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Sayonara

Sayonara

Artist: Red VelvetAlbum: Sayonara - Single
🇯🇵 Japanese · 🇺🇸 English📅 2019K-PopRed Velvet

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

Sayonara (Sayonara) is performed by Red Velvet, released on the album Sayonara - 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

まだまだ 風が冷たいわ

madamada kaze ga tsumetai wa

あの日の 恋がチクチクと

ano hi no koi ga chikuchiku to

カラフルなコート 恋人たちの

karafuru na kooto koibito tachi no

Sweet love, so sweet love

街のなかで

machi no naka de

ユラユラとハラハラと

yurayura to harahara to

切なくなくないこのキモチ

setsunaku naku nai kono kimochi

でもでもでも ちょっとだけでも

demo demo demo chotto dake de mo

そう この空を越えて

sou kono sora wo koe te

Sayonara キラキラ ずっと ずっと

Sayonara kirakira zutto zutto

ゴメンね そんなこと言わないで

gomen ne sonna koto iwa nai de

あなたに会いたくって あなたに会いたくって

anata ni ai taku te anata ni ai taku te

Sayonara ワガママ でも I love you

Sayonara wagamama demo I love you

時計の針を ねぇ巻き戻せたら

tokei no hari wo nee maki modose tara

伝えきれない この想い

tsutae kire nai kono omoi

雨降る lonely night (lonely night)

ame furu lonely night ( lonely night )

涙は don't know why, oh

namida ha don ' t know why , oh

いつだって いつだって 抱きしめてくれたのに

itsu datte itsu datte dakishime te kure ta noni

Sayonara 笑って もっと もっと

Sayonara wara te motto motto

キュートな 笑い声 聞きたいよ

kyuuto na waraigoe kiki tai yo

雨上がりを待って 星が見たくなって

ameagari wo ma te hoshi ga mi taku na te

Sayonara 今さら でも I need you

Sayonara imasara demo I need you

Ah

あなたの好きな服で お揃いのリングして

anata no suki na fuku de o soroi no ringu shi te

Would you come back

Would you come back

Would you come back

あの日の涙は きっとね 忘れないよ

ano hi no namida ha kitto ne wasure nai yo

Sayonara キラキラ ずっと ずっと

Sayonara kirakira zutto zutto

ゴメンね そんなこと言わないで

gomen ne sonna koto iwa nai de

あなたに会いたくって あなたに会いたくって

anata ni ai taku te anata ni ai taku te

Sayonara ワガママ でも I love you

Sayonara wagamama demo I love you

Give me, give me love

Give me, give me, give me love

Give me, give me love

Sayonara, give me love

アンバランスな恋 アンバランスな距離

anbaransu na koi anbaransu na kyori

Give me, give me love

Give me, give me, give me love

Give me, give me love

Sayonara, give me love

あなたに会いたくって

anata ni ai taku te

Give me love, give me love

でも bye-bye

demo bye - bye

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Sayonara" (Sayonara) 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 "Sayonara" 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, "Sayonara" 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 “Sayonara”?

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

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

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

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

"Sayonara" 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 Sayonara with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced Sayonara by Red Velvet?

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

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