Not Shy – English Lyrics

• By: ITZY

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into ITZY's "Not Shy" to explore dynamic Korean phrases and expressions of self-assuredness in love. This up-tempo K-pop track, with its powerful saxophone sounds and bold lyrics, offers an exciting way to learn about direct communication and confident declarations in Korean, making it a unique and empowering song for language learners.

[English]

Not shy Not me (ITZY)

I want it all, all all

Not shy Not me

I say it quick, quick, I say what I want

So what if I can’t make you mine? Pointless

While I hesitate, time passes anyway

Yeah I’m just gonna say it all, Cuz I like it Cuz I like it like it

Why do you wait? What does waiting do?

Why why can’t I just say what’s on my mind?

yeah I just go snap just snap x5

Not shy to say I want you

Hey there hey there We are a

Great pair great pair I don’t know

What you’re thinking, but what I think

Is right, so yeah yeah

I feel what I feel, so

I like you, it’s my free will

You feel what you feel, so

Tell me everything, all of it now Cuz I’m not shy

Not shy Not me (ITZY)

I want it all, all all (Not shy)

Not shy Not me

Give me all all all all x5

Not shy Not me (ITZY)

I want it all, all all (Not shy)

Not shy Not me

I want you, who cares, Cuz I'm not shy

You don’t need to answer quick quick

You’re mine anyway, woo

You just gotta watch me

Yeah you will like it cuz you like it

cuz you like it like it

Do you hate me? If not, empty it

Delete everything else, I’m your only one yeah

Just delete them all, all x5

Not shy to say I want you

Hey there hey there We are a

Great pair great pair I don’t know

What you’re thinking, but what I think

Is right, so yeah yeah

I feel what I feel, so

I like you, it’s my free will

You feel what you feel, so

Tell me everything, all of it now Cuz I’m not shy

Not shy Not me (ITZY)

I want it all, all all (Not shy)

Not shy Not me

Give me all all all all x5

Not shy Not me (ITZY)

I want it all, all all (Not shy)

Not shy Not me

I want you, who cares, Cuz I'm not shy

Because I don’t want to regret

Because I don’t care how it ends

Go go go pour out all you’ve got

No, yes no whatever, it’s fine

Doesn’t matter how it goes

Things work out except for the ones that won’t

Let’s just be who we are

Do what we do, do whatever you want

Let the beat drop

Not shy Not me (ITZY)

I want it all, all all (Not shy)

Not shy Not me

Tell me everything, all of them Cuz I’m not shy

Not shy Not me (ITZY)

I want it all, all all (Not shy)

Not shy Not me

Give me all, all all all x5

Not shy Not me (ITZY)

I want it all, all all (Not shy)

Not shy Not me

I want you, who cares, Cuz I'm not shy

Not shy Not me

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to desire something
say /seɪ/ A1	verb - to speak or express in words
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
great /ɡreɪt/ B1	adjective - very good or excellent
pair /pɛər/ B1	noun - two things that are similar or go together
mind /maɪnd/ B1	noun - the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers
everything /ˈɛvriθɪŋ/ A2	pronoun - all things; all that exists
quick /kwɪk/ A2	adjective - done with speed
care /kɛər/ B1	verb - to feel concern or interest
regret /rɪˈɡrɛt/ B2	verb - to feel sad or disappointed about something that has happened
empty /ˈɛmpti/ B2	adjective - containing nothing; not filled
watch /wɒtʃ/ A1	verb - to look at something for a period of time
do /duː/ A1	verb - to perform an action or task
let /lɛt/ B1	verb - to allow someone to do something
drop /drɒp/ B1	verb - to let something fall

Key Grammar Structures

• I want it all, all all

  ➔ Use of the phrase "I want" + object to express desire

  ➔ "Want" is the verb indicating desire or wish, showing the speaker's longing for something.

• so what if I can’t make you mine? Pointless

  ➔ Using "What if" + clause to express hypothetical situations or doubts

  ➔ "What if" introduces a hypothetical or uncertain situation, often questioning the possibility or consequence.

• You just gotta watch me

  ➔ Use of "got to" as a modal verb meaning "have to" or "must"

  ➔ "Got to" is a colloquial contraction of "have to," used to express necessity or obligation.

• Let the beat drop

  ➔ Imperative phrase using "let" + noun to suggest allowing or initiating an action

  ➔ "Let" + noun or phrase is used to give permission or to indicate that an action should happen.

• Because I don’t want to regret

  ➔ Use of "because" to introduce a reason or cause for an action or feeling

  ➔ "Because" introduces a dependent clause that explains the reason for the main clause.

• Things work out except for the ones that won’t

  ➔ Use of the phrasal verb "work out" meaning "to turn out well" or "to be resolved"

  ➔ "Work out" is a phrasal verb meaning to have a positive result or to be successfully resolved.

• Let’s just be who we are

  ➔ Imperative sentence with "let's" (let us) to suggest a suggestion or proposal

  ➔ "Let's" is a contraction of "let us," used to make suggestions or proposals inclusively.