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SCIENTIST

SCIENTIST

Artist: TWICE•Album: Formula of Love: O+T=<3
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English35% KR📅 2021K-PopTWICE

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“SCIENTIST” (SCIENTIST) is performed by TWICE, released on the album Formula of Love: O+T=<3 in 2021.

💡 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

Yeah

왜 자꾸 날 연구해? 아인슈타인도 아니고

wae ja-kku nal yeon-gu-hae? a-in-syu-ta-in-do a-ni-go

왜 그렇게 각을 재? Sine, cosine도 아니고

wae geu-reot-ge gak-eul jae? Sine, c-o-s-i-n-e-do a-ni-go

밀고 당기는 게, 내 스타일은 더 아니고

mil-go dang-gi-neun ge, nae seu-ta-il-eun deo a-ni-go

알아보다 말 거면 눈에 밟히지나 마 좀 제발

al-a-bo-da mal geo-myeon nun-e bal-hi-ji-na ma jom je-bal

넌 생각이 많아, 문제야 문제

neon saeng-gak-i man-a, mun-je-ya mun-je

머릿속만 들여다보면 뭐 해? (뭐 해?)

meo-ris-sok-man deul-yeo-da-bo-myeon mwo hae? (mwo hae?)

각 잴 시간에, 답 낼 시간에

gak jael si-gan-e, dap nael si-gan-e

Chorus

Better make a move

Love ain't a science, don't need no license

머리 싸매고 고민할수록 minus

meo-ri ssa-mae-go go-min-hal-su-rok minus

Don't try to be a genius, why so serious?

맘이 가는 대로 (ooh-ah), 맘이 시킨 대로

mam-i ga-neun dae-ro (ooh-ah), mam-i si-kin dae-ro

What you, what you waiting for?

그래 뭘 알아냈어 그동안 나에 대해?

geu-rae mwol al-a-naess-eo geu-dong-an na-e dae-hae?

다음 과목은 뭐야? So what's the next class, then? (Yeah, yeah)

da-eum gwa-mok-eun mwo-ya? So what's the next class, then? (Yeah, yeah)

Verse 3

백날 연구해봤자 이런 식이면 failure

baek-nal yeon-gu-hae-bwass-ja i-reon sik-i-myeon failure

분 단위로 바뀌어대는, 내 맘은 못 풀어낼걸

bun dan-wi-ro ba-kkwi-eo-dae-neun, nae mam-eun mos pul-eo-nael-geol

넌 생각이 많아, 문제야 문제

neon saeng-gak-i man-a, mun-je-ya mun-je

머릿속만 들여다보면 뭐 해? (뭐 해?)

meo-ris-sok-man deul-yeo-da-bo-myeon mwo hae? (mwo hae?)

각 잴 시간에, 답 낼 시간에

gak jael si-gan-e, dap nael si-gan-e

Better make a move

Love ain't a science, don't need no license

머리 싸매고 고민할수록 minus

meo-ri ssa-mae-go go-min-hal-su-rok minus

Verse 4

Don't try to be a genius, why so serious?

맘이 가는 대로 (ooh-ah), 맘이 시킨 대로

mam-i ga-neun dae-ro (ooh-ah), mam-i si-kin dae-ro

What you, what you waiting for?

(Ooh) You got a crush on me

(Ooh) You're gonna fall for me

(Ah-ooh) 사랑 앞에서 이론이 무슨 소용

(Ah-ooh) sa-rang ap-e-seo i-ron-i mu-seun so-yong

It's all useless (uh-huh)

이론 빠삭한 genius 아인슈타인

i-ron ppa-sak-han genius a-in-syu-ta-in

Verse 5

보단 불도저 curious 프랑켄슈타인

bo-dan bul-do-jeo curious peu-rang-ken-syu-ta-in

처럼 돌진해, 서툰데 멋지네

cheo-reom dol-jin-hae, seo-tun-de meos-ji-ne

거침없이, 세게 rush, got a crush on me

geo-chim-eop-i, se-ge rush, got a crush on me

답이 없어 재미있는 걸 넌 왜 몰라?

dap-i eop-eo jae-mi-iss-neun geol neon wae mol-ra?

답을 몰라 설레었던 걸 넌 왜 몰라?

dap-eul mol-ra seol-re-eoss-deon geol neon wae mol-ra?

나사 하나 빠진 것처럼 사랑하자

na-sa ha-na ppa-jin geos-cheo-reom sa-rang-ha-ja

딱 하나만 아는 바보 된 것처럼

ttak ha-na-man a-neun ba-bo doen geos-cheo-reom

Love ain't a science, mmm-mmm, need no license, mmm-mmm

Verse 6

연구해 about me, 'bout me, 충분히 you know 'bout me

yeon-gu-hae about me, 'bout me, chung-bun-hi you know 'bout me

Love ain't a science, mmm-mmm, need no license, mmm-mmm

말했잖아 what you, what you, what you waiting for?

mal-haess-jan-a what you, what you, what you waiting for?

Love ain't a science, don't need no license

머리 싸매고 고민할수록 minus

meo-ri ssa-mae-go go-min-hal-su-rok minus

Don't try to be a genius, why so serious?

맘이 가는 대로 (ooh-ah), 맘이 시킨 대로 (woo)

mam-i ga-neun dae-ro (ooh-ah), mam-i si-kin dae-ro (woo)

What you, what you waiting for?

Verse 7

You better move

What you waiting?

What you waiting?

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"SCIENTIST" (SCIENTIST) 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 "SCIENTIST" 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, "SCIENTIST" 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 “SCIENTIST”?

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

Q: How can I practice singing “SCIENTIST” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “SCIENTIST”.

Performer (아티스트)TWICE
Album (앨범)Formula of Love: O+T=<3
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 SCIENTIST by TWICE?

"SCIENTIST" 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.

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Who wrote and produced SCIENTIST by TWICE?

"SCIENTIST" is performed by TWICE, released on the album "Formula of Love: O+T=<3" in 2021. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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