QUEEN
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TWICE’s QUEEN urges shedding false roles to embrace true self, confidence, and the power of authenticity.
Album
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
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[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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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.
🗣️ 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.
