FANTASTIC BABY – English Lyrics

• By: BIGBANG
• Album: ALIVE

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of BIGBANG's "FANTASTIC BABY"! This iconic K-pop track is not only a global phenomenon with its infectious EDM beats and dynamic energy but also a fantastic way to engage with the Korean language. With its catchy hooks like "Boom Shakalaka" and powerful lyrical calls for liberation, you'll naturally pick up common Korean phrases and expressions. The song's unique blend of sound and its compelling message of breaking free make it a truly special and memorable entry point into the language and culture of K-pop.

[English]

여기 붙어라 모두 모여라

WE GON' PARTY LIKE

리리리라라라

맘을 열어라 머릴 비워라

불을 지펴라 리리리라라라.

정답은 묻지 말고 그대로 받아들여

느낌대로 가 ALRIGHT

하늘을 마주하고 두 손을 다 위로

저 위로 날뛰고 싶어 OH

나나나나나 나나나나나

WOW FANTASTIC BABY

DANCE I WANNA DAN DAN DAN DAN

DANCE FANTASTIC BABY

DANCE I WANNA DAN DAN DAN DAN

DANCE WOW FANTASTIC BABY

이 난장판에 HEY

끝판 왕 차례 HEY

땅을 흔들고

3분으론 불충분한

RACE WAIT

분위기는 과열

HUH CATCH ME ON FIRE HUH

진짜가 나타났다 나나나나

하나부터 열까지 모든 게 다 한 수위

모래 벌판 위를 미친 듯이

뛰어봐도 거뜬한 우리

하늘은 충분히 너무나 푸르니까

아무것도 묻지 말란 말이야

느끼란 말이야 내가 누군지

네 심장소리에 맞게 뛰기 시작해

막이 끝날 때까지 YE

I CAN'T BABY DON'T' STOP THIS

오늘은 타락해 미쳐 발악해

가는거야

...

WOW FANTASTIC BABY

DANCE I WANNA DAN DAN DAN DAN

DANCE FANTASTIC BABY

DANCE I WANNA DAN DAN DAN DAN

DANCE WOW FANTASTIC BABY

BOOM SHAKALAKA

BOOM SHAKALAKA

BOOM SHAKALAKA

DAN DAN DAN DAN

DANCE

BOOM SHAKALAKA

BOOM SHAKALAKA

BOOM SHAKALAKA

DAN DAN DAN DAN

날 따라 잡아볼 테면 와봐

난 영원한 딴따라

오늘 밤 금기란 내겐 없어

Mama just let me be your lover

이 혼란 속을 넘어 나나나나나

머리끝부터 발끝까지 비쥬얼은

쇼크 내 감각은 소문난 꾼

앞서가는 촉

남들보다는 빠른 걸음

차원이 다른 젊음

얼음얼음얼음 HOLD UP

나나나나나

네 심장소리에 맞게 뛰기 시작해

막이 끝날 때까지 YE

I CAN'T BABY DON'T' STOP THIS

오늘은 타락해 미쳐 발악해

가는거야

...

WOW FANTASTIC BABY

DANCE I WANNA DAN DAN DAN DAN

DANCE FANTASTIC BABY

DANCE I WANNA DAN DAN DAN DAN

DANCE WOW FANTASTIC BABY

BOOM SHAKALAKA

BOOM SHAKALAKA

BOOM SHAKALAKA

DAN DAN DAN DAN

DANCE

BOOM SHAKALAKA

BOOM SHAKALAKA

BOOM SHAKALAKA

DAN DAN DAN DAN

다 같이 놀자 YE YE YE

다 같이 뛰자 YE YE YE

다 같이 돌자 YE YE YE

다 같이 가자

WOW FANTASTIC BABY

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A1	noun - a social gathering of people verb - to enjoy oneself at a party or other social gathering.
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child. noun - a term of endearment
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - move rhythmically to music noun - a rhythmic movement of the body
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A1	noun - combustion or burning verb - to ignite or set ablaze
stop /stɒp/ A1	verb - to cease moving or operating
lover /ˈlʌvər/ A2	noun - a person who is in love with someone
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth.
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
race /reɪs/ A2	noun - a competition to see who is fastest verb - compete in a race.
king /kɪŋ/ A2	noun - a male ruler of a country
ground /ɡraʊnd/ A2	noun - the surface of the earth
ruler /ˈruːlər/ B1	noun - a person who rules or governs
chaos /ˈkeɪɒs/ B2	noun - complete disorder and confusion
visual /ˈvɪʒuəl/ B2	adjective - relating to sight
shock /ʃɒk/ B1	noun - a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience. verb - to cause someone to feel surprised and upset.

Key Grammar Structures

• 리리리라라라

  ➔ Onomatopoeia

  ➔ "리리리라라라" is an onomatopoeic expression mimicking sounds, often used in music to evoke rhythm or emotion.

• 맘을 열어라 머릴 비워라

  ➔ Imperative mood with verb roots

  ➔ The sentences are commands using the imperative form of the verbs "열어라" (open) and "비워라" (empty).

• 느낌대로 가 ALRIGHT

  ➔ Prepositional phrase with '대로' (as, according to)

  ➔ The phrase "느낌대로 가" means 'go as the feeling dictates' or 'follow your intuition'.

• 정답은 묻지 말고 그대로 받아들여

  ➔ Imperative form with negative command and infinitive

  ➔ The phrase instructs someone not to ask questions but to accept things as they are.

• 날 따라 잡아볼 테면 와봐

  ➔ Conditional clause in the form 'if you try to catch me'

  ➔ The phrase implies challenge, meaning 'if you try to catch me, come and try'.

• 네 심장소리에 맞게 뛰기 시작해

  ➔ Prepositional phrase indicating 'according to the beat of your heart'

  ➔ The phrase means to start moving or acting in sync with your heartbeat.