Taeyang’s song “WOULD YOU” (featuring TARZZAN and WOOCHAN) is a deeply introspective track about enduring devotion and loyalty. The lyrics serve as an emotional question to the people in his life particularly his fans and loved ones asking if they will stay by his side through personal hardships and public scrutiny.

Song Credits

  • Artist: TAEYANG
  • Album: QUINTESSENCE
  • Released: May 18, 2026
  • Length: 3:16
  • Label: Wake One
  • Composer: WOOCHAN, Lukasz Gottwald (Dr. Luke), Ryan Ogren, Ashley Gorley, Theron Thomas, Rocco Valdes, Vince
  • Lyricist: TAEYANG, TARZZAN, WOOCHAN, Teddy, Vince, Lukasz Gottwald, Ryan Ogren, Ashley Gorley, Theron Thomas, Rocco Valdes

TAEYANG “WOULD YOU” Official MV

TAEYANG “WOULD YOU” Lyrics

Hangul

Would you hold me down, would you walk away
Would you ride or die, 오직 내 곁에
우주의 끝에 너만 있으면 돼
Would you switch on me, would you stay the same

If the sky was falling
And the rain was pouring
갈 길은 참 먼데
내 호흡은 burnin’
Would you be honest even if it wasn’t easy
Would you believe me if nobody else believed me

세상이 날 꺾고
손가락질 하고
괜한 널 탓하다
깊은 상처를 주고
이제 나 네 맘을 좀 알 것만도 같아
흉터를 자랑스럽게 해준 건 너잖아

When you’re by my side
You’re by my side
Baby I can’t let you go

I don’t wanna run
I don’t wanna hide
Baby I just gotta know

Would you hold me down, would you walk away
Would you ride or die, 오직 내 곁에
우주의 끝에 너만 있으면 돼
Would you switch on me, would you stay the same

When the clouds are clashing
And the lightning’s flashing
또 막다른 one way 내 시간은 passing

Would you be able to help rise me from the ashes
Would you be stable if you knew that I was crashing

우리 젊음도 빛이 바래고
다 날 욕하고 등을 돌려도
네 옆이라면 뭐든 괜찮을 것 같아
어둠이 와도 불을 밝혀준 너잖아

When you’re by my side
You’re by my side
Baby I can’t let you go

I don’t wanna run
I don’t wanna hide
Baby I just gotta know

Would you hold me down, would you walk away
Would you ride or die, 오직 내 곁에
우주의 끝에 너만 있으면 돼
Would you switch on me, would you stay the same

Romanized

Would you hold me down, would you walk away
Would you ride or die, ojik nae gyeote
Ujuui kkeute neoman isseumeon dwae
Would you switch on me, would you stay the same

If the sky was falling
And the rain was pouring
Gal kireun cham meonde
Nae hoheubeun burnin’
Would you be honest even if it wasn’t easy
Would you believe me if nobody else believed me

Sesangi nal kkeokgo
Songarakjil hago
Gwaenhan neol tathada
Gipeun sangcheoreul jugo
Ije na ne mameul jom al geotmando gata
Hyungteoreul jarangseureopge haejun geon neojana

When you’re by my side
You’re by my side
Baby I can’t let you go

I don’t wanna run
I don’t wanna hide
Baby I just gotta know

Would you hold me down, would you walk away
Would you ride or die, ojik nae gyeote
Ujuui kkeute neoman isseumeon dwae
Would you switch on me, would you stay the same

When the clouds are clashing
And the lightning’s flashing
Tto makdareun one way nae siganeun passing

Would you be able to help rise me from the ashes
Would you be stable if you knew that I was crashing

Uri jeolmeumdo bichi baraego
Da nal yokhago deungeul dollyeodo
Ne yeopiramyeon mwodeun gwaenchanheul geot gata
Eodumi wado bureul balkhyeojun neojana

When you’re by my side
You’re by my side
Baby I can’t let you go

I don’t wanna run
I don’t wanna hide
Baby I just gotta know

Would you hold me down, would you walk away
Would you ride or die, ojik nae gyeote
Ujuui kkeute neoman isseumeon dwae
Would you switch on me, would you stay the same

Translation

Would you hold me down, would you walk away
Would you ride or die, staying strictly by my side
As long as I have you at the edge of the universe, that’s all I need
Would you switch on me, would you stay the same

If the sky was falling
And the rain was pouring
The road ahead is so incredibly far
And my breath is burnin’
Would you be honest even if it wasn’t easy
Would you believe me if nobody else believed me

When the world breaks me down
And points fingers at me
I blamed you for no reason
And left you with deep wounds
But now, I think I finally understand your heart a little bit
Because you were the one who made me wear my scars proudly

When you’re by my side
You’re by my side
Baby I can’t let you go

I don’t wanna run
I don’t wanna hide
Baby I just gotta know

Would you hold me down, would you walk away
Would you ride or die, staying strictly by my side
As long as I have you at the edge of the universe, that’s all I need
Would you switch on me, would you stay the same

When the clouds are clashing
And the lightning’s flashing
Trapped yet again on a dead-end one way, my time is passing

Would you be able to help rise me from the ashes
Would you be stable if you knew that I was crashing

Even when our youth begins to fade away
And everyone curses me and turns their backs on me
As long as I’m next to you, I feel like everything will be completely fine
Because you were the one who lit up the dark when it arrived

When you’re by my side
You’re by my side
Baby I can’t let you go

I don’t wanna run
I don’t wanna hide
Baby I just gotta know

Would you hold me down, would you walk away
Would you ride or die, staying strictly by my side
As long as I have you at the edge of the universe, that’s all I need
Would you switch on me, would you stay the same

TAEYANG “WOULD YOU” Meaning

“WOULD YOU” by Taeyang featuring TARZZAN and WOOCHAN is an emotional and introspective track about loyalty, trust, and enduring support through difficult times. Rather than focusing only on romance, the song questions whether the people closest to him would continue to stay by his side when life becomes painful or uncertain.

A central theme of the song is unconditional loyalty. Through lines like “Would you hold me down, would you walk away,” Taeyang reflects on relationships tested by hardship, fame, emotional scars, and public scrutiny. The lyrics ask whether true support can survive even when everything begins to fall apart.

The song also expresses vulnerability and gratitude. Taeyang openly acknowledges moments of exhaustion, doubt, and emotional pain throughout his career, while appreciating the people who helped him heal and continue moving forward. Love and companionship are portrayed as a source of peace and stability during chaotic times.

At the same time, “WOULD YOU” symbolizes connection across generations. The inclusion of younger artists TARZZAN and WOOCHAN brings fresh energy to the track while reflecting Taeyang’s role as a veteran artist looking back on his journey and welcoming new voices into the future. Combined with its emotional tone and reflective lyrics, the song becomes a heartfelt exploration of trust, endurance, and lasting devotion.