CEREMONY album artwork

CEREMONY

CEREMONY

Artist: Stray KidsAlbum: KARMA
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English10% KR📅 2025K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

CEREMONY (CEREMONY) is performed by Stray Kids, released on the album KARMA in 2025.

💡 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

Hip hip hooray

Hip hip hooray

Hip hip hip hip

Yuh yuh yuh yuh

We're moving forward with maximum power

And we're gonna dominate pop it

장식하지 big news topic

jang-sik-ha-ji big news topic

경험치는 수많은 trophy

gyeong-heom-chi-neun su-man-eun trophy

No one nobody can stop me

수많은 억까는 도움닫기

su-man-eun eok-kka-neun do-um-dat-gi

Jump up jump up

Like a pop-up toaster lift

Working off time

That ratio got us going worldwide

Thirsty day and night

They put us in the desert but we survive

Busy giving our light

Unlike them we're getting all the spotlight

Listen to the war cry

Karma karma karma karma

Hip hip hooray

Hip hip hooray

Hip hip hip hip

Karma karma karma karma

CEREMONY

Hip hip hip hip hip hip hip hooray

CEREMONY

Hip hip hip hip hip hip hip hooray

We did it 소리 질러 wow

We did it so-ri jil-reo wow

Slide 반지 키스 muah

Slide ban-ji ki-seu muah

받아 내 상 마치 부케

bat-a nae sang ma-chi bu-ke

봐라 내 두 손은 두둑해

bwa-ra nae du son-eun du-duk-hae

바쁠 때 눈코 뜰 새가 없대 but that's okay

ba-ppeul ttae nun-ko tteul sae-ga eop-dae but that's okay

소감을 또 준비해

so-gam-eul tto jun-bi-hae

I feel like 우주 붕 붕 붕 ho

I feel like u-ju bung bung bung ho

You and I let's go celebrate

이 상태는 엄청나

i sang-tae-neun eom-cheong-na

삐끗삐끗 터지는 emergency

ppi-kkeus-ppi-kkeus teo-ji-neun emergency

We don't care show you 나 버젓이

We don't care show you na beo-jeos-i

여기저기 look at our paradise

yeo-gi-jeo-gi look at our paradise

어디까지 갈지 예상 밖이야

eo-di-kka-ji gal-ji ye-sang bak-i-ya

시끌시끌 북적해

si-kkeul-si-kkeul buk-jeok-hae

우리 근처는 언제나 소음 발생이야

u-ri geun-cheo-neun eon-je-na so-eum bal-saeng-i-ya

Working off time

That ratio got us going worldwide

Thirsty day and night

They put us in the desert but we survive

Busy giving our light

Unlike them we're getting all the spotlight yeah

Listen to the war cry

Karma karma karma karma

Hip hip hooray

Hip hip hooray

Hip hip hip hip

Karma karma karma karma

CEREMONY

Hip hip hip hip hip hip hip hooray

CEREMONY

Hip hip hip hip hip hip hip hooray

Yeah we gon' celebrate 'cause we got good

Karma karma karma karma

Calmer calmer calmer that's our

Karma karma karma karma

Yeah we gon' celebrate 'cause we got good

Karma karma karma karma

Calmer calmer calmer

CEREMONY

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind CEREMONY by Stray Kids.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

Featured on the KARMA project, "CEREMONY" is an electrifying celebration anthem built for roaring stadiums. The track captures Stray Kids at their most triumphalist, commemorating the milestones conquered through relentless teamwork and perseverance alongside their dedicated fandom STAY.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The "Ceremony" is a ritual victory dance honoring both the glory of achievement and the scars accumulated along the arduous journey to the top.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Co-produced by 3RACHA, featuring booming brass fanfare, energetic stadium chant hooks, and rapid-fire verses delivered over driving festival rhythms.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

축제(Chukje)
Festival, ceremonial celebration
Communal joy marking hard-won collective triumphs.
승리(Seungri)
Victory, conquest
영광(Yeonggwang)
Glory, radiant honor

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “CEREMONY”?

Featured on the KARMA project, "CEREMONY" is an electrifying celebration anthem built for roaring stadiums. The track captures Stray Kids at their most triumphalist, commemorating ...

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

Performer (아티스트)Stray Kids
Album (앨범)KARMA
Release Year (발매연도)
Lyricist (작사)Bang Chan (3RACHA), Changbin (3RACHA), Han (3RACHA)
Composer (작곡)Bang Chan (3RACHA), Changbin (3RACHA), Han (3RACHA), VERSACHOI
Arranger (편곡)VERSACHOI
Producer (프로듀서)3RACHA, VERSACHOI
Record Label (기획사)JYP Entertainment / Republic Records
Distributor (유통사)Dreamus
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CEREMONY, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of CEREMONY by Stray Kids?

"CEREMONY" 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.

Where can I practice singing CEREMONY with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced CEREMONY by Stray Kids?

"CEREMONY" was produced by 3RACHA, VERSACHOI with lyrics by Bang Chan (3RACHA), Changbin (3RACHA), Han (3RACHA), released under JYP Entertainment / Republic Records.

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