Lion
(G) I-DLE Lyrics


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Ooh, I'm a lion, I'm a queen 아무도
그래 ooh 날 가둘 수 없어 아픔도

붉은 태양 아래 fire
파랗게 타는 flower
미지근한 너의 애를 태우게
살짝 드러내는 sharp claw
달아오르는 상처
발자국은 내 왕관을 맴돌게

난 나의 눈을 가리고 이 음악에 몸을 맡기고
뻔한 리듬을 망치고 사자의 춤을 바치고
넌 나의 눈을 살피고 이 음악에 몸이 말리고
뜨거운 리듬에 갇히고 사자에 춤을 바치고

Papapa, papapa, papapa
It looks like a lion
I'm a queen like a lion
Papapa, papapa, papapa
It looks like a lion
I'm a queen like a lion, eh-oh

그 강인한 울음은 너의 발을 내게 돌려
이 넓은 황야 속 크고 단단한 씨를 뿌려
그 웅장한 부름은 너의 맘을 내게 돌려
이 깊은 바닷속까지 거친 멜로딜 꽂아

더 탐을 내지 말어 자릴 지키는 lion
때로는 사나워 질지 모르니
이제 환호의 음을 높여
모두 고개를 올려
어린 사자의 왕관을 씌우니

난 나의 눈을 가리고 이 음악에 몸을 맡기고
뻔한 리듬을 망치고 사자의 춤을 바치고
넌 나의 눈을 살피고 이 음악에 몸이 말리고
뜨거운 리듬에 갇히고 사자에 춤을 바치고

Papapa, papapa, papapa
It looks like a lion
I'm a queen like a lion
Papapa, papapa, papapa
It looks like a lion
I'm a queen like a lion, eh-oh

쓸데없는 예의 따윈 물어뜯어
편견이란 답답한 우리는 무너뜨려
감히 또 누가 날 막고 또 누가 날 조종해
조심해 다듬지 못한 발톱으로
아무도 가본 적이 없는 개척하는 길
뻔해 빠진 꼰대들은 혀를 차던 짓
그걸 해내고서야 받는 박수는 더 짜릿한 맛이지
그걸 맛봤고 이제 부정할 수 없어 I'm a queen (queen)

Papapa, papapa, papapa
It looks like a lion
I'm a queen like a lion
Papapa, papapa, papapa
It looks like a lion
I'm a queen like a lion, eh-oh





Ooh, I'm a lion, I'm a queen 아무도
그래 ooh 길들일 수 없어 사랑도

Overall Meaning

In "LION" by (G) I-DLE, the lyrics depict a lioness asserting her power and confidence, taking no prisoners and refusing to be tamed. She refers to herself as a queen who cannot be restrained, even from pain. She describes herself as having sharp claws, scars that are lit like fire, and a crown of footprints. The lioness urges the listener to let go of prejudice and embrace freedom, while using her rough unpolished claws to tread uncharted waters to no place anyone has ever seen. She encourages you to dance like a lion and make yourself heard, and she promises that the taste of success is thrilling.


The lyrics of "LION" is a representation of women’s power, strength, and confidence in themselves. The song's lyrics encourage women to take charge and embrace their wild side. The lyrics play on metaphors with animals with the lioness representing a strong female, urging listeners to also be strong and fearless. The use of words like "sharp claw" and "fire" add a sense of danger, creating an image of the lioness as a powerful yet graceful creature.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh I'm a lion, I'm a queen 아무도
I am powerful, confident, and unstoppable; I will not be tamed or controlled by anyone.


그래 ooh 날 가둘 수 없어 아픔도
Yes, I am unstoppable, and even pain cannot hold me back or break me.


붉은 태양 아래 fire
Burning bright under the red sun,


파랗게 타는 flower
A blue flower burning brightly


미지근한 너의 애를 태우게
I will burn your lukewarm love


살짝 드러내는 sharp claw
My sharp claws slightly exposed


달아오르는 상처
The wounds that are beginning to burn


발자국은 내 왕관을 맴돌게
My footsteps circle around my crown


난 나의 눈을 가리고 이 음악에 몸을 맡기고
I close my eyes and let my body feel the music


뻔한 리듬을 망치고 사자의 춤을 바치고
I break away from the ordinary rhythm and dance like a lion


넌 나의 눈을 살피고 이 음악에 몸이 말리고
You watch me with admiration as my body moves to the music


뜨거운 리듬에 갇히고 사자에 춤을 바치고
I am trapped in the fiery rhythm, dancing like a lion


Papapa papapa papapa
Pa pa pa pa pa


It looks like a lion
I resemble a lion


I'm a queen like a lion
I am a powerful queen who moves like a lion


Papapa papapa papapa
Pa pa pa pa pa


그 강인한 울음은 너의 발을 내게 돌려
My powerful roar returns your attention to me


이 넓은 황야 속 크고 단단한 씨를 뿌려
I sow large and sturdy seeds across the wide wilderness


그 웅장한 부름은 너의 맘을 내게 돌려
My grand call brings your heart back to me


이 깊은 바닷속까지 거친 멜로딜 꽂아
I embed rough melodies into the deep ocean


더 탐을 내지 말어 자릴 지키는 lion
Do not tempt me; I am a lion guarding my territory


때로는 사나워 질지 모르니
I may become more ferocious at times


이제 환호의 음을 높여
Now let's raise the sound of cheers


모두 고개를 올려
Everyone, hold your heads up


어린 사자의 왕관을 씌우니
As I wear my young lion's crown


쓸데없는 예의 따윈 물어뜯어
I tear away needless formalities


편견이란 답답한 우리는 무너뜨려
I break down frustrating prejudices


감히 또 누가 날 막고 또 누가 날 조종해
If anyone dare stop me or try to control me


조심해 다듬지 못한 발톱으로
Beware of my unkept claws


아무도 가본 적이 없는 개척하는 길
This is a path of unexplored territory


뻔해 빠진 꼰대들은 혀를 차던 짓
Old-fashioned people make sarcastic remarks


그걸 해내고서야 받는 박수는 더 짜릿한 맛이지
The applause I receive after accomplishing it is even more exhilarating


그걸 맛봤고 이제 부정할 수 없어 I'm a queen (queen)
I have tasted it and now I cannot deny that I am a queen (queen)


Ooh I'm a lion, I'm a queen 아무도
I am powerful, confident, and unstoppable; I will not be tamed or controlled by anyone.


그래 ooh 길들일 수 없어 사랑도
Yes, I am unbreakable; love cannot tame me either.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: So Yeon Jeon, Tae Ho Kim

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@1ejswhc

다른 네버랜드분께서 해석 하신 거 추가🦁
1. 민니는 전시대 위에 올라가 있는데 그 위에서 몸을 전-혀 움직이지 않음. 전시관 혹은 박물관에 박제된 사자.
2. 소연은 철창에 갇힌 모습으로 나오며 맨발에, 어떤 악세사리도 없음. 야생에서 잡혀 우리에 갇힌 사자.
3. 수진은 화려한 옷 대신 찢어진 천을 두르고 있고 몸에 상처를 크게 드러냄. 사냥 당해 가죽으로 펼쳐 전시된 사자.
4.미연은 화살이 무수히 꽂힌 원 안에서 얼굴을 드러냄. 곡예용으로 잡힌 서커스 사자.
5. 우기는 미연보다 더 큰 금색 프레임 안에 있으며 갈기처럼 형상화 된 장식이 머리 뒤에 있음. 사람들의 이미지로 만들어진 그림속 가짜 사자.
6. 슈화는 한껏 꾸며진 모습으로 소파위에서 아양을 떨고 있음. 사람들에 의해 야생성을 잃고 애완용으로 길들여진 사자.

+사자 가죽으로 대표된 수진의 얼굴이 클로즈업되고 그 주변으로 날카로운 손톱들이 수진을 원하는 듯이 일렁임.
어떻게 보면 갈기의 표현으로 볼 수도 있으나 내 생각에 무수히 가위질 당하는 사자의 가죽.전시되고 있는 그들의 이미지 안에서 스스로 왕관을 씀.
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@niiiisha

BEST MOMENTS !!

0:55 - soyeon's bababa
1:04 - minnie's bababa
1:41 - minnie's high note !!!
2:07 - soojin's bababa
2:16 - shuhua's bababa
2:37 - soyeon's FIRE FAST RAP !!
2:46 - I AM QUEEN !!!!!!!!! HOT
2:49 - miyeon's bababa
2:58 - yuqi's bababa

i am russian, sorry 🥺



@jasper.rubyftw

Miyeons hair....really now
I can think of a million other things that Miyeon had showcased in this video that was unique to her.

1. Enunciation
2. Perfect pitch
3. Perfect gestures
4. Smooth dancing
5. Captivating aura
6. Amazing solo shots
7. Perfect posture throughout
8. Powerful start to the chorus
Etc.



@tantanta___9

Me randomly: BA BA BA
me in the kitchen: BA BA BA
me in my room: BA BA BA
me in my sleep: BA BA BA
me while eating: BA BA BA
me in the bathroom: BA BA BA
me in a party: BA BA BA
me in my grave: BA BA BA
me when i come back from school: BA BA BA

BA BA BA world domination ;)



@wallyvut

New Neverlands (girls solo):

Minnie: 0:06 - 0:19,1:05 - 1:16, 1:42 - 1:49
Soyeon: 0:20 - 0:28, 0:56 - 1:04, 2:28 - 2:48
Soojin: 0:29 - 0:37, 1:34 - 1:40, 2:08 - 2:15, 3:10 - 3:28
Miyeon: 0:38 - 0:46, 1:50 - 1:58, 2:49 - 2:56
Yuqi: 0:47 - 0:55, 1:59 - 2:07, 2:57 - 3:08
Shuhua: 1:17 - 1:32, 2:16 - 2:27

Soyeon: main rapper, leader, center, lead dance, vocal
Miyeon: main vocal
Minnie: main vocal
Yuqi: lead vocal, face and lead dance
Shuhua: vocal, visual and maknae
Soojin: main dancer, vocal and lead rapper

Neverland: fandom.



@karinawasgeht

For new Neverland:

(G)I-DLE consists of 6 Members
They debuted on May 2nd 2018

-Miyeon (Korean, Main Vocalist, Visual)

-Minnie (Thai, Main Vocalist)

-Soojin (Korean, Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper)

-Soyeon (Korean, Leader, Main Rapper, Sub Vocalist, Center)

-Yuqi (Chinese, Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper, Face of the group)

-Shuhua (Taiwanese, Sub Vocalist, Visual, Maknae)

Birthdays:

Miyeon : January 31, 1997
Minnie: October 23, 1997
Soojin : March 9, 1998
Soyeon : August 26, 1998
Yuqi : September 23, 1999
Shuhua: January 6, 2000

Time Stamps (in order of their age)

Miyeon: 1:51
Minnie: 1:47
Soojin: 0:35
Soyeon: 2:32
Yuqi: 0:55
Shuhua: 1:31

The fandom is called : Neverland
Entertainment Company : Cube Entertainment


Here is a little list of all their title tracks (in order):
-Latata (debut)
-Hann
-Senorita
-Uh-Oh
-Oh My God
-Dumdi Dumdi
- Hwaa (latest)

(Lion is not a Title Track but it has an MV)

Yuqi and Soyeon Are also active as Soloists

You‘re always welcome to our fandom <3 and you can ask if you have any questions



@sid5913

“We tear down your suffocating prejudice” 2:32

Remember the time when...

Soyeon was bashed for being “ugly” during pd101 (when in fact she really is not)

Miyeon was bashed for her dancing skills (she improved this and gained confidence per era)

Minnie was belittled for her unique voice (when in fact her voice is like from angels above)

Soojin was criticized for only doing sexy concepts (but we all know that she’s really a true dancer that tries— have tried different genres already)

Yuqi was also criticized for only doing cute concepts (we all know she’s a powerful baby that clearly can kill us all with her gaze)

And lastly when Shuhua was criticized for her pronunciation and was labeled as “untalented” throughout the years (we all know neverland that our maknae really is talented winning gymnastics in ISAC, having the damn vocals in light my body up. It’s just that at the time she’s showing her talent but wasn’t notice by anybody except for neverlands, but now look at her grow! She became a headline of few articles “turning haters into fans”)

(G)-idle are our queens that will always challenge prejudice.



@jacobventon2360

"'It looks like a lion. I'm a queen like a lion".

My interpretation of this lyric and the imagery in this MV relates to the path that G Idle wants to create for themselves in Kpop.

Both queens and lions are symbolic of power and dominance - but in almost opposite ways. Queens are elegant and regal, whereas lions are aggressive and animalistic.

I think this is trying to say that G Idle has a clear goal set in mind, but the way they get there is not one dimensional. They are not going to be confined to traditional descriptions of "cute, sexy, girl crush" etc. as they do not want to be perceived just as idols, but also as actual artists.

Both raw and also pristine - they are queens and lions.



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@sanjeevani41

THANK YOU FOR THE MV, WE ARE GRATEFUL!

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Thanks for the subtitle tho🔥

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KEEP WATCHING THE MV PLEASE NEVIES

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