PING PONG – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: HyunA, DAWN

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the playful world of HyunA and DAWN's 'PING PONG,' a vibrant K-pop track that uses the game of ping pong as a metaphor for the ups and downs of love. Explore the catchy lyrics and dynamic choreography that made this song a viral sensation, perfect for understanding the nuances of Korean pop culture and couple synergy.

[English]

Only you make me sway

Singing a tune to me, na-na

Playfully acting cute

Hello, hello, just do as you want, hey

Say you, te quiero

I'll say what I couldn't say before

Hope you see me as your M.O.M

Hello, hello, just do as you want, hey

Live for today, keep shaking

No matter what they say, 'cause it's fun

Hmm, tikitaka, honey, babe

L-O-V-E, play that ping-pong

Tikitaka-tik

Play that ping-pong

Tikitaka-tik

Play that ping-pong

Darling, my darling

Imagine me more, you're my darling

You're my darling, my darling

Let’s all love somebody, yeah

I love you, my beauty, with black hair and roots

Our home on a lush green field

Together we move in sync, feeling like harmony

Blending together smoothly like guacamole

Anywhere, just us two

Look here, look there, Canta Paya?

Make it, make it, make it up

Booty shake, shake it up

Come on, yeah, having fun, right?

Live for today, keep shaking

No matter what they say, it's fun

Hmm, tikitaka, honey, babe

L-O-V-E, play that ping-pong

Tikitaka-tik

Play that ping-pong

Tikitaka-tik

Play that ping-pong

Darling, my darling

Imagine me more, you're my darling

You're my darling, my darling

Let’s all love somebody, yeah

Eh, you're my Juliet (uh)

Tonight under the moon, open your window

Our morning is still a long way off

La vida loca

Eh, show your silhouette (uh)

My heart shines under the moonlight, tenderly

Your feelings reaching me, heavy

La vida loca

Uh

Tikitaka-tik

...

Tikitaka-tik

Play that ping-pong

Darling, my darling

Imagine me more, you're my darling

You're my darling, my darling

Let’s all love somebody, yeah

...

Hello, hello, just do as you want, hey

...

L-O-V-E, play that ping-pong

...

[Korean]

오직 너만이 흔들어 날

내게 콧노래를 불러 na-na

슬쩍 앙큼하게 굴어 난

Hello, hello, 맘대로 대로, hey

말해 널, te quiero

예전에 못 한 말을 바로 할 게

바래 넌 나의 M.O.M

Hello, hello, 맘대로 대로, hey

오늘만 살아, 더 흔들어 봐

누가 뭐래도, 즐거우니까

음, 티키타카, honey, babe

L-O-V-E, play that ping-pong

티키타카타

Play that ping-pong

티키타카타

Play that ping-pong

Darling, my darling

날 더 상상해, you're my darling

You're my darling, my darling

모두 다 같이 love somebody, yeah

I love you, my beauty, 검은 머리 파 뿌리

푸른 초원 위 우리 집 으리으리 마무리

우리 함께 발을 맞춰, feel like harmony

조화롭게 어우러져 like 과카몰리

어디든 단둘이야

어딜 봐 여길 봐 깐따삐야?

Make it, make it, make it up

부비 booty, shake it up

무야, 호, 신난다는 거지

오늘만 살아 더 흔들어 봐

누가 뭐래도 즐거우니까

음, 티키타카, honey, babe

L-O-V-E, play that ping-pong

티키타카타

Play that ping-pong

티키타카타

Play that ping-pong

Darling, my darling

날 더 상상해, you're my darling

You're my darling, my darling

모두 다 같이 love somebody, yeah

Eh, you're my Juliet (uh)

달이 뜬 이 밤 창문을 열어

너와 나의 아침은 아직 멀어

La vida loca

Eh, show your silhouette (uh)

달이 비치는 나의 마음 여려

내게 미치는 너의 마음 어려

La vida loca

Uh

티키타카타

티키타카타

Play that ping-pong

Darling, my darling

날 더 상상해, you're my darling

You're my darling, my darling

모두 다 같이 love somebody, yeah

Hello, hello, 맘대로 대로, hey

L-O-V-E, play that ping-pong

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
흔들다 /hŭndŭlda/ A2	verb - to shake
사랑 /salang/ A1	noun - love
아름다움 /areumdawoom/ B1	noun - beauty
상상하다 /sangsanghada/ B1	verb - to imagine
즐겁다 /jeulgeobda/ A2	adjective - to be joyful
하모니 /hamoni/ B2	noun - harmony
달 /dal/ A1	noun - moon
밤 /bam/ A1	noun - night
집 /jip/ A1	noun - house
너 /neo/ A1	pronoun - you
나 /na/ A1	pronoun - I
사람 /saram/ A1	noun - person
마음 /maeum/ A2	noun - heart/mind
예전 /yejeon/ B1	noun - the past
소리 /sori/ A2	noun - sound
노래 /norae/ A1	noun - song
게임 /geim/ A2	noun - game

Key Grammar Structures

• 날 더 상상해, you're my darling

  ➔ Use of the comparative 'more' with '더' to indicate 'more' or 'additional' in descriptive context.

  ➔ '더' is a Korean adverb meaning 'more' that emphasizes increased degree or extent.

• 말해 널, te quiero

  ➔ Omission of subject pronoun in Korean commands with the verb '말해' (say/tell).

  ➔ '말해' is the imperative form of '말하다' (to say/tell), often used without a subject pronoun in commands.

• L-O-V-E, play that ping-pong

  ➔ Spelling out a word via individual letters to emphasize or draw attention.

  ➔ Letter-by-letter spelling of 'L-O-V-E' is used for emphasis or stylistic effect.

• Make it, make it, make it up / 부비 booty, shake it up

  ➔ Repetition of the phrase 'make it' for emphasis and rhythm; informal expressions like '부비 booty' for playful effect.

  ➔ 'Make it, make it, make it up' emphasizes enthusiasm; '부비 booty, shake it up' uses playful, informal language to evoke fun.

• 'Hello, hello, 맘대로 대로, hey'

  ➔ Repetition of greeting 'hello' for emphasis; '맘대로 대로' is a phrase meaning 'as you wish' or 'freely'.

  ➔ 'Hello, hello' repeats for emphasis; '맘대로 대로' suggests doing something freely or as desired.