Attention – English Lyrics

• By: NewJeans

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language can be as exciting as a new crush, and NewJeans' debut song "Attention" is the perfect soundtrack for that journey. With its catchy, conversational lyrics in a mix of Korean and English, you can pick up phrases about expressing your feelings in a fun, modern way. The song's easy-going R&B vibe and clear vocals make it a great starting point for anyone wanting to dive into the world of K-Pop and the Korean language.

[English]

You and me, My feeling’s plain to see

So focus

Wanna be nice and close

You see

You see, ey ey ey ey

One, two, three I’m brave enough to see

Think you know it already

Now if you turn then you can see

It’s me

You see

Can’t you see it’s me?

Looking for attention (It’s) gotta be you

Why you askin’ who you gotta come to

Stop, eyyy

Drop the question

Drop the, drop the question

Want attention

Wanna want attention

You give me butterflies you know

My heart has gone to paradise

Don’t wanna wake up from this dream

You got me looking for attention

You got me looking for attention

Got me confused but One thing’s for sure, I Know you’re the one

Got me confused but One thing’s for sure, I Know you’re the one

Got me looking for attention

I’ll run into you like serendipity

Or pass you by like it’s nothing

You’re so fine

Gotta gotta get to know ya

Come with me, I got time for ya

If you turn around then

I need ya, need ya, need ya

To look at me back

Hey, you already knew?

Look at you and my heart jumps of out of my chest

I’m looking for candy, baby (baby)

I’m feeling fluttery, breezy

Eyyy, drop the question

Drop the, drop the question

Want attention

Wanna want attention

You give me butterflies you know

My heart has gone to paradise

Don’t wanna wake up from this dream

You got me looking for attention

You got me looking for attention

Got me confused but One thing’s for sure, I Know you’re the one

Got me confused but One thing’s for sure, I Know you’re the one

Got me confused but One thing’s for sure, I Know you’re the one

Got me looking for attention

You got me looking for attention

You got me looking for attention

Got me confused but One thing’s for sure, I Know you’re the one

You got me looking for attention

A T T E N T I on

Attention is what I want

A T T E N T I on

Attention is what I want

A T T E N T I on

Attention is what I want

A T T E N T I on

You got me looking for attention

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
focus /ˈfoʊkəs/ B1	noun - the center of interest or activity verb - to pay attention to something
attention /əˈtɛnʃən/ B2	noun - the act of focusing mental awareness on something
brave /breɪv/ B1	adjective - courageous, not afraid
butterflies /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/ A2	noun - insect with large colorful wings
paradise /ˈpærəˌdaɪs/ B2	noun - a place or state of perfect happiness
confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ B2	adjective - lacking clarity or understanding
know /noʊ/ A2	verb - to be aware of information
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
pass /pæs/ A2	verb - to move past or go beyond
come /kʌm/ A1	verb - to move toward or arrive at a place
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - to direct your eyes toward something
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a measurable period during which an action occurs

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm brave enough to see

  ➔ Adjective + enough + to + verb

  ➔ Uses an adjective + enough + to + verb to indicate sufficient capacity or courage.

• Drop the question

  ➔ Imperative verb + the + noun

  ➔ Uses the imperative form to give a direct command or suggestion.

• My heart has gone to paradise

  ➔ Present perfect tense + to + noun

  ➔ Uses the present perfect tense to describe a state that has been achieved up to now.

• You see, ey ey ey ey

  ➔ Simple present tense + comma + interjection

  ➔ Uses simple present tense to state facts or general truths, with interjections to express emotion or emphasis.

• Can’t you see it’s me?

  ➔ Contracted negative + auxiliary + subject + verb

  ➔ Uses the negative contraction with question form to ask if someone is able to perceive something.

• You got me looking for attention

  ➔ Verb + object + gerund phrase

  ➔ Uses a verb followed by an object and a gerund to describe prolonged or ongoing actions.

• Gotta gotta get to know ya

  ➔ Colloquial form + infinitive phrase

  ➔ Uses colloquial contractions like 'gotta' (short for 'got to') followed by an infinitive to express necessity or intention in informal speech.

• Attention is what I want

  ➔ Interrogative and emotional statement in simple present

  ➔ Uses the simple present tense to express a current desire or state of mind.