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Papillon

Papillon

Artist: NMIXX•Album: Fe3O4: FORWARD - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English21% KR📅 2025K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Papillon” (Papillon) is performed by NMIXX, released on the album Fe3O4: FORWARD - EP in 2025.

💡 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

(Ooh-wee-ooh-wah)

(Ooh-wee-ooh-wah)

Beep, beep, beep, I crush, 빠빠삐용, I feel alive

Beep, beep, beep, I crush, ppa-ppa-ppi-yong, I feel alive

숨을 내뱉어, pushing me tough (ooh-wee-ooh-wah)

sum-eul nae-baet-eo, pushing me tough (ooh-wee-ooh-wah)

Beep, beep, beep, I crush, 빠빠삐용, I feel alive

Beep, beep, beep, I crush, ppa-ppa-ppi-yong, I feel alive

Feeling myself, 'cause I'm alive, pushing me tough

"원래", 다 그렇단 말은 없어

"won-rae", da geu-reot-dan mal-eun eop-eo

보란 듯이 I swerve, swe-swerve (nothing's gonna change me)

bo-ran deus-i I swerve, swe-swerve (nothing's gonna change me)

Chorus

가장 위태롭다 느낀 순간

ga-jang wi-tae-rop-da neu-kkin sun-gan

I know it is my time, t-time (꺾어버린 destiny)

I know it is my time, t-time (kkeok-eo-beo-rin destiny)

몸에 걸쳐 있는 gravity 벗어던져 사뿐히

mom-e geol-chyeo iss-neun gravity beos-eo-deon-jyeo sa-ppun-hi

관심 없는 MacGuffin은 take that o-o-o-o-off

gwan-sim eop-neun M-a-c-G-u-f-f-i-n-eun take that o-o-o-o-off

All I do is struggle (-ggle, -ggle, drop it)

손을 잡아 bungee, 하늘 깊이 잠수

son-eul jap-a bungee, ha-neul gip-i jam-su

끝을 몰라 can't stop, to the top

kkeut-eul mol-ra can't stop, to the top

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) 던져 멀리 날

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) deon-jyeo meol-ri nal

Verse 3

(Tag, tag, tag, tag)

Um (oh), 들이쉰 호흡 (oh, my), 내뱉는 겁 (oh, my)

Um (oh), deul-i-swin ho-heup (oh, my), nae-baet-neun geop (oh, my)

Everyday beep, beep, beep, I crush (oh, my)

그래, 난 do what I like

geu-rae, nan do what I like

더 거칠게 숨을 내뱉어 (oh, my)

deo geo-chil-ge sum-eul nae-baet-eo (oh, my)

Pushing me tough (oh, my), 몰아쳐 더 (oh, my)

Pushing me tough (oh, my), mol-a-chyeo deo (oh, my)

꿈들이 빗-빗-빗발쳐 (oh, my)

kkum-deul-i bis-bis-bis-bal-chyeo (oh, my)

Dreamin' like 빠빠삐용

Dreamin' like ppa-ppa-ppi-yong

Verse 4

I'm feeling myself, 'cause I'm alive (oh, my)

Ooh-wee-ooh-wah

(I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive)

Ooh-wee-ooh-wah

(I'm alive, I'm alive)

쌓이는 fail 난 상관 없지

ssat-i-neun fail nan sang-gwan eop-ji

I know what I did, no doubt, doubt (doubt, doubt, whoa)

의문 따윈 한입에 finish (hm, brr)

ui-mun tta-win han-ip-e finish (hm, brr)

Verse 5

Yeah, bon appétit, I'm done, done, yeah (uh-huh, uh-huh)

Ooh-ah, 이대로 already alright (right, right)

Ooh-ah, i-dae-ro already alright (right, right)

상처 위 먼지를 턴 다음 (can't slow down)

sang-cheo wi meon-ji-reul teon da-eum (can't slow down)

계속해 겁 없는 짓, oh-whoa, nah-nah

gye-sok-hae geop eop-neun jis, oh-whoa, nah-nah

발을 굴러 hop in, 바다 높이 착륙

bal-eul gul-reo hop in, ba-da nop-i chak-ryuk

이건 끝이 아니야, on my mark (oh, yeah)

i-geon kkeut-i a-ni-ya, on my mark (oh, yeah)

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) 위험까지 다

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) wi-heom-kka-ji da

(Tag, tag, tag, tag)

Verse 6

Um (oh), 들이쉰 호흡 (oh, my), 내뱉는 겁 (oh, my)

Um (oh), deul-i-swin ho-heup (oh, my), nae-baet-neun geop (oh, my)

Everyday beep, beep, beep, I crush (oh, my)

그래, 난 do what I like

geu-rae, nan do what I like

더 거칠게 숨을 내뱉어 (oh, my)

deo geo-chil-ge sum-eul nae-baet-eo (oh, my)

Pushing me tough (oh, my), 몰아쳐 더 (oh, my)

Pushing me tough (oh, my), mol-a-chyeo deo (oh, my)

꿈들이 빗-빗-빗발쳐 (oh, my)

kkum-deul-i bis-bis-bis-bal-chyeo (oh, my)

Dreamin' like 빠빠삐용

Dreamin' like ppa-ppa-ppi-yong

I'm feeling myself, 'cause I'm alive (oh, my)

Verse 7

Ooh-wee-ooh-wah

(I'm alive, I'm alive, I'm alive)

Ooh-wee-ooh-wah

(I'm alive, I'm alive)

완전히 사라지는 겁 멈추란 법은 없어

wan-jeon-hi sa-ra-ji-neun geop meom-chu-ran beop-eun eop-eo

깊이 저 너머, um, ready, set, go

gip-i jeo neo-meo, um, ready, set, go

몰아쳐 더, 무너질 맘은 없어

mol-a-chyeo deo, mu-neo-jil mam-eun eop-eo

Feeling myself, 'cause I'm alive, I never stop

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Papillon” by NMIXX.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Papillon" (Papillon) by NMIXX 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 "Papillon" 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, "Papillon" highlights NMIXX'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 “Papillon”?

"Papillon" (Papillon) by NMIXX is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerabili...

Q: How can I practice singing “Papillon” 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 “Papillon”.

Performer (아티스트)NMIXX
Album (앨범)Fe3O4: FORWARD - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under NMIXX 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 Papillon by NMIXX?

"Papillon" is performed by NMIXX. 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 Papillon with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced Papillon by NMIXX?

"Papillon" is performed by NMIXX, released on the album "Fe3O4: FORWARD - EP" in 2025. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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