Underwater album artwork

Underwater

Underwater

Artist: Red Velvet•Album: Chill Kill - The 3rd Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English40% KR📅 2023K-PopRed Velvet

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Underwater” (Underwater) is performed by Red Velvet, released on the album Chill Kill - The 3rd Album in 2023.

💡 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

Yeah

All I need for you's to stay

And forever you will sway

They can't love you like I love you

금세 사라져 그 파동 모두

geum-se sa-ra-jyeo geu pa-dong mo-du

아무 흔적도 남기지 못한 채

a-mu heun-jeok-do nam-gi-ji mos-han chae

아니, 처음부터 없었던 일이 돼

a-ni, cheo-eum-bu-teo eop-eoss-deon il-i dwae

아주 깊은 underwater 이제 눈을 떠도 돼

a-ju gip-eun underwater i-je nun-eul tteo-do dwae

Chorus

온통 널 휘감아, 여긴 너만 허락해 난

on-tong neol hwi-gam-a, yeo-gin neo-man heo-rak-hae nan

지금 감싸오는 감각들을 기억해

ji-geum gam-ssa-o-neun gam-gak-deul-eul gi-eok-hae

So you can take your time

Oh, 낯선 온기 떨림, it's all you, you-ooh

Oh, nat-seon on-gi tteol-rim, it's all you, you-ooh

너를 깨운 감정 그 전부 true

neo-reul kkae-un gam-jeong geu jeon-bu true

I can't wait, babe, what's it gonna be?

What's it gonna be, babe? You should show me

넌 흠뻑 잠겨 내게 깊이

neon heum-ppeok jam-gyeo nae-ge gip-i

Verse 3

맘 끝까지, babe, 차오르지

mam kkeut-kka-ji, babe, cha-o-reu-ji

너를 맡겨도 돼, 이끌려 중력에

neo-reul mat-gyeo-do dwae, i-kkeul-ryeo jung-ryeok-e

날 더 원하게 돼

nal deo won-ha-ge dwae

고요하게 흘러들어 빈틈없이

go-yo-ha-ge heul-reo-deul-eo bin-teum-eop-i

내 안에서 숨을 쉴 수 있는 걸, oh

nae an-e-seo sum-eul swil su iss-neun geol, oh

Who can love you like I love you?

포근하고 아득한 이 단꿈

po-geun-ha-go a-deuk-han i dan-kkum

Come here, babe

Verse 4

절대로 마르지 않으니 (uh)

jeol-dae-ro ma-reu-ji an-eu-ni (uh)

까마득한 underwater 어떤 내가 궁금해?

kka-ma-deuk-han underwater eo-tteon nae-ga gung-geum-hae?

어디든지 유유히 더 헤엄쳐도 돼 넌

eo-di-deun-ji yu-yu-hi deo he-eom-chyeo-do dwae neon

아무 경계 없이 춤을 추듯 그렇게

a-mu gyeong-gye eop-i chum-eul chu-deus geu-reot-ge

So you can take your time

Oh, 영원 속에 멈춘 듯한 view, view-ooh (it is all you)

Oh, yeong-won sok-e meom-chun deus-han view, view-ooh (it is all you)

내가 깨운 감정 그 전부 true

nae-ga kkae-un gam-jeong geu jeon-bu true

I can't wait, babe, what's it gonna be? (Can't wait)

Verse 5

What's it gonna be, babe? You should show me (show me, yeah)

넌 흠뻑 잠겨 내게 깊이 (넌 내게 깊이)

neon heum-ppeok jam-gyeo nae-ge gip-i (neon nae-ge gip-i)

맘 끝까지, babe, 차오르지 (oh, 차오르지)

mam kkeut-kka-ji, babe, cha-o-reu-ji (oh, cha-o-reu-ji)

너를 맡겨도 돼, 이끌려 중력에 (ah, ooh)

neo-reul mat-gyeo-do dwae, i-kkeul-ryeo jung-ryeok-e (ah, ooh)

날 더 원하게 돼 (날 계속 원하게 돼)

nal deo won-ha-ge dwae (nal gye-sok won-ha-ge dwae)

고요하게 흘러들어 빈틈없이

go-yo-ha-ge heul-reo-deul-eo bin-teum-eop-i

내 안에서 숨을 쉴 수 있는 걸, oh

nae an-e-seo sum-eul swil su iss-neun geol, oh

Way up and down, go 'round and 'round

Verse 6

넌 헤어날 맘 없어, 다시 stay around

neon he-eo-nal mam eop-eo, da-si stay around

I want you, no one else

Just come lay your body on me

You can't wait, babe, what's it gonna be? (What's it gonna be?)

What's it gonna be, babe? You should show me (you should show me)

넌 한순간에 내게 깊이 (한순간에, babe)

neon han-sun-gan-e nae-ge gip-i (han-sun-gan-e, babe)

맘 끝까지, babe, 가득하지

mam kkeut-kka-ji, babe, ga-deuk-ha-ji

전부 맡겨도 돼, 한계에 닿을 때 (oh-ooh)

jeon-bu mat-gyeo-do dwae, han-gye-e dat-eul ttae (oh-ooh)

Verse 7

끝없이 날 원해 (원해 넌 끝없이)

kkeut-eop-i nal won-hae (won-hae neon kkeut-eop-i)

네 맘속을 파고들어 빈틈없이

ne mam-sok-eul pa-go-deul-eo bin-teum-eop-i

넌 나라는 숨을 쉬게 되는 걸, oh

neon na-ra-neun sum-eul swi-ge doe-neun geol, oh

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Underwater” by Red Velvet.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Underwater" (Underwater) 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 "Underwater" 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, "Underwater" 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 “Underwater”?

"Underwater" (Underwater) 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 “Underwater” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Underwater”.

Performer (아티스트)Red Velvet
Album (앨범)Chill Kill - The 3rd Album
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 Underwater, pronunciation practice, and production history.

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

"Underwater" 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 Underwater with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced Underwater by Red Velvet?

"Underwater" is performed by Red Velvet, released on the album "Chill Kill - The 3rd Album" in 2023. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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