NCT WISH’s “3 Minutes” (3분까진 필요 없어) is a high-energy pop song from their 2024 Steady album that means you don’t need a long time to express your feelings. The lyrics highlight youthful impatience, emphasizing that their direct, honest, and “straight to the point” approach requires far less than the typical 3-minute song duration.

Song Credits

  • Artist: NCT WISH
  • Album: Steady
  • Released: September 24, 2024
  • Length: 2:47
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Lyrics: Brother Su (브라더수), PAPRIKAA, Strawberrybananaclub
  • Composer: Brother Su (브라더수), PAPRIKAA, Strawberrybananaclub

NCT WISH “3 Minutes” Official MV

NCT WISH “3 Minutes” Lyrics

Hangul

Our time is runnin’ out, 얼마 남지 않은 시간
지금 이 노래가 흘러나오는 순간도
만약 멸망하면 지구가 사과나무 따위보단
지금 이 노래를 너에게 불러주고파

Skip that intro, need no outro
Burn the bridge and 본론으로
긴 말 따윈 필요 없고
It’s my tempo (It’s my tempo)
발라드도 클래식도 좋긴 해도
Not my style though
난 내 style로
말할래

삼분까진 필요 없어
내 맘 전하려면
우린 참을성이 없어
너도 똑같다면 (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
이런 나의 메시지를 네게
보내기엔 충분해
삼분까진 필요 없어
내 맘 전하려면

삼분까진 필요 없어
(I need you right now)
삼분까진 필요 없어
(I need you right now)

Skip the info, 마이크를 줘
Turn the beat up, 크게 틀어
집중하고 지금부터
들어봐줘
복잡한 건 관심 없어
틀렸다고 뭐라 해도
난 내 style로
말할래

삼분까진 필요 없어
내 맘 전하려면
우린 참을성이 없어
너도 똑같다면
이런 나의 메시지를 네게
보내기엔 충분해
삼분까진 필요 없어
내 맘 전하려면
삼분까진 필요 없어

Tickin’ like a bomb, 언제 터질지 몰라
그게 뭐가 됐던 간 마음 아니면 심장, huh
Chitty, chitty, bang, 비켜비켜 빨랑
Turn the music up high, 세게 밟아 엑셀
멈춤 없이 달려 우리에겐 좁아 이 세계
뭐든 가능해 망설이는 거야 대체 왜
남들 시선 따위 무시하고 갈래 (패스해)
내 사전에는 없어 한계

발라드도 클래식도 좋긴 해도
Not my style though
난 내 style로
말할래 (말할래)

삼분까진 필요 없어 (Yeah)
내 맘 전하려면 (Yeah, hey)
우린 참을성이 없어
너도 똑같다면 (똑같다면)
이런 나의 메시지를 네게
보내기엔 충분해 (해, yeah)
삼분까진 필요 없어
내 맘 전하려면 (전하려면)

삼분까진 필요 없어
(I need you right now)
삼분까진 필요 없어
(I need you right now)
삼분까진 필요 없어

Romanized

Our time is runnin’ out, eolma namji aneun sigan
Jigeum i noraega heulleonaoneun sungando
Manyak myeolmanghamyeon jiguga sagwanamu ttawibodan
Jigeum i noraereul neoege bulleojugopa

Skip that intro, need no outro
Burn the bridge and bonnoneuro
Gin mal ttawin pillyo eopgo
It’s my tempo (It’s my tempo)
Balladeudo keullaesikdo jokin haedo
Not my style though
Nan nae stylero
Malhallae

Sambunkkajin pillyo eopseo
Nae mam jeonharyeomyeon
Urin chameulseongi eopseo
Neodo ttokgatdamyeon (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Ireon naui mesijireul nege
Bonaegien chungbunhae
Sambunkkajin pillyo eopseo
Nae mam jeonharyeomyeon

Sambunkkajin pillyo eopseo
(I need you right now)
Sambunkkajin pillyo eopseo
(I need you right now)

Skip the info, maikeureul jwo
Turn the beat up, keuge teureo
Jipjunghago jigeumbuteo
Deureobwajwo
Bokjapan geon gwansim eopseo
Teullyeotdago mwora haedo
Nan nae stylero
Malhallae

Sambunkkajin pillyo eopseo
Nae mam jeonharyeomyeon
Urin chameulseongi eopseo
Neodo ttokgatdamyeon
Ireon naui mesijireul nege
Bonaegien chungbunhae
Sambunkkajin pillyo eopseo
Nae mam jeonharyeomyeon
Sambunkkajin pillyo eopseo

Tickin’ like a bomb, eonje teojilji molla
Geuge mwoga dwaetdeon gan maeum animyeon simjang, huh
Chitty, chitty, bang, bikyeobikyeo ppallang
Turn the music up high, sege balba eksel
Meomchum eopsi dallyeo uriegen joba i segye
Mwodeun ganeunghae mangseorineun geoya daeche wae
Namdeul siseon ttawi musihago gallae (paeseuhae)
Nae sajeoneneun eopseo hangye

Balladeudo keullaesikdo jokin haedo
Not my style though
Nan nae stylero
Malhallae (malhallae)

Sambunkkajin pillyo eopseo (Yeah)
Nae mam jeonharyeomyeon (Yeah, hey)
Urin chameulseongi eopseo
Neodo ttokgatdamyeon (ttokgatdamyeon)
Ireon naui mesijireul nege
Bonaegien chungbunhae (hae, yeah)
Sambunkkajin pillyo eopseo
Nae mam jeonharyeomyeon (jeonharyeomyeon)

Sambunkkajin pillyo eopseo
(I need you right now)
Sambunkkajin pillyo eopseo
(I need you right now)
Sambunkkajin pillyo eopseo

Translation

Our time is running out, there’s not much time left
Even this very moment while this song is playing
If the world were to end, rather than something like an apple tree
I’d want to sing this song to you right now

Skip that intro, need no outro
Burn the bridge and get straight to the point
No need for long words
It’s my tempo (It’s my tempo)
Ballads and classical music are nice too
But they’re not my style though
I’ll speak
In my own style

I don’t need even three minutes
To tell you how I feel
We’re too impatient
And if you’re the same (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Then this message of mine
Is enough to send to you
I don’t need even three minutes
To tell you how I feel

I don’t need even three minutes
(I need you right now)
I don’t need even three minutes
(I need you right now)

Skip the info, hand me the mic
Turn the beat up, play it louder
Focus, and from now on
Listen to me
I’m not interested in complicated things
Even if people say I’m wrong
I’ll speak
In my own style

I don’t need even three minutes
To tell you how I feel
We’re too impatient
And if you’re the same
Then this message of mine
Is enough to send to you
I don’t need even three minutes
To tell you how I feel
I don’t need even three minutes

Ticking like a bomb, don’t know when it’ll explode
Whatever it is — whether it’s my feelings or my heart, huh
Chitty, chitty, bang, move out the way, hurry
Turn the music up high, step hard on the accelerator
We keep running without stopping, this world’s too small for us
Anything’s possible, so why are you hesitating?
I’ll ignore other people’s opinions and just go (Pass them by)
The word “limit” doesn’t exist in my dictionary

Ballads and classical music are nice too
But they’re not my style though
I’ll speak
In my own style (In my own style)

I don’t need even three minutes (Yeah)
To tell you how I feel (Yeah, hey)
We’re too impatient
And if you’re the same (If you’re the same)
Then this message of mine
Is enough to send to you (Yeah)
I don’t need even three minutes
To tell you how I feel

I don’t need even three minutes
(I need you right now)
I don’t need even three minutes
(I need you right now)
I don’t need even three minutes

NCT WISH “3 Minutes” Meaning

“3 Minutes” (3분까진 필요 없어) by NCT WISH is a bright, fast-paced pop song about confessing feelings without hesitation. Built around youthful energy and spontaneity, the track delivers the message that real emotions don’t need long explanations or dramatic buildup.

The title itself “I Don’t Need 3 Minutes” plays with the idea of a typical pop song length. Instead of taking an entire song to express their emotions, the members confidently declare that they can say everything honestly and directly in far less time. This creates a playful, witty concept centered on impatience and sincerity.

Lyrically, the song captures the excitement and nervousness of wanting to confess quickly before the moment disappears. Rather than overthinking love, the narrator chooses a straightforward approach, emphasizing honesty over perfection. The line about a “3-minute song being a weird flex” reinforces the idea that genuine feelings should come naturally and immediately.

Musically, “3 Minutes” combines energetic hyperpop influences with retro synth sounds, creating a refreshing and youthful atmosphere. The upbeat production mirrors the rush of emotions that comes with a sudden crush or impulsive confession, perfectly matching the group’s bright and youthful identity.

The track also reflects NCT WISH’s signature style of portraying youthful emotions in a lively and relatable way. Instead of focusing on dramatic romance, the song highlights the fun, awkward, and exciting side of liking someone for the first time.