Marionette album artwork

Marionette

Marionette

Artist: Red VelvetAlbum: Bloom
🇯🇵 Japanese · 🇺🇸 English📅 2022K-PopRed Velvet

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

Marionette (Marionette) is performed by Red Velvet, released on the album Bloom 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

雲ひとつない starry night

kumo hitotsu nai starry night

舞台を照らす moonlight

butai wo terasu moonlight

明日じゃダメ it's the time

ashita ja dame it ' s the time

Feel good, good, good

気まぐれな音楽に

kimagure na ongaku ni

手足動かされる私

teashi ugokasa reru watashi

美しく切ない showが始まる

utsukushiku setsunai show ga hajimaru

幕は開いた

maku ha hirai ta

Hey you

心の中 声が聴こえて

kokoro no naka koe ga kikoe te

「君はどこにいる?」

「 kimi ha doko ni iru ?」

いつも同じ踊りばかりじゃ

itsumo onaji odori bakari ja

つまらない

tsumaranai

夢に見てた完璧な scene

yume ni mi te ta kanpeki na scene

決めた今すぐに make it real

kime ta ima sugu ni make it real

絡み付く糸断ち切って

karamitsuku ito tachiki te

動き出した marionette

ugokidashi ta marionette

流れ星は幻

nagareboshi ha maboroshi

ただ一度だけの瞬き

tada ichi do dake no mabataki

透き通った瞳で見つめて見つけて

sukitoo ta hitomi de mitsume te mitsuke te

踊り明かす marionette, yeah, yeah

odori akasu marionette , yeah , yeah

痛くて怖くて

itaku te kowaku te

狭い箱に閉じ込め

semai hako ni tojikome

(I go) 座ってジッとしていないで

( I go ) suwa te ji toshite i nai de

たった一歩だけで高く高く舞い上がろう

tatta ichi ho dake de takaku takaku maiagaro u

(I go) やがて楽しくなった

( I go ) yagate tanoshiku na ta

蝋燭なら1本で

rousoku nara 1 hon de

It's my birthday

書き直した運命

kakinaoshi ta unmei

I'm not going back

儚い無色の showは終わる

hakanai mushoku no show ha owaru

幕は下りた

maku ha ori ta

Hey you

迷わないで 息を吹き込んで

mayowa nai de iki wo fukikon de

「私はここにいる」

「 watashi ha koko ni iru 」

誰も行かない未知の場所でも

dare mo ika nai michi no basho de mo

構わない

kamawa nai

夢に見てた完璧な scene

yume ni mi te ta kanpeki na scene

決めた今すぐに make it real

kime ta ima sugu ni make it real

絡み付く糸断ち切って

karamitsuku ito tachiki te

動き出した marionette

ugokidashi ta marionette

流れ星は幻

nagareboshi ha maboroshi

ただ一度だけの瞬き

tada ichi do dake no mabataki

透き通った瞳で見つめて見つけて

sukitoo ta hitomi de mitsume te mitsuke te

踊り明かす marionette

odori akasu marionette

夜風に身を預け

yoru fuu ni mi wo azuke

自由に踊れば

jiyuu ni odore ba

月明かりも星も味方になる

tsukiakari mo hoshi mo mikata ni naru

Oh 好きなように

Oh suki na you ni

時間よ slowly

jikan yo slowly

Oh-baby

止まらない

tomara nai

Don't stop me now

夢に見てた完璧な scene

yume ni mi te ta kanpeki na scene

決めた今すぐに make it real

kime ta ima sugu ni make it real

絡み付く糸断ち切って

karamitsuku ito tachiki te

動き出した marionette

ugokidashi ta marionette

流れ星は幻

nagareboshi ha maboroshi

ただ一度だけの瞬き

tada ichi do dake no mabataki

透き通った瞳で見つめて見つけて

sukitoo ta hitomi de mitsume te mitsuke te

踊り明かす marionette

odori akasu marionette

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind Marionette by Red Velvet.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Marionette" (Marionette) by Red Velvet 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 "Marionette" 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, "Marionette" highlights Red Velvet'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 “Marionette”?

"Marionette" (Marionette) by Red Velvet is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vu...

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

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

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

What is the English translation and meaning of Marionette by Red Velvet?

"Marionette" is performed by Red Velvet. 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 Marionette with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced Marionette by Red Velvet?

"Marionette" is performed by Red Velvet, released on the album "Bloom" in 2022. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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