CHANGE – English Lyrics

• By: HYUNA

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the energetic world of K-pop with Hyuna's powerful debut solo single, "Change." This song is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in Korean culture and language, offering a glimpse into early 2010s K-pop with its catchy beats and dynamic choreography. While some of its lyrical nuances can be complex, its repetitive and straightforward calls for transformation, such as "I can change, you can change, we can change," provide an accessible entry point for language learners to pick up key Korean phrases and expressions related to personal growth and determination. Discover Hyuna's iconic performance style and the cultural impact that made this track a memorable part of K-pop history.

[English]

Yeah this I'm bring it bring it let's go

Uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh change

Uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh change

Uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh change

Uh uh uh uh uh uh uh

Change change change change change change

다 똑같은 것 말고 나를 위한 slogan

다 비슷한 생각들 말고 나를 위한 logo

What you want? (what you do)

Tell me baby what you do

언제나 눈치 보지 말고 step step swagger

(I can change) 아무리 어려도

(You can change) 누가 뭐라 해도

(We can change) 모두 내 맘대로

Pop pop pop ma collar

(Do it up) 신경 쓰지 말고

(Take it on) 모두 하늘 위로

(Jumping up) do it do it do it better

(Ch ch ch change)

Boy boy boy 생각대로 change

(Ch ch ch change)

Girls girls girls 나를 따라 change

(모두다 change) 모두다 change

(모든걸 change) 모든걸 change

(이제는 change) 이제는 change

I'm gonna change change change change change

1, 2, 3 AH let's get let's get let's movin

Let's get let's get let's get started

You you you you ready?

Yeah we just born it!

자꾸만 시간이 가 괜한 걱정만 늘어가 왜 난

이렇게 지냈는지 뻔한 말들만 늘어나 all night

고민고민 이제 그만해

왜 이리 왜 이리 피하기만해

더는 더는 속이지 말고

Show me what you got

(I can change) 아직은 몰라도

(You cna change) 누가 날 막아도

(We can change) 모두 내 멋대로

Pop pop pop ma collar

(Do it up) 눈치 보지 말고

(Take it on) 모두 손을 위로

(Jumping up) do it do it do it better

(Ch ch ch change)

Boy boy boy 생각대로 change

(Ch ch ch change)

Girls girls girls 나를 따라 change

(모두다 change) 모두다 change

(모든걸 change) 모든걸 change

(이제는 change) 이제는 change

I'm gonna change change change change change

...

나는 달라 하나 하나 원하는 걸 내가 내가 change

지금부터 I can change

이제부터 You can change

모든 걸 다 We can change change change

Uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh change

Uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh change

Uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh change

Uh uh uh uh uh uh uh

(Ch ch ch change)

Boy boy boy 생각대로 change

(Ch ch ch change)

Girls girls girls 나를 따라 change

(모두다 change) 모두다 change

(모든걸 change) 모든걸 change

(이제는 change) 이제는 change

I'm gonna change change change change change

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A1	verb - to make something different noun - the act of making something different
slogan /ˈsloʊɡən/ B1	noun - a short, memorable phrase used in advertising or promotion
logo /ˈloʊɡoʊ/ B1	noun - a symbol or design that represents a company or organization
swagger /ˈswæɡər/ B2	noun - a very confident and stylish manner
collar /ˈkɒlər/ B1	noun - the part of a shirt or coat that goes around the neck
ready /ˈrɛdi/ A1	adjective - prepared for something
better /ˈbɛtər/ A2	adjective - of a higher standard or quality
thought /θɔt/ B1	noun - an idea or opinion produced by thinking
worry /ˈwɜri/ A2	verb - to feel anxious or concerned about something
show /ʃoʊ/ A1	verb - to make something visible or known
jump /dʒʌmp/ A1	verb - to push oneself off the ground and into the air
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a point of time as measured in hours and minutes
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to change position or location

Key Grammar Structures

• Tell me baby what you do

  ➔ Interrogative sentence without auxiliary verb ('do') attached directly to the subject

  ➔ This structure creates a natural question without the typical auxiliary, common in informal speech.

• I'm gonna change

  ➔ Use of 'gonna' as a contraction of 'going to' for future intentions or plans

  ➔ This colloquial form indicates a future action or decision made by the speaker.

• You can change

  ➔ Use of 'can' to express ability or possibility in the present or future

  ➔ This modal verb indicates the speaker's ability or possibility for the action of changing.

• Now I can change

  ➔ Use of 'now' to emphasize the present time in the context of ability or decision

  ➔ This phrase highlights the speaker's present ability to change, emphasizing readiness or empowerment.

• Let's get started

  ➔ Imperative sentence using 'let's' (let us) to make a suggestion or invitation

  ➔ This expression is used to suggest starting an action collectively, encouraging participation.

• All night

  ➔ Prepositional phrase indicating duration of time from evening to morning

  ➔ This phrase emphasizes that the action or feeling persists throughout the entire night.

• Show me what you got

  ➔ Imperative sentence with 'show' + object + indirect question ('what you got')

  ➔ This command asks the listener to demonstrate or reveal their abilities or possessions.