Piano Man
마마무 Lyrics

I'm ready for some action
I am excited and prepared for whatever is about to happen

Are you ready for perfection
Are you prepared to witness excellence and flawlessness

Hey piano man
Addressing the pianist or musician playing the sound

Hello um (hey)
A casual greeting or acknowledgement towards the pianist or the audience

The bland conversations, the people without manners
The dull exchanges, people who lack basic etiquette and tact

My heels that I worked hard to wear, and the lipstick too
My high-heeled shoes that required effort to put on and the lipstick applied also

The eyes around that fail to recognize them, how boring
The lackluster eyes around that fail to recognize my efforts and enhancements are tiresome

At that moment you walked out
The pianist entered, around the same time

The Piano Man that doesn't seem to belong here
The musician or pianist who seems out of place in this setting, still performing

When your white fingers touch the keyboard
When the musician plays the keys with their white fingers, sparks anticipation

My eyes seem to twinkle
I feel a sense of excitement or admiration when watching the pianist play

Boombapapara boombapapara boom
A rhythmic phrase, imitating the sound of drums or beats during a performance

The dance moves of the Piano Man
The gesturing or dancing performed by the piano player

The unpredictability of said movements
The unique and unexpected style of the Piano Man's dance moves

I don't know what it is, but you and I here alone
I can't place what it is, but it's just the two of us enjoying this moment

I want it to be like this for everybody to see
I want to show everyone else how special and memorable this moment is between us

Right, right, right
A upbeat phrase, shouted to pump up the audience and stay on beat

Left, left, left
A upbeat phrase, shouted to pump up the audience and stay on beat

When your fingertips glide over the keys
When the pianist's fingers move across the keys, I have a sense of unease

It feels like I'm having bad thoughts
I have unsettling thoughts and feelings while watching the pianist perform

The heart trembles with staccato
My heart vibrates with the musical term 'staccato' - sharp and quick notes

Hey Mr. Ambiguous
A playful or teasing reference to a significant other or the pianist themselves

My whole body becomes like the piano
My entire being feels connected or in tune with the piano and its sounds

Boombapapara boombapapara boom
A rhythmic phrase, imitating the sound of drums or beats during a performance

The dance moves of the Piano Man
The gesturing or dancing performed by the piano player

The unpredictability of said movements
The unique and unexpected style of the Piano Man's dance moves

I don't know what it is, but you and I here alone
I can't place what it is, but it's just the two of us enjoying this moment

I want it to be like this for everybody to see
I want to show everyone else how special and memorable this moment is between us

Left, left, left
A upbeat phrase, shouted to pump up the audience and stay on beat

Right, right, right
A upbeat phrase, shouted to pump up the audience and stay on beat

Word up Moon Star
A greeting or shoutout to someone named Moon Star

The start of the trumpet
The beginning sounds of a trumpet, signaling the start of a song or performance

Can I get that (here)
A request for a specific sound or beat to be played at the moment

The hi-hat that creeps around every interval
The sound of the hi-hat that accompanies every beat or interval during the performance

Dring drum kick
The sounds of drums hitting or kicking in a rhythmic beat

Rhythm adds sweet piano on top of the plate
The rhythmic beat lays a foundation, giving the piano a sweet topping

I'm introducing myself
I am greeting or introducing myself to the audience or other performers

I prefer jeans over skirts
I like to wear jeans instead of skirts

But still, they go wild saying I'm pretty
The audience and others still react positively towards my appearance, despite my preference for jeans

Oh swing, let's groove, singing (para papapa)
A fun and playful phrase, encouraging people to dance and groove to the music

Oh swing, let's groove, my babe
A fun and playful phrase, encouraging people to dance and groove to the music

Oh swing, let's groove
A fun and playful phrase, encouraging people to dance and groove to the music

Introducing myself, Darling you are my own
A statement of love or connection to the audience or significant other

Hey piano man, towards the end of the song come towards me (oh Piano Man come towards me)
Request for the pianist or musician to walk towards or include me in the performance towards the end of the song

The Piano Man, everything that needed to be said has already been said
The pianist or musician has completed their role in the performance, and is ready to end the song

The last melody we have together (just you and me)
The final notes or sounds that we experience together, just the two of us

I want to listen to it like this
I want to savor or experience the final moments of the song together, just the two of us

Tomorrow, the day after that, let's keep meeting
I look forward to future moments or performances where we can meet and enjoy music together