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CIRCUS

CIRCUS

Artist: Stray Kids•Album: CIRCUS - Single
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English26% KR📅 2022K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“CIRCUS” (CIRCUS) is performed by Stray Kids, released on the album CIRCUS - Single 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

Verse 1

다들 떠들썩해, 환호 소린 megaphone (megaphone)

da-deul tteo-deul-sseok-hae, hwan-ho so-rin megaphone (megaphone)

흐름 안 깨지게 바꿔버려, manner mode (manner mode)

heu-reum an kkae-ji-ge ba-kkwo-beo-ryeo, manner mode (manner mode)

길이길이, 길이길이 남을 볼거리니?

gil-i-gil-i, gil-i-gil-i nam-eul bol-geo-ri-ni?

미리미리 와서 보길, 바래 취한 듯이 (니니, 니니, 니니, 니니)

mi-ri-mi-ri wa-seo bo-gil, ba-rae chwi-han deus-i (ni-ni, ni-ni, ni-ni, ni-ni)

탱탱볼처럼 통통 튀어 (튀어)

taeng-taeng-bol-cheo-reom tong-tong twi-eo (twi-eo)

밑에 층은 없으니, 쿵쿵 뛰어 (뛰어)

mit-e cheung-eun eop-eu-ni, kung-kung ttwi-eo (ttwi-eo)

끼리끼리 우리끼리 코끼리, let's get it

kki-ri-kki-ri u-ri-kki-ri ko-kki-ri, let's get it

내가 그린 기린 그림 (bring out the fire)

nae-ga geu-rin gi-rin geu-rim (bring out the fire)

Chorus

Ring, ring, ring, juggling, we gon' burn this down

(삐에로 rockstar)

(ppi-e-ro rockstar)

Ring-ding-ding-di-gi-ding, we gon' run this town

(We gon' run this town)

The show starts with a bang, bang, bang

밤낮없이 놀아, play, play, play

bam-nat-eop-i nol-a, play, play, play

고삐를 풀어, ready

go-ppi-reul pul-eo, ready

끝도 없이 'round and 'round and 'round and 'round

kkeut-do eop-i 'round and 'round and 'round and 'round

Verse 3

The show must go on (go on)

작은 불씨들을 일으켜

jak-eun bul-ssi-deul-eul il-eu-kyeo

Focus, stand up (stand up)

이제 시작인데 어디가

i-je si-jak-in-de eo-di-ga

Well, welcome to the zone

Feelin' good right now, feelin' good right now

멋대로 움직이는 몸

meos-dae-ro um-jik-i-neun mom

Feelin' good right now, feelin' good right now

Verse 4

눈과 귀는 이미 사로잡았고

nun-gwa gwi-neun i-mi sa-ro-jap-ass-go

정신 줄마저 집 나갔죠

jeong-sin jul-ma-jeo jip na-gass-jyo

So welcome to my home

Feelin' good right now, feelin' good right now (ah, yeah)

Yeah, the show starts now

May I have your attention

My ladies and gentlemen? 이부 공연 시작

My ladies and gentlemen? i-bu gong-yeon si-jak

Ain't nobody can't do it like this

Verse 5

Let's just start it, 고개 숙여 인사

Let's just start it, go-gae suk-yeo in-sa

밤파라라라

bam-pa-ra-ra-ra

나팔 불어라, 대포들을 쏴 (펑펑)

na-pal bul-eo-ra, dae-po-deul-eul sswa (peong-peong)

난나나나나

nan-na-na-na-na

밧줄 위를 타, 왕의 남자 (bring out the fire)

bas-jul wi-reul ta, wang-ui nam-ja (bring out the fire)

Ring, ring, ring, juggling, we gon' burn this down

(삐에로 rockstar)

(ppi-e-ro rockstar)

Ring-ding-ding-di-gi-ding, we gon' run this town

Verse 6

(We gon' run this town)

The show starts with a bang, bang, bang

밤낮없이 놀아, play, play, play

bam-nat-eop-i nol-a, play, play, play

고삐를 풀어, ready

go-ppi-reul pul-eo, ready

끝도 없이 'round and 'round and 'round and 'round

kkeut-do eop-i 'round and 'round and 'round and 'round

The show must go on (go on)

작은 불씨들을 일으켜

jak-eun bul-ssi-deul-eul il-eu-kyeo

Focus, stand up (stand up)

Verse 7

이제 시작인데 어디가

i-je si-jak-in-de eo-di-ga

Well, welcome to the zone

Feelin' good right now, feelin' good right now

멋대로 움직이는 몸

meos-dae-ro um-jik-i-neun mom

Feelin' good right now, feelin' good right now

눈과 귀는 이미 사로잡았고

nun-gwa gwi-neun i-mi sa-ro-jap-ass-go

정신 줄마저 집 나갔죠

jeong-sin jul-ma-jeo jip na-gass-jyo

So welcome to my home

Verse 8

Feelin' good right now, feelin' good right now

Now this is what you waiting for, oh, yeah

우리에게 홀린 듯 환호 소린 커져

u-ri-e-ge hol-rin deus hwan-ho so-rin keo-jyeo

Oh-oh, 눈속임 따윈 없어

Oh-oh, nun-sok-im tta-win eop-eo

Oh-oh, 어떤 흠도 안 보여

Oh-oh, eo-tteon heum-do an bo-yeo

쉴 틈이 없는 고개

swil teum-i eop-neun go-gae

모두가 외치는 무한 encore

mo-du-ga oe-chi-neun mu-han encore

타타타라라라라, 타타라

ta-ta-ta-ra-ra-ra-ra, ta-ta-ra

Verse 9

타타라, 타타라

ta-ta-ra, ta-ta-ra

라타타타라라라라, 타타라

ra-ta-ta-ta-ra-ra-ra-ra, ta-ta-ra

타타라 (let's go)

ta-ta-ra (let's go)

눈과 귀는 이미 사로잡았고

nun-gwa gwi-neun i-mi sa-ro-jap-ass-go

정신 줄마저 집 나갔죠

jeong-sin jul-ma-jeo jip na-gass-jyo

So welcome to my home (yeah, yeah)

Feelin' good right now, feelin' good right now

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “CIRCUS” by Stray Kids.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"CIRCUS" (CIRCUS) by Stray Kids 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 "CIRCUS" 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, "CIRCUS" highlights Stray Kids'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 “CIRCUS”?

"CIRCUS" (CIRCUS) by Stray Kids is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerabil...

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

Performer (아티스트)Stray Kids
Album (앨범)CIRCUS - Single
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under Stray Kids 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 CIRCUS by Stray Kids?

"CIRCUS" is performed by Stray Kids. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

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Who wrote and produced CIRCUS by Stray Kids?

"CIRCUS" is performed by Stray Kids, released on the album "CIRCUS - Single" in 2022. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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