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Arcade

Arcade

Artist: NCT•Album: Glitch Mode - The 2nd Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English42% KR📅 2022K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Arcade” (Arcade) is performed by NCT, released on the album Glitch Mode - The 2nd Album in 2022.

💡 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

이제 우리가 다시, 다시 써 (다시 써)

i-je u-ri-ga da-si, da-si sseo (da-si sseo)

불붙으면, non-stop (non-stop, non-stop)

bul-but-eu-myeon, non-stop (non-stop, non-stop)

보이는 대로, I'm just having fun (having fun)

bo-i-neun dae-ro, I'm just having fun (having fun)

가볍게 난 game start, 갈아치운 rank, huh

ga-byeop-ge nan game start, gal-a-chi-un rank, huh

심길 건드리는 말들도 (okay)

sim-gil geon-deu-ri-neun mal-deul-do (okay)

씹어 먹고 퉤 해 뱉어 껌처럼 (okay)

ssip-eo meok-go twe hae baet-eo kkeom-cheo-reom (okay)

Chess판 위에도 checkmate, 몇 번 해도 패밴

C-h-e-s-s-pan wi-e-do checkmate, myeot beon hae-do pae-baen

그들에게 name tag, 매번 내게 lose (oh)

geu-deul-e-ge name tag, mae-beon nae-ge lose (oh)

Chorus

가는 길마다 say they hate me

ga-neun gil-ma-da say they hate me

Another round 끝없이 가 (끝없이 가)

Another round kkeut-eop-i ga (kkeut-eop-i ga)

생각 말고, crazy

saeng-gak mal-go, crazy

좀 더 세게 여길 흔들어, I'm out of control

jom deo se-ge yeo-gil heun-deul-eo, I'm out of control

Full power up

뛰어 들어와, 무서울 게 없잖아

ttwi-eo deul-eo-wa, mu-seo-ul ge eop-jan-a

더 미쳐 놀아 봐 (야야)

deo mi-chyeo nol-a bwa (ya-ya)

즐기면서 해도 난 너무 쉽게 올라가

jeul-gi-myeon-seo hae-do nan neo-mu swip-ge ol-ra-ga

Verse 3

Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, 온 세상이

Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, on se-sang-i

Clap, clap, clap, clap, 울리도록 외쳐, get loud

Clap, clap, clap, clap, ul-ri-do-rok oe-chyeo, get loud

이 중심에 서, 전부 펼쳐봐

i jung-sim-e seo, jeon-bu pyeol-chyeo-bwa

순식간에 game over (yeah)

sun-sik-gan-e game over (yeah)

In the arcade (arcade)

따라잡아봐 뭐해? (What?)

tta-ra-jap-a-bwa mwo-hae? (What?)

Too late (late, late) in the arcade (arcade)

깨고 넘어, 다음다음, watch me (넘어, 다음다음, watch me)

kkae-go neom-eo, da-eum-da-eum, watch me (neom-eo, da-eum-da-eum, watch me)

Verse 4

머리는 가볍게, 겁 날 거 없는, play

meo-ri-neun ga-byeop-ge, geop nal geo eop-neun, play

다 뭐라 하든, 두 귀를 막고 네 모습대로 해 (ayy)

da mwo-ra ha-deun, du gwi-reul mak-go ne mo-seup-dae-ro hae (ayy)

변화하는 세상 어제와 또 달라

byeon-hwa-ha-neun se-sang eo-je-wa tto dal-ra

King and boss, 날 따라 이곳을 휘저어

King and boss, nal tta-ra i-gos-eul hwi-jeo-eo

짜여진 frame, 너의 level은 fake

jja-yeo-jin frame, neo-ui l-e-v-e-l-eun fake

다 깨부셔, 깨부셔, 깨부셔, blast

da kkae-bu-syeo, kkae-bu-syeo, kkae-bu-syeo, blast

내가 이끄는 대로, 어서, sign to sign me up

nae-ga i-kkeu-neun dae-ro, eo-seo, sign to sign me up

가만 바라만 보다간 이길 수 없어

ga-man ba-ra-man bo-da-gan i-gil su eop-eo

Verse 5

가르쳐줘도, say they hate me

ga-reu-chyeo-jwo-do, say they hate me

비춘 spotlight 날 감싸와

bi-chun spotlight nal gam-ssa-wa

생각 보다 crazy

saeng-gak bo-da crazy

과감하게 모든 걸 걸어, I'm out of control

gwa-gam-ha-ge mo-deun geol geol-eo, I'm out of control

Full power up (eh-oh)

뛰어 들어와, 무서울 게 없잖아 (yeah, what?)

ttwi-eo deul-eo-wa, mu-seo-ul ge eop-jan-a (yeah, what?)

더 미쳐 놀아 봐 (야야)

deo mi-chyeo nol-a bwa (ya-ya)

즐기면서 해도 난 너무 쉽게 올라가

jeul-gi-myeon-seo hae-do nan neo-mu swip-ge ol-ra-ga

Verse 6

Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, 온 세상이

Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, on se-sang-i

Clap, clap, clap, clap, 울리도록 외쳐, get loud

Clap, clap, clap, clap, ul-ri-do-rok oe-chyeo, get loud

이 중심에 서, 전부 펼쳐봐

i jung-sim-e seo, jeon-bu pyeol-chyeo-bwa

순식간에 game over (yeah)

sun-sik-gan-e game over (yeah)

In the arcade (arcade)

따라잡아봐 뭐해? (What?)

tta-ra-jap-a-bwa mwo-hae? (What?)

Too late (late, late) in the arcade (arcade)

깨고 넘어, 다음다음, watch me (넘어, 다음다음, watch me)

kkae-go neom-eo, da-eum-da-eum, watch me (neom-eo, da-eum-da-eum, watch me)

Verse 7

어제의 난 어제에 두고 (다른 내일로)

eo-je-ui nan eo-je-e du-go (da-reun nae-il-ro)

다쳐도 멈출 줄 몰라 (나 다시 달려가)

da-chyeo-do meom-chul jul mol-ra (na da-si dal-ryeo-ga)

나를 뛰어 넘어가, baby

na-reul ttwi-eo neom-eo-ga, baby

채워도, 채워도 모자라 (yeah, yeah, yeah)

chae-wo-do, chae-wo-do mo-ja-ra (yeah, yeah, yeah)

세상이 뒤집힐 때까지 (oh-oh)

se-sang-i dwi-jip-hil ttae-kka-ji (oh-oh)

새로운 map을 그리고 게임이 시작되면 don't stop

sae-ro-un m-a-p-eul geu-ri-go ge-im-i si-jak-doe-myeon don't stop

끊임없이 we go high

kkeun-im-eop-i we go high

Yeah, 꿈에서 이어진 countdown (yeah, yeah)

Yeah, kkum-e-seo i-eo-jin countdown (yeah, yeah)

Verse 8

Full power up

뛰어 들어와, 즐기면서 이겨 다 (oh, whoa)

ttwi-eo deul-eo-wa, jeul-gi-myeon-seo i-gyeo da (oh, whoa)

더 미쳐 놀아 봐 (더 미쳐봐)

deo mi-chyeo nol-a bwa (deo mi-chyeo-bwa)

꿈이 아닌 현실 안, 온 세상을 내려봐 (깨어나, 난 깨어나, yeah)

kkum-i a-nin hyeon-sil an, on se-sang-eul nae-ryeo-bwa (kkae-eo-na, nan kkae-eo-na, yeah)

Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, 온 세상이 (온 세상 위에 퍼져가)

Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, on se-sang-i (on se-sang wi-e peo-jyeo-ga)

Clap, clap, clap, clap, 울리도록 외쳐, get loud

Clap, clap, clap, clap, ul-ri-do-rok oe-chyeo, get loud

이 중심에 서 (ooh-ooh), 전부 펼쳐봐

i jung-sim-e seo (ooh-ooh), jeon-bu pyeol-chyeo-bwa

순식간에 game over (yeah)

sun-sik-gan-e game over (yeah)

Verse 9

In the arcade (arcade)

따라잡아봐 뭐해? (What?)

tta-ra-jap-a-bwa mwo-hae? (What?)

Too late (late, late) in the arcade (arcade)

깨고 넘어, 다음다음, watch me (넘어, 다음다음, watch me)

kkae-go neom-eo, da-eum-da-eum, watch me (neom-eo, da-eum-da-eum, watch me)

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Arcade” by NCT.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Arcade" (Arcade) 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 "Arcade" 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, "Arcade" 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 “Arcade”?

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

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

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Arcade”.

Performer (아티스트)NCT
Album (앨범)Glitch Mode - The 2nd Album
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under NCT 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 Arcade by NCT?

"Arcade" 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 Arcade with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced Arcade by NCT?

"Arcade" is performed by NCT, released on the album "Glitch Mode - The 2nd Album" in 2022. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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