TWICE – YES or YES Lyrics | Romanization & Meaning

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YES or YES

TWICE (트와이스)

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Album

YES or YES (6th Mini Album)

Release Date

November 5, 2018

Genre

Dance / Pop

Label

JYP Entertainment

Composers / Lyricists

David Amber, Andy Love, Shim Eun-ji

Participating Members

Nayeon Jeongyeon Momo Sana Jihyo Mina Dahyun Chaeyoung Tzuyu

About the Song

《YES or YES》 is the sixth mini album by TWICE, released on November 5, 2018 through JYP Entertainment. Centered around its title track of the same name, 《YES or YES》 delivers a playful yet confident message in which a confession leaves only one possible answer, turning affection into a bold and irresistible declaration. With its bright energy and decisive tone, the album captures TWICE’s signature charm at its most assertive, blending sweetness with confidence while framing love as a choice that has already been made.

[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]

English Translation

hey boy
look i’m gon-na make this sim-ple for you
you got two choi-ces
YES or YES?

Hey boy, look, I’m gonna make this simple for you. You’ve got two choices: YES or YES?

ah dul jung-e ha-na-man gol-ra YES or YES?
ah ah ha-na-man seon-taek-hae eo-seo YES or YES?

Out of two options, choose just one: YES or YES? Come on, make your choice quickly: YES or YES?

nae-ga i-reok-ge-do i-gi-jeok-i-eot-deon-ga
mwon-ga i-reok-ge gak-ko sip-deon jeok i-sseon-na
da nol-ra nae ppeon-ppeon-ham-e
come on and tell me YES

Have I always been this miraculous? Have you ever wanted something this much? Everyone’s surprised by my confidence. Come on and tell me YES.

saeng-gak-bo-da gwa-gam-hae-jin na-ui si-na-ri-o
i jong-do plan-i-myeon wan-byeok-hae man-jok-hae
i don’t care nu-ga mwo-rae-do
you bet-ter tell me YES

My scenario is more daring than you think. If this is the plan, it’s perfect and satisfying. I don’t care what others say, you better tell me YES.

nae mam-eun jeong-hae-sseo YES
geu-reom i-je ne dae-dab-eul deu-reul cha-rye
him-deul-myeon bo-gi-reul jul-ge neon go-reu-gi-man hae
go-min-hal pil-yo-do eop-ge hae-jul-ge

I’ve made up my mind: YES. Now it’s time for you to give your answer. If it’s hard, I’ll make it easier for you. I’ll make sure you don’t have to worry.

mwol go-reul-ji mol-ra jun-bi-hae-bwa-sseo
dul jung-e ha-na-man gol-ra YES or YES?
ne ma-eum-eul mol-ra jun-bi-hae-bwa-sseo
ha-na-man seon-taek-hae eo-seo YES or YES?

Not sure what to choose? I’ve prepared for this. Out of two options, choose just one: YES or YES? Not sure about your feelings? I’ve prepared for this. Make your choice quickly: YES or YES?

si-reo-neun si-reo na a-ni-myeon u-ri?
seon-taek-eul jon-jung-hae GEO-JEOL-eun GEO-JEOL-hae
seon-taek-ji-neun ha-na ja seon-taek-eun ne mam
it’s all up to you
dul jung-e ha-na-man gol-ra YES or YES?

If you don’t like it, then what about us? Respect the choice, no rejection. There’s only one choice, and it’s your heart. It’s all up to you. Out of two options, choose just one: YES or YES?

jin-sim-il-kka? do not guess
jin-sim-i-ni? do not ask
ae-mae-han jwa-u mal-go hwak-sil-hi wi-a-rae-ro
there’s no let-ters n & o
ji-wo-beo-ril-rae o-neul-bu-ro

Is it sincere? Do not guess. Is it genuine? Do not ask. Don’t hesitate, be sure and straightforward. There’s no letters N & O. Erase them from today.

bok-jap-ha-ge go-min-hal pil-yo-eop-seo
jeong-dab-eun YES YES YO
eop-deon i-gi-sim-do ja-geuk-ha-neun
neo-ui nun-gwa
neol hyang-han ho-gi-sim-i man-na-seo
ta-ol-ra TA-O-REUN-DA
my heart BURN BURN BURN

No need to complicate things. The answer is YES YES YO. Even the ambition that wasn’t there is growing. Your eyes and curiosity about me ignite a fire. My heart BURN BURN BURN.

jo-geum sip-ge mal-ha-ja-myeon
neon mwol gol-ra-do nal man-na-ge doel geo-ya
mwo jom hwang-dang-ha-gin hae-do
eok-ji-ra-go hae-do
jeol-dae hu-hoe-ha-ji an-ge hae-jul-ge

To put it simply, no matter what you choose, you’ll end up meeting me. Even if it seems absurd or forced, I’ll make sure you won’t regret it.

ma-ybe not NO NO
ma-ybe yes NO NO
jom deo seon-myeong-ha-ge ne mam-eul nae-ge bo-yeo-bwa
gwi gi-ul-ryeo-bwa mu-seun so-ri-ga deul-ri-ji an-ni?
it’s sim-ple Y E S hey

Maybe not NO NO, maybe yes NO NO. Show me your heart more clearly. Listen carefully, don’t you hear something? It’s simple: Y E S hey.

ha-na deo bo-tae-seo YES or YES or YES
gol-ra-bwa ja seon-taek-eun ne mam
mwol go-reul-ji mol-ra jun-bi-hae-bwa-sseo
dul jung-e ha-na-man gol-ra YES or YES?

Add one more: YES or YES or YES. Make your choice, it’s your heart. Not sure what to choose? I’ve prepared for this. Out of two options, choose just one: YES or YES?

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🗣️ Practice Korean Words

이기적 (i-gi-jeok)

selfish

💡 Note: prioritizing one’s own interests or desires over others

뻔뻔함 (ppeon-ppeon-ham)

brazenness

💡 Note: the quality of being bold and shameless in one’s behavior

거절 (geo-jeol)

refusal

💡 Note: the act of declining or rejecting a request or offer

선명하게 (seon-myeong-ha-ge)

clearly

💡 Note: in a distinct or vivid manner that is easy to see or hear

🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation

The lyrics center on playful confidence as attraction turns into a bold demand for clarity. Instead of hesitation, the speaker removes uncertainty and pushes for a decisive answer, driven by desire and excitement. The repeated choice reflects confidence that borders on teasing pressure, revealing a heart fueled by certainty rather than doubt.