NCT JNJM offers a powerful anthem for self-belief with ‘Wind Up’. Cho Yuri from Jam Factory drafts motivational lyrics about baseball as a metaphor for life. Rence and other lyricists join to build this encouraging story about overcoming fear and doubt.
Released: February 23, 2026
Wind Up
Nct Jnjm • From “Both Sides”
Wind Up Lyrics Translation Nct Jnjm | Both Sides
The songwriter crafts specific baseball imagery to talk about personal strength. In one key line, the lyrics translate to ‘the moment you raise your arms, the mound is filled with good luck’. He mixes pitching mechanics with the idea of creating your own fortune on the field of life.
Come onCome on.
We make it look so goodWe make it look so good.
AyyAyy.
Uh, listenUh, listen.
Binteumeopsi dajyeo ne mamsok clayTightly pack the clay within your heart,
Huin baram sai sumeul baeteun dwiand after exhaling through the whistling wind,
Neomanui jungsimchuk sewo gettin’ liftfind your balance and prepare for the lift.
Tto han beon play, hal su isseo challanhiPlay once again, you can shine so brilliantly.
Neol goeropin fail jiteun gominFace the failures and deep worries that haunted you,
Dangdanghi matseo fight eottae gachifight back with confidence, shall we do it together?
Panse ttawin dwijibeo, jujeoham eopsi burn (Yeah)Flip the script and burn bright without any hesitation. (Yeah)
If you east side, if you west sideWhether you’re on the east side or the west side,
Meomchuji ma, I’m on your side, saydon’t you stop, because I’m on your side, say it.
Wind up, deonjyeobwa meolliWind up and throw it far,
Uisim daesin neol mideobwatrust yourself instead of doubting.
Matchwo aiming mameul ditgo setLine up your aim, steady your heart, and get set.
Wind up, yonggi nae dasiWind up and find your courage again,
Neukkimi wa, let’s get it ’causeI can feel it coming, let’s get it because…
Du pal ollin sunganThe moment you raise your arms,
Haengun gadeuk chan moundthe mound is filled with good luck.
Amu geokjeongeun maDon’t you worry about a thing,
Throw it up, jigeumbuteo highlightthrow it up, the highlight starts right now.
Himkkeot deonjin sunganThe moment you throw with all your might,
Imi wanbyeokan roundit’s already a perfect round.
Urin hamkke binnaWe’ll shine together,
Throw it up, jigeumbuteo highlightso throw it up, the highlight starts right now.
(kko-kko-kko-kko) kkogitkkogit gugyeonwatdeon dream(Crumple, crumple) that dream you had all crumpled up,
Hwaljjak pyeolchyeonaemyeon bring the winunfold it wide and it’ll bring you the win.
Take your hand, machi geulleobeu kkin deusiTake my hand as if you’re wearing a glove,
Hamkkehae again, again, againlet’s do this together again, again, and again.
Huhoe eomneun inningAn inning without any regrets,
Mandeureobol chance, nan neol wihaeseo cheeringis our chance to create, and I’m here cheering for you.
Believe it, nunbusin youth gajin uimiBelieve it, that’s the meaning of your dazzling youth,
Han georeummada ganghaejineun feeling (Shh)and the feeling of getting stronger with every step. (Shh)
If you east side, if you west sideWhether you’re on the east side or the west side,
Meomchuji ma, I’m on your side, saydon’t you stop, because I’m on your side, say it.
Wind up, deonjyeobwa meolliWind up and throw it far,
Nalkaroun pitch, make a new waywith a sharp pitch, carve out a new path.
Jjarithan sijeuneul geuryeobwa, nothing to lose, no, noImagine a thrilling season, you’ve got nothing to lose, no, no.
Wind up, yonggi nae dasiWind up and find your courage again,
Neukkimi wa, let’s get it ’cause (Oh, oh, oh, oh; Come on)I can feel it coming, let’s get it because… (Oh, oh, oh, oh; Come on)
Du pal ollin sunganThe moment you raise your arms,
Haengun gadeuk chan mound (Oh, oh)the mound is filled with good luck. (Oh, oh)
Amu geokjeongeun maDon’t you worry about a thing,
Throw it up, jigeumbuteo highlightthrow it up, the highlight starts right now.
Himkkeot deonjin sunganThe moment you throw with all your might,
Imi wanbyeokan round (Oh)it’s already a perfect round. (Oh)
Urin hamkke binnaWe’ll shine together,
Throw it up, jigeumbuteo highlightso throw it up, the highlight starts right now.
Wind up, deonjyeobwa meolli (Uh)Wind up and throw it far. (Uh)
Wind up, deonjyeobwa meolli (Hey)Wind up and throw it far. (Hey)
Wind up, yonggi nae dasiWind up and find your courage again,
Neukkimi wa, let’s get itI can feel it coming, let’s get it.
Wind up, deonjyeobwa meolli (geu dureun highlight, highlight, highlight)Wind up and throw it far (those two are the highlight, highlight, highlight).
Wind up, deonjyeobwa meolli (Oh)Wind up and throw it far. (Oh)
Wind up, yonggi nae dasi (geu dureun highlight, highlight, highlight)Wind up and find your courage again (those two are the highlight, highlight, highlight).
Neukkimi, neukkimi wa, ’cause (Oh, oh)I can feel it, I can feel it coming, because… (Oh, oh)
Du pal ollin sungan (Hey)The moment you raise your arms, (Hey)
Haengun gadeuk chan mound (On and on)the mound is filled with good luck. (On and on)
Amu geokjeongeun maDon’t you worry about a thing,
Throw it up, jigeumbuteo highlight (Come on, uh, yeah)throw it up, the highlight starts right now. (Come on, uh, yeah)
Himkkeot deonjin sungan (Come on; Oh)The moment you throw with all your might, (Come on; Oh)
Imi wanbyeokan round (Oh)it’s already a perfect round. (Oh)
Urin hamkke binna (I’ma shot)We’ll shine together, (I’m a shot)
Throw it up, jigeumbuteo highlight (Ha-ha-ha)so throw it up, the highlight starts right now. (Ha-ha-ha)
Wind Up Music Video
This track from the ‘Both Sides’ album delivers pure encouragement. ‘Wind Up’ lyrics are about finding courage to throw your doubts away and start fresh with confidence.