STUCK IN MY HEAD by TWICE Lyrics Meaning – Deciphering the Anthem of Unshakeable Infatuation
Lyrics
Stuck in my head like
Stuck in my head like, la la la la
Stuck in my head like
Stuck in my head like
Stuck in my head like, la la la la
예상 못 한 틈을 노려 난 너 몰래
내게서 넌 절대 맘을 놔선 안돼
딴 생각 못 하게 boom boom boom
널 향해 경고해 you you you
하루 종일 널 맴돌아 아찔하게 해 (ah huh)
잡힐 듯 또 닿지 않는 내게 홀린 채
방심한 순간 boom boom boom
널 흔들어 난 boom boom boom
Oh 애써 평온한 척해봐도
아무리 cool한 척해봐도
들켜버린 너의 poker face (poker face)
Oh 숨 쉴 틈 없는 숨바꼭질
밀고 당기는 우리 사이
이 긴장감 끝엔 누가 웃을지, oh!
Stuck in my head like
Stuck in my head like
Stuck in my head like, la la la la
Stuck in my head like
Stuck in my head like (hey!)
Stuck in my head like, la la la la
상상과는 너무 달라 당황한 눈빛
사랑인지 전쟁인지 헷갈리겠지
또 예고 없이 boom boom boom
놀라도 몰라 you you you
달콤부터 시크까지 널 위한 설렘 (ah huh)
나만 보게 하고 싶은 유일한 target
들었다 놨다 boom boom boom
정신 못 차리게 you you you
Oh 표정을 감춰 보려 해도
아무리 맘을 숨겨 봐도
끝나버린 너의 poker face (poker face)
Oh 도발적인 내 줄다리기
쫄깃해지는 우리 사이
이 짜릿함 끝엔 누가 이길지, oh!
Stuck in my head like
Stuck in my head like
Stuck in my head like, la la la la
Stuck in my head like
Stuck in my head like
Stuck in my head like, la la la la
달콤한 설렘에 녹는 네 맘이
시크한 매력에 놀란 네 맘이
절대로 방심하지 못하게
Stuck in my head like, la la la la
넌 내 손바닥 안에 딱 갇혀 있어
여유 따윈 없는 quest 좀 더 서둘러
너만 몰라 anything
이건 마치 얼음 땡
널 빠뜨린 trap
어서 check 난 치밀해
Stuck in my head like
Running through my mind
We can go all night, la la la la
머리를 굴려봐도 넌 질 뿐이야
출구 없는 함정 속 승자는 나니까
Stuck in my head like
Stuck in my head like (no no no!)
Stuck in my head like
Stuck in my head like (woo)
Stuck in my head like, la la la la
Stuck in my head like
Stuck in my head like
Stuck in my head like, la la la la
달콤한 설렘에 녹는 네 맘이
시크한 매력에 놀란 네 맘이
절대로 방심하지 못하게
Stuck in my head like, la la la la
South Korean girl group TWICE has once again shown their knack for creating catchy tunes with their electric track ‘STUCK IN MY HEAD’. On the surface, this song might feel like another foot-tapping pop anthem, yet a closer look reveals layers of emotional depth and a compelling narrative that dives into the complexities of infatuation.
With its irresistibly sharp hooks and the group’s dynamic vocal range, ‘STUCK IN MY HEAD’ goes beyond surface-level pop. It plays with the concept of an unshakeable affection that lingers in the mind, creating a parallel between the song’s infectiously enduring melody and the haunting permanence of a fixation.
An Eternal Echo: Examining the Chorus’s Catchy Hold
The repetitive nature of the chorus in ‘STUCK IN MY HEAD’ isn’t an accident. It’s a clever musical parallel to the song’s central premise: the inescapable thoughts of someone they’re drawn to. It resonates with anyone who has ever had a song—or a person—so vividly imprinted in their thoughts that it seems almost impossible to shake off.
TWICE has mastered the art of creating choruses that not only stick but also evoke the very theme they sing about. Throughout the track, the ‘la la la la’ doesn’t just serve as an earworm; it’s a melodic manifestation of constant, lingering thoughts that are both frustrating and exhilarating.
The Tug-of-War of Romance: Push and Pull Dynamics
The lyrics of ‘STUCK IN MY HEAD’ paint a picture of love as a tactical game, with stealth and surprise attacks in ‘예상 못 한 틈을 노려 난 너 몰래’ (lying in wait, sneaking up on you). There’s a thin line between love and war here, where each interaction is a move in a strategic play of hearts.
TWICE doesn’t just sing about love; they describe a captivating dance of attraction and evasion. The ‘boom boom boom’ refrains underscore the beats of a racing heart, while the verses detail the cat-and-mouse play that characterizes the early stages of a crush.
Unmasking the Poker Face: The Vulnerability Beneath
The track metaphorically strips down the ‘poker face’ that people often hide behind. It talks about the moment one’s true feelings are inadvertently revealed despite their best efforts to remain cool and detached as in ‘아무리 cool한 척해봐도 들켜버린 너의 poker face’ (no matter how cool you act, your poker face is busted).
TWICE captures the emotional exposure that comes when someone catches onto the affections you’re trying to conceal. It’s a pivotal and vulnerable confession, both relatable and deeply resonant, recognizing the delicate moments when inner emotions bleed through the façade.
Savoring the Sweet tension: The Allure of the Chase
‘Stuck in my head like’ is repeated as if highlighting the intoxicating pull of the chase, the ‘달콤부터 시크까지 널 위한 설렘’ (sweet to chic, excitement for you). There’s an element of desire not just to win over the other’s heart but to enjoy the exuberant, unpredictable ride of getting there.
TWICE embodies the joy found in the pursuit of love—the teetering balance of power, the strategic advances and retreats, the exhilarating not-knowing. This song encapsulates that thrilling yet maddening feeling when your affection for someone is so strong it borders on obsession.
Memorable Lines: The Trap You Can’t Escape
Certain lines stand out for their raw conveyance of this game-like affair. ‘넌 내 손바닥 안에 딱 갇혀 있어’ (You’re caught right in my palm) boasts confidence, while ‘출구 없는 함정 속 승자는 나니까’ (I’m the winner in this exit-less trap) declares triumph in what seems to be a love conquest.
These lyrics crystallize the song’s hidden meaning: the relentless nature of infatuation is both a trap for the captivated and a victory for the captivator. It’s a cyclical dynamic that makes ‘STUCK IN MY HEAD’ not just a track you can’t forget but a poetic musing on the fervor of yearning.
