Stray Kids brings a bold energy to ‘MANIAC’ from their album ‘ODDINARY.’ Bang Chan, Changbin, and others write the lyrics, while Bang Chan and Versachoi compose the music. The song kicks off with a high-energy call to action, setting the tone for a wild ride.
Released: March 18, 2022
MANIAC
Stray Kids • From “ODDINARY”
What is the meaning of MANIAC Lyrics from ODDINARY?
The lyrics describe a world where everyone hides behind fake smiles and normalcy. Stray Kids sings, ‘This life isn’t comfortable. It isn’t ‘living,’ it’s just ‘holding on,’ yeah,’ capturing the struggle of being true to oneself in a judgmental world. The music mirrors this chaos with a fast-paced, intense beat.
Let’s goLet’s go!
Jeongsangin cheok dadeul him jom bwaeLook at everyone trying so hard to act normal.
Jitgo inneun misodeureun ssaehaeThose smiles they’re wearing feel so eerie.
Locki pullimyeon da ttatgatjiOnce the lock’s released, they’re all the same.
Nuneun nal mot sogyeo HoYour eyes can’t fool me, ho!
Bonchaeneun pullyeonneThe true self is coming loose.
Jeongsineul gansinhi japjiI’m barely keeping it together.
Nun hanbeon kkamppagigo BackBlink once and I’m back.
Dasi sesangi jeonghan jeongsangin koseupure junbi PpowReady to cosplay the ‘normal’ person this world demands again, pow!
Mash up mind blown jeongsineun Back upMind’s a mess, blown away, back up my senses.
Prototype nae sogeun eonjena Freaky monsterThe prototype inside me is always a freaky monster.
Yuhaeng gateun chinjeolhameun cheori jina RottenThis trendy kindness is out of season and rotten.
Nae tongsu-e da siwonhage yokhaedo da meogeumEven if you curse me behind my back, I’ll swallow it all.
Poppin’I’m popping!
Sunjinhageman bodaga keuge dachimIf you only see the innocent side, you’ll get hurt bad.
Houi-ga gyesokdoemyeon gwonri-in jul ane ToxicWhen kindness continues, they think it’s an entitlement, how toxic.
Ireoni dounji WarningThat’s why I’m dizzy, warning.
MANIACMANIAC!
Nasa ppajin geotcheoreom michyeo MANIACGoing crazy like I’ve got a screw loose, MANIAC.
Pingping dorabeorigetjiMy head’s spinning round and round.
MANIAC Frankensteincheoreom georeoMANIAC, walking just like Frankenstein.
MANIAC MANIAC hahaMANIAC, MANIAC, haha!
MANIAC (Oh)MANIAC (Oh)!
Nasa ppajin geotcheoreom useo MANIAC (You can’t stop the smoke)Laughing like I’ve got a screw loose, MANIAC (You can’t stop the smoke).
Pingping dorabeorigetji (Thick as fog)Spinning round and round (Thick as fog).
MANIAC bijeongsangtuseongi jippdan (We’re MANIACS)MANIAC, a group full of abnormalities (We’re MANIACS).
MANIAC MANIACMANIAC, MANIAC.
Da teojin inhyeong silbapcheoreomLike the threads of a torn-up doll,
Gyeokguk bonsaegi deureonajiyour true colors eventually show.
Pyeonhaji anneun i LifeThis life isn’t comfortable.
It ain’t “live” it’s “holding on” yeahIt isn’t “living,” it’s just “holding on,” yeah.
Jeongsingin cheok dadeul cheok jom bwaeLook at everyone pretending to be normal.
Jitgo inneun miso No fresh haeThose smiles they’re wearing aren’t fresh at all.
Locket pulmyeon dadeul ttatgatjiWhen the locket’s unlocked, they’re all the same.
Nuneun nal mot sogyeo HoYour eyes can’t fool me, ho!
Naega geonneun i georineun da jiroebatThis street I’m walking is a total minefield.
Da eonje teojilji moreuneun Dormant volcanoA dormant volcano that could erupt at any time.
Eojjeonhadeon baramdo eonje bakkwilji mollaNo matter how it blows, the wind might change suddenly.
Dadeul sumgin chae saraga Like a sealed tornadoEveryone’s living while hiding it, like a sealed tornado.
Poppin’I’m popping!
Sunjinhageman bodaga keuge dachimIf you only see the innocent side, you’ll get hurt bad.
Houi-ga gyesokdoemyeon gwonri-in jul ane ToxicWhen kindness continues, they think it’s an entitlement, how toxic.
Ireoni dounji WarningThat’s why I’m dizzy, warning.
MANIACMANIAC!
Nasa ppajin geotcheoreom michyeo MANIACGoing crazy like I’ve got a screw loose, MANIAC.
Pingping dorabeorigetjiMy head’s spinning round and round.
MANIAC Frankensteincheoreom georeoMANIAC, walking just like Frankenstein.
MANIAC MANIAC hahaMANIAC, MANIAC, haha!
MANIAC (Oh)MANIAC (Oh)!
Nasa ppajin geotcheoreom useo MANIAC (You can’t stop the smoke)Laughing like I’ve got a screw loose, MANIAC (You can’t stop the smoke).
Pingping dorabeorigetji (Thick as fog)Spinning round and round (Thick as fog).
MANIAC bijeongsangtuseongi jippdan (We’re MANIACS)MANIAC, a group full of abnormalities (We’re MANIACS).
MANIAC MANIACMANIAC, MANIAC.
Gadukae du nuneun LunaticMy eyes are filled with a frantic glow.
Modeun gamgagi nal seo itjiAll my senses are on edge.
Yebbeuge pojanghan daero maebeon gadueo no-euniSince you keep me locked up in your pretty packaging,
Heulleogada bomyeon gyeokguk deureonagetjimy hidden inner self will eventually be revealed.
Sumgyeojin naemyeonui geu moseubi YeahThat’s just how it is, yeah.
MANIACMANIAC!
MANIAC (MANIAC)MANIAC (MANIAC)!
MANIACMANIAC!
MANIAC MANIACMANIAC, MANIAC.
You cannot stop with this feelingYou can’t stop this feeling.
MANIAC (Oh)MANIAC (Oh)!
Nasa ppajin geotcheoreom useo MANIAC (You can’t stop the smoke)Laughing like I’ve got a screw loose, MANIAC (You can’t stop the smoke).
Pingping dorabeorigetji (Thick as fog)Spinning round and round (Thick as fog).
MANIAC bijeongsangtuseongi jippdan (We’re MANIACS)MANIAC, a group full of abnormalities (We’re MANIACS).
MANIAC MANIACMANIAC, MANIAC.
MANIAC Music Video
Looking for the ‘MANIAC’ lyrics translation? It highlights the tension between hiding and revealing your true self. Stray Kids stars in this track from ‘ODDINARY,’ delivering a powerful anthem about embracing your inner freak.