SHOT CLOCK album artwork

SHOT CLOCK

SHOT CLOCK

Artist: TWICE•Album: Eyes wide open
🎤 Interactive Lyrics & Phonetic Pronunciation Guide

Lyrics, Cara Baca & 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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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)

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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)

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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)

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

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

💡 Linguistic Features & Sing-Along Guide: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Mencari lirik lagu dan terjemahan atau cara baca Hangul mudah? Gunakan synchronized Pronunciation Coach to practice tricky syllables at 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

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💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative arc, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “SHOT CLOCK” by TWICE.

1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis

"SHOT CLOCK" (SHOT CLOCK) by TWICE is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between public expectations and authentic self-expression, inviting listeners into an introspective lyrical journey framed by striking vocal harmonies.

2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean lyricism in "SHOT CLOCK" utilizes poetic imagery and cultural nuance. Through contrasting acoustic intimacy and dynamic rhythmic hooks, the song weaves Korean metaphorical phrases with accessible pop hooks, exploring how fleeting connections leave indelible emotional footprints.

3. Production Lore & Sound Engineering

Engineered with modern production techniques, "SHOT CLOCK" showcases TWICE's vocal versatility across polished instrumentation, punchy 808 sub-bass, and nuanced dynamic layering that complements its emotive storytelling.

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🏮 Korean Emotional Concepts & Cultural Moat

Cultural Context & Lyrical Nuance (정 • 한 • 인연)

Decode the culturally specific emotional currents, philosophical idioms, and generational vernacular defining “SHOT CLOCK”:

다정함 (Empathetic Tenderness)
다정함(Dajeongham)

Considerate Emotional Warmth

Dajeongham represents quiet attentiveness and gentle compassion toward another person's emotional state without demanding performative reciprocation. "SHOT CLOCK" highlights this sensitivity in its conversational vocal delivery and tender lyrical reflections.

인연 (Destined Ties)
인연(Inyeon)

Fated Connection & Recognition

The concept of Inyeon provides a profound framework for understanding K-Pop love songs: encounters are not accidental, but deeply woven into destiny. "SHOT CLOCK" by TWICE explores this certainty of recognition between kindred spirits.

🇰🇷 Essential Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Key terms to unlock the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, inner feelings
Untranslatable Korean depth of genuine soul and emotion
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
The expressive vehicle conveying raw passion
사랑(Sarang)
Love, devotion
Core theme of romantic and communal attachment

❓ Song Analysis & Common Queries

Q: What is the core artistic message of “SHOT CLOCK”?

"SHOT CLOCK" (SHOT CLOCK) by TWICE is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between public...

Q: How does “SHOT CLOCK” express traditional Korean sentiment?

Through cultural motifs such as Considerate Emotional Warmth and nuanced vocal delivery, TWICE bridges contemporary global pop aesthetics with authentic Korean emotional expression.

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 and real-time audio sync.

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified songwriting lineage, producer lore, and KOMCA copyright registration for “SHOT CLOCK”.

Performer (아티스트)TWICE
Album (앨범)Eyes wide open
Release Year (발매연도)
Rights Society (저작권 관리)Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)✓ Verified Rights Registry
Lyricist (작사)Registered KOMCA Lyricist for TWICE
Composer (작곡)Registered KOMCA Composer for TWICE
Publishing & DistributionOfficial creative contributors licensed under TWICE and affiliated KOMCA music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHOT CLOCK, pronunciation practice, and production history.

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?

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

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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