기대해 – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: Girl's Day, Nam Ki Sang, DANIEL R.
• Album: Expectation

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the catchy world of K-pop with Girl's Day's "기대해" (Expectation)! This iconic song offers a fantastic opportunity to learn Korean through its relatable lyrics about a woman's emotions in pursuit of love. Its addictive chorus and vibrant blend of analog and electronic sounds make it a special and enduring track that will help you grasp everyday Korean expressions and cultural nuances.

[English]

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, cute

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, pretty

Oh, I erase your number ten times a day

I try to erase you again from my thoughts

But my heart sinks when I see the last digit of your number

We talk like that, then smile again

I'm anxious about you, even though it's not what I want

Because of my pride, I can't even speak like this

There are so many men who are just not good enough for me

It hurts to see you hiding and texting someone else

(Texting, yeah) Texting, yeah

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, cute

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, pretty

I want to make you come to me, make you come closer

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, I’m waiting for you

Because of you, I’m losing my mind, whoa-oh-oh

Because of you, I’m losing my mind, whoa-oh-oh

You’re happily talking with that girl in front of me

Seeing me sulk, you smile like nothing’s wrong

I hate feeling like this, trying to forget you again

Trying to forget, hurting so much

Why are you like this, man? Because of you, I go crazy

Am I not enough? My heart is torn apart

There are so many men looking at only me

And I’m just waiting for your call, stupid me

(What am I, a fool?) What am I, a fool?

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, cute

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, pretty

I want to make you come to me, make you come closer

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, I’m waiting for you

Because of you, I’m losing my mind, whoa-oh-oh

Because of you, I’m losing my mind, whoa-oh-oh

I just want you to come to me

Come closer, I’m waving my hand, see?

I just need you to give your love

Hurry up and show me your heart, uh

Why am I like this? My heart’s broken, I’m

Why am I like this? Only you’re in my heart, I am

I hate you, even though it drives me crazy, I

Smile at your cheerful lips (at your lips)

At your lips (at your lips)

At your voice, your voice, your voice

My heart flutters

Come to me, make yourself come closer, ooh-ooh-ooh (oh-oh-oh)

Make me crazy, you, yeah-eh-eh (oh, whoa-oh)

If I’m gone, if I’m gone, I want to make you unable to leave

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, I’m waiting for you

I believe in you, I believe in you, I’m going crazy, whoa-oh-oh

I believe in you, I believe in you, I’m going crazy, whoa-oh-oh

I'm going to get to you

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, I’m waiting for you

...

[Korean]

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, 귀엽게

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, 예쁘게

Oh, 하루에도 열 번씩, 네 전화번호 지워보고

너를 또 지워보고 생각에서 지워봐도

너의 번호 뒷자리에 내 가슴은 내려앉아

그렇게 통화하고, 다시 또 미소 짓고

나는 네가 불안해, 그게 불만인데도

자존심 탓 때문에, 말도 못해 이렇게

내가 아님 안되는 남자 많고 많은데

네가 숨기고 쓰는 문자가 신경 쓰여

(문자가 신경 쓰여) 문자가 신경 쓰여

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, 귀엽게

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, 예쁘게

널 내게, 널 내게 다가오게 만들래

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, 기대해

너 땜에, 너 땜에, 미쳐가, whoa-oh-oh

너 땜에, 너 땜에, 미쳐가, whoa-oh-oh

내 앞에서 그 여자랑 다정하게 얘기하고

토라진 나를 보고, 별일 없이 미소 짓고

이런 기분 너무 싫어, 나 또 다시 널 잊으려

잊으려 애를 쓰고, 그렇게 아파하고

너란 남자 왜 그래? 너 때문에 난 미쳐

나 하나면 안 되니, 내 가슴은 찢어져

나만 보는 남자들, 많고, 많고, 많은데

네 전화만 기다리는, 바보 같은 나는 뭐니?

(바보 같은 나는 뭐니?) 바보 같은 나는 뭐니?

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, 귀엽게

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, 예쁘게

널 내게, 널 내게 다가오게 만들래

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, 기대해

너 땜에, 너 땜에, 미쳐가, whoa-oh-oh

너 땜에, 너 땜에, 미쳐가, whoa-oh-oh

I just want you to come to me

다가와 봐, 내가 손짓 하잖니

I just need you to give your love

어서 내게, 네 마음을 보여줘, uh

나 왜 이래? 내 마음은 고장 났어, 난

나 왜 이래? 내 마음은 너만 찾아, 난

네가 미워, 미워 미치겠어도, 난

너의 웃는 네 입꼬리에 (네 입꼬리에)

네 입꼬리에 (네 입꼬리에)

네 목소리에, 네 목소리에, 네 목소리에

난 가슴이 떨려

널 내게 널 내게 다가오게 ooh-ooh-ooh (oh-oh-oh)

널 내게 널 내게 미쳐보게, yeah-eh-eh (oh, whoa-oh)

나 없음, 나 없음, 안되게 널 만들래

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, 기대해

넌 내게, 넌 내게, 미쳐가, whoa-oh-oh

넌 내게, 넌 내게, 미쳐가, whoa-oh-oh

I'm gonna get to you

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, 기대해

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
기대해 /kiːdeːhae/ B1	verb - to expect
미소 /miːso/ A2	noun - smile
전화번호 /jʌnwaːbʌnɔ/ A2	noun - phone number
가슴 /ɡasɯm/ A2	noun - chest
남자 /namdʒa/ A1	noun - man
여자 /jʌdʒa/ A1	noun - woman
기분 /ɡibun/ A2	noun - feeling
사랑 /saɾaŋ/ A1	noun - love
잊다 /itda/ B1	verb - to forget
아파하다 /apahada/ B2	verb - to hurt
기다리다 /kidariːda/ A2	verb - to wait
신경 /ɕinɡjʌŋ/ B2	noun - nerve
불안 /bulan/ B2	noun - anxiety
다정하다 /dajeonghada/ B2	adjective - kind
고장 /ɡodʒaŋ/ B1	noun - breakdown
손짓 /sonjit/ B2	noun - gesture

Key Grammar Structures

• 내 가슴은 내려앉아

  ➔ The verb '내려앉다' is used in the present tense to describe the action of sinking or settling. '은' marks the topic, and '내려앉아' is the informal present tense form.

  ➔ The sentence shows the speaker's feelings as their '가슴' (heart) is sinking or feeling down.

• 네가 미워, 미워 미치겠어도

  ➔ '미워' is the base form of the verb meaning 'to hate'. The repetition emphasizes the feeling. '-도' is a particle meaning 'even if' or 'despite'.

  ➔ The phrase expresses strong feelings of hate or frustration, despite the emotional turmoil.

• 네 목소리에

  ➔ The word '목소리' means 'voice'. '에' is a particle indicating 'in' or 'at', showing the instrument or cause.

  ➔ The phrase indicates that the speaker's feelings are particularly affected by the sound of the person's voice.

• 나 하나면 안 되니, 내 가슴은 찢어져

  ➔ '나 하나면 안 되니' uses the conditional '-면' with a negative implying 'if I alone cannot do it'. '은' marks the topic, and '찢어져' is the passive form of '찢다' (to tear).

  ➔ The sentence expresses a feeling of desperation, implying that without the speaker, the situation can't be resolved, and their heart feels torn.