Chewing Gum – English Lyrics

• By: NCT DREAM

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the sweet and playful world of NCT Dream's debut with "Chewing Gum"! This song is a fantastic way to learn Korean vocabulary related to emotions and everyday objects, while its catchy, repetitive chorus and clear pronunciation make it perfect for practicing listening skills. Immerse yourself in the energetic and youthful vibe of K-pop's youngest unit and discover the charm of their unique debut concept.

[English]

Chew-chew-chew-chew chewing gum

Chew-chew-chew-chew

Chew-chew-chew-chew-chew

Chew-chew-chew-chew chewing gum

내 까만 스니커즈를 지금 멈추게 (만든 너)

범인 어서 나와 나와 좋은 말할 때 (빨리 나와)

끈적한 발이 떨어지지 않는 게 (조금 전)

뱉은지 얼마 안된 것이 분명해 (딱 기다려)

넌지시 마주치는 시선이 어색해

천천히 다가가자 딴 곳을 보는 걸

역시 널 찾아내기 어렵지 않았어

그런데 화내기엔 너무나 예쁜 너

풍선 불어봐 누가 누가 더 커질까

자신 있어 부드러운 Chewing gum

조심스레 네게 네게 더 다가와

터질 듯 부푼 내 마음은 Chewing gum

Chew-chew-chew-chew chewing gum

Chew-chew-chew-chew

Chew-chew-chew-chew-chew

Chew-chew-chew-chew chewing gum

너는 내 Chewing gum

신기해 자꾸 마주치고 있잖아 (너와 나)

매일 똑같은 길을 같이 걷잖아 (신경 쓰여)

궁금해 너란 애는 어떤 아인지 (다가가)

언제쯤 말을 걸까 고민하게 돼 (너만 보면)

공기가 들어간 듯 갈수록 커져가

내 마음이 너로 가득 채워진 것 같아

커지면 커질수록 점점 투명해져

내 마음을 이제 더는 숨길 수도 없게

풍선 불어봐 누가 누가 더 커질까

자신 있어 부드러운 Chewing gum

조심 스레 네게 네게 더 다가와

분위기를 잡고 너는 내 Chewing gum

Chew-chew-chew-chew chewing gum

Chew-chew-chew-chew

Chew-chew-chew-chew-chew

Chew-chew-chew-chew chewing gum

달콤한 Chewing gum

내 마음에 붙어라 Chewing gum

Chewing gum

Chewing gum

Chew you like chewing

검 딱지처럼 붙어줘

중독있어 너라는 거 끈적해

끌리는 것 같아 너무 다양해

내 마음에 터트려줄래

Like chewing gum

You're my 주인공

쉽게 떼낼 수 없는 Girl

함께 있어봐

누가 누가 더 원할까

내기 할까

달콤한 Chewing gum

장난스레

내게 내게 난 다가가

예감이 좋아

너는 내 Chewing gum

Chew-chew-chew-chew chewing gum

Chew-chew-chew-chew

Chew-chew-chew-chew-chew

Chew-chew-chew-chew chewing gum

너는 내 Chewing gum

Chew-chew-chew-chew chewing gum

Chew-chew-chew-chew

Chew-chew-chew-chew-chew

Chew-chew-chew-chew chewing gum

달콤한 Chewing gum

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
chewing /ˈtʃuː.ɪŋ/ A2	verb - to bite and grind with the teeth
gum /ɡʌm/ A1	noun - a soft, sticky substance used for chewing
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood in the body
sweet /swiːt/ A2	adjective - having a pleasant taste, like sugar
balloon /bəˈluːn/ A2	noun - a small, flexible bag that can be inflated
approach /əˈproʊtʃ/ B1	verb - to come near or nearer to something
confident /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ B2	adjective - having a strong belief or full assurance
sticky /ˈstɪki/ B1	adjective - having a glue-like quality
wonder /ˈwʌndər/ B1	verb - to feel curiosity or doubt
beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfəl/ B2	adjective - pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically
together /təˈɡɛðər/ A1	adverb - with each other
air /ɛr/ A1	noun - the invisible mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - to direct one's gaze in a specified direction
play /pleɪ/ A1	verb - to engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation

Key Grammar Structures

• 너는 내 Chewing gum

  ➔ Subject + verb + object (possessive pronoun + noun)

  ➔ Uses the possessive pronoun "내" (my) to indicate ownership of "Chewing gum".

• Chew-chew-chew-chew chewing gum

  ➔ Use of onomatopoeic repetition for emphasis and rhythm.

  ➔ The repeated "Chew-chew-chew" mimics the sound and rhythm of chewing gum, creating musicality.

• 내 마음에 붙어라 Chewing gum

  ➔ Imperative sentence expressing a wish or command.

  ➔ The phrase "붙어라" (stick to) is an imperative, urging the heart to metaphorically "stick" to the chewing gum.

• 분위기를 잡고 너는 내 Chewing gum

  ➔ Use of a participial phrase "잡고" (holding) to describe setting the mood.

  ➔ The phrase "잡고" (holding) functions as a participial phrase indicating that someone is actively "setting" or "establishing" the mood.

• 풍선 불어봐 누가 누가 더 커질까

  ➔ Imperative verb "불어봐" (try to blow up) combined with a question "누가 더 커질까" (who can get bigger).

  ➔ The imperative "불어봐" (try to blow up) encourages action, while the question "누가 더 커질까" (who can get bigger) introduces a playful contest.