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Birthday

Birthday

🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English30% KR📅 2022K-PopRed Velvet

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

Birthday (Birthday) is performed by Red Velvet, released on the album ‘The ReVe Festival 2022 - Birthday’ - EP in 2022.

💡 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

Yeah, one, two, three, 지금부턴 다 surprise (uh-huh)

Yeah, one, two, three, ji-geum-bu-teon da surprise (uh-huh)

A to Z, 너를 위한 이 순간 (ooh)

A to Z, neo-reul wi-han i sun-gan (ooh)

Just today, 뭐든 해도 되니까 (yeah)

Just today, mwo-deun hae-do doe-ni-kka (yeah)

R to V, 우릴 따라와 봐 (come on)

R to V, u-ril tta-ra-wa bwa (come on)

들뜨는 기분에 완벽한 날씨까지, ooh (let's get lit, ooh)

deul-tteu-neun gi-bun-e wan-byeok-han nal-ssi-kka-ji, ooh (let's get lit, ooh)

Feel so high, oh, my gosh, 전부 선물 같지

Feel so high, oh, my gosh, jeon-bu seon-mul gat-ji

Dumb, dumb (날뛰는 기분이야)

Dumb, dumb (nal-ttwi-neun gi-bun-i-ya)

오늘 하룬 마치 diamonds (diamonds)

o-neul ha-run ma-chi diamonds (diamonds)

I got, I got, I got a special day (yeah), 시작해 another chance (ooh, ooh)

I got, I got, I got a special day (yeah), si-jak-hae another chance (ooh, ooh)

달콤한 ice cream cake, 또다시 네게 건네 (shoot, brrr)

dal-kom-han ice cream cake, tto-da-si ne-ge geon-ne (shoot, brrr)

너의 heartbeat? Check (uh), swag? Check

neo-ui heartbeat? Check (uh), swag? Check

지금 날 보며 떨리는 네 눈빛? Check (yup)

ji-geum nal bo-myeo tteol-ri-neun ne nun-bit? Check (yup)

Make your day

두 손을 꼭 모은 채로 뭐든 상상해 봐 (hey)

du son-eul kkok mo-eun chae-ro mwo-deun sang-sang-hae bwa (hey)

눈앞에

nun-ap-e

네가 원한 모든 걸 다 보여주고 싶어 (wow)

ne-ga won-han mo-deun geol da bo-yeo-ju-go sip-eo (wow)

It's my day and your day, it's a party, party

불꽃아 타올라, 어서, 빨리빨리

bul-kkot-a ta-ol-ra, eo-seo, ppal-ri-ppal-ri

오늘 밤 (yeah), we rock the world (just rock the world)

o-neul bam (yeah), we rock the world (just rock the world)

I can make the beat go

밤밤바라, 밤바람바라 (yeah)

bam-bam-ba-ra, bam-ba-ram-ba-ra (yeah)

바로 오늘이야, it's your birthday, birthday (birthday)

ba-ro o-neul-i-ya, it's your birthday, birthday (birthday)

밤밤바라, 밤바람바라

bam-bam-ba-ra, bam-ba-ram-ba-ra

온 세상이 shine and so icy, icy

on se-sang-i shine and so icy, icy

Birthday, birthday, 딱 지금이야

Birthday, birthday, ttak ji-geum-i-ya

Party, wow, pop-pop, the champagne

우리 맘대로 이뤄지지

u-ri mam-dae-ro i-rwo-ji-ji

더 꿈꾸고 바래, b-b-b-birthday

deo kkum-kku-go ba-rae, b-b-b-birthday

Look, 어딜 봐도, 그저 행복해져 난

Look, eo-dil bwa-do, geu-jeo haeng-bok-hae-jyeo nan

With you (you), 눈부시게 펼쳐지는 환상 같은 view (오오오)

With you (you), nun-bu-si-ge pyeol-chyeo-ji-neun hwan-sang gat-eun view (o-o-o)

자꾸 입꼬리가 올라가

ja-kku ip-kko-ri-ga ol-ra-ga

모든 게 완벽해, okay (아아아아)

mo-deun ge wan-byeok-hae, okay (a-a-a-a)

눈뜨면 이 모든 게 사라져도 어때?

nun-tteu-myeon i mo-deun ge sa-ra-jyeo-do eo-ttae?

두 눈을 맞춘다면, 매일이 또 birthday (워우우, 워우)

du nun-eul mat-chun-da-myeon, mae-il-i tto birthday (wo-u-u, wo-u)

Somethin' kinda crazy, 너도 느껴지지? (우아)

Somethin' kinda crazy, neo-do neu-kkyeo-ji-ji? (u-a)

내 말이 다 맞지, believe me, kiss me

nae mal-i da mat-ji, believe me, kiss me

It's your day (it's your day)

두 손을 꼭 모은 채로 계속 상상해 봐 (hey)

du son-eul kkok mo-eun chae-ro gye-sok sang-sang-hae bwa (hey)

Everyday (all day)

너에게만 주고 싶어, 이건 very special (이건 very special)

neo-e-ge-man ju-go sip-eo, i-geon very special (i-geon very special)

It's my day and your day, it's a party, party

불꽃아 타올라, 어서, 빨리빨리 (go)

bul-kkot-a ta-ol-ra, eo-seo, ppal-ri-ppal-ri (go)

오늘 밤, we rock the world (yeah-yeah, ooh)

o-neul bam, we rock the world (yeah-yeah, ooh)

I can make the beat go

밤밤바라 (yeah), 밤바람바라 (yeah, yeah)

bam-bam-ba-ra (yeah), bam-ba-ram-ba-ra (yeah, yeah)

바로 오늘이야 (what?), it's your birthday, birthday (birthday)

ba-ro o-neul-i-ya (what?), it's your birthday, birthday (birthday)

밤밤바라, 밤바람바라

bam-bam-ba-ra, bam-ba-ram-ba-ra

온 세상이 shine and so icy, icy

on se-sang-i shine and so icy, icy

Birthday, birthday, 딱 지금이야

Birthday, birthday, ttak ji-geum-i-ya

Party, wow, pop-pop, the champagne

우리 맘대로 이뤄지지

u-ri mam-dae-ro i-rwo-ji-ji

더 꿈꾸고 바래, birthday party

deo kkum-kku-go ba-rae, birthday party

Bam, yeah, yeah (ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah)

I can make the beat go, beat go (bounce)

Get it on, get it on (bam, yeah, yeah), get it on, get it on

Get it on, get it on, we can make the beat go

바라밤, 밤바라, 밤바람바라 (밤라라라, yeah)

ba-ra-bam, bam-ba-ra, bam-ba-ram-ba-ra (bam-ra-ra-ra, yeah)

바로 오늘이야, it's your birthday, birthday (밤라라라라, yeah)

ba-ro o-neul-i-ya, it's your birthday, birthday (bam-ra-ra-ra-ra, yeah)

밤밤바라, 밤바람바라 (yeah)

bam-bam-ba-ra, bam-ba-ram-ba-ra (yeah)

온 세상이 shine and so icy, icy

on se-sang-i shine and so icy, icy

Birthday, birthday, 딱 지금이야

Birthday, birthday, ttak ji-geum-i-ya

Party, wow, pop-pop, the champagne

우리 맘대로 이뤄지지

u-ri mam-dae-ro i-rwo-ji-ji

더 꿈꾸고 바래, birthday party

deo kkum-kku-go ba-rae, birthday party

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Birthday" (Birthday) 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 "Birthday" 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, "Birthday" 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 “Birthday”?

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

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for Birthday.

Performer (아티스트)Red Velvet
Album (앨범)‘The ReVe Festival 2022 - Birthday’ - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under Red Velvet and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

"Birthday" 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 Birthday with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced Birthday by Red Velvet?

"Birthday" is performed by Red Velvet, released on the album "‘The ReVe Festival 2022 - Birthday’ - EP" in 2022. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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