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Sappy

Sappy

Artist: Red Velvet•Album: Sappy - Single
🇯🇵 Japanese · 🇺🇸 English📅 2019K-PopRed Velvet

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Sappy” (Sappy) is performed by Red Velvet, released on the album Sappy - Single in 2019.

💡 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

どっちが好きなの (he's a big boy)

dotchi ga suki na no ( he ' s a big boy )

はっきりさせてよ (but such a young boy)

hakkiri sa se te yo ( but such a young boy )

どっちが好きなの (such a sappy, sappy boy)

dotchi ga suki na no ( such a sappy , sappy boy )

はっきりさせてよ know

hakkiri sa se te yo know

Come on boy, yeah, sappy, yeah

メソメソしてマイナス思考 キミ

mesomeso shi te mainasu shikou kimi

ウジウジ また 優柔不断なキミ

uji uji mata yuujuufudan na kimi

ノートにポエム 書き溜めて センチな趣味ね

nooto ni poemu kaki tame te senchi na shumi ne

Chorus

ほら 今こそ 扉を開けて

hora ima koso tobira wo ake te

愛されたいと思うほど

aisa re tai to omou hodo

Why? 臆病になるのはもうやめて amazing, yeah

Why ? okubyou ni naru no ha mou yame te amazing , yeah

嫌いじゃないよ (sappy, sappy, too cutie, cutie)

kirai ja nai yo ( sappy , sappy , too cutie , cutie )

妄想からはログアウト (sappy, sappy, too cutie, cutie)

mousou kara ha roguauto ( sappy , sappy , too cutie , cutie )

どっちが好きなの

dotchi ga suki na no

今夜はホントの気持ち聞かせて

kon'ya ha honto no kimochi kika se te

子供じゃないの (sappy, sappy, too cutie, cutie)

kodomo ja nai no ( sappy , sappy , too cutie , cutie )

Verse 3

Tell me どっちが好き?

Tell me dotchi ga suki ?

はっきりさせてよ no

hakkiri sa se te yo no

夢見るのが悪い事じゃない おとぎ話じゃない 現実世界

yumemiru no ga warui koto ja nai otogibanashi ja nai genjitsu sekai

何をするの? どれにするの? 甲斐性 幻想 思春期の boy

nani wo suru no ? dore ni suru no ? kaishou gensou shishun ki no boy

恋愛ゲーム マニュアルで クリアしちゃうって

ren'ai geemu manyuaru de kuria shi chau tte

程遠いよ リアルな恋は

hodotooi yo riaru na koi ha

愛されたいと願うなら

aisa re tai to negau nara

Ah 私から瞳逸らさないで amazing, yeah

Ah watashi kara hitomi sorasa nai de amazing , yeah

Verse 4

嫌いじゃないよ (sappy, sappy, too cutie, cutie)

kirai ja nai yo ( sappy , sappy , too cutie , cutie )

二次元をエスケープするの (sappy, sappy, too cutie, cutie)

ni jigen wo esukeepu suru no ( sappy , sappy , too cutie , cutie )

どっちが好きなの

dotchi ga suki na no

今夜はホントの気持ち聞かせて

kon'ya ha honto no kimochi kika se te

大人になるの (sappy, sappy, too cutie, cutie)

otona ni naru no ( sappy , sappy , too cutie , cutie )

Tell me どっちが好き?

Tell me dotchi ga suki ?

どっちが好きなの (don't you know that?) はっきりさせてよ (she or i)

dotchi ga suki na no ( don ' t you know that ?) hakkiri sa se te yo ( she or i )

どっちが好きなの はっきりさせてよ

dotchi ga suki na no hakkiri sa se te yo

Verse 5

Know, know, know, know どちらでもいいわ

Know , know , know , know dochira demo ii wa

はっきりさせてよ know, know, know, know

hakkiri sa se te yo know , know , know , know

嫌いじゃないよ (sappy, sappy, too cutie, cutie)

kirai ja nai yo ( sappy , sappy , too cutie , cutie )

妄想からはログアウト (sappy, sappy, too cutie, cutie)

mousou kara ha roguauto ( sappy , sappy , too cutie , cutie )

どっちが好きなの

dotchi ga suki na no

そんなキミだけど (you're sappy, sappy, too cutie, cutie)

sonna kimi da kedo ( you ' re sappy , sappy , too cutie , cutie )

二次元をエスケープするの (what? Sappy, sappy, too cutie, cutie)

ni jigen wo esukeepu suru no ( what ? Sappy , sappy , too cutie , cutie )

どっちが好きなの

dotchi ga suki na no

Verse 6

私かあの子かどちらか選んで

watashi ka ano ko ka dochira ka eran de

心の中はオトメよりオトメ

kokoro no naka ha otome yori otome

今夜こそホントの気持ち聞かせてよね

kon'ya koso honto no kimochi kika se te yo ne

オトナになるの (you're sappy, sappy, too cutie, cutie)

otona ni naru no ( you ' re sappy , sappy , too cutie , cutie )

Tell me どっちが好き

Tell me dotchi ga suki

どっちが好きなの はっきりさせてよ

dotchi ga suki na no hakkiri sa se te yo

どっちが好きなの はっきりさせてよ

dotchi ga suki na no hakkiri sa se te yo

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Sappy" (Sappy) 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 "Sappy" 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, "Sappy" 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 “Sappy”?

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

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

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Sappy”.

Performer (아티스트)Red Velvet
Album (앨범)Sappy - Single
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 Sappy, pronunciation practice, and production history.

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

"Sappy" 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 Sappy with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced Sappy by Red Velvet?

"Sappy" is performed by Red Velvet, released on the album "Sappy - Single" in 2019. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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