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MANIAC

MANIAC

Artist: Stray Kids•Album: ODDINARY
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English43% KR📅 2022K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“MANIAC” (MANIAC) is performed by Stray Kids, released on the album ODDINARY 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

(Let's go) 정상인 척 다들 힘 좀 빼

(Let's go) jeong-sang-in cheok da-deul him jom ppae

짓고 있는 미소들은 쎄해

jis-go iss-neun mi-so-deul-eun sse-hae

Lock이 풀리면 다 똑같지

L-o-c-k-i pul-ri-myeon da ttok-gat-ji

눈은 날 못 속여 ho

nun-eun nal mos sok-yeo ho

본체는 풀렸네

bon-che-neun pul-ryeoss-ne

정신을 간신히 잡지

jeong-sin-eul gan-sin-hi jap-ji

눈 한번 깜빡이고 back

nun han-beon kkam-ppak-i-go back

다시 세상이 정한 정상인 코스프레 준비 pow

da-si se-sang-i jeong-han jeong-sang-in ko-seu-peu-re jun-bi pow

Chorus

Mash up, mind blown, 정신은 back up

Mash up, mind blown, jeong-sin-eun back up

Prototype 내 속은 언제나 freaky monster

Prototype nae sok-eun eon-je-na freaky monster

유행 같은 친절함은 철이 지나 rotten

yu-haeng gat-eun chin-jeol-ham-eun cheol-i ji-na rotten

내 통수에 다 시원하게 욕해도 다 먹금

nae tong-su-e da si-won-ha-ge yok-hae-do da meok-geum

Poppin'

순진하게만 보다가 크게 다침

sun-jin-ha-ge-man bo-da-ga keu-ge da-chim

호의가 계속되면 권리인 줄 아네 toxic

ho-ui-ga gye-sok-doe-myeon gwon-ri-in jul a-ne toxic

이러니 돌지 warning

i-reo-ni dol-ji warning

Verse 3

Maniac

나사 빠진 것처럼 미쳐 maniac

na-sa ppa-jin geos-cheo-reom mi-chyeo maniac

핑핑 돌아버리겠지

ping-ping dol-a-beo-ri-gess-ji

Maniac

Frankenstein처럼 걸어 maniac, maniac (haha)

F-r-a-n-k-e-n-s-t-e-i-n-cheo-reom geol-eo maniac, maniac (haha)

Maniac (oh)

나사 빠진 것처럼 웃어 maniac (you can't stop the smoke)

na-sa ppa-jin geos-cheo-reom us-eo maniac (you can't stop the smoke)

핑핑 돌아버리겠지 (thick as fog)

ping-ping dol-a-beo-ri-gess-ji (thick as fog)

Verse 4

Maniac

비정상 투성이 집단 maniac, maniac (we're maniacs)

bi-jeong-sang tu-seong-i jip-dan maniac, maniac (we're maniacs)

다 터진 인형 실밥처럼

da teo-jin in-hyeong sil-bap-cheo-reom

Huh, 결국 본색이 드러나지

Huh, gyeol-guk bon-saek-i deu-reo-na-ji

편하지 않은 이 life

pyeon-ha-ji an-eun i life

It ain't "live", it's "holding on", yeah

정상인 척 다들 척 좀 빼

jeong-sang-in cheok da-deul cheok jom ppae

짓고 있는 미소 no fresh 해

jis-go iss-neun mi-so no fresh hae

Verse 5

Locket 풀면 다들 똑같지

Locket pul-myeon da-deul ttok-gat-ji

눈은 날 못 속여 ho

nun-eun nal mos sok-yeo ho

내가 걷는 이 거리는 다 지뢰밭

nae-ga geot-neun i geo-ri-neun da ji-roe-bat

다 언제 터질지 모르는 dormant volcano

da eon-je teo-jil-ji mo-reu-neun dormant volcano

얌전했던 바람도 언제 바뀔지 몰라

yam-jeon-haess-deon ba-ram-do eon-je ba-kkwil-ji mol-ra

다들 숨긴 채 살아가 like a sealed tornado

da-deul sum-gin chae sal-a-ga like a sealed tornado

Poppin'

순진하게만 보다가 크게 다침

sun-jin-ha-ge-man bo-da-ga keu-ge da-chim

Verse 6

호의가 계속되면 권리인 줄 아네 toxic

ho-ui-ga gye-sok-doe-myeon gwon-ri-in jul a-ne toxic

이러니 돌지 warning

i-reo-ni dol-ji warning

Maniac

나사 빠진 것처럼 미쳐 maniac

na-sa ppa-jin geos-cheo-reom mi-chyeo maniac

핑핑 돌아버리겠지

ping-ping dol-a-beo-ri-gess-ji

Maniac

Frankenstein처럼 걸어, maniac, maniac (haha)

F-r-a-n-k-e-n-s-t-e-i-n-cheo-reom geol-eo, maniac, maniac (haha)

Maniac (oh)

Verse 7

나사 빠진 것처럼 웃어 maniac (you can't stop the smoke)

na-sa ppa-jin geos-cheo-reom us-eo maniac (you can't stop the smoke)

핑핑 돌아버리겠지 (thick as fog)

ping-ping dol-a-beo-ri-gess-ji (thick as fog)

Maniac

비정상 투성이 집단 maniac, maniac (we're maniacs)

bi-jeong-sang tu-seong-i jip-dan maniac, maniac (we're maniacs)

가득해 두 눈은 lunatic, 모든 감각이 날 서 있지

ga-deuk-hae du nun-eun lunatic, mo-deun gam-gak-i nal seo iss-ji

예쁘게 포장한 대로 매번 가둬 놓으니

ye-ppeu-ge po-jang-han dae-ro mae-beon ga-dwo not-eu-ni

흘러가다 보면 결국 드러나겠지

heul-reo-ga-da bo-myeon gyeol-guk deu-reo-na-gess-ji

숨겨진 내면의 그 모습이 yeah

sum-gyeo-jin nae-myeon-ui geu mo-seup-i yeah

Verse 8

Maniac

Maniac (maniac)

Maniac

Maniac, maniac (you cannot stop with this feeling)

Maniac (oh)

나사 빠진 것처럼 웃어 maniac (you can't stop the smoke)

na-sa ppa-jin geos-cheo-reom us-eo maniac (you can't stop the smoke)

핑핑 돌아버리겠지 (thick as fog)

ping-ping dol-a-beo-ri-gess-ji (thick as fog)

Maniac

Verse 9

비정상 투성이 집단 maniac, maniac (we're maniacs)

bi-jeong-sang tu-seong-i jip-dan maniac, maniac (we're maniacs)

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

The chart-topping lead single of the 2022 mini-album ODDINARY, "MANIAC" is Stray Kids' iconic ode to non-conformity. Inspired by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Alice in Wonderland, the song urges listeners to shatter the neat, sanitized masks enforced by polite society and celebrate the eccentric "maniac" lurking inside.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The metaphor of tightening screws ("나사 빠진 것처럼" - like having a loose screw) reclaims societal insults as evidence of creative brilliance and freedom.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Features haunting bird-chirping foley effects, deep distorted 808 sub-bass, spinning metallic synth textures, and Felix's viral bass drop: "MANIAC, 나사 빠진 것처럼 미쳐."

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

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

광기(Gwanggi)
Madness, passionate mania
Transformed from negative label to creative superpower.
가면(Gamyeon)
Mask, polite social facade
해방(Haebang)
Liberation from expectation

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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

The chart-topping lead single of the 2022 mini-album ODDINARY, "MANIAC" is Stray Kids' iconic ode to non-conformity. Inspired by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Alice in Wonderland...

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

Performer (아티스트)Stray Kids
Album (앨범)ODDINARY
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, Bang Chan (3RACHA)
Producer (프로듀서)3RACHA, VERSACHOI
Record Label (기획사)JYP Entertainment / Republic Records
Distributor (유통사)Dreamus
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

"MANIAC" 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 MANIAC with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced MANIAC by Stray Kids?

"MANIAC" 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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