Baddie – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: IVE
• Album: IVE SWITCH

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of K-pop with IVE's "Baddie" and explore dynamic Korean phrases that embody confidence and rebellion. This song’s assertive lyrics and unique 'girl crush' concept offer a fantastic opportunity to learn modern Korean expressions, particularly those related to self-empowerment and challenging conventions. Discover how IVE’s bold shift in musical style makes "Baddie" a captivating and impactful track, perfect for expanding your Korean vocabulary and understanding contemporary Korean pop culture.

[English]

I’m a baddie, baddie, baddie

Pretty little risky baddie

Let it be, whatever happens, Catch me if you can

Baddie, baddie, baddie

I’m not there anymore

You won’t find me anyway, Catch me if you can

Nothing like the regulars

My DNA runs blue blood

Be more honest, I’m tired of the good girl act

In front of us, the rules

Were meaningless, really

Trends come and go

But I’m already beyond that mold

I wanna break, I wanna kick

I’ll play loudly

My vibrant charm shines brighter on top of countless quirks

Throw off the suffocation

No need to bow your head

I’m a baddie, baddie, baddie

Pretty little risky baddie

Let it be, whatever happens, Catch me if you can

Baddie, baddie, baddie

I’m not there anymore

You won’t find me anyway, Catch me if you can

Nananananananana~

And the fit pops like bubblegum

Trust my judgment

I’ve got a lot to say, I’m holding back

Spit it out without a filter

I enjoy this trouble

No one can bite me

If you want, come try me

Anytime, you’re invited

I’m the villain in a thriller

Acting before thinking is my motto

I’m a baddie, baddie, baddie

Pretty little risky baddie

Let it be, whatever happens, Catch me if you can

Baddie, baddie, baddie

Don’t rush to block my path

I’ll soar effortlessly, Catch me if you can

I’m a baddie, baddie, baddie

Where are you rushing to?

Let it be, whatever happens, Catch me if you can

Baddie, baddie, baddie

I’m not there anymore

You won’t find me anyway, Catch me if you can

Nananananananana~

I’m a baddie, baddie, baddie

Where are you rushing to?

Let it be, whatever happens, Catch me if you can

Baddie, baddie, baddie

I’m not there anymore

You won’t find me anyway, Catch me if you can

[Korean]

Imma baddie baddie baddie

pretty little risky baddie

뭐든 될 대로 되라지 Catch me if you can

Baddie baddie baddie

나는 없어 거기 이미

어차피 못 찾을 테니 Catch me if you can

Nothing like the regulars

내 dna엔 blue blood runs

더 솔직하게 말해줘 착한 척은 지겨워

우리 앞에선 룰이

의미없었어 굳이

유행이 돌고 돌아도

난 그 틀에 없어 이미

I wanna break I wanna kick

뛰어놀래 시끄럽게

다채로운 매력 수많은 변칙 위에 더 빛을 발하지

답답한 건 벗어 던져

고개 숙일 필요 없어

Imma baddie baddie baddie

pretty little risky baddie

뭐든 될 대로 되라지 Catch me if you can

Baddie baddie baddie

나는 없어 거기 이미

어차피 못 찾을 테니 Catch me if you can

Nananananananana~

And the fit pop like bubblegum

내 판단을 믿어 난

할말도 많아 참

모자이크 없이 spit it out

난 즐겨 이 troublesome

그 누구도 can’t bite me

원한다면 come try me

언제든 you’re invited

난 thriller 속 villain

생각할 시간에 저지르는 게 my motto

Imma baddie baddie baddie

pretty little risky baddie

뭐든 될 대로 되라지 Catch me if you can

Baddie baddie baddie

앞 다퉈 내 길을 막지

가뿐히 날아 오를 테니 Catch me if you can

Imma baddie baddie baddie

어딜 그리 바삐 가니

뭐든 될 대로 되라지 Catch me if you can

Baddie baddie baddie

나는 없어 거기 이미

어차피 못 찾을 테니 Catch me if you can

Nananananananana~

Imma baddie baddie baddie

어딜 그리 바삐 가니

뭐든 될 대로 되라지 Catch me if you can

Baddie baddie baddie

나는 없어 거기 이미

어차피 못 찾을 테니 Catch me if you can

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
baddie /ˈbædi/ A2	noun - a confident and attractive person, often rebellious
catch /kætʃ/ A2	verb - to capture or seize
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
blood /blʌd/ B1	noun - the red fluid that circulates in the body
솔직하다 (soljikhada) /sol.t͡ɕik.ha.da/ B1	adjective - honest, frank
룰 (rul) /ɾul/ A2	noun - rule
break /breɪk/ B1	verb - to separate into pieces
kick /kɪk/ A2	verb - to strike with the foot
빛 (bit) /piːt/ A2	noun - light
벗다 (beotda) /bʌt̚.da/ B1	verb - to take off, to discard
판단 (pandan) /pan.dan/ B2	noun - judgment, decision
spit /spɪt/ B1	verb - to eject saliva from the mouth
troublesome /ˈtrʌblsəm/ B2	adjective - causing trouble or difficulty
bite /baɪt/ A2	verb - to cut or pierce with the teeth
villain /ˈvɪlən/ B2	noun - a wicked or evil person
motto /ˈmɒtoʊ/ B2	noun - a short statement expressing a guiding principle
날아오르다 (nar-aoreuda) /na.ɾa.o.ɾɯ.da/ B1	verb - to fly up, to soar

Key Grammar Structures

• 뭐든 될 대로 되라지 Catch me if you can

  ➔ Imperative + Conditional Sentence

  ➔ “될 대로 되라지” is an imperative form meaning 'let it be what may' or 'whatever happens, happens'. “Catch me if you can” is a conditional sentence expressing a challenge.

• 내 dna엔 blue blood runs

  ➔ Noun + Particle + Verb Phrase (Present Continuous)

  ➔ This sentence uses the English phrase 'blue blood' (meaning noble lineage) within a Korean sentence structure. “runs” acts as a present continuous verb describing the state of the DNA.

• 더 솔직하게 말해줘 착한 척은 지겨워

  ➔ Adverb + Verb + Particle + Noun + Adjective + Noun

  ➔ “더” (deo) is an adverb meaning 'more'. “솔직하게” (soljikhage) is an adverbial form of the adjective '솔직하다' (soljikada) meaning 'honest'. “착한 척은” (chakan cheogeun) means 'pretending to be good'.

• 난 즐겨 이 troublesome

  ➔ Pronoun + Verb + Adjective (English Loanword)

  ➔ “즐겨” (jeulgyeo) means 'enjoy'. “troublesome” is an English loanword directly used in Korean, maintaining its original meaning.

• 생각할 시간에 저지르는 게 my motto

  ➔ Gerund + Time Clause + Verb + Noun + Possessive Pronoun + Noun

  ➔ “생각할 시간” (saenggakhal sigan) means 'time to think'. “저지르는 게” (jeojireuneun ge) means 'committing/doing'. “my motto” uses the English possessive pronoun 'my' directly within the Korean sentence.