APT. – English Lyrics

• By: ROSÉ, PSY

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
아파트 /a.pa.tɯ/ A2	noun - apartment; a set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a large building.
kiss /kɪs/ A1	verb - to touch with the lips as a sign of love, sexual desire, respect, or greeting. noun - an act of kissing.
lips /lɪps/ A1	noun - either of the two soft fleshy folds which form the upper and lower edges of the mouth.
real /rɪəl/ A1	adjective - actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed.
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system. noun - the emotional or moral nature of a human being.
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - perceive or experience an emotion or sensation. verb - to have a belief or impression.
want /wɑːnt/ A1	verb - have a desire to possess or do (something); wish for.
need /niːd/ A1	verb - require (something) because it is essential or very important.
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ A2	adjective - mad, insane. adjective - extremely enthusiastic or excited.
meet /miːt/ A1	verb - come into the presence or company of (someone) by chance or arrangement.
club /klʌb/ A2	noun - an organization or group of people who meet for a shared interest, especially a social, sporting, or recreational one. (In this context, specifically a nightclub)
drink /drɪŋk/ A1	verb - to take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow. noun - an amount of liquid swallowed or to be swallowed; an alcoholic beverage.
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps. noun - a series of steps and movements that are performed in time to music.
smoke /smoʊk/ A2	verb - to inhale and exhale the smoke of tobacco or a drug. noun - the visible vapor and gases given off by burning material, especially from tobacco or a bonfire.
freak /friːk/ B1	verb - (informal) react in a wild, irrational, or uncontrolled way; become very angry, scared, or excited. noun - (informal) a person who is obsessed with a particular activity or interest; often used to describe someone unusual or unconventional in a wild party setting.
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2	verb - to enjoy oneself at a party or other lively gathering. noun - a social gathering of people for entertainment or celebration.
건배 /kʌn.bɛ/ B1	noun - a toast; an act of raising a glass to express good wishes or honor someone. interjection - Cheers! (used when toasting)
game /ɡeɪm/ A1	noun - an activity or sport involving skill, knowledge, or chance, in which people compete according to rules. noun - (informal) a particular situation or area of activity, especially one that involves competition or rules, or a strategic approach to a relationship.
ready /ˈrɛdi/ A1	adjective - in a suitable state for an activity or purpose; prepared.
hold /hoʊld/ A1	verb - grasp, carry, or support something. verb - (in the idiom "hold on") to wait; to stop.

Key Grammar Structures

• I’m trying to kiss your lips for real

  ➔ Verb + Infinitive (Try + to-infinitive)

  ➔ The structure "`trying to kiss`" indicates an attempt or effort to perform an action.

• That’s what I’m on yeah

  ➔ Relative Pronoun "what"

  ➔ "What" here functions as a free relative pronoun, meaning "`the thing that`" or "`that which`" I am focused on/involved with.

• Come give me something I can feel

  ➔ Imperative "Come" + Bare Infinitive

  ➔ The structure "`Come give`" is an idiomatic way to give an instruction, inviting someone to approach and perform an action.

• Don’t you want me like I want you, baby

  ➔ Comparison with "like" + Clause

  ➔ "Like" here functions as a conjunction, meaning "`in the same way that`" or "`as`", comparing the manner of wanting.

• All you gotta do is just meet me at the

  ➔ "All...is..." Construction + Informal "gotta"

  ➔ The structure "`All you gotta do is...`" emphasizes that there is only one necessary action. "`Gotta`" is an informal reduction of "have got to".

• It’s whatever, it’s whatever, it’s whatever you like

  ➔ Indefinite Pronoun "whatever"

  ➔ "Whatever" means "`anything that`" or "`no matter what`". Here, it conveys that anything the listener prefers is acceptable.

• Turn this 아파트 into a club

  ➔ Phrasal Verb "turn into"

  ➔ The phrasal verb "`turn into`" means to transform or change something from one state or form into another.

• Sleep tomorrow but tonight go crazy

  ➔ Contrastive Conjunction "but" with Imperatives

  ➔ "But" is used to introduce a contrasting idea. Here, it contrasts the suggestion to "`sleep tomorrow`" with the imperative to "`go crazy`" tonight.

• Cause I’m comin to get ya

  ➔ Informal Phonetic Reductions + "to" Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ "`Comin`" is an informal spelling of "coming", and "`get ya`" is an informal reduction of "get you". The "`to`" indicates purpose: "`in order to get you`".

• I’m on my way

  ➔ Idiomatic Expression / Prepositional Phrase "on one's way"

  ➔ The phrase "`on my way`" means that someone is currently traveling or in transit to a destination.