WA DA DA – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: Kep1er
• Album: FIRST IMPACT

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of K-pop with Kep1er's electrifying debut track, "WA DA DA"! This song is not just a high-energy anthem but also a fantastic way to immerse yourself in Korean. You can learn dynamic onomatopoeia, inspiring phrases about chasing dreams, and expressions of unity. Its catchy hooks and motivational lyrics make it a perfect, fun entry point to understand common Korean phrases and the exciting spirit of K-pop. What makes this song special is its bold declaration of arrival and its fusion of powerful beats with a message of collective aspiration, inviting you to join Kep1er on their thrilling adventure.

[English]

Hey!

It's you

And I

Let's start

N-N-Now, we've arrived at this place

Watch my step

Follow my signal, 5 4 3 2 1 (A-ha)

The adventure we've dreamed of is close by (it's here)

Take off with me, with me, let's go

Muah!

Step by step, as I move forward

My heart is pounding

(Like it)

The clearer dream, I can feel it

Eh Oh Eh Oh

Heads up, running towards our dream

Stand up, my dream with you, higher higher

I'll run faster than anyone

To where you are

WA DA DA DA

Running vroom vroom vroom

Like a supersonic speed

(Let's go)

WA DA DA, let's run

(Right now)

My heart is pounding like crazy

WA DA DA, let's go

Kep 1 going WA DA DA DA

Oh Oh Oh Woah

(Hey!)

Oh Oh Woah

To you, WA DA DA DA

Oh Oh Oh Woah

(Yeah Yeah)

Oh Oh Woah

Kep 1 going WA DA DA DA

One, check it

Two, carefully

Get a little closer, radar radar

You’ll notice, this trembling now

I'm going to be brave, yeah (Like it)

Take a breath, then get ready, go

Eh Oh Eh Oh

Heads up, blow away your fears

Stand up, together, higher higher

I’ll run faster than anyone

To the place I've been dreaming of

WA DA DA DA

Running vroom vroom vroom

Like a supersonic speed

(Let's go)

WA DA DA, let's run

(Right now)

My heart beats wildly like crazy

WA DA DA, let's go

Kep 1 going WA DA DA DA

Oh Oh Oh Woah

(Hey!)

Oh Oh Woah

To you, WA DA DA DA

Oh Oh Oh Woah

(Yeah Yeah)

Oh Oh Woah

Kep 1 going WA DA DA DA

Yeah, run around and around

Don't stop, trip on

An adventure where dreams come true

Where are you? Can you see me?

Now, I’ll send a signal, catch it!

Now, get up

Together

Even if I get out of breath, I won't give up

Run, run, run, I will show myself

WA DA DA DA

Running vroom vroom vroom

Like a supersonic speed

(Let's go)

WA DA DA, let's run

(Right now)

My heart is pounding like crazy

WA DA DA, let's go

Kep 1 going WA DA DA DA

Oh Oh Oh Woah

(Hey!)

Oh Oh Woah

To you, WA DA DA DA

Oh Oh Oh Woah

(Yeah Yeah)

Oh Oh Woah

Kep 1 going WA DA DA DA

[Korean]

Hey!

It’s you

& I

Let’s start

N-N-Now 도착한 이 Place

Watch my step

나의 신호를 따라 5 4 3 2 1 (A-ha)

꿈꿔온 모험 가까이 있어 (있어)

Take off With me With me Let’s go

Muah!

한 발 한 발 내디뎌 갈수록

내 마음은 떨려

(Like it)

선명해진 Dream 느껴지는 걸

Eh Oh Eh Oh

Heads up 꿈을 향해 달려 달려

Stand up 너와 내 꿈 Higher higher

누구보다 빨리 달려갈 거야

네가 있는 곳으로

WA DA DA DA

Running vroom vroom vroom

Like a supersonic

(Let’s go)

WA DA DA WA DA DA 달려

(Right now)

맘이 쿵쿵쿵 뛰어 미친 듯이

WA DA DA WA DA DA

Kep 1 going WA DA DA DA

Oh Oh Oh Woah

(Hey!)

Oh Oh Woah

너에게로 WA DA DA DA

Oh Oh Oh Woah

(Yeah Yeah)

Oh Oh Woah

Kep 1 going WA DA DA DA

One, Check it

Two, 신중히

좀 더 바짝 세워 Radar radar

눈치챌 거야 지금 이 떨림

I’m going to be brave yeah (Like it)

숨을 고르고 다시 Get Set Go

Eh Oh Eh Oh

Heads up 두려움은 날려 날려

Stand up 우리 함께 Higher higher

누구보다 빨리 달려갈 거야

그려왔던 곳으로

WA DA DA DA

Running vroom vroom vroom

Like a supersonic

(Let’s go)

WA DA DA WA DA DA 달려

(Right now)

맘이 쿵쿵쿵 뛰어 미친 듯이

WA DA DA WA DA DA

Kep 1 going WA DA DA DA

Oh Oh Oh Woah

(Hey!)

Oh Oh Woah

너에게로 WA DA DA DA

Oh Oh Oh Woah

(Yeah Yeah)

Oh Oh Woah

Kep 1 going WA DA DA DA

Yeah Run around and round

멈추지 말고 Trip on

꿈들이 이루어지는 모험

어딨니? 나 보이니?

자, 시그널을 보낼게 Catch it!

Now get up

Together

내 숨이 차도 I won’t give up

Run run run 내가 보일 거야

WA DA DA DA

Running vroom vroom vroom

Like a supersonic

(Let’s go)

WA DA DA WA DA DA 달려

(Right now)

맘이 쿵쿵쿵 뛰어 미친 듯이

WA DA DA WA DA DA

Kep 1 going WA DA DA DA

Oh Oh Oh Woah

(Hey!)

Oh Oh Woah

너에게로 WA DA DA DA

Oh Oh Oh Woah

(Yeah Yeah)

Oh Oh Woah

Kep 1 going WA DA DA DA

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
higher /ˈhaɪər/ B1	adjective - at a greater height
brave /breɪv/ B2	adjective - ready to face and endure danger or pain
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position or point in space
step /stɛp/ A1	noun - a movement made by lifting the foot and putting it down in a new position
tremble /ˈtrɛmbəl/ B1	verb - to shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety or excitement
adventure /ədˈvɛnʧər/ B1	noun - an unusual and exciting experience
signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ B1	noun - a gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information or instructions
together /təˈɡɛðər/ A2	adverb - with or in proximity to another person or people
catch /kæʧ/ A2	verb - to capture or seize, especially after a chase
go /ɡoʊ/ A1	verb - to move from one place to another
now /naʊ/ A1	adverb - at the present moment
fast /fæst/ A2	adjective - moving or capable of moving at high speed

Key Grammar Structures

• Let’s start

  ➔ Imperative form with 'let’s' + base verb to make a suggestion

  ➔ Using "let’s" + base verb creates a suggestion or invitation to do something together.

• Watch my step

  ➔ Imperative sentence: command or advice to be careful

  ➔ A command telling someone to be careful or watch their behavior.

• Take off With me

  ➔ Imperative + prepositional phrase indicating starting a journey or activity together

  ➔ An imperative phrase suggesting to start an activity or journey together.

• 내 마음은 떨려

  ➔ Present tense of '떨리다' (to tremble) to express current emotional state

  ➔ Expressing that one's heart is trembling or shaking, indicating strong emotion.

• 누구보다 빨리 달려갈 거야

  ➔ Future tense construction with '거야' indicating will or intention

  ➔ Expressing a strong intention or decision to run faster than anyone else in the future.

• 맘이 쿵쿵쿵 뛰어

  ➔ Onomatopoeic phrase describing heartbeat or emotions pounding

  ➔ An onomatopoeic way to describe a pounding heartbeat or excitement.

• He’s you & I

  ➔ Informal contraction of 'he is' or 'you and I' indicating identity or connection

  ➔ A casual way to express connection or identity between two people or concepts.