Lips album artwork

Lips

Lips

Artist: NCTAlbum: Awaken
🇯🇵 Japanese · 🇺🇸 English📅 2019K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

Lips (Lips) is performed by NCT, released on the album Awaken in 2019.

💡 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

You got an invitation

地図の上を Trace

chizu no ue wo Trace

最大の Attention

saidai no Attention

進む Path ways

susumu Path ways

You will fronting like, fronting like, fronting like

両手で Open the doors

ryoute de Open the doors

強気は崩さない

tsuyoki ha kuzusa nai

That's the only notes

記憶に残るこの場所の匂い

kioku ni nokoru kono basho no nioi

鏡の中の誰かが笑う

kagami no naka no dareka ga warau

Your lips

音もなく語る In the dark

oto mo naku kataru In the dark

Your lips

その影(すがた) Come up & disappear

sono kage ( su gata ) Come up & disappear

本当の姿は

hontou no sugata ha

You don't know yet, you don't know yet

Your lips

何もかもが浮かび上がる

nanimokamo ga ukabiagaru

Your lips

Your lips making everything strange

Your lips in the mirrors all real (Your lips)

偽りはないけど

itsuwari ha nai kedo

夢は遠き幻に In my rhythm

yume ha tooki maboroshi ni In my rhythm

隙間風の Whisper

sukimakaze no Whisper

Tells you why you're here

軋む床が Shouting

kishimu yuka ga Shouting

Tells you what you are

記憶に残る 遥か遠い未来

kioku ni nokoru haruka tooi mirai

鏡の中で Leading you and guiding you

kagami no naka de Leading you and guiding you

Your lips

音もなく語る In the dark

oto mo naku kataru In the dark

Your lips

その影(すがた) Come up & disappear

sono kage ( su gata ) Come up & disappear

本当の姿は

hontou no sugata ha

You don't know yet, you don't know yet

Your lips

何もかもが浮かび上がる

nanimokamo ga ukabiagaru

Your lips

Your lips making everything strange

Your lips in the mirrors all real (Your lips)

偽りはないけど

itsuwari ha nai kedo

夢は遠き幻に In my rhythm (Your lips)

yume ha tooki maboroshi ni In my rhythm ( Your lips )

Like after Hanabi in the light in the dark

何ひとつ思い出せない Figure it out (Your lips)

nani hitotsu omoidase nai Figure it out ( Your lips )

Time is up now checkin' my heart

ようやく動き出す時計

youyaku ugokidasu tokei

Your lips come and take me to the place to go

The place you would know where, where you belong

Your lips come and take me to the place to go

The place you would know where you should go

Your lips

Your lips

Your lips

Your lips

Your lips

音もなく語る In the dark

oto mo naku kataru In the dark

Your lips (Your lips)

その影(すがた) Come up & disappear

sono kage ( su gata ) Come up & disappear

Your lips (Uh)

その姿 You don't know yet, no no (Yeah)

sono sugata You don ' t know yet , no no ( Yeah )

Your lips

何もかもが浮かび上がる (Oh)

nanimokamo ga ukabiagaru ( Oh )

Your lips

Your lips

Your lips

Your lips

Your lips

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind Lips by NCT.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Lips" (Lips) by NCT 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 "Lips" 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, "Lips" highlights NCT'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 “Lips”?

"Lips" (Lips) by NCT is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and pe...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for Lips.

Performer (아티스트)NCT
Album (앨범)Awaken
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under NCT and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lips, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Lips by NCT?

"Lips" is performed by NCT. 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 Lips with Romanized lyrics?

You can practice Lips with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=nct-lips, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.

Who wrote and produced Lips by NCT?

"Lips" is performed by NCT, released on the album "Awaken" in 2019. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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