TWICE – QUEEN Lyrics | Romanization & Meaning

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QUEEN

TWICE (트와이스)

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Album

Eyes wide open

Release Date

October 26, 2020

Genre

Dance-pop

Label

JYP Entertainment

Composers / Lyricists

Jin By Jin, Cazzi Opeia, Ellen Berg, Dahyun

Participating Members

Nayeon Jeongyeon Momo Sana Jihyo Mina Dahyun Chaeyoung Tzuyu

About the Song

《QUEEN》 is a bold and self-assured track by TWICE that embraces self-worth, confidence, and unapologetic individuality. Included on the group’s 2020 album Eyes wide open and released through JYP Entertainment, the song delivers a powerful message of standing tall without seeking validation. Composed by Jin By Jin, Cazzi Opeia, and Ellen Berg, with lyrics written by Dahyun, 《QUEEN》 pairs sleek pop production with assertive vocals to portray inner strength, encouraging listeners to recognize their own value and move forward with pride and clarity.

[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]

English Translation

it’s a show but you shouldn’t forget
i know what you are uh you’re a QUEEN

CHAK-GAK-ha-ji ma
i don’t want no drama
tto ppeon-han neo-ui mal
ji-chyeo-seo i-je geu-man

Don’t get mistaken. I don’t want no drama. I’m tired of your obvious words again now stop.

mae-il ttok-ga-teun jang-myeon-deul-i BAN-BOK-hae
ae-sseo gwa-jang-hal pyo-ryo-ga eop-neun-de
ttak-ttak-han pyo-jeong jeong-hae-jin dae-sa-e
you don’t look like yourself
neo-dap-ji an-a

Every day the same scenes keep repeating. There is no need to try and exaggerate. With that stiff expression and lines already set. You don’t look like yourself. It’s not like you.

sa-sil-eun neo-do al-ja-na
jin-si-ri a-nin YEON-GI-ya

Honestly you know it too. It’s acting that isn’t real.

just a show jin-jja SI-NA-RI-O
neol bo-yeo-ju-myeon doe-neun geo-ya it-neun geu-dae-ro

Just a show a real scenario. You only need to show yourself as you are.

just a show JU-IN-GONG-eun neo-ya
CHAN-RAN-HAN geu-dae ba-ro
you’re a QUEEN

Just a show the main character is you. That brilliant you right there. You’re a queen.

jja-yeo-jin GAK-BON eop-si
eok-ji-ro kku-mim-eop-si for real
nu-ga mwo-ra hae-do
ne mo-seup geu ja-che-ro
you’re a QUEEN

Without a written script. Without forcing decoration for real. No matter what anyone says. Just as you are. You’re a queen.

ja-yeon-seu-reo-un emotion
sal-myeo-si da-ga-wa
mu-sim-han deut-i action
neol bo-yeo-jwo

Natural emotions. Gently coming through. Carefree actions. Show yourself.

mae-il ttok-ga-teun jang-myeon-deul-i ban-bok-hae
ae-sseo gwa-jang-hal pyo-ryo-ga eop-neun-de
it really doesn’t mean much to make a fuss
you’ll end up being yourself right

Every day the same scenes keep repeating. There is no need to try and exaggerate. It really doesn’t mean much to make a fuss. You’ll end up being yourself right.

sa-sil-eun neo-do al-ja-na
jin-si-ri a-nin yeon-gi-ya

Honestly you know it too. It’s acting that isn’t real.

just a show jin-jja si-na-ri-o
neol bo-yeo-ju-myeon doe-neun geo-ya it-neun geu-dae-ro

Just a show a real scenario. You only need to show yourself as you are.

just a show ju-in-gong-eun neo-ya
chan-ran-han geu-dae ba-ro
you’re a QUEEN

Just a show the main character is you. That brilliant you right there. You’re a queen.

va ra bba ba ba you’re a QUEEN
va ra bba ba ba yeah yeah yeah yeah

i know i know na-neun neo-reul a-ra
ma-nyak a-mu-do mo-reun-da hae-do
i-hae-hal su eop-da hae-do

I know i know i know who you are. Even if no one knows. Even if they don’t understand.

i-je geu-man drama drama sok-e-seo ppa-jyeo-na-wa
uh from now on si-jak-doel a true scene
ne mo-seup geu ja-che-ro

Now step out of the drama drama. Uh from now on a true scene begins. Just as you are.

just a show baby
just a show jin-jja si-na-ri-o
neol bo-yeo-ju-myeon doe-neun geo-ya it-neun geu-dae-ro

Just a show baby. Just a show a real scenario. You only need to show yourself as you are.

just a show ju-in-gong-eun neo-ya
chan-ran-han geu-dae ba-ro
you’re a QUEEN

Just a show the main character is you. That brilliant you right there. You’re a queen.

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🗣️ Practice Korean Words

착각 (chak-gak)

illusion/misconception

💡 Note: a wrong idea or belief about a situation

찬란한 (chan-ran-han)

brilliant/radiant

💡 Note: shining brightly or possessing a magnificent quality

시나리오 (si-na-ri-o)

scenario/script

💡 Note: a plan or sequence of events, often in a performative context

각본 (gak-bon)

screenplay/script

💡 Note: a written play or plan that dictates how one should act

🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation

The song reveals the tension between pretending and being real, urging the listener to drop the act and reclaim their true self. It portrays life as a stage where false roles and repeated scenes can drain identity, while real strength comes from authenticity and self-trust. By stepping out of drama and embracing one’s natural emotions, the narrator affirms inner confidence, personal authenticity, and the quiet power of being exactly who you are.