RINGO – English Lyrics

• By: ITZY
• Album: RINGO

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into ITZY's "RINGO" and unlock the vibrant world of Japanese music and language! This energetic track, with its empowering message of rewriting your own story, offers an exciting way to immerse yourself in Japanese lyrics and pronunciation while enjoying a unique blend of J-pop and ITZY's signature confident sound. Discover how fairytales get a modern twist, encouraging you to embrace your individuality through its catchy melodies and bold declarations.

[English]

Ladies and Gents

Put your hands up

Hands up in the air high

Let's go (Ah)

Boom Boom oh-oh oh-oh

Boom Boom uh (I can’t wait anymore)

Boom Boom oh-oh oh-oh

Bring me RINGO, RINGO RINGO

Putting on a sweet smile

I can’t do it any longer

Super tight corsets

are not for me

Waiting for Prince Charming That kind of story line

is so outdated (Hey)

I’m so fed up with it Baby

Let’s rewrite (Ooh ooh)

Underneath my pale skin

I wake up (Oh ah ah)

The secret side of me I kept under wrap

is Burning on (Oh ah ah)

Repeating a Phrase someone else wrote is such a shame

Gonna Keep searching Where is my plot?

If you’re feeling like a hunter You’re wasting your time, I’ll be movin’ on

So bring me RINGO, RINGO, RINGO

Even if it’s poison, I’ll swallow

There is nothing to fear

Baby go and rewrite my own world (ah)

A Hero with a pretty face Not a princess

Strong and fierce

Gonna change my destiny

So bring me RINGO, RIN, RINGO

The ending is mine to decide (Ah)

Open the path on my own

So bring me an RINGO, RIN, RIN

Dum Tiki Dum Tiki Tiki Dum Dum Focus, focus, for me

A fancy tea party That’s so not my thing

I want to go on an adventure

Listen up 3 2 Baby take notes

Puppy love I can care less(Ha)

Hopes and dreams Baby I can find on my own

Not some sort of charade but something of my own (Oh yeah)

Not like a puppet on strings (Oh ah) type of fragile princess

Gonna make quick decisions There’s no time to waste

Swords and shields rather than mirrors, I go up (Oh ah ah)

Gonna get rid of the bouquet too, I can fight (Oh ah ah)

Never seen before, Brand new page Let’s begin, Such a fate

You know what I mean Where should I go

There is zero fixed ending Free as a bird I’ll be movin’ on

So bring me RINGO, RINGO, RINGO

Even if it’s poison, I’ll swallow

There is nothing to fear

Baby go and rewrite my own world (ah)

A Hero with a pretty face Not a princess

Strong and fierce

Gonna change my destiny

So bring me RINGO, RIN, RINGO

The ending is mine to decide (Ah)

Open the path on my own So bring me an RINGO, RIN, RIN

Dum Tiki Dum Tiki Tiki Dum Dum RINGO, RIN, RINGO

Heigh-Ho, Heigh-Ho Loud and clear

RINGO, RIN, RINGO

The future Is in my hands

No fairy tale can tell It’s my scenario

Baby now I can see Wanna be free

I’m gonna be gonna be gonna be free

So bring me RINGO, RINGO, RINGO

Even if it’s poison, I’ll swallow

There is nothing to fear

Baby go and rewrite my own world (ah)

A Hero with a pretty face Not a princess

Strong and fierce

Gonna change my destiny So bring me RINGO, RIN, RINGO

The ending is mine to decide (Ah)

Open the path on my own So bring me an RINGO, RIN, RIN

Dum Tiki Dum Tiki Tiki Dum Dum RINGO, RIN, RINGO

Eat it all

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
rewrite /riːˈraɪt/ B2	verb - to write something again, often in a different way
destiny /ˈdɛstɪni/ C1	noun - the events that will necessarily occur to a particular person or thing in the future
fierce /fɪərs/ B2	adjective - showing a strong and powerful intensity
puppet /ˈpʌpɪt/ B2	noun - a person who is controlled by someone else
charade /ʃəˈrɑːd/ C1	noun - a situation in which someone pretends to be something they are not
scenario /sɪˈnɑːriəʊ/ C1	noun - a possible future situation
bouquet /buːˈkeɪ/ B2	noun - a bunch of flowers
fragile /ˈfrædʒaɪl/ B2	adjective - easily broken or damaged
hero /ˈhɪərəʊ/ B1	noun - a person who is admired for their courage or achievements
princess /ˈprɪnsɪs/ B1	noun - the daughter of a king or queen
adventure /ədˈvɛntʃə/ B2	noun - an exciting or unusual experience
puppy /ˈpʌpi/ B1	noun - a young dog
hunter /ˈhʌntə/ B2	noun - a person who hunts animals
poison /ˈpɔɪzən/ B2	noun - a substance that can harm or kill someone
swallow /ˈswɒləʊ/ B2	verb - to make something go down your throat
fear /fɪə/ B1	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger

Key Grammar Structures

• Waiting for Prince Charming

  ➔ Present continuous tense used to describe an ongoing or future intention.

  ➔ The phrase "Waiting for" indicates an action that is ongoing or anticipated.

• Put your hands up

  ➔ Imperative mood used to give commands or instructions.

  ➔ The phrase "Put your hands up" is a command telling someone to raise their hands.

• Heigh-Ho, Heigh-Ho

  ➔ Onomatopoeic expressions representing singing or marching sounds.

  ➔ The phrase "Heigh-Ho" mimics a singing or marching sound, often used in a cheerful or rhythmic context.

• The future is in my hands

  ➔ Prepositional phrase indicating control or responsibility over one's destiny.

  ➔ The phrase "in my hands" signifies personal control over future outcomes or decisions.

• Swords and shields rather than mirrors

  ➔ Comparative phrase highlighting choices or priorities.

  ➔ The phrase "Swords and shields rather than mirrors" suggests choosing strength and action over appearance or superficiality.

• There is zero fixed ending

  ➔ Existential construction indicating the absence of a predetermined conclusion.

  ➔ The phrase "zero fixed ending" emphasizes that the outcome is not predetermined or set in stone.