TT – English Lyrics

• By: TWICE

Lyrics & Translation

“TT” by TWICE is a fantastic song for anyone looking to dive into Korean language and culture. Its catchy melody and relatable lyrics, which describe the emotional turmoil of unrequited love, offer a natural and engaging way to pick up common Korean phrases and expressions. The song's title itself is a linguistic and cultural insight, representing the Korean crying emoticon (ㅜㅜ or ㅠㅠ), making it a memorable starting point for understanding how emotions are conveyed in Korean text. Furthermore, the global popularity of TWICE and their efforts to learn foreign languages for their international fans highlight the importance of language in K-pop, making “TT” a perfect example of a song that bridges cultural and linguistic gaps.

[English]

I’m in two minds, in an awkward situation

I just stare and say ba-ba-ba-baby

Every day I only imagine

Without asking, I talk in a casual way and call your name baby

But we don’t even know each other

Beautiful no matter what I wear

Just the two of us in the mirror having a

fashion show show

This time, for sure sure, I’ll be the first to talk talk

But it’s only in my head, always only in my head

Nanananananana

I start humming, then before I know it

I feel like crying

I don’t feel like myself, this is not like me at all

I love you so much

Think I’m all grown up now

I’m free to make my own choices, but why

Why can’t I have it my way

The more try to I push you away

The more I am drawn to you and attracted to you baby

I’m like TT Just like TT

You don’t know how I feel, you’re so mean you’re so mean

I’m like TT Just like TT

Tell me that you’d be my baby

You say I’m ridiculous, that I don’t live up to my looks

Doesn’t cheer me up at all ba-ba-ba-baby

I’m going crazy

In all this mess, why do I feel hungry

I eat all day and I’m still hungry

Slap slap slap the innocent doll

I sit and lie down all day, and time flies flies flies

What’s with the dull skin again

Keep wanting to just complain

Mom keeps bothering me why why why why why

Nanananananana

I start humming, then before I know it

I feel so irritated I’m so upset

I’m normally not like this

I love you so much

Think I’m all grown up now

I’m free to make my own choices, but why

Why can’t I have it my way

The more try to I push you away

The more I am drawn to you and attracted to you baby

I’m like TT Just like TT

You don’t know how I feel, you’re so mean you’re so mean

I’m like TT Just like TT

Tell me that you’d be my baby

Do you realize what’s going on inside of me

Don’t disappear from my view like this

This time, for sure sure, I’ll be the first to talk talk

But it’s only in my head, always only in my head

Think I’m all grown up now

I’m free to make my own choices, but why

Why can’t I have it my way

The more try to I push you away

The more I am drawn to you and attracted to you baby

I’m like TT Just like TT

You don’t know how I feel, you’re so mean you’re so mean

I’m like TT Just like TT

Tell me that you’d be my baby

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
mind /maɪnd/ B1	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences
situation /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/ B1	noun - a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child noun - a term of endearment for a loved one
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - to speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or a physical sensation
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears, typically as an expression of distress or sorrow
attracted /əˈtræktɪd/ B2	adjective - drawn to someone or something, often in a romantic or emotional way
ridiculous /rɪˈdɪkjələs/ B2	adjective - deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd
hungry /ˈhʌŋɡri/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing the need for food
upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ B1	adjective - unhappy, disappointed, or worried
fashion /ˈfæʃən/ A2	noun - a popular trend, especially in styles of dress and ornament or manners of behavior
mirror /ˈmɪrər/ A2	noun - a reflective surface, typically of glass coated with a metal amalgam, that reflects a clear image
grown /ɡroʊn/ B1	adjective - having reached maturity or adulthood
mess /mɛs/ A2	noun - a situation or state of affairs that is confused or full of difficulties
bothering /ˈbɑːðərɪŋ/ B1	verb - to take the trouble to do something; to annoy or worry someone

Key Grammar Structures

• I’m in two minds, in an awkward situation

  ➔ Prepositional phrases showing location/state: "in" + noun phrase

  ➔ The preposition "in" indicates being located within a state or condition, namely "two minds" (undecided) and an "awkward situation".

• Every day I only imagine

  ➔ Adverb of Frequency: "only"

  ➔ "Only" emphasizes that the speaker does nothing but imagine, expressing frequency or limitation.

• But we don’t even know each other

  ➔ Negative Concord: "don't" + "even"

  ➔ "Don't" negates the verb "know," and "even" further emphasizes the lack of knowledge. It means they have absolutely no acquaintance.

• This time, for sure sure, I’ll be the first to talk talk

  ➔ Future simple with "will" for intention.

  ➔ "I'll be" expresses a future intention to take action, namely to be the first to talk. The repetition of "sure" reinforces the speaker's determination.

• The more try to I push you away, The more I am drawn to you and attracted to you baby

  ➔ The more...the more... structure

  ➔ This structure shows a proportional relationship: as one action increases, another action also increases. It illustrates a paradox: the more the speaker tries to avoid the person, the more they are drawn to them.

• You say I’m ridiculous, that I don’t live up to my looks

  ➔ Reporting Speech with "that" clause.

  ➔ The "that" clause introduces the content of what someone said. It reports the speaker's perception of what someone else has said about them.

• Doesn’t cheer me up at all ba-ba-ba-baby

  ➔ Negative polarity item: "at all"

  ➔ "At all" intensifies the negation, indicating that the situation does not cheer the speaker up in any way.

• Mom keeps bothering me why why why why why

  ➔ Present continuous to express annoyance or repetition: "keeps bothering"

  ➔ The present continuous "keeps bothering" indicates that the mother's action is repetitive and annoying to the speaker.