Make A Wish (Birthday Song) – English Lyrics

• By: NCT U
• Album: RESONANCE Pt.1

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of K-pop with NCT U's 'Make A Wish (Birthday Song)'! This track offers a fantastic opportunity to explore modern Korean pop music, with its unique blend of hip-hop and R&B. You'll grasp common K-pop lyrical themes of aspiration and connection, while experiencing diverse vocal styles and rap flows from its seven members. Its infectious rhythm and memorable whistling hook make it an engaging listen for language learners eager to immerse themselves in Korean culture through music.

[English]

Me you we’re gonna leave here

Hop on quickly our hearts are at same place

Worry about small problems maybe next time

We’re running out of time so now we on our way

Freely come join me

I show my dream on the surface

It has begun, the story like a movie

I can do this all day all day long

we got this today too

We take this place 100%

Move on to the next level higher mental

We’re already on another level another level ya

let’s start we gon’ fly

we won’t stop it’s alright

I can do this all day

back it up back it up

Hurry up ‘hit that line’

It’s a waste of time (you should)

I don’t need no more sign ya

Wherever you are I can find ya

it’s gonna be alright

Put the hands together make a wish

hoo you should

make a wish

I’ll take you anywhere

make a wish

(let me do it for you)

never stop keep breaking out

still working all the time

We gotta get out of here

we gon’ fly away

With eyes wide open, we have a (dream)

In each position we take a (breath)

If we’re connected you’re already a (star)

(You’re already a star)

I don’t get exhausted got no limit

My heart pounds keep drumming

Pour the whole barrel of oil

I’m ready to ride right now

let’s start we gon’ fly

we won’t stop it’s alright

I can do this all day

back it up back it up

Hurry up ‘hit that line’

It’s a waste of time (you should)

I don’t need no more sign ya

Wherever you are I can find ya

it’s gonna be alright

Put the hands together make a wish

Your energy it links me up (links me up)

Feel this feeling now (I’ll do it for you)

I can take you anywhere

(I’m getting closer to you)

Don’t worry let go

Put the hands together put the hands together

now make a wish

I can do this all day

(I don't need to answer

don't need a question

we no professor) oh oh oh

that I want

Put the hands together put the hands together

now make a wish

I don’t need no more sign ya

Wherever you are I can find ya

it’s gonna be alright

Put the hands together make a wish

I can do this all day

back it up back it up

Hurry up ‘hit that line’

It’s a waste of time (you should)

I don’t need no more sign ya

Wherever you are I can find ya

it’s gonna be alright

Put the hands together make a wish

make a wish

(it’s your birthday it’s your)

make a wish

(I’ll give you birthday cake yea)

make a wish

it’s gonna be alright

make a wish

(Put the hands together put the hands together)

(Put the hands together put the hands together now)

make a wish

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
wish /wɪʃ/ A1	noun - a desire or hope for something to happen verb - to desire or hope for something
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep verb - to imagine or hope for something
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events
fly /flaɪ/ A2	verb - to move through the air using wings
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body
energy /ˈɛnərdʒi/ B1	noun - the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity
worry /ˈwɜːri/ B1	verb - to feel anxious or concerned about something
sign /saɪn/ B1	noun - an object, quality, or event that indicates the presence or occurrence of something
level /ˈlɛvəl/ A2	noun - a position on a scale of amount, quantity, or quality
story /ˈstɔːri/ A2	noun - a narrative, either true or fictitious, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the listener or reader
connected /kəˈnɛktɪd/ B2	adjective - joined or linked together
ready /ˈrɛdi/ A2	adjective - prepared for what is going to happen
waste /weɪst/ B2	verb - to use something carelessly or without purpose

Key Grammar Structures

• We’re already on another level another level ya

  ➔ Present perfect tense with 'We’re already on...' to describe an action that has been completed by the present moment.

  ➔ Uses the contraction 'We’re' (we are) with the adverb 'already' to indicate an action has been completed earlier than expected or by now.

• Put the hands together make a wish

  ➔ Imperative sentence used to give a command or instruction.

  ➔ Uses the imperative form to tell someone to perform an action, in this case, to 'put the hands together' and 'make a wish'.

• I can do this all day

  ➔ Modal phrase 'can' + base verb 'do' to express ability and endurance.

  ➔ The modal verb 'can' expresses ability or capacity to perform an action, emphasizing ongoing effort or stamina.

• Feel this feeling now (I’ll do it for you)

  ➔ Imperative clause 'Feel' followed by a direct object 'this feeling' to command someone to experience emotions.

  ➔ Uses the imperative 'Feel' to instruct someone to experience or connect with a specific emotion or sensation.

• It’s gonna be alright

  ➔ Future informal construction 'gonna' + base verb to indicate a future assurance or reassurance.

  ➔ Uses the informal contraction 'gonna' with 'be' to express a reassuring statement about the future.

• Wherever you are I can find ya

  ➔ Subordinate clause with 'Wherever' introduces a conditional or universal situation, combined with 'I can find ya' expressing ability.

  ➔ Uses 'Wherever' to introduce a conditional clause that indicates the ability to locate someone regardless of location.