SHADOW
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TWICE’s song explores self-acceptance and freedom found by embracing vulnerability and shedding pretenses.
Album
Release Date
June 1, 2020
Genre
Dance / K-pop
Label
JYP Entertainment
Composers / Lyricists
Greg Bonnick, Hayden Chapman, Chloe Latimer, Hannah Wilson, Jo Yoon-kyung
Participating Members
Nayeon
Jeongyeon
Momo
Sana
Jihyo
Mina
Dahyun
Chaeyoung
Tzuyu
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[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
a-pa-do gwan-chan-eun cheok da keun eo-reun-in cheok
jin-jja na-reul GAM-CHWO
jin-jja na-reul GAM-CHWO
It hurts but i act like i am fine and pretend to be a grown up. I hide who i really am.
jeong-mal gwan-chan-eun-ji i-ge dang-yeon-han-ji
mu-reul teum-do eop-si
mu-reul teum-do eop-si
I wonder if i am truly okay and if this is just how it is. Without even giving myself time to ask.
ji-chyeo neu-ryeo-jin ba-ri
jam-si meom-chun i ba-mi
jam-si meom-chun i ba-mi
My tired and slowed down feet. This night that pauses for a moment.
oh ji-geum nal gam-ssa a-na
ji-geum na-reul da mat-gin
ji-geum na-reul da mat-gin
Oh hold me right now. Right now i entrust all of myself.
ri-deum sok-e sum mak-hil
a-reum-da-un i bam
a-reum-da-un i bam
Breathless inside the rhythm. This beautiful night.
hol-lo chu-meul chu-neun SHADOW SHADOW
jom deo ja-yu-rop-ge hae jwo hae jwo
jom deo ja-yu-rop-ge hae jwo hae jwo
Dancing alone shadow shadow. Let me be a little more free let me let me.
jeo nun bu-sin dal-bi-chi nal bi-chwo wa
kkum-eul kku-neun deut-han SHADOW SHADOW
kkum-eul kku-neun deut-han SHADOW SHADOW
The dazzling moonlight shines on me. Shadow shadow like i am dreaming.
meom-chul su-do eop-neun chae-ro
nae-ge seu-myeo-deu-neun SHADOW
nae-ge seu-myeo-deu-neun SHADOW
Without being able to stop. A shadow that slowly seeps into me.
neul swil sae eop-si dal-lil jul-man al-deon
nae-ga beo-geow-eo-jyeo
nae-ga beo-geow-eo-jyeo
I only knew how to keep running without rest. Now i am feeling heavy.
yak-hae bo-i-gin sil-heo
ppeon-han nun-mul tta-wi gip-i GAM-CHUL te-ni
ppeon-han nun-mul tta-wi gip-i GAM-CHUL te-ni
I hate looking weak. I will deeply hide these obvious tears.
chu-meul chu-neun du ba-ri
jam-si meo-mul i ba-mi
jam-si meo-mul i ba-mi
My two feet keep dancing. This night that lingers for a moment.
beok-cha-ge nal gam-ssa a-na
na-ui jeon-bu-reul mat-gil
na-ui jeon-bu-reul mat-gil
Overflowing it wraps around me. I give you all of myself.
ri-deum sok-e hwi-nal-ril
na-man a-neun i bam
na-man a-neun i bam
Soaring inside the rhythm. This night only i know.
hol-lo chu-meul chu-neun SHADOW SHADOW
jom deo ja-yu-rop-ge hae jwo hae jwo
jom deo ja-yu-rop-ge hae jwo hae jwo
Dancing alone shadow shadow. Let me be a little more free let me let me.
jeo nun bu-sin dal-bi-chi nal bi-chwo wa
kkum-eul kku-neun deut-han SHADOW SHADOW
kkum-eul kku-neun deut-han SHADOW SHADOW
The dazzling moonlight shines on me. Shadow shadow like i am dreaming.
meom-chul su-do eop-neun chae-ro
nae-ge seu-myeo-deu-neun SHADOW
nae-ge seu-myeo-deu-neun SHADOW
Without being able to stop. A shadow that slowly seeps into me.
jeom-jeom deo jit-eo-jin nae geu-rim-ja
i-je-ya jin-jja nal bon geot ga-ta
i-je-ya jin-jja nal bon geot ga-ta
My shadow growing deeper and darker. Now it feels like i finally see myself.
wan-byeok-hi MOL-IP-HAN sun-gan-ma-da
nal wi-han i chu-meul chwo
nal wi-han i chu-meul chwo
Every moment i am completely immersed. I dance this dance for myself.
hol-lo chu-meul chu-neun SHADOW SHADOW
na-reul deo na-dap-ge hae jwo hae jwo
na-reul deo na-dap-ge hae jwo hae jwo
Dancing alone shadow shadow. Let me be more like myself let me let me.
neom-chyeo-beo-rin ri-deum-i nal deop-chyeo wa
heum-ppeok jeo-jeo-ga-neun SHADOW SHADOW
heum-ppeok jeo-jeo-ga-neun SHADOW SHADOW
The overflowing rhythm crashes over me. Shadow shadow soaking me completely.
gam-chul su-do eop-neun chae-ro
nae-ge seu-myeo-deu-neun SHADOW
nae-ge seu-myeo-deu-neun SHADOW
Without being able to hide. A shadow that slowly seeps into me.
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
감춰
(gam-chwo)
hide
💡 Note: to conceal one’s true self or hidden emotions
스며드는
(seu-myeo-deu-neun)
permeating
💡 Note: the state of soaking in or spreading through slowly
짙어진
(jit-eo-jin)
deepened
💡 Note: becoming thicker or more intense like a dark shadow
몰입한
(mol-ip-han)
immersed
💡 Note: being deeply absorbed or focused in a specific moment
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The lyrics describe a quiet confrontation with one’s hidden self, where pain is masked by strength and exhaustion builds from constant motion. Through solitary movement, the shadow becomes a symbol of self acceptance, allowing vulnerability to surface instead of being concealed. By surrendering to the rhythm, the narrator finds freedom in honesty and reaches a moment of self recognition where pretending is no longer necessary.
