QUEEN album artwork

QUEEN

QUEEN

Artist: TWICE•Album: Eyes wide open
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English45% KR📅 2020K-PopTWICE

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“QUEEN” (QUEEN) is performed by TWICE, released on the album Eyes wide open in 2020.

💡 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

It's a show

But you shouldn't forget

I know what you are

Uh, you're a queen

착각하지 마, I don't want no drama

chak-gak-ha-ji ma, I don't want no drama

또 뻔한 너의 말, 지쳤어 이제 그만

tto ppeon-han neo-ui mal, ji-chyeoss-eo i-je geu-man

매일 똑같은 장면들이 반복해

mae-il ttok-gat-eun jang-myeon-deul-i ban-bok-hae

애써 과장할 필요가 없는데

ae-sseo gwa-jang-hal pil-yo-ga eop-neun-de

Chorus

딱딱한 표정 정해진 대사에

ttak-ttak-han pyo-jeong jeong-hae-jin dae-sa-e

You don't look like yourself, 너답지 않아

You don't look like yourself, neo-dap-ji an-a

사실은 너도 알잖아 (ah-ah-ah)

sa-sil-eun neo-do al-jan-a (ah-ah-ah)

진실이 아닌 연기야 (ah-ah-ah)

jin-sil-i a-nin yeon-gi-ya (ah-ah-ah)

(Just a show) 진짜 시나리오

(Just a show) jin-jja si-na-ri-o

널 보여주면 되는 거야 있는 그대로

neol bo-yeo-ju-myeon doe-neun geo-ya iss-neun geu-dae-ro

(Just a show) 주인공은 너야

(Just a show) ju-in-gong-eun neo-ya

찬란한 그대 바로 (you're a queen)

chan-ran-han geu-dae ba-ro (you're a queen)

Verse 3

짜여진 각본 없이, 억지로 꾸밈없이

jja-yeo-jin gak-bon eop-i, eok-ji-ro kku-mim-eop-i

(For real) 누가 뭐라 해도

(For real) nu-ga mwo-ra hae-do

네 모습 그 자체로 (you're a queen)

ne mo-seup geu ja-che-ro (you're a queen)

자연스러운 emotion, 살며시 다가와

ja-yeon-seu-reo-un emotion, sal-myeo-si da-ga-wa

무심한 듯이 action 널 보여줘

mu-sim-han deus-i action neol bo-yeo-jwo

매일 똑같은 장면들이 반복해

mae-il ttok-gat-eun jang-myeon-deul-i ban-bok-hae

애써 과장할 필요가 없는데

ae-sseo gwa-jang-hal pil-yo-ga eop-neun-de

It really doesn't mean much to make a fuss

Verse 4

You'll end up being yourself, right, uh-uh-uh

사실은 너도 알잖아 (yeah, yeah)

sa-sil-eun neo-do al-jan-a (yeah, yeah)

진실이 아닌 연기야 (no, no, no, oh)

jin-sil-i a-nin yeon-gi-ya (no, no, no, oh)

(Just a show) 진짜 시나리오

(Just a show) jin-jja si-na-ri-o

널 보여주면 되는 거야 있는 그대로

neol bo-yeo-ju-myeon doe-neun geo-ya iss-neun geu-dae-ro

(Just a show) 주인공은 너야

(Just a show) ju-in-gong-eun neo-ya

찬란한 그대 바로 (you're a queen)

chan-ran-han geu-dae ba-ro (you're a queen)

짜여진 각본 없이, 억지로 꾸밈없이

jja-yeo-jin gak-bon eop-i, eok-ji-ro kku-mim-eop-i

Verse 5

(For real) 누가 뭐라 해도

(For real) nu-ga mwo-ra hae-do

네 모습 그 자체로 (you're a queen)

ne mo-seup geu ja-che-ro (you're a queen)

(바라빠바바, 바라빠바바라)

(ba-ra-ppa-ba-ba, ba-ra-ppa-ba-ba-ra)

(바라빠바바) You're a, you're a, you're a, you're a queen

(ba-ra-ppa-ba-ba) You're a, you're a, you're a, you're a queen

(바라빠바바, 바라빠바바라) Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

(ba-ra-ppa-ba-ba, ba-ra-ppa-ba-ba-ra) Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

(바라빠바바) 찬란한 그대 바로 (you're a queen)

(ba-ra-ppa-ba-ba) chan-ran-han geu-dae ba-ro (you're a queen)

I know, I know, 나는 너를 알아

I know, I know, na-neun neo-reul al-a

만약 아무도 모른다 해도, 이해할 수 없다 해도

man-yak a-mu-do mo-reun-da hae-do, i-hae-hal su eop-da hae-do

Verse 6

이제 그만 drama, drama 속에서 빠져나와

i-je geu-man drama, drama sok-e-seo ppa-jyeo-na-wa

Uh, from now on 시작될 a true scene

Uh, from now on si-jak-doel a true scene

네 모습 그 자체로, ooh

ne mo-seup geu ja-che-ro, ooh

(Just a show) Yeah

(Just a show) Just a show, baby

(Just a show) 진짜 시나리오

(Just a show) jin-jja si-na-ri-o

널 보여주면 되는 거야 있는 그대로

neol bo-yeo-ju-myeon doe-neun geo-ya iss-neun geu-dae-ro

(Just a show) 주인공은 너야

(Just a show) ju-in-gong-eun neo-ya

Verse 7

찬란한 그대 바로 (you're a queen)

chan-ran-han geu-dae ba-ro (you're a queen)

짜여진 각본 없이, 억지로 꾸밈없이

jja-yeo-jin gak-bon eop-i, eok-ji-ro kku-mim-eop-i

(For real) 누가 뭐라 해도

(For real) nu-ga mwo-ra hae-do

네 모습 그 자체로 (you're a queen)

ne mo-seup geu ja-che-ro (you're a queen)

(바라빠바바, 바라빠바바라) You're a real queen

(ba-ra-ppa-ba-ba, ba-ra-ppa-ba-ba-ra) You're a real queen

(바라빠바바) You're a, you're a, you're a, you're a queen

(ba-ra-ppa-ba-ba) You're a, you're a, you're a, you're a queen

(바라빠바바, 바라빠바바라)

(ba-ra-ppa-ba-ba, ba-ra-ppa-ba-ba-ra)

(바라빠바바) 찬란한 그대 바로 (you're a queen)

(ba-ra-ppa-ba-ba) chan-ran-han geu-dae ba-ro (you're a queen)

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “QUEEN” by TWICE.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"QUEEN" (QUEEN) by TWICE 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 "QUEEN" 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, "QUEEN" highlights TWICE'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 “QUEEN”?

"QUEEN" (QUEEN) by TWICE is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, an...

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

Performer (아티스트)TWICE
Album (앨범)Eyes wide open
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under TWICE 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 QUEEN by TWICE?

"QUEEN" is performed by TWICE. 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 QUEEN with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced QUEEN by TWICE?

"QUEEN" is performed by TWICE, released on the album "Eyes wide open" in 2020. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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