“CINEMA” is a heartfelt track by Stray Kids members Lee Know and Seungmin, featured on their digital single ‘Mixtape: dominATE’, released on March 21, 2025. This band-pop song showcases their unique vocal chemistry and reflects their deep passion for music.
The lyrics of “CINEMA” use cinematic metaphors to depict life’s journey and the preservation of cherished moments. The song portrays life as an unfolding film, emphasizing the importance of capturing and remembering each scene.
The narrative begins with feelings of solitude, transitioning to hope and transformation upon the arrival of a significant other. The chorus highlights the commitment to continually document meaningful experiences, reinforcing the theme of life’s continuous storytelling.
Accompanying the song’s release, a teaser video was unveiled, depicting Lee Know and Seungmin embarking on a journey from a desolate hideout. Facing challenges like a car breakdown, they continue on foot, guided by a warm light through the night, symbolizing hope and resilience.
“CINEMA” not only highlights the duo’s vocal abilities but also their storytelling prowess, inviting listeners to reflect on their own life’s cinematic moments.
Cinema Stray Kids Lyrics (with English Translation)
Nae gyeote amugeotdo eopseul ttae (When there was nothing by my side)
Huimihan bulbich teum sairo (Through the faint light in between)
Neon dagawa nae yeope anjatgo geu sungan (You came close and sat next to me at that moment)
Amjeongwa hamkke muni yeollyeotne (With the blackout, the doors opened)
When this light goes down, story starts to rise up
Seuchyeoganeun unmyeong sairo oneurui magi yeollyeo (Through passing fate, today’s act begins)
Never stop writing down, myeongjangmyeoneul dameul ttaekkaji (Never stop writing down until we capture the best scenes)
I won’t let go
This is our cinema
Let me be your cinema
This is our cinema
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
In this film tape, damgyeojin uri moseup (In this film tape, our captured selves)
Baraeji anke, I’ll remember (So it won’t fade, I’ll remember)
Olaedorok ganchikhalkke (I’ll cherish it for a long time)
For every moment, I will sing with you
[Chorus: Lee Know, Seungmin]
When this light goes down, story starts to rise up
Seuchyeoganeun unmyeong sairo oneurui magi yeollyeo (Through passing fate, today’s act begins)
Never stop writing down
Eonjekkajirado nan (No matter how long, I will keep going)
(Woah-oh-oh) Everyone’s shouting
(Woah-oh-oh) Everyone’s clapping
(Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh-oh)
In this radiance, cinema (Oh, woah)
(Woah-oh-oh) ‘Til the end of the show
(Woah-oh-oh) Never let it go
(Woah-oh-oh, oh, oh-oh) Yeah, I need you, yeah, you need me
Stay
Here the light shines again
Ending credits going up
You and my name
Together on it with the final curtain call
And now, night after night
When you cannot find your way
I’ll be waiting
Welcome to our cinema
