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Mermaid

Mermaid

Artist: LEE MINHYUK, PENIEL, ILHOON, JANG YEEUN, WOOSEOK & SOYEON•Album: One - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English51% KR📅 2018K-Pop(G)I-DLE

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Mermaid” (Mermaid) is performed by LEE MINHYUK, PENIEL, ILHOON, JANG YEEUN, WOOSEOK & SOYEON, released on the album One - EP in 2018.

💡 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

오늘 밤이 길긴 한데

o-neul bam-i gil-gin han-de

난 그것도 많이 모자라

nan geu-geos-do man-i mo-ja-ra

잠시도 눈을 뗄 수 없잖아 babe

jam-si-do nun-eul ttel su eop-jan-a babe

Mermaid, she's a mermaid ey

궁금하게 너 왜 자꾸 웃는데

gung-geum-ha-ge neo wae ja-kku us-neun-de

You look like a goddess

우리 둘 모습이 ah ye ye yeah

u-ri dul mo-seup-i ah ye ye yeah

Like a mermaid, mermaid on bed

몸짓 하나하나 던지는 미끼

mom-jis ha-na-ha-na deon-ji-neun mi-kki

시선이란 링 위에 대답 없는 speaking

si-seon-i-ran ring wi-e dae-dap eop-neun speaking

밋밋한 숨소린 알려 음악이 필요한 시기

mis-mis-han sum-so-rin al-ryeo eum-ak-i pil-yo-han si-gi

몰랐지 나의 하이톤이 이렇게 쓰일지

mol-rass-ji na-ui ha-i-ton-i i-reot-ge sseu-il-ji

내려보는 네 눈에 비친 내가 부끄러

nae-ryeo-bo-neun ne nun-e bi-chin nae-ga bu-kkeu-reo

눈을 감고 너의 박자에 맞춰 춤을 춰

nun-eul gam-go neo-ui bak-ja-e mat-chwo chum-eul chwo

점점 더 끈적여 이제 우리 사인

jeom-jeom deo kkeun-jeok-yeo i-je u-ri sa-in

빈틈이 없어 나에게선 넌 뺄 수 없어

bin-teum-i eop-eo na-e-ge-seon neon ppael su eop-eo

내가 미쳤지 가식이 싫었지

nae-ga mi-chyeoss-ji ga-sik-i sil-eoss-ji

모든 걸 네게 줬어 남김없이 숨김없이

mo-deun geol ne-ge jwoss-eo nam-gim-eop-i sum-gim-eop-i

위태롭던 흔들흔들거렸던 삶에

wi-tae-rop-deon heun-deul-heun-deul-geo-ryeoss-deon sal-e

빛이 보여 널 만남으로써

bit-i bo-yeo neol man-nam-eu-ro-sseo

혹시 기억하니 우리 만남이

hok-si gi-eok-ha-ni u-ri man-nam-i

성사됐던 그날 밤의 조용한 party

seong-sa-dwaess-deon geu-nal bam-ui jo-yong-han party

행여 내가 널 잊게 돼도

haeng-yeo nae-ga neol it-ge dwae-do

난 네 맘을 훔친 괴도

nan ne mam-eul hum-chin goe-do

그 죄로 뗄래도 못 떼는 사이 사이

geu joe-ro ttel-rae-do mos tte-neun sa-i sa-i

오늘 밤이 길긴 한데

o-neul bam-i gil-gin han-de

난 그것도 많이 모자라

nan geu-geos-do man-i mo-ja-ra

잠시도 눈을 뗄 수 없잖아 babe

jam-si-do nun-eul ttel su eop-jan-a babe

Mermaid, she's a mermaid ey

궁금하게 너 왜 자꾸 웃는데

gung-geum-ha-ge neo wae ja-kku us-neun-de

You look like a goddess

우리 둘 모습이 ah ye ye yeah

u-ri dul mo-seup-i ah ye ye yeah

Like a mermaid, mermaid on bed

불을 끄기엔 내 맘이 너무 급해

bul-eul kkeu-gi-en nae mam-i neo-mu geup-hae

분위기에 더 끌려가기엔 이미 아득해

bun-wi-gi-e deo kkeul-ryeo-ga-gi-en i-mi a-deuk-hae

문 열어주기 싫어 나 생각보다 깊어

mun yeol-eo-ju-gi sil-eo na saeng-gak-bo-da gip-eo

주도권을 다 주기엔 밤은 알다시피 길어 uh

ju-do-gwon-eul da ju-gi-en bam-eun al-da-si-pi gil-eo uh

웬만한 거엔 안 넘어갈 ego-o-o

wen-man-han geo-en an neom-eo-gal ego-o-o

먼저 선을 넘길 바랄 뿐이고 oh

meon-jeo seon-eul neom-gil ba-ral ppun-i-go oh

지금 느낀 느낌에 더 집중하는 김에

ji-geum neu-kkin neu-kkim-e deo jip-jung-ha-neun gim-e

쉿! 딴말은 하지 않기로 해

swis! ttan-mal-eun ha-ji an-gi-ro hae

막대할거야 각오해야 할 거야

mak-dae-hal-geo-ya gak-o-hae-ya hal geo-ya

오늘 밤은 좀 더 거칠 테니 기쁠 거야

o-neul bam-eun jom deo geo-chil te-ni gi-ppeul geo-ya

내 양손에 움켜쥔 사랑은 빨개지겠지

nae yang-son-e um-kyeo-jwin sa-rang-eun ppal-gae-ji-gess-ji

아침까지 질리도록 아니 진 빠질 때까지

a-chim-kka-ji jil-ri-do-rok a-ni jin ppa-jil ttae-kka-ji

호흡은 빨라지고 네 호응은 격해지고

ho-heup-eun ppal-ra-ji-go ne ho-eung-eun gyeok-hae-ji-go

내 허기와 호기가 네 허리를 만나 호기심을 자극해

nae heo-gi-wa ho-gi-ga ne heo-ri-reul man-na ho-gi-sim-eul ja-geuk-hae

굶주린 양이 늑대를 반기네 all night

gul-ju-rin yang-i neuk-dae-reul ban-gi-ne all night

뿜어대는 치명적인 향기에 취한 밤

ppum-eo-dae-neun chi-myeong-jeok-in hyang-gi-e chwi-han bam

너와 나 둘이서 하나

neo-wa na dul-i-seo ha-na

오늘 밤 테마는 하드코어 락

o-neul bam te-ma-neun ha-deu-ko-eo rak

오늘 밤이 길긴 한데

o-neul bam-i gil-gin han-de

난 그것도 많이 모자라

nan geu-geos-do man-i mo-ja-ra

잠시도 눈을 뗄 수 없잖아 babe

jam-si-do nun-eul ttel su eop-jan-a babe

Mermaid, she's a mermaid ey

궁금하게 너 왜 자꾸 웃는데

gung-geum-ha-ge neo wae ja-kku us-neun-de

You look like a goddess

우리 둘 모습이 ah ye ye yeah

u-ri dul mo-seup-i ah ye ye yeah

Like a mermaid, mermaid on bed

Can't stop looking girl, you look so amazing

I can't seem to keep my eyes off you

Don't stop moving, girl, you look so sexy

When you're moving, your hips like ooo

You can spend the night if you want, but lemme warn ya

Once you do, you're gonna wanna come back for round two ya

Girl, I'll be your prince and you can be my ariel

Like an urban myth walking around, you make me curious

궁금해 궁금해 girl

gung-geum-hae gung-geum-hae girl

이기적인 호기심의 중심에 선

i-gi-jeok-in ho-gi-sim-ui jung-sim-e seon

기분은 어때 서울의 호텔

gi-bun-eun eo-ttae seo-ul-ui ho-tel

어디든 불이 환하게 켜질 거야 밤새도록

eo-di-deun bul-i hwan-ha-ge kyeo-jil geo-ya bam-sae-do-rok

You always looking at the mirror

너도 네가 이쁜 걸 알어

neo-do ne-ga i-ppeun geol al-eo

난 위로든 뒤로든

nan wi-ro-deun dwi-ro-deun

옆으로 또 앞으로 ha

yeop-eu-ro tto ap-eu-ro ha

오늘 밤이 길긴 한데

o-neul bam-i gil-gin han-de

난 그것도 많이 모자라

nan geu-geos-do man-i mo-ja-ra

잠시도 눈을 뗄 수 없잖아 babe

jam-si-do nun-eul ttel su eop-jan-a babe

Mermaid, she's a mermaid ey

궁금하게 너 왜 자꾸 웃는데

gung-geum-ha-ge neo wae ja-kku us-neun-de

You look like a goddess

우리 둘 모습이 ah ye ye yeah

u-ri dul mo-seup-i ah ye ye yeah

Like a mermaid, mermaid on bed

거울에 비친 우리 two mermaids

geo-ul-e bi-chin u-ri two mermaids

어떤 바다도 넘어가 잠시 쉴 곳에

eo-tteon ba-da-do neom-eo-ga jam-si swil gos-e

누워 떠다니면 돼

nu-wo tteo-da-ni-myeon dwae

I'll tease you every day

화내는 것도 귀여워 pretty

hwa-nae-neun geos-do gwi-yeo-wo pretty

I said 누워 떠다니면 돼

I said nu-wo tteo-da-ni-myeon dwae

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Mermaid” by LEE MINHYUK, PENIEL, ILHOON, JANG YEEUN, WOOSEOK & SOYEON.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Mermaid" (Mermaid) by LEE MINHYUK, PENIEL, ILHOON, JANG YEEUN, WOOSEOK & SOYEON 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 "Mermaid" 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, "Mermaid" highlights LEE MINHYUK, PENIEL, ILHOON, JANG YEEUN, WOOSEOK & SOYEON'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 “Mermaid”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Mermaid”.

Performer (아티스트)LEE MINHYUK, PENIEL, ILHOON, JANG YEEUN, WOOSEOK & SOYEON
Album (앨범)One - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under LEE MINHYUK, PENIEL, ILHOON, JANG YEEUN, WOOSEOK & SOYEON and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the English translation and meaning of Mermaid by LEE MINHYUK, PENIEL, ILHOON, JANG YEEUN, WOOSEOK & SOYEON?

"Mermaid" is performed by LEE MINHYUK, PENIEL, ILHOON, JANG YEEUN, WOOSEOK & SOYEON. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

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Who wrote and produced Mermaid by LEE MINHYUK, PENIEL, ILHOON, JANG YEEUN, WOOSEOK & SOYEON?

"Mermaid" is performed by LEE MINHYUK, PENIEL, ILHOON, JANG YEEUN, WOOSEOK & SOYEON, released on the album "One - EP" in 2018. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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