonmyeonghan i neukkim (Yeah neoman seonmyeonghae)
Deo sigan nangbihaji anke

Mae sungandeure soljikalge Oh, oh
Dan han sungando huhoe eopge Eh, oh
Mami ganeun daero Oh, oh, oh

Translation

One, two, three

Look babe, I like you even more
I spread my wings and soar on your love, let’s fly together
I know I mess up, baby, I can’t help it
Trying to push me away, just save it for later

‘Cause I’ve been thinking bout some time with you
All this is just the beginning for me
Want absolutely nothing in return, my baby
Gazing at the same skies all night long, my favorite thing
Girl, just

Don’t think too hard
We are only wasting time, love

Hear me out, hear me out, hear me out
So what? It’s all good
Hear me out, hear me out, hear me out
No need to hesitate

Oh, babe, hold me closely
Thinking too much messes with your flow
You know I don’t play games

Never have you shown me
Lookin’ so good, busy getting ready to leave
Treatin’ me like this you’re teachin’ me
How to reach you, even clearer now

And I can’t see you here frustrated
To put it bluntly, I need you, baby
You know me, why play with words?
Instead, I walk the talk, and you’ll be mine for the night, yeah

You move back a step
Don’t try so hard to slip away, my love
Just make one thing clear for me
Tell me straight and tell it all and then some more
Don’t try to hide it

Hear me out, hear me out, hear me out (Come on, come on)
So what? It’s all good
Hear me out, hear me out, hear me out (Come on)
No need to hesitate

Oh, babe, hold me closely (Hold me close, come on)
Thinking too much messes with your flow (Cautious much?)
You know I don’t play games

Your heart’s closed (Hesitating perhaps)
But hidden inside (No need to hide)
Is your truth (Already showing)
Tell me the truth (Be real)
I’ll be the first to fully open my heart to you. Show me yours too

Hear me out, hear me out, hear me out (Hear me out, come on)
So what? It’s all good
Hear me out, hear me out, hear me out
No need to hesitate (Hear me out, baby, come on)

Oh, babe, hold me closely (Yeah, yeah, hold me close)
Feels like we’re the only ones in focus (Yeah, see only you)
Let’s not waste any more time

Gonna be true to every moment, oh, oh
So as to not regret a single moment, eh, oh
Wherever the heart leads, oh, oh, oh

EXO “Hear Me Out” Meaning

EXO’s “Hear Me Out” is a smooth, nostalgic R&B track about taking a chance on love and opening up to someone despite fears and uncertainties. The song conveys a sincere message from someone who wants to be understood before being judged, asking their love interest to simply listen to their heart.

At its core, the song is about reassurance. The lyrics address a partner who may be hesitant to enter a new relationship, offering comfort and understanding rather than pressure. The narrator promises honesty and genuine intentions, hoping to ease their doubts.

Another key theme is vulnerability. Instead of hiding their feelings, the narrator chooses to be open and transparent, expressing a willingness to take the first step. This emotional honesty highlights the importance of trust and communication in building a meaningful connection.

Ultimately, “Hear Me Out” encourages listeners to let go of hesitation and embrace the possibilities of the present moment. With its warm melodies and heartfelt lyrics, the song captures the excitement of new romance and the courage it takes to open your heart to someone new.