Power Up album artwork

Power Up

Power Up

Artist: Red Velvet•Album: Summer Magic - Summer Mini Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English47% KR📅 2018K-PopRed Velvet

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Power Up” (Power Up) is performed by Red Velvet, released on the album Summer Magic - Summer Mini Album 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

Ba, banana-ba-ba, banana-na-na

Ba, banana-ba-ba, banana-na-na

Ba, banana-ba-ba, banana-na-na

Ba, banana-ba-ba, banana-na-na

Oh 아무것도 안 했는 왜 시간은 벌써 3시

Oh a-mu-geos-do an haess-neun wae si-gan-eun beol-sseo 3-si

아이스 아메리카노 마셔도 왜 더 후끈후끈하니

a-i-seu a-me-ri-ka-no ma-syeo-do wae deo hu-kkeun-hu-kkeun-ha-ni

태양은 우릴 놀리고 아스팔트 온도 50도 (Wow)

tae-yang-eun u-ril nol-ri-go a-seu-pal-teu on-do 5-0-do (Wow)

원해요 에너지 차갑거나 아예 뜨겁게

won-hae-yo e-neo-ji cha-gap-geo-na a-ye tteu-geop-ge

Chorus

Summer magic 반짝인 그 ocean 위로

Summer magic ban-jjak-in geu ocean wi-ro

난 벌써 날아

nan beol-sseo nal-a

Go, go 에어플레인 번개처럼 날아라

Go, go e-eo-peul-re-in beon-gae-cheo-reom nal-a-ra

카우아이 파도 속 나를 던져 버리게

ka-u-a-i pa-do sok na-reul deon-jyeo beo-ri-ge

이예이예 이예이예이예이예

i-ye-i-ye i-ye-i-ye-i-ye-i-ye

Let's power up 까맣게 다 타버릴 거예요

Let's power up kka-mat-ge da ta-beo-ril geo-ye-yo

Ba, banana-ba-ba, banana-na-na

Ba, banana-ba-ba, banana-na-na

Verse 3

Ba, banana-ba-ba, banana-na-na

Ba, let's power up 놀 때 제일 신나니까요

Ba, let's power up nol ttae je-il sin-na-ni-kka-yo

Oh 좋아하는 걸 원해봐요

Oh jot-a-ha-neun geol won-hae-bwa-yo

I want it, I want it, want it, want it, yeah

매일 그대 열정은 타오르죠

mae-il geu-dae yeol-jeong-eun ta-o-reu-jyo

I'll take it, I'll take it, take it, take it, yeah

그런 게 우리의 천재적인 파워야

geu-reon ge u-ri-ui cheon-jae-jeok-in pa-wo-ya

즉흥적 본능적 맞아 그게 필요해

jeuk-heung-jeok bon-neung-jeok mat-a geu-ge pil-yo-hae

Verse 4

떠나요 오늘 밤 짜릿함을 찾으러

tteo-na-yo o-neul bam jja-ris-ham-eul chat-eu-reo

레벨업

re-bel-eop

엔진 소리 들뜬 맘의 백그라운드 뮤직

en-jin so-ri deul-tteun mam-ui baek-geu-ra-un-deu myu-jik

봐! 벌써 날아

bwa! beol-sseo nal-a

Go, go 에어플레인 태양 위로 날아라

Go, go e-eo-peul-re-in tae-yang wi-ro nal-a-ra

Diving to the sky 완전 소름 돋았어

Diving to the sky wan-jeon so-reum dot-ass-eo

이예이예 이예이예이예이예

i-ye-i-ye i-ye-i-ye-i-ye-i-ye

Let's power up 까맣게 다 타버릴 거예요

Let's power up kka-mat-ge da ta-beo-ril geo-ye-yo

Verse 5

Go, go 에어플레인 번개처럼 날아라

Go, go e-eo-peul-re-in beon-gae-cheo-reom nal-a-ra

카우아이 파도 속 나를 던져 버리게

ka-u-a-i pa-do sok na-reul deon-jyeo beo-ri-ge

이예이예 이예이예이예이예

i-ye-i-ye i-ye-i-ye-i-ye-i-ye

Let's power up 까맣게 다 타버릴 거예요

Let's power up kka-mat-ge da ta-beo-ril geo-ye-yo

Ba, banana-ba-ba, banana-na-na

Ba, banana-ba-ba, banana-na-na

Ba, banana-ba-ba, banana-na-na

Ba, let's power up 놀 때 제일 신나니까요

Ba, let's power up nol ttae je-il sin-na-ni-kka-yo

Verse 6

선생님은 내게 말씀하셨죠

seon-saeng-nim-eun nae-ge mal-sseum-ha-syeoss-jyo

놀 때도 일할 때도 즐겁게 해

nol ttae-do il-hal ttae-do jeul-geop-ge hae

그래 난 유달리 반짝거렸죠

geu-rae nan yu-dal-ri ban-jjak-geo-ryeoss-jyo

뜨거움도 새로움도 it's mine

tteu-geo-um-do sae-ro-um-do it's mine

Go, go 에어플레인 번개처럼 날아라

Go, go e-eo-peul-re-in beon-gae-cheo-reom nal-a-ra

카우아이 파도 속 나를 던져 버리게

ka-u-a-i pa-do sok na-reul deon-jyeo beo-ri-ge

이예이예 이예이예이예이예

i-ye-i-ye i-ye-i-ye-i-ye-i-ye

Let's power up 까맣게 다 타버릴 거예요

Let's power up kka-mat-ge da ta-beo-ril geo-ye-yo

Verse 7

Go, go 에어플레인 번개처럼 날아라

Go, go e-eo-peul-re-in beon-gae-cheo-reom nal-a-ra

카우아이 파도 속 나를 던져 버리게

ka-u-a-i pa-do sok na-reul deon-jyeo beo-ri-ge

이예이예 이예이예이예이예

i-ye-i-ye i-ye-i-ye-i-ye-i-ye

Let's power up 까맣게 다 타버릴 거예요

Let's power up kka-mat-ge da ta-beo-ril geo-ye-yo

Ba, banana-ba-ba, banana-na-na

Ba, banana-ba-ba, banana-na-na

Ba, banana-ba-ba, banana-na-na

Ba, let's power up 놀 때 제일 신나니까요

Ba, let's power up nol ttae je-il sin-na-ni-kka-yo

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Power Up" (Power Up) 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 "Power Up" 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, "Power Up" 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 “Power Up”?

"Power Up" (Power Up) 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 “Power Up” 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 “Power Up”.

Performer (아티스트)Red Velvet
Album (앨범)Summer Magic - Summer Mini 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 Power Up, pronunciation practice, and production history.

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

"Power Up" 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 Power Up with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced Power Up by Red Velvet?

"Power Up" is performed by Red Velvet, released on the album "Summer Magic - Summer Mini Album" in 2018. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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