Ring Ding Dong – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: SHINee
• Album: 2009, Year Of Us

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of SHINee's "Ring Ding Dong"! This song is a fantastic way to experience a unique blend of Afro-electric sounds and K-pop's signature catchiness. Its memorable, repetitive phrases like "Ring Ding Dong" and "Fantastic Elastic" are not only central to the song's meaning—representing the 'bell ringing' moment of falling in love—but also excellent for practicing Korean pronunciation and intonation. Explore its bold sound and expressive lyrics to unlock a deeper appreciation for the artistry of K-pop and enhance your language learning journey.

[English]

Babe, I’ve fallen for you

Why do you act like that, are you scared? Don't hold back

Just trust me, how about it, my lady?

Ring ding dong, ring ding dong, ring diggy-ding-ding

Ring ding dong, ring ding dong, ring diggy-ding-ding

Ring ding dong, ring ding dong, ring diggy-ding-ding

Ring ding dong, ring ding dong, ring diggy-ding-ding

Butterfly, the moment I first met you

My eyes widened, my mind stopped, and the bell rang

I'm a cool guy, a kind guy

Though I’m not really like that

In my own way, I’m a pretty good bad boy

You’re like a butterfly, so fragile, so delicate

You’re so soft, I need to keep you close

Don’t worry anymore, don’t worry

Just trust me

I like you so much, I can't let you go

Babe, my heart can’t be stopped

Oh, crazy, you're so beautiful I can't take it

Oh, crazy, I don't need anyone else

Crazy, why am I like this?

We wanna go rocka, rocka, rocka, rocka, rocka (so fantastic)

Go rocka, rocka, rocka, rocka, rocka (so elastic)

Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic, fantastic

Elastic, elastic, elastic, elastic

Ring ding dong, ring ding dong, ring diggy-ding-ding (Only you can hear it)

Ring ding dong, ring ding dong, ring diggy-ding-ding (It’s echoing in my head)

Ring ding dong, ring ding dong, ring diggy-ding-ding (It’s ringing in my chest)

Ring ding dong, ring ding dong, ring diggy-ding-ding

I called you butterfly

As days go by, I get more hooked on you, girl

Can't find a way out of this

Choose me (Don’t look back)

Make your choice (Don’t run away)

I’m a fool for falling for you (You have to take responsibility)

Babe, I can’t stop my heart

Oh, crazy, you’re so pretty I can’t handle it

Oh, crazy, I need no one else

Crazy, why am I like this?

I just can't understand you, with your innocent side and everything

Sometimes, break away from that fixed image, it’s okay

Break out (hey), break out (hey)

Break out (hey), break out (hey)

Ring ding ding ding, deed-ee-dee-dee

Dondon dondon dondon dondon

Honestly, I’m worried about how you see me

Maybe, maybe you’re feeling something for me

I can’t help but feel so restless

It’s something I can’t undo

Complicated girl (Never say no)

I’m a good guy (You might go crazy)

Don’t be silly girl (silly girl)

You’re my miracle (my miracle)

If I could have only you, I wouldn’t need anything else

Babe, I can’t stop my heart

Oh, crazy, you’re so beautiful I can’t handle it

Oh, crazy, I need no one else

Crazy, why am I like this?

We wanna go rocka, rocka, rocka, rocka, rocka (so fantastic)

Go rocka, rocka, rocka, rocka, rocka (so elastic)

Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic, fantastic

Elastic, elastic, elastic, elastic

Ring ding dong, ring ding dong, ring diggy-ding-ding (Only you can hear it)

Ring ding dong, ring ding dong, ring diggy-ding-ding (It’s ringing in my head)

Ring ding dong, ring ding dong, ring diggy-ding-ding (It’s ringing in my chest)

Ring ding dong, ring ding dong, ring diggy-ding-ding

...

[Korean]

Babe, 네게 반해버린 내게

왜 이래 두렵다고? 물러서지 말고?

그냥 내게 맡겨봐라, 어때, my lady?

링딩동-링딩동, 링디기-딩디기-딩딩딩

링딩동-링딩동, 링디기-딩디기-딩딩딩

링딩동-링딩동, 링디기-딩디기-딩딩딩

링딩동-링딩동, 링디기-딩디기-딩딩딩

Butterfly, 너를 만난 첫 순간

눈이 번쩍 머린 stop, 벨이 딩동 울렸어

난 말야 멋진 놈, 착한 놈

그런 놈은 아니지만

나름대로 괜찮은 bad boy

너는 마치 butterfly, 너무 약해 빠졌어

너무 순해 빠졌어 널 곁에 둬야겠어

더는 걱정 마, 걱정 마

나만 믿어보면 되잖아

네가 너무 맘에 들어 놓칠 수 없는 걸

Babe, 내 가슴을 멈출 수

Oh, crazy, 너무 예뻐 견딜 수

Oh, crazy, 너 아니면 필요 없다

Crazy, 나 왜 이래?

We wanna go rocka, rocka, rocka, rocka, rocka (so fantastic)

Go rocka, rocka, rocka, rocka, rocka (so elastic)

Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic, fantastic

Elastic, elastic, elastic, elastic

링딩동-링딩동, 링디기-딩디기-딩딩딩 (오직 너만 들린다)

링딩-동링-딩동, 링디기-딩디기-딩딩딩 (머릿 속에 울린다)

링딩동-링딩동, 링디기-딩디기-딩딩딩 (내 가슴에 울린다)

링딩동-링딩동, 링디기-딩디기-딩딩딩

I called you butterfly

날이 가면, 갈수록 못이 박혀, 너란 girl

헤어날 수 없다는 걸

나를 선택해 (돌이키지 말고)

선택해 (도망가지 말고)

네게 빠진 바보인 나 (날 책임 져야 돼)

Babe (hey), 내 가슴을 멈출 수

Oh, crazy (hey), 너무 예뻐 견딜 수

Oh, crazy, 너 아니면 필요 없다

Crazy, 나 왜 이래?

난 착하디 착한 증후군이 걸린 너를 이해 못하겠다

넌 가끔씩 그런 고정 이미지를 탈피 이탈해봐, 괜찮다

Break out (hey), break out (hey)

Break out (hey), break out (hey)

링딩딩딩딩, 디-디-디-디-디-디-디-디

동동동동동동동동

사실, 난 불안해 어떻게 날 보는지

어쩌면, 어쩌면 내게 호감을 갖고 있는지 몰라

이토록 안절부절 할 수밖에 없어

돌이킬 수 없는 걸

Complicate girl (절대 no란 대답 하지 마)

나 괜찮은 남자란 걸 (내가 미쳐버릴지 몰라)

Don't be silly girl (silly girl)

You're my miracle (my miracle)

너만 가질 수 있다면, 내겐 다 필요 없는걸

Babe (hey), 내 가슴을 멈출 수

Oh, crazy (hey), 너무 예뻐 견딜 수

Oh, crazy, 너 아니면 필요 없다

Crazy, 나 왜 이래?

We wanna go rocka, rocka, rocka, rocka, rocka (so fantastic)

Go rocka, rocka, rocka, rocka, rocka (so elastic)

Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic, fantastic

Elastic, elastic, elastic, elastic

링딩동-링딩동, 링디기-딩디기-딩딩딩 (오직 너만 들린다)

링딩-동링-딩동, 링디기-딩디기-딩딩딩 (머릿 속에 울린다)

링딩동-링딩동, 링디기-딩디기-딩딩딩 (내 가슴에 울린다)

링딩동-링딩동, 링디기-딩디기-딩딩딩

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
babe /beɪb/ A2	noun - a term of endearment for a loved one
butterfly /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/ B1	noun - an insect with large, colorful wings
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ B1	adjective - mentally deranged; insane
fantastic /fænˈtæstɪk/ B2	adjective - extraordinarily good or attractive
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - having the qualities required for a particular role
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body
girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1	noun - a female child or young woman
bad /bæd/ A1	adjective - not good in any manner or degree
stop /stɑːp/ A1	verb - to cease from doing something
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require something because it is essential
rock /rɑːk/ A2	verb - to move back and forth or from side to side
moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ A2	noun - a very brief period of time
beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfəl/ B1	adjective - pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically

Key Grammar Structures

• 내게 반해버린 내게

  ➔ Use of the particle '에' to indicate the target/direction of an action.

  ➔ '에' marks the indirect object or target of the verb.

• 왜 이래 두렵다고?

  ➔ Use of the quotation particle '~다고' to indicate reported speech or thought.

  ➔ '다고' is attached to verbs or adjectives to report speech or thought.

• 그냥 내게 맡겨봐라

  ➔ Imperative form of the verb '맡기다' (to entrust), giving a command or suggestion.

  ➔ '맡겨봐라' is the imperative form encouraging someone to trust or entrust something.

• 너무 약해 빠졌어

  ➔ Use of the verb phrase '약해 빠지다' to describe becoming very weak or overly absorbed.

  ➔ '약해 빠지다' means to become very fragile or overly captivated by something.

• 동동동동동동동동

  ➔ Onomatopoeic expression mimicking a repetitive rhythmic sound or heartbeat.

  ➔ This is an onomatopoeic or rhythmic sound indicating heartbeat or emotional intensity.

• Link '링딩동-링딩동, 링디기-딩디기-딩딩딩'

  ➔ Use of repetitive onomatopoeic sounds to create rhythm and mood in the lyrics.

  ➔ Repeated sounds create musical rhythm and emphasize the energetic mood.