DDU-DU DDU-DU – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: BLACKPINK
• Album: SQUARE UP

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of K-pop with BLACKPINK's sensational hit, "DDU-DU DDU-DU." This song is a fantastic entry point for language learners due to its catchy, repetitive chorus and clear vocal delivery, making it easier to pick up Korean phrases and pronunciation. Beyond the language, its powerful "girl crush" concept, vibrant lyrics about confidence and self-assurance, and the globally recognized choreography offer a dynamic cultural experience, showcasing modern Korean pop music at its finest. What makes it special is its ability to blend fierce hip-hop elements with pop melodies, creating an infectious sound that transcends language barriers and inspires listeners worldwide.

[English]

I'll hit you with that

I'll hit you with that

I'll hit you with that

Hit you with that, hit you with that, hit you with that

BlackPink!

Nice face but a mischievous attitude

Slim figure hiding twice the volume

Charging straight ahead without hesitation, I don’t bother to look

Black when I say Pink, we’re pretty savage (BlackPink!)

When I want, I take it openly

Whatever you do, it's like cutting water with a knife

In both hands, a full fat check

If you're curious, try it—fact check

A fish meeting water at the top of the eye level

I'm a bit toxic, tempting you—I’m foxy

Think twice

I can’t pretend to be nice like everyone else

Don’t get it twisted

Smiling easily is for me

You probably don’t get it yet

If you really want, test me

It’s obvious as day to you

If you wanted something easy

Oh wait till I do what I do-

Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du, du-

...

Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du, du

...

(Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du, du)

...

BlackPink!

...

(Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du, du)

Right now, I’m walking this way

BlackPink at the four-way intersection

Running all four directions—north, south, east, west

I’ve bought everything on your bucket list

Pulling you closer or pushing you away

That’s just a bad girl doing her own thing

Whether you like it or not, no matter what they say

When the bass drops, it’s another banger

Think twice

I can't pretend to be nice like everyone else

Don’t get it twisted

Smiling easily is for me

You probably don’t get it yet

If you really want, test me

It’s obvious as fire to you

If you wanted something simple

Oh wait till I do what I do-

Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du, du-

...

Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du, du

...

(Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du, du)

...

BlackPink!

...

(Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du, du)

...

(BlackPink!)

...

(Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du, du)

...

[Japanese]

Hit you with that

Hit you with that

Hit you with that

Hit you with that, hit you with that, hit you with that

BlackPink!

착한 얼굴에 그렇지 못한 태도

가녀린 몸매 속 가려진 volume은 두 배로

거침없이 직진 굳이 보진 않지 눈치

Black 하면 Pink 우린 예쁘장한 savage (BlackPink!)

원할 땐 대놓고 뺏지

넌 뭘 해도 칼로 물 베기

두 손엔 가득한 fat check

궁금하면 해봐 fact check

눈 높인 꼭대기 물 만난 물고기

좀 독해 난 toxic, 유혹해 I'm foxy

두 번 생각해

흔한 남들처럼 착한 척은 못 하니까

착각하지 마

쉽게 웃어주는 건 날 위한 거야

아직은 잘 모르겠지

굳이 원하면 test me

넌 불 보듯이 뻔해

만만한 걸 원했다면

Oh wait 'til I do what I-

Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du-

Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du

(Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du)

BlackPink!

(Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du)

지금 내가 걸어가는 거린

BlackPink four way 사거리

동서남북 사방으로 run it

너네 버킷리스트 싹 다 I bought it

널 당기는 것도 멀리 밀치는 것도

제멋대로 하는 bad girl

좋건 싫어하건 누가 뭐라 하던

When the bass drop, it's another banger

두 번 생각해

흔한 남들처럼 착한 척은 못 하니까

착각하지 마

쉽게 웃어주는 건 날 위한 거야

아직은 잘 모르겠지

굳이 원하면 test me

넌 불 보듯이 뻔해

만만한 걸 원했다면

Oh wait 'til I do what I-

Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du-

Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du

(Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du)

BlackPink!

(Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du)

(BlackPink!)

(Hit you with that ddu-du ddu-du du)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hit /hɪt/ A2	verb - to strike someone or something
savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/ B2	adjective - fierce, violent, or uncontrolled
volume /ˈvɒl.juːm/ B1	noun - the amount of space that a substance or object occupies
test /tɛst/ A2	verb - to examine something to see if it is working correctly
bad /bæd/ A1	adjective - not good
girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1	noun - a female child or young woman
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
wait /weɪt/ A1	verb - to stay in one place until something happens
drop /drɒp/ A2	verb - to let something fall
banger /ˈbæŋər/ B2	noun - a very good song or piece of music
fact /fækt/ A2	noun - a thing that is known or proved to be true
face /feɪs/ A1	noun - the front part of a person's head
tough /tʌf/ B2	adjective - strong enough to withstand adverse conditions
fancy /ˈfæn.si/ B1	verb - to have a liking or desire for something
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of something through observation, inquiry, or information

Key Grammar Structures

• Hit you with that

  ➔ Use of 'hit' + object + preposition 'with' + noun phrase

  ➔ 'Hit' is a verb that is combined with 'with' to show the instrument or means of action.

• 흔한 남들처럼 착한 척은 못 하니까

  ➔ Use of '처럼' to compare with others, and '못 하니까' to express inability or reason

  ➔ '처럼' is a Korean particle used to compare or resemble someone or something, and '못 하니까' indicates inability or a reason for something.

• 두 번 생각해

  ➔ Imperative form of '생각하다' (to think) combined with '두 번' (twice) to emphasize 'think twice'

  ➔ Imperative mood of '생각하다' (to think) with '두 번' (twice) emphasizes the advice to reconsider or think carefully.

• 굴곡 없이 직진 굳이 보진 않지 눈치

  ➔ Use of '없이' to denote 'without' or 'lacking', and the construction '굳이 보진 않지' implying 'definitely not' casually

  ➔ '없이' means 'without' or 'lacking', indicating the absence of something, while '굳이 보진 않지' is an informal expression meaning 'definitely not looking or doing something intentionally'.

• 만만한 걸 원했다면

  ➔ Conditional phrase '원했다면' ('if you wanted') with '만만한 걸' (something easy or manageable)

  ➔ '원했다면' is a conditional suffix meaning 'if you wanted', and '만만한 걸' refers to something easy or manageable.

• 이건 또 다른 banger

  ➔ Use of '또 다른' (another) + noun 'banger' to indicate an additional hit or hit song

  ➔ '또 다른' means 'another' or 'additional', combined with 'banger' which refers to a hit or very popular song.