덤디덤디 – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: (여자)아이들

Lyrics & Translation

"DUMDi DUMDi" by (G)I-DLE is a fantastic entry point into the vibrant world of K-pop, especially if you're keen to learn Korean through music! This upbeat summer dance anthem, co-written and produced by the group's leader Soyeon, is packed with catchy, repetitive phrases and an energetic moombahton rhythm that makes it incredibly memorable and easy to follow along. The lyrics beautifully encapsulate the "hot, cold, passion, and excitement" of youth, offering a relatable theme that transcends language barriers. By diving into "DUMDi DUMDi," you can pick up common Korean expressions related to summer, emotions, and celebration, all while enjoying (G)I-DLE's unique blend of tropical sounds and powerful vocals. Its infectious energy and straightforward message make it special, inviting listeners to "turn up their summer" and embrace their youthful spirit.

[English]

I'm a little crazy under the hot sun, my cheeks turn red easily

Then I feel dizzy and heated up, I dance as if I'm swimming

I want to turn up the music louder so our love can't be heard

Even when I hug you, I want to be closer, my heart pounding so loud it bursts

The wind makes my heart race, and the waves thump loudly

Like a drummer, bang on my heart

Tell me the song of this summer

Every night, every thought, every moment, every sign

Wherever I go, this is Tropical night

Scorching days and nights, the biting sea breeze

An unforgettable burning night

Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi

Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi (Turn up my summer)

Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi

Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi (Turn up my summer)

Hey drummer, heat it up, kick and snare melt our walls

Oh god, soaking wet underwear, dance until the palm trees sway

Fireworks exploding at the festival, emptiness everywhere

Clear your mind and turn up the music like crazy

The pounding beat of the waves goes thump thump, DJ's wind blowing loud

I want to give love more intensely so my season feels real

I want to close my eyes tightly and stay like this, even when the sun rises, forever

The wind sways softly, the waves shimmer

Like the dancers over there, shake my heart

Tell me the song of this summer

Every night, every thought, every moment, every sign

Wherever I go, this is Tropical night

Scorching days and nights, the biting sea breeze

An unforgettable burning night

Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi

Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi (Turn up my summer)

Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi

Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi

When the moon sleeps and summer cools down

Sing for me about those hot times

Shout it out loud

Let's turn up my summer, bae

Hit the drum

Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi

Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi (Turn up my summer)

Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi

Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi Dumdi (Turn up my summer)

[Korean]

뜨거운 태양에 살짝 미친 난 쉽게 두 볼이 빨개지고

그러다 어질어질 달아오른 난 헤엄을 치듯 춤을 추고

음악을 더 크게 더 틀고 싶어 우리 사랑이 안 들리게

안아도 더 가까이 붙고 싶어 닿은 심장이 팡 터지게

바람은 두근대게 또 파도는 쿵쾅대게

저기 드러머처럼 내 마음을 두드려줘

내게 들려줘 이 여름의 그 노래를

Every night every mind every time every sign

어딜 가도 여긴 Tropical night

찌는 날 찌는 밤바다의 칼바람

잊을 수 없이 타오르는 밤

덤디덤디 덤디덤디

덤디덤디 덤디덤디 (Turn up my summer)

덤디덤디 덤디덤디

덤디덤디 덤디덤디 (Turn up my summer)

Hey drummer 무더위로 높여 Kick & snare는 우리 벽을 녹여

Oh god 흠뻑 젖어버린 속옷 야자수가 흔들리도록 춤 춰

폭죽 펑펑 터지는 축제에 텅텅

머리를 비우고 미친 듯 음악은 Turnt up

첨벙대는 파도의 Beat는 두구 둥 두구 둥 DJ 바람은 삐끼삐끼움

사랑을 더 세게 더 주고 싶어 나의 계절이 느껴지게

이대로 두 눈을 꼭 감고 싶어 태양이 떠도 영원하게

바람은 살랑대게 또 파도는 찰랑대게

저기 댄서들처럼 내 마음을 흔들어줘

내게 들려줘 이 여름의 그 노래를

Every night every mind every time every sign

어딜 가도 여긴 Tropical night

찌는 날 찌는 밤바다의 칼바람

잊을 수 없이 타오르는 밤

덤디덤디 덤디덤디

덤디덤디 덤디덤디 (Turn up my summer)

덤디덤디 덤디덤디

덤디덤디 덤디덤디

달이 잠들고 여름이 다 식으면

내게 불러줘 뜨거웠던 그때 노래를

Shout it out loud

Let’s turn up my summer bae

Hit the drum

덤디덤덤 덤디디덤덤 덤디덤덤 덤디디덤덤

덤디덤덤 덤디디덤덤 덤디덤덤 (Turn up my summer)

덤디덤덤 덤디디덤덤 덤디덤덤

덤디덤덤 덤디디덤덤 덤디덤덤 (Turn up my summer)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
태양 /tɛ.jaŋ/ A1	noun - sun
사랑 /sa.ɾaŋ/ A1	noun - love
춤 /tʃum/ A1	noun - dance
음악 /ɯ.mak/ A1	noun - music
여름 /jʌ.ɾɯm/ A1	noun - summer
밤 /bam/ A1	noun - night
마음 /ma.ɯm/ B1	noun - heart/mind
춤추다 /tʃum.tɕʰu.da/ A2	verb - to dance
들리다 /tɯl.i.da/ B1	verb - to be heard
부르다 /bu.ɾɯ.da/ B1	verb - to call/sing
타오르다 /ta.o.ɾɯ.da/ B2	verb - to blaze/ignite
높다 /no.pʰa/ B2	adjective - high
미치다 /mi.tɕʰi.da/ B2	verb - to go crazy
축제 /tʃuk.tɕe/ B2	noun - festival
소리 /so.ɾi/ B2	noun - sound
바람 /ba.ɾam/ B2	noun - wind

Key Grammar Structures

• 이대로 두 눈을 꼭 감고 싶어

  ➔ Use of the infinitive form to express a wish or desire

  ➔ The phrase "꼭 감고 싶어" uses the verb "싶어" (to want) combined with the verb stem for "감다" (to close), indicating a desire to perform the action.

• 내게 들려줘 이 여름의 그 노래를

  ➔ Use of the verb "들려주다" (to let someone hear or tell) in its plain form to request or ask for something.

  ➔ The verb "들려줘" is a casual imperative form of "들려주다," which means "to let someone hear or tell," used here to ask to hear the song.

• Every night every mind every time every sign

  ➔ Repetition of the phrase to emphasize consistency and universality

  ➔ This repetition functions to intensify the song's atmosphere, emphasizing that the theme persists across all times and signs.

• 저기 드러머처럼 내 마음을 두드려줘

  ➔ Use of the simile "처럼" (like/as) to compare the action to that of a drummer

  ➔ The word "처럼" is a simile marker used to compare the way the speaker's heart is being tapped to that of a drummer.

• Shout it out loud

  ➔ Imperative sentence structure using the verb "Shout" to give a command or encouragement

  ➔ The phrase is in the imperative form, directly instructing or encouraging someone to shout loudly.