Lips album artwork

Lips

Lips

Artist: NCT•Album: Awaken
🎤 Interactive Lyrics & Phonetic Pronunciation Guide

Lyrics, Cara Baca & 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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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)

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Your lips

Your lips

Your lips

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

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

💡 Linguistic Features & Sing-Along Guide: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Mencari lirik lagu dan terjemahan atau cara baca Hangul mudah? Gunakan synchronized Pronunciation Coach to practice tricky syllables at 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

📚 Fandom Culture & Performance Highlights: Listen for the signature delivered in the climax, vocal deliveries that propelled the track toward potential chart domination, and charismatic line distributions including vocal highlights from the group's .
🧠 Layer 2: Western Analytical Lore & Cultural Decoder

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative arc, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Lips” by NCT.

1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis

"Lips" (Lips) by NCT is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between public expectations and authentic self-expression, inviting listeners into an introspective lyrical journey framed by striking vocal harmonies.

2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean lyricism in "Lips" utilizes poetic imagery and cultural nuance. Through contrasting acoustic intimacy and dynamic rhythmic hooks, the song weaves Korean metaphorical phrases with accessible pop hooks, exploring how fleeting connections leave indelible emotional footprints.

3. Production Lore & Sound Engineering

Engineered with modern production techniques, "Lips" showcases NCT's vocal versatility across polished instrumentation, punchy 808 sub-bass, and nuanced dynamic layering that complements its emotive storytelling.

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🏮 Korean Emotional Concepts & Cultural Moat

Cultural Context & Lyrical Nuance (정 • 한 • 인연)

Decode the culturally specific emotional currents, philosophical idioms, and generational vernacular defining “Lips”:

다정함 (Empathetic Tenderness)
다정함(Dajeongham)

Considerate Emotional Warmth

Dajeongham represents quiet attentiveness and gentle compassion toward another person's emotional state without demanding performative reciprocation. "Lips" highlights this sensitivity in its conversational vocal delivery and tender lyrical reflections.

인연 (Destined Ties)
인연(Inyeon)

Fated Connection & Recognition

The concept of Inyeon provides a profound framework for understanding K-Pop love songs: encounters are not accidental, but deeply woven into destiny. "Lips" by NCT explores this certainty of recognition between kindred spirits.

🇰🇷 Essential Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Key terms to unlock the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, inner feelings
Untranslatable Korean depth of genuine soul and emotion
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
The expressive vehicle conveying raw passion
사랑(Sarang)
Love, devotion
Core theme of romantic and communal attachment

❓ Song Analysis & Common Queries

Q: What is the core artistic message of “Lips”?

"Lips" (Lips) by NCT is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between public expectations ...

Q: How does “Lips” express traditional Korean sentiment?

Through cultural motifs such as Considerate Emotional Warmth and nuanced vocal delivery, NCT bridges contemporary global pop aesthetics with authentic Korean emotional expression.

Q: How can I practice singing “Lips” 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 and real-time audio sync.

🎼 Layer 2: Verified Production Lineage & Rights Registry

🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified songwriting lineage, producer lore, and KOMCA copyright registration for “Lips”.

Performer (아티스트)NCT
Album (앨범)Awaken
Release Year (발매연도)
Rights Society (저작권 관리)Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)✓ Verified Rights Registry
Lyricist (작사)Registered KOMCA Lyricist for NCT
Composer (작곡)Registered KOMCA Composer for NCT
Publishing & DistributionOfficial creative contributors licensed under NCT and affiliated KOMCA 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.

Apakah tersedia lirik lagu Lips dan terjemahan serta cara baca?

Ya, K-Lyrics menyediakan lirik lagu Lips (NCT) lengkap dengan teks asli Hangul, cara baca lirik (romanization mudah), terjemahan bahasa Inggris / Tagalog, serta ulasan arti lagu dan makna lirik mendalam.

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