Wakey Wakey – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: LUCY
• Album: WAJANGCHANG

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the lively world of K-pop with LUCY's "Wakey Wakey," a song that perfectly encapsulates the universal struggle of waking up. Through its playful lyrics and refreshing sound, you'll learn relatable expressions about morning routines and the energy we seek to kickstart our days. It's a fun and engaging way to explore Korean pop culture and expand your language skills!

[English]

My eyes are glued shut, won't come apart (I can't see ahead)

If I move recklessly, my body will (snap), false start (no)

I've only heard rumors of the miracle morning, how do you even do it?

Even if it rains first thing in the morning

Bye, bye blanket, I'll be right back

This won't do

Put some strength in your eyes, now

At times like this, thunder and lightning rumble above my head, boom, boom

Wake up, let's see who wins

I'll never forgive you

No, even if it feels like I'm in a fog

Whoo, whoa

Sesame, open, my eyelids

Clearly, time just won't pass

Finely, I'll take care of it when it's time

Of course, I'm changing into comfy pajamas

Wait, why don't you just come at night?

If it were night, we could have been good friends

Watch the time, sleepiness (nah), leave me alone (nah)

Rumor has it there's a warrior named Melatonin

I know it's no use

Every day, I'm just chasing the clock hands

This won't do

Put some strength in your eyes, now

At times like this, thunder and lightning rumble above my head, boom, boom

Wake up, let's see who wins

I'll never forgive you

No, even if it feels like I'm in a fog

Whoo, whoa

Sesame, open, my eyelids

Clearly, time just won't pass

Finely, I'll take care of it when it's time

Of course, I'm changing into comfy pajamas

Wake up

Wake up, open your eyes

Wait, why don't we call it a draw?

...

[Korean]

두 눈이 풀로 딱 붙어서 떨어지지가 않고 (앞이 안 보여)

함부로 움직였다간 몸이 (빠그닥), 헛 차 (no)

풍문으로만 들어봤던 미라클 모닝 대체 어떻게 하는 건데?

아침 댓바람부터 비가 내려도

Bye, bye 이불아 금방 돌아올게

이대론 안 되겠어

두 눈에 힘 빡 줘, 딱

이럴 땐 머리 위 천둥번개가 쿠르릉, 쿠르릉

잠 깨, 누가 이기나 보자

절대 널 용서하지 않아

안 돼, 안개 속인 것 같아도

Whoo, whoa

참깨, 열려라 눈꺼풀아

맑게, 시간이 가질 않아

잘게, 제시간 되면 알아서

어련히 편한 잠옷 빼입고

잠깐, 그냥 밤에 오지 않을래?

밤이라면 좋은 친구가 될 수 있었을 텐데

시간 좀 보고 다녀, 졸음아 (nah) 나 좀 놔둬 (nah)

소문으론 멜라토닌이라는 이름의 용사님이 있다던데

아무 소용 없다는 건 나도 알아

매일매일 시곗바늘만 쫓아다녀

이대론 안 되겠어

두 눈에 힘 빡 줘, 딱

이럴 땐 머리 위 천둥번개가 쿠르릉, 쿠르릉

잠 깨, 누가 이기나 보자

절대 널 용서하지 않아

안 돼, 안개 속인 것 같아도

Whoo, whoa

참깨, 열려라 눈꺼풀아

맑게, 시간이 가질 않아

잘게, 제시간 되면 알아서

어련히 편한 잠옷 빼입고

잠 깨

잠 깨, 눈 떠

잠깐, 무승부로 하지 않을래?

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
눈 /nun/ A1	noun - eye
힘 /him/ A2	noun - strength, power
아침 /a.tɕʰim/ A1	noun - morning
비 /bi/ A1	noun - rain
이불 /ibul/ A1	noun - blanket
머리 /meo.ri/ A1	noun - head
잠 /tɕɐm/ A1	noun - sleep
용서 /joŋ.sʰeo/ B2	noun - forgiveness, pardon verb - to forgive
안개 /an.ɡɛ/ B1	noun - fog, mist
시간 /ɕi.ɡan/ A1	noun - time
밤 /pam/ A1	noun - night
친구 /tɕʰin.ɡu/ A1	noun - friend
졸음 /t͡ɕo.ɯm/ B2	noun - drowsiness, sleepiness
소문 /so.mun/ B1	noun - rumor, gossip
이름 /i.ɾɯm/ A1	noun - name

Key Grammar Structures

• 두 눈이 풀로 딱 붙어서 떨어지지가 않고 (앞이 안 보여)

  ➔ -(으)ㄹ 수가 없다 (-(eu)l suga eopda): inability, impossibility

  ➔ The grammar "-(으)ㄹ 수가 없다" expresses inability or impossibility. Here, "떨어지지가 않고" (tteoreojijiga ango) is a contraction of "떨어질 수가 없고" (tteoreojil suga eopgo), meaning "and they can't fall off."

• 풍문으로만 들어봤던 미라클 모닝 대체 어떻게 하는 건데?

  ➔ -던: Retrospection/Reminiscence; -는 건데?: Question to seek explanation or confirmation

  ➔ "-던" indicates something the speaker experienced or heard in the past (Miracle Morning). "-는 건데?" is used to ask for an explanation or to express mild surprise or disbelief. It's asking, "How does one even do this Miracle Morning?"

• Bye, bye 이불아 금방 돌아올게

  ➔ -(으)ㄹ게 (-(eu)l ge): Promise/Intention

  ➔ "-(으)ㄹ게" expresses a promise or the speaker's intention to do something. "돌아올게" (doraolge) means "I'll come back," indicating a promise to return soon.

• 밤이라면 좋은 친구가 될 수 있었을 텐데

  ➔ -(으)ㄹ 수 있었다 (-(eu)l su isseotda) + -ㄹ/을 텐데 (-(eu)l tende): possibility in the past + speculation/regret

  ➔ "-(으)ㄹ 수 있었다" indicates a possibility in the past (could have been). "-ㄹ/을 텐데" expresses speculation or regret about a situation. Together, it conveys a regretful speculation: "If it were nighttime, we could have been good friends."

• 시간 좀 보고 다녀, 졸음아 (nah) 나 좀 놔둬 (nah)

  ➔ -(아/어) 다니다 (-(a/eo) danida): to go around (doing something)

  ➔ "(아/어) 다니다" indicates doing something repeatedly or going around doing something. Here, "보고 다녀" (bogo danyeo) means "go around while looking" or "pay attention when you go around".

• 소문으론 멜라토닌이라는 이름의 용사님이 있다던데

  ➔ -다던데 (-dadeonde): Hearsay/reporting something one heard (softly questioning)

  ➔ "-다던데" is used to report something one heard, often with a hint of questioning or uncertainty. It implies that the speaker is relaying information they heard but might not fully believe or is seeking confirmation.