TWICE – Keeper Lyrics | Romanization & Meaning

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Keeper

TWICE (트와이스)

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Album

STRATEGY (14th Mini Album)

Release Date

December 6, 2024

Genre

Dance-pop

Label

JYP Entertainment

Composers / Lyricists

Rob Grimaldi, Rachel West, Malia Civetz, Barry Cohen (Gingerbread), Dahyun

Participating Members

Nayeon Jeongyeon Momo Sana Jihyo Mina Dahyun Chaeyoung Tzuyu

About the Song

《Keeper》 is a track by TWICE (트와이스), released on their 14th EP STRATEGY in 2024 via JYP Entertainment and Republic Records. Built on a clean, modern pop groove, the song pairs a warm, confident melody with a steady pulse that feels both intimate and uplifting. It was written by Dahyun with music from Rachel West, Malia Civetz, Barry Cohen, and Rob Grimaldi, then shaped with arrangement credits to Gingerbread and Rob Grimaldi. Overall, 《Keeper》 lands as a sleek, feel-good moment on STRATEGY—a song that leans into loyalty, closeness, and that “stay with me” kind of pull.

[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]

English Translation

ja-ggu-man si-seon-i ma-ju-chi-go
nae-ge-seo nun-eul ttel su-ga eop-ji
mwon-ga da-reu-da-neun geol neon neu-kkyeot-ji
you know it you should oh ne-ver let me go

Our eyes keep meeting, and you can’t look away from me. You feel something different, don’t you? You know it, you should never let me go.

dal-bit a-rae jo-myeong ba-da deo-uk BIT-na
ro-sy cheeks kis-sa-ble lips
gam-mi-ro-un hyang-gi-kka-ji
shi-ny like a piece of me-tal

Under the moonlight, the lights on the sea shine even brighter. Rosy cheeks, kissable lips, even the sweet scent. Shiny like a piece of metal.

gen-tle like a flo-wer pe-tal
na-ji-mak-i sok-sa-gyeo-jul-ge
im-ma KEE-PER
ah ah ah

Gentle like a flower petal, I’ll whisper softly. I’m a keeper. Ah ah ah.

yeah you need me
ah ah ah
ne-ver leave me
ah ah ah
when you meet me
can’t hide can’t hide your smile

Yeah, you need me. Ah ah ah. Never leave me. Ah ah ah. When you meet me, you can’t hide, can’t hide your smile.

chal-na-ui gam-jeong-i a-ni-ya
kkeut-na-ji an-eul geo-ya i’m SURE
it’s a green light green light
yeah that’s right that’s right

It’s not just a fleeting emotion. I’m sure it won’t end. It’s a green light, green light. Yeah, that’s right, that’s right.

eo-reo-it-deon ne ga-seum-sok-eul
bu-deu-reop-ge gam-ssa nok-yeo-jul-ge
i’m your de-light de-light
al-right

I’ll gently wrap and melt your once frozen heart. I’m your delight, delight. Alright.

dal-bit a-rae jo-myeong ba-da deo-uk BIT-na
ro-sy cheeks kis-sa-ble lips
gam-mi-ro-un hyang-gi-kka-ji
shi-ny like a piece of me-tal

Under the moonlight, the lights on the sea shine even brighter. Rosy cheeks, kissable lips, even the sweet scent. Shiny like a piece of metal.

gen-tle like a flo-wer pe-tal
na-ji-mak-i sok-sa-gyeo-jul-ge
im-ma KEE-PER
ah ah ah

Gentle like a flower petal, I’ll whisper softly. I’m a keeper. Ah ah ah.

yeah you need me
ah ah ah
ne-ver leave me
ah ah ah
when you meet me
can’t hide can’t hide your smile

Yeah, you need me. Ah ah ah. Never leave me. Ah ah ah. When you meet me, you can’t hide, can’t hide your smile.

like a STAR
it’s shi-ning (you know it’s shi-ning shi-ning)
in your heart
im-ma KEE-PER
can’t hide can’t hide your smile

Like a star, it’s shining (you know it’s shining, shining) in your heart. I’m a keeper. Can’t hide, can’t hide your smile.

geot-jap-eul su-do eop-si
jeom-jeom ma-eum-i keo-jyeo-ga
it’s worth it nan ja-sin-hae
feel-ing oh so BRIGHT to-day so BRIGHT to-day

Without even realizing, my feelings for you grow bigger. It’s worth it, I’m confident. Feeling oh so bright today, so bright today.

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🗣️ Practice Korean Words

시선 (si-seon)

gaze

💡 Note: a steady intent look or the direction of one’s eyes

빛나다 (bit-na-da)

to shine

💡 Note: to produce or reflect light brightly

속삭이다 (sok-sa-gi-da)

whisper

💡 Note: to speak very softly using one’s breath

자신하다 (ja-sin-ha-da)

to be confident

💡 Note: to have strong belief in oneself or a result

🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation

The song expresses the quiet certainty of mutual attraction that slowly deepens into emotional commitment, describing a connection that feels natural, reassuring, and impossible to ignore. It portrays love not as a fleeting spark but as a steady glow that melts guarded hearts, offering warmth, trust, and emotional safety. Through gentle imagery and repeated affirmations, the meaning centers on becoming someone’s constant presence and emotional keeper, a love that grows brighter with time and feels unquestionably right.