Butterflies album artwork

Butterflies

Butterflies

Artist: Red Velvet•Album: RBB - The 5th Mini Album - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English57% KR📅 2018K-PopRed Velvet

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Butterflies” (Butterflies) is performed by Red Velvet, released on the album RBB - The 5th Mini Album - EP in 2018.

💡 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

Butterflies butterflies

Butterflies butterflies

바람 끝에 날아오듯

ba-ram kkeut-e nal-a-o-deus

꽃 잎 틈새 펼쳐진 뷰

kkot ip teum-sae pyeol-chyeo-jin byu

넌 그렇게 달콤한 꿈

neon geu-reot-ge dal-kom-han kkum

내게 불러와 매일 구름을 걸어 맘이

nae-ge bul-reo-wa mae-il gu-reum-eul geol-eo mam-i

이리저리 휘날려 너와 눈을 맞추던

i-ri-jeo-ri hwi-nal-ryeo neo-wa nun-eul mat-chu-deon

살랑살랑 바람 속 바람 속 love, love, love

sal-rang-sal-rang ba-ram sok ba-ram sok love, love, love

Chorus

어지러이 여울져 꽃을 가득 피우던

eo-ji-reo-i yeo-ul-jyeo kkot-eul ga-deuk pi-u-deon

두근두근 내 맘속 (내 맘속) love, love, love

du-geun-du-geun nae mam-sok (nae mam-sok) love, love, love

앞다퉈서 날아 오른 butterflies

ap-da-two-seo nal-a o-reun butterflies

날 기다리는 널 향해 날아가나 봐

nal gi-da-ri-neun neol hyang-hae nal-a-ga-na bwa

이 아름다운 황홀경에 난

i a-reum-da-un hwang-hol-gyeong-e nan

온 맘이 사 사 사르륵

on mam-i sa sa sa-reu-reuk

녹아가 사 사 사르륵

nok-a-ga sa sa sa-reu-reuk

Butterflies butterflies

Verse 3

Butterflies butterflies

따사론 너의 체온에

tta-sa-ron neo-ui che-on-e

달콤히 사 사 사르륵

dal-kom-hi sa sa sa-reu-reuk

녹아가 사 사 사르륵

nok-a-ga sa sa sa-reu-reuk

하얀 날갯짓 아주 사뿐히

ha-yan nal-gaes-jis a-ju sa-ppun-hi

손끝에 내린 나비 한 마리

son-kkeut-e nae-rin na-bi han ma-ri

넌 그렇게 갑자기 툭

neon geu-reot-ge gap-ja-gi tuk

지금 막 내게 열린 다른 세상 저 멀리

ji-geum mak nae-ge yeol-rin da-reun se-sang jeo meol-ri

Verse 4

한 잎 두 잎 흩날려 몰래 입을 맞추면

han ip du ip heut-nal-ryeo mol-rae ip-eul mat-chu-myeon

꽃잎 따라 물들어 물들어 love, love, love

kkot-ip tta-ra mul-deul-eo mul-deul-eo love, love, love

한 입 두 입 머금어 달콤하게 채우면

han ip du ip meo-geum-eo dal-kom-ha-ge chae-u-myeon

이미 이미 내 맘도 (내 맘도) love, love, love

i-mi i-mi nae mam-do (nae mam-do) love, love, love

앞다퉈서 날아 오른 butterflies

ap-da-two-seo nal-a o-reun butterflies

날 기다리는 널 향해 날아가나 봐

nal gi-da-ri-neun neol hyang-hae nal-a-ga-na bwa

이 아름다운 황홀경에 난

i a-reum-da-un hwang-hol-gyeong-e nan

온 맘이 사 사 사르륵

on mam-i sa sa sa-reu-reuk

Verse 5

녹아가 사 사 사르륵

nok-a-ga sa sa sa-reu-reuk

Butterflies butterflies

Butterflies butterflies

따사론 너의 체온에

tta-sa-ron neo-ui che-on-e

달콤히 사 사 사르륵

dal-kom-hi sa sa sa-reu-reuk

녹아가 사 사 사르륵

nok-a-ga sa sa sa-reu-reuk

때론 감당하기 쉽지 않은 이런 기분

ttae-ron gam-dang-ha-gi swip-ji an-eun i-reon gi-bun

Shake it, take it, stop it, no

Verse 6

온종일 간지러이 날갯짓을 해 대

on-jong-il gan-ji-reo-i nal-gaes-jis-eul hae dae

내 맘속 끝없이 흔들어

nae mam-sok kkeut-eop-i heun-deul-eo

너를 만난 후 매일이 유리병 가득 담긴 sweets

neo-reul man-nan hu mae-il-i yu-ri-byeong ga-deuk dam-gin sweets

바라만 봐도 내 맘까지 달콤히 cra-cra-cra-crazy ah

ba-ra-man bwa-do nae mam-kka-ji dal-kom-hi cra-cra-cra-crazy ah

살짝 향기를 맡아 벌써 취한 것 같아

sal-jjak hyang-gi-reul mat-a beol-sseo chwi-han geos gat-a

날개를 펴 우린 fly high, yeah we fly high

nal-gae-reul pyeo u-rin fly high, yeah we fly high

홀린 듯 더 이끌리는 butterflies

hol-rin deus deo i-kkeul-ri-neun butterflies

끝없이 펼친 푸른 하늘을 따라가

kkeut-eop-i pyeol-chin pu-reun ha-neul-eul tta-ra-ga

Verse 7

둘만이 담긴 세상 속에 난

dul-man-i dam-gin se-sang sok-e nan

온 맘이 사 사 사르륵

on mam-i sa sa sa-reu-reuk

녹아가 사 사 사르륵

nok-a-ga sa sa sa-reu-reuk

Butterflies butterflies

Butterflies butterflies

Butterflies butterflies

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

📖

1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Butterflies" (Butterflies) 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.

🎭

2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean phrasing in "Butterflies" 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.

🎛️

3. Songwriting Context & Production

Crafted with refined arrangement techniques, "Butterflies" 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 “Butterflies”?

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

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

Performer (아티스트)Red Velvet
Album (앨범)RBB - The 5th Mini Album - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under Red Velvet and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
💿 Track 2 of 5 on “RBB - The 5th Mini Album - EP”

More Tracks from this Album

Use the Prev / Next controls or keyboard arrows (← / →) to explore the full album:

Previous TrackRBB (Really Bad Boy)RBB (Really Bad Boy)
Next TrackSo GoodSo Good
Explore Full “RBB - The 5th Mini Album - EP” Lyrics & Track Review →

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

"Butterflies" 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 Butterflies with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced Butterflies by Red Velvet?

"Butterflies" is performed by Red Velvet, released on the album "RBB - The 5th Mini Album - EP" in 2018. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

⚖️ Fair Use & Intellectual Property Notice: All original song lyrics, music compositions, and album artwork belong to Red Velvet, their respective songwriters, composers, and record labels. K-Lyrics provides phonetic Romanizations, syllable breakdowns, and educational tools strictly for language-learning and cultural commentary purposes under the Fair Use doctrine (17 U.S. Code § 107). To report discrepancies or submit copyright inquiries, please visit our DMCA Policy.