Lyrics & Translation
Discover the vibrant world of K-pop with WayV's "Give Me That (Korean Ver.)"! This energetic track is not only a fantastic introduction to the Korean language through music, but also a showcase of WayV's unique style and charm. Dive in and learn catchy phrases while enjoying the funky beats and captivating vocals that make this song special .
Key Vocabulary
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close /kloʊs/ A1 |
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changed /tʃeɪndʒd/ B1 |
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cross /krɔːs/ A2 |
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weird /wɪrd/ B1 |
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pain /peɪn/ A2 |
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electric /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/ B1 |
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describe /dɪˈskraɪb/ B1 |
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flexing /ˈflɛksɪŋ/ B2 |
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faking /ˈfeɪkɪŋ/ B1 |
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fronting /ˈfrʌntɪŋ/ C1 |
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superstar /ˈsuːpərstɑːr/ B1 |
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fireworks /ˈfaɪərwɜːrks/ B1 |
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fierce /fɪrs/ B2 |
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trust /trʌst/ A2 |
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love /lʌv/ A1 |
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soul /soʊl/ B1 |
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spotlight /ˈspɑːtlaɪt/ B2 |
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eager /ˈiːɡər/ B2 |
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complicated /ˈkɑːmplɪkeɪtɪd/ B2 |
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slack-jawed /ˌslæk ˈdʒɔːd/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Something feels changed, right?
➔ Tag Question
➔ A tag question is a short question added to the end of a statement. It's used to ask for confirmation or to engage the listener. Here, "right?" is a common informal tag used universally regardless of the main clause's verb or tense.
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Something weird I've never seen before
➔ Reduced Relative Clause / Present Perfect
➔ This sentence implicitly contains a reduced relative clause, as in "Something weird *that* I've never seen before." The relative pronoun can be omitted when it's the object. Additionally, "I've never seen" uses the present perfect with "never" to indicate an experience that has not occurred at any point up to the present.
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If you're with me it's case closed, No question
➔ Conditional Clause (Type 0/1) / Idiomatic Expression
➔ This demonstrates a conditional structure where both clauses use the present simple ("If you're with me, it's case closed"), implying a general truth or immediate, certain consequence, similar to a Zero Conditional. "Case closed" is an idiom meaning "the matter is settled" or "there is nothing more to discuss."
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Don't need no one else now
➔ Double Negative
➔ In standard English, two negatives ("don't" and "no one") usually cancel each other out, making the statement positive. However, in informal or dialectal English, double negatives are often used for emphasis, particularly to strongly convey a negative meaning. Here, it emphasizes that "I absolutely do not need anyone else."
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Thinking about you
➔ Participle Phrase (Implicit Subject)
➔ This is a participle phrase functioning adverbially, typically modifying the implied subject of the preceding or following clause. In this context, it implies "I am thinking about you." The subject ("I") and auxiliary verb ("am") are omitted, which is common in informal speech, song lyrics, or when the subject is clear from the context.
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Please, I can't, I won't
➔ Ellipsis
➔ Ellipsis is the omission of words from a sentence because they are redundant or can be understood from the context. Here, "I can't" stands for "I can't live without you" and "I won't" stands for "I won't live without you." This makes the expression more concise and impactful.
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Cuz you stealin' my soul
➔ Informal Contractions & Pronunciation
➔ This line uses informal language characteristic of spoken English and song lyrics. "Cuz" is a short form of "because." "Stealin'" is an informal pronunciation and spelling of "stealing," where the final "g" sound is omitted (a common feature of non-standard or relaxed pronunciation of '-ing' endings). This reflects a casual tone.
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It's not that complicated
➔ "that" as an Adverb of Degree
➔ In this sentence, "that" is used as an adverb, meaning "to such an extent" or "so much." It modifies the adjective "complicated," indicating the degree to which something is *not* complicated. This is a common informal usage for emphasis, often in negative constructions.
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It’s the way you walk
➔ "The way + clause" structure
➔ This structure is used to describe a particular manner or method of an action. "The way" acts like a noun phrase introducing a relative clause (implicitly "the way *that* you walk"), specifying *how* something is done. It can be followed by a subject + verb.
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