Wakey-Wakey album artwork

Wakey-Wakey

Wakey-Wakey

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

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

Wakey-Wakey (Wakey-Wakey) 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 know what I'm talkin' about, baby

Wake up right now

You gotta wakey!

叫ぶ phrase 開くspace

sakebu phrase hiraku space

境目を越え世界が spread

sakaime wo koe sekai ga spread

I'm still drunk, man 感覚研ぎ澄ます

I ' m still drunk , man kankaku togisumasu

気軽 dance, dance 変わりだすworld

kigaru dance , dance kawari dasu world

Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na

Watch it

Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na

Wait 夢に見た時を待ち 眠るのは

Wait yume ni mi ta toki wo machi nemuru no ha

Nobody knows, so everybody goes

We're breaking

Wakey-wakey-wakey, baby ざわめく buzz

Wakey - wakey - wakey , baby zawameku buzz

Wakey-wakey-wakey-wakey 目覚めの blue eyes

Wakey - wakey - wakey - wakey mezame no blue eyes

新しく生まれ変われ myself

atarashiku umarekaware myself

Wake-wakey-wakey 今覚醒せよ

Wake - wakey - wakey kon kakusei seyo

Oh yeah

Any time, any place

繋がる present day

tsunagaru present day

何が自由かを見失いそうなら

nani ga jiyuu ka wo miushinai sou nara

閉じた目を見開かねば

toji ta me wo mihiraka ne ba

曇ったそガラスを見抜けば

kumo ta so garasu wo minuke ba

呼ぶ声がする Come over

yobu koe ga suru Come over

We're super nova, yeah

光放つ 終わりじゃなく 始まりさ

hikari hanatsu owari ja naku hajimari sa

Nobody knows, so everybody goes

Everybody goes

Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na

Watch it

Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na

Alright まだ見ぬ世界に close

Alright mada mi nu sekai ni close

Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na

Every-everybody goes

We're breaking

Wakey-wakey-wakey, baby ざわめく buzz

Wakey - wakey - wakey , baby zawameku buzz

Wakey-wakey-wakey-wakey 目覚めの blue eyes

Wakey - wakey - wakey - wakey mezame no blue eyes

新しく生まれ変われ myself

atarashiku umarekaware myself

Wake-wakey-wakey 今覚醒せよ

Wake - wakey - wakey kon kakusei seyo

Yeah, wakey

殻を破れよ 産声上げる僕らの時代

kara wo yabureyo ubugoe ageru bokura no jidai

運命を塗り替えていこう, no, no, no

unmei wo nurikae te iko u , no , no , no

Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na

Watch it

Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na

Oh yeah

Wakey, so wakey

その目で looking at the right

sono me de looking at the right

Wakey-wakey-wakey, baby ざわめく buzz

Wakey - wakey - wakey , baby zawameku buzz

Wakey-wakey-wakey-wakey 目覚めの blue eyes

Wakey - wakey - wakey - wakey mezame no blue eyes

新しく生まれ変われ myself

atarashiku umarekaware myself

Wake-wakey-wakey 今覚醒せよ

Wake - wakey - wakey kon kakusei seyo

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey

Yeah

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey

Come on

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Wakey-Wakey" (Wakey-Wakey) 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 "Wakey-Wakey" 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, "Wakey-Wakey" 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 “Wakey-Wakey”?

"Wakey-Wakey" (Wakey-Wakey) by NCT is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnera...

Q: How can I practice singing “Wakey-Wakey” 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 Wakey-Wakey.

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 Wakey-Wakey, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Wakey-Wakey by NCT?

"Wakey-Wakey" 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 Wakey-Wakey with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced Wakey-Wakey by NCT?

"Wakey-Wakey" 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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