SHOT CLOCK album artwork

SHOT CLOCK

SHOT CLOCK

Artist: TWICEAlbum: Eyes wide open
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English22% KR📅 2020K-PopTWICE

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

SHOT CLOCK (SHOT CLOCK) 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

Pull the trigger 한 방에 shot

Pull the trigger han bang-e shot

기회는 딱 한 번뿐이야

gi-hoe-neun ttak han beon-ppun-i-ya

망설일 시간은 없어

mang-seol-il si-gan-eun eop-eo

Move it, oh-oh-eh-oh

Beat the shot clock (ayy, ayy, shot clock, yeah-yeah)

Beat the shot clock (yeah)

Leggo, leggo, leggo, leggo (beat the shot clock)

Game start 시작되는 sign

Game start si-jak-doe-neun sign

초침은 one, two, three, are you ready for me?

cho-chim-eun one, two, three, are you ready for me?

My heart, lock and load

전부를 걸어볼 시간 (oh-oh-oh)

jeon-bu-reul geol-eo-bol si-gan (oh-oh-oh)

Tell me, want ya, want ya be my baby

Don't stop, keep it going all night

Right now, 더 확실하게

Right now, deo hwak-sil-ha-ge

네 맘을 보여줘

ne mam-eul bo-yeo-jwo

다가와 (don't you worry)

da-ga-wa (don't you worry)

너와 나 (지금 여기)

neo-wa na (ji-geum yeo-gi)

이 순간 (I likey, likey)

i sun-gan (I likey, likey)

Countdown

Hey, you gotta beat the shot clock, 서둘러 이대로

Hey, you gotta beat the shot clock, seo-dul-reo i-dae-ro

Shot clock is winding down

과감하게 날 가져

gwa-gam-ha-ge nal ga-jyeo

너 방심하다간 어느새 다쳐

neo bang-sim-ha-da-gan eo-neu-sae da-chyeo

Shot clock, 조금 더 내게로

Shot clock, jo-geum deo nae-ge-ro

Shot clock, 가까이 와

Shot clock, ga-kka-i wa

한 발 더 then I gotcha

han bal deo then I gotcha

Shot clock, shot clock

Beat the shot clock (oh-oh-eh-oh, uh-uh, oh-oh-eh-oh)

Beat the shot clock (oh-oh-eh-oh, yeah)

Shot clock, shot clock (beat the shot clock)

다른 건 필요 없어

da-reun geon pil-yo eop-eo

나에게만 집중해

na-e-ge-man jip-jung-hae

정답은 정해져 있어

jeong-dap-eun jeong-hae-jyeo iss-eo

You will always be the one

Say, say, say 나와 눈을 맞춰, got me playin' hard

Say, say, say na-wa nun-eul mat-chwo, got me playin' hard

점점 거칠게 날 자극해봐

jeom-jeom geo-chil-ge nal ja-geuk-hae-bwa

쉽지는 않을 걸, I like it dangerous

swip-ji-neun an-eul geol, I like it dangerous

바로 지금이야, you better watch out

ba-ro ji-geum-i-ya, you better watch out

다가와 (don't you worry)

da-ga-wa (don't you worry)

너와 나 (지금 여기)

neo-wa na (ji-geum yeo-gi)

이 순간 (I likey, likey)

i sun-gan (I likey, likey)

Countdown

Hey, you gotta beat the shot clock, 서둘러 이대로

Hey, you gotta beat the shot clock, seo-dul-reo i-dae-ro

Shot clock is winding down

과감하게 날 가져

gwa-gam-ha-ge nal ga-jyeo

너 방심하다간 어느새 다쳐

neo bang-sim-ha-da-gan eo-neu-sae da-chyeo

Shot clock, 조금 더 내게로

Shot clock, jo-geum deo nae-ge-ro

Shot clock, 가까이 와

Shot clock, ga-kka-i wa

한 발 더 then I gotcha

han bal deo then I gotcha

Shot clock, shot clock (beat the shot clock)

벌써 느껴지는 완벽한 chemistry

beol-sseo neu-kkyeo-ji-neun wan-byeok-han chemistry

I just can't fight it, 거부할 수 없어

I just can't fight it, geo-bu-hal su eop-eo

은밀한 connection 깊어져 가

eun-mil-han connection gip-eo-jyeo ga

넌 내게 attention 즐겨 난

neon nae-ge attention jeul-gyeo nan

달콤한 temptation 흔들어 날

dal-kom-han temptation heun-deul-eo nal

Yeah, you better beat the shot clock

Uh, 이 끌리는 느낌, I like that

Uh, i kkeul-ri-neun neu-kkim, I like that

자꾸만 나도 모르게 널 원하게 돼

ja-kku-man na-do mo-reu-ge neol won-ha-ge dwae

피할 틈도 없이 나를 파고들지

pi-hal teum-do eop-i na-reul pa-go-deul-ji

So hot, you make it alright, uh

Beat the buzzer, uh, beat the buzz

멈추지 마, I'll get you in the zone, ayy

meom-chu-ji ma, I'll get you in the zone, ayy

그 끝에 다다랐을 때

geu kkeut-e da-da-rass-eul ttae

그땐 I'm gonna make you holler all night long

geu-ttaen I'm gonna make you holler all night long

Hey, you gotta beat the shot clock, 서둘러 이대로

Hey, you gotta beat the shot clock, seo-dul-reo i-dae-ro

Shot clock is winding down

과감하게 날 가져

gwa-gam-ha-ge nal ga-jyeo

너 방심하다간 어느새 다쳐

neo bang-sim-ha-da-gan eo-neu-sae da-chyeo

Shot clock, 조금 더 내게로

Shot clock, jo-geum deo nae-ge-ro

Shot clock, 가까이 와

Shot clock, ga-kka-i wa

한 발 더 then I gotcha

han bal deo then I gotcha

Shot clock, shot clock

Beat the shot clock (oh-oh-eh-oh, uh-uh, oh-oh-eh-oh)

Beat the shot clock (oh-oh-eh-oh, yeah)

Shot clock, shot clock (beat the shot clock)

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind SHOT CLOCK by TWICE.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"SHOT CLOCK" (SHOT CLOCK) 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 "SHOT CLOCK" 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, "SHOT CLOCK" 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 “SHOT CLOCK”?

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

Q: How can I practice singing “SHOT CLOCK” 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 SHOT CLOCK.

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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What is the English translation and meaning of SHOT CLOCK by TWICE?

"SHOT CLOCK" 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 SHOT CLOCK with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced SHOT CLOCK by TWICE?

"SHOT CLOCK" 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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