Lyrics & Translation
Dive into ITZY's "Not Shy" to explore dynamic Korean phrases and expressions of self-assuredness in love. This up-tempo K-pop track, with its powerful saxophone sounds and bold lyrics, offers an exciting way to learn about direct communication and confident declarations in Korean, making it a unique and empowering song for language learners.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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want /wɒnt/ A1 |
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say /seɪ/ A1 |
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feel /fiːl/ A1 |
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great /ɡreɪt/ B1 |
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pair /pɛər/ B1 |
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mind /maɪnd/ B1 |
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everything /ˈɛvriθɪŋ/ A2 |
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quick /kwɪk/ A2 |
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care /kɛər/ B1 |
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regret /rɪˈɡrɛt/ B2 |
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empty /ˈɛmpti/ B2 |
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watch /wɒtʃ/ A1 |
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do /duː/ A1 |
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let /lɛt/ B1 |
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drop /drɒp/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I want it all, all all
➔ Use of the phrase "I want" + object to express desire
➔ "Want" is the verb indicating desire or wish, showing the speaker's longing for something.
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so what if I can’t make you mine? Pointless
➔ Using "What if" + clause to express hypothetical situations or doubts
➔ "What if" introduces a hypothetical or uncertain situation, often questioning the possibility or consequence.
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You just gotta watch me
➔ Use of "got to" as a modal verb meaning "have to" or "must"
➔ "Got to" is a colloquial contraction of "have to," used to express necessity or obligation.
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Let the beat drop
➔ Imperative phrase using "let" + noun to suggest allowing or initiating an action
➔ "Let" + noun or phrase is used to give permission or to indicate that an action should happen.
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Because I don’t want to regret
➔ Use of "because" to introduce a reason or cause for an action or feeling
➔ "Because" introduces a dependent clause that explains the reason for the main clause.
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Things work out except for the ones that won’t
➔ Use of the phrasal verb "work out" meaning "to turn out well" or "to be resolved"
➔ "Work out" is a phrasal verb meaning to have a positive result or to be successfully resolved.
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Let’s just be who we are
➔ Imperative sentence with "let's" (let us) to suggest a suggestion or proposal
➔ "Let's" is a contraction of "let us," used to make suggestions or proposals inclusively.
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