Strategy — TWICE: what the lyrics really mean
First verse: the song, every line and what it means — in syncStep two, silhouette tightPlay the first verse with translationNo sign-upWhat does “Strategy” by TWICE mean?
TWICE’s “Strategy” is a playful, confident song about a girl with a careful plan to win over a shy guy she has noticed. She shines in the moonlight, catches his eye, gets him blushing and dancing, and draws him in with a pull as strong as gravity until he can’t forget her. The mood stays flirty and cocky, sure she will win and that he will end up happy about it.
Key lines
4 lines from the song with the slang, wordplay and references behind them. The full line-by-line breakdown lives in the app.
Step two, silhouette tightListen from this lineWords in this line- silhouetteoutline
- tightsnug, cool
What's behind the line: 'Tight' literally means close-fitting, so a tight silhouette is a figure in snug clothes. In slang, 'tight' can also mean cool or stylish.
My strategy, strategy will get ya, get ya, babyListen to the first verse — freeWhat's behind the line: "Ya" is a casual, sung form of "you". "Get" alone means "receive", but "get you" here means to catch or win someone over. "Baby" literally means an infant, yet in songs it is an affectionate way to address a loved one. Repeating "strategy, strategy" adds rhythm and swagger.
Winning is my trademark, soon you'll never wanna leaveListen to the first verse — freeWords in this line- trademarksignature trait
- wannawant to
What's behind the line: A trademark is normally a company's registered logo, but here it means a signature trait she is famous for. wanna is spoken shorthand for want to. Together, 'never wanna leave' promises that you'll stay by choice, charmed rather than forced.
I'ma get you real good and I bet ya (Good and I bet ya)Listen to the first verse — freeWords in this line- goodwell
- (Goodwell
What's behind the line: "Real good" is casual for "thoroughly, properly". "I bet ya" means "I'm sure of it".
Lyrics © their rights holders. “Strategy” — TWICE. Quoted for commentary and learning.
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Words from the song in alphabetical order, with what they mean here.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ain't | am not |
| boy | young man |
| can't | cannot |
| glad | happy |
| highlight | glow makeup |
| looks | appears |
| moonlight | light of the moon |
| once | as soon as |
| til | until |
| twice | group name |
| way | direction |
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Questions about “Strategy”
What is “Strategy” by TWICE about?
TWICE’s “Strategy” is a playful, confident song about a girl with a careful plan to win over a shy guy she has noticed.
What does “Step two, silhouette tight” mean in “Strategy”?
'Tight' literally means close-fitting, so a tight silhouette is a figure in snug clothes.
What does “My strategy, strategy will get ya, get ya, baby” mean in “Strategy”?
"Ya" is a casual, sung form of "you".
Where can I see every line of “Strategy” explained?
This page explains 4 key lines. In the theIDOL app Sohee goes through all 65 lines word by word, in sync with the song; the first verse is free and needs no sign-up.
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Credits and sources
- Artist
- TWICE
- Official video
- JYP Entertainment · YouTube
Lyrics and music belong to their rights holders. This page quotes no more than four lines for commentary; the translations, pronunciation and explanations are written by theIDOL.