SHAKIN' album artwork

SHAKIN'

SHAKIN'

Artist: aespa•Album: LEMONADE - The 2nd Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English10% KR📅 2026K-Popaespa

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“SHAKIN'” (SHAKIN') is performed by aespa, released on the album LEMONADE - The 2nd Album in 2026.

💡 Linguistic Features: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Practice singing along with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

Lyrics, Romanization & English Translation

Verse 1

This is not acceptable behavior

Yeah, shakin'

낯선만큼 very outlandish

nat-seon-man-keum very outlandish

Yeah, I keep it pretty, keep it candid

굳이 꾸밀 필요도 없지

gut-i kku-mil pil-yo-do eop-ji

지금 있는 그대로, I'm a classic

ji-geum iss-neun geu-dae-ro, I'm a classic

Know you like my fashion (yeah)

It's all eyes on me, 날 가늠해, no need to mention

It's all eyes on me, nal ga-neum-hae, no need to mention

Chorus

이미 main attraction (yeah)

i-mi main attraction (yeah)

We bring the juice

더 빨라지는 tempo

deo ppal-ra-ji-neun tempo

예민한 감각이 날 깨워 feel good

ye-min-han gam-gak-i nal kkae-wo feel good

네 마음을 삼킨 뒤 흔들어 ice breaks

ne ma-eum-eul sam-kin dwi heun-deul-eo ice breaks

I'ma have you shake, shakin'

I'ma have you shake, shakin'

You throwin' fire at my, at my, at, at

Verse 3

Yeah, I'ma have you shake, shakin'

Watch your throne, watch your throne

Watch your throne, watch your throne

멈칫하는 순간 I come for you

meom-chis-ha-neun sun-gan I come for you

We bring the juice

Shakin' in my view 'cause I'm so beautiful (what?)

겁이 날 만도 하지, you're so typical (yeah)

geop-i nal man-do ha-ji, you're so typical (yeah)

난 쉽게 널 무너트려 tell who is who (icе)

nan swip-ge neol mu-neo-teu-ryeo tell who is who (icе)

Verse 4

방심해도 괜찮아 it's cool (cool)

bang-sim-hae-do gwaen-chan-a it's cool (cool)

Know you feel the tension (yeah, oh)

감히 거짓인지 의심해 no need to quеstion

gam-hi geo-jis-in-ji ui-sim-hae no need to quеstion

Yes, I'm 'bout that action (yes, oh)

We bring the juice (ooh)

I'm gonna make you tremble

네 세상을 온통 흔들어 all good

ne se-sang-eul on-tong heun-deul-eo all good

네 모든 걸 마음껏 깨뜨려 ice breaks (네 모든 걸 마음껏, oh)

ne mo-deun geol ma-eum-kkeos kkae-tteu-ryeo ice breaks (ne mo-deun geol ma-eum-kkeos, oh)

Verse 5

I'ma have you shake, shakin'

I'ma have you shake, shakin'

You throwin' fire at my, at my, at, at

Yeah, I'ma have you shake, shakin'

Get a lil' flashy

Get a lil' nasty

Stayin' fly, float

I'm about to, I-I-I'm the GOAT

Verse 6

Greatest of all time, we strut in

머리 굴려 봤자 nothin' (now)

meo-ri gul-ryeo bwass-ja nothin' (now)

Go wild when I'm in my pocket

I'ma have you shake, shakin', I got it

I'ma have you shake, shakin' (yuh)

I'ma have you shake, shakin' (uh-uh)

You throwin' fire at my, at my, at, at

Yeah, I'ma have you shake, shakin' (yeah)

Verse 7

Watch your throne, watch your throne

Watch your throne, watch your throne

멈칫하는 순간 I come for you (yeah)

meom-chis-ha-neun sun-gan I come for you (yeah)

We bring the juice

Get a lil' flashy (flashy)

Get a lil' nasty (nasty)

Stayin' fly, float

Shake, shake, shakin', shake, shake

Verse 8

GOAT

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “SHAKIN'” by aespa.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"SHAKIN'" (SHAKIN') by aespa is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and personal growth, capturing the nuanced dynamics of modern relationships and youthful passion.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean phrasing in "SHAKIN'" employs subtle cultural idioms and layered lyricism. Phrasing shifts between introspective Korean stanzas and rhythmic English phrases, allowing listeners to experience both universal accessibility and culturally rich linguistic nuance.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Crafted with refined arrangement techniques, "SHAKIN'" highlights aespa's dynamic vocal range across textured instrumentation and modern beat drops.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, feelings
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
사랑(Sarang)
Love, affection

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “SHAKIN'”?

"SHAKIN'" (SHAKIN') by aespa is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability...

Q: How can I practice singing “SHAKIN'” with proper Korean pronunciation?

Use the K-Lyrics Sing-Along Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch lock, loop fast verses, and practice real-time tongue placement.

🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “SHAKIN'”.

Performer (아티스트)aespa
Album (앨범)LEMONADE - The 2nd Album
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under aespa and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHAKIN', pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of SHAKIN' by aespa?

"SHAKIN'" is performed by aespa. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

Where can I practice singing SHAKIN' with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced SHAKIN' by aespa?

"SHAKIN'" is performed by aespa, released on the album "LEMONADE - The 2nd Album" in 2026. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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