Illusion album artwork

Illusion

Illusion

Artist: aespa•Album: Girls - The 2nd Mini Album (Apple Music Edition)
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English31% KR📅 2022K-Popaespa

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Illusion” (Illusion) is performed by aespa, released on the album Girls - The 2nd Mini Album (Apple Music Edition) in 2022.

💡 Linguistic Features: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Practice singing along with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

Lyrics, Romanization & English Translation

Verse 1

You're so yummy, yummy, yummy in my tummy, tummy, tummy

Look at you, 빨라지는 걸음걸이

Look at you, ppal-ra-ji-neun geol-eum-geol-i

Look at me, 호기심을 자극하지

Look at me, ho-gi-sim-eul ja-geuk-ha-ji

Look at them, 알아챌 수 없는 거리

Look at them, al-a-chael su eop-neun geo-ri

Baby, don't panic, 한밤의 party

Baby, don't panic, han-bam-ui party

차올라 달이 딱 좋은 timing

cha-ol-ra dal-i ttak jot-eun timing

이건 비밀이야, 쉿, 우리만의

i-geon bi-mil-i-ya, swis, u-ri-man-ui

한밤의 party, 널 끌어당김

han-bam-ui party, neol kkeul-eo-dang-gim

Chorus

어쩌니? 내게 뺏겨버린 환심

eo-jjeo-ni? nae-ge ppaes-gyeo-beo-rin hwan-sim

몽롱한 기분이 좋은 tonight

mong-rong-han gi-bun-i jot-eun tonight

색다른 세계로 이끄는 light (i-i-i-i-illusion)

saek-da-reun se-gye-ro i-kkeu-neun light (i-i-i-i-illusion)

Follow me, come and get illusion (hey!)

한입에 삼켜 널, delicious

han-ip-e sam-kyeo neol, delicious

아찔한 미끼로 hook up (hey!)

a-jjil-han mi-kki-ro hook up (hey!)

관심을 먹고 growing up (i-i-i-i-illusion)

gwan-sim-eul meok-go growing up (i-i-i-i-illusion)

Follow me, come and get illusion (hey!)

Verse 3

몸집을 불려가 delicious

mom-jip-eul bul-ryeo-ga delicious

점점 더 커지는 fire (hey!)

jeom-jeom deo keo-ji-neun fire (hey!)

관심을 먹고 growing up (i-i-i-i-illusion)

gwan-sim-eul meok-go growing up (i-i-i-i-illusion)

(Will o' the wisp)

겁내지 말고, 이리 온 (이리 온)

geop-nae-ji mal-go, i-ri on (i-ri on)

(Will o' the wisp)

겁내지 말고, 이리 온 (이-이-이-이-이리 온)

geop-nae-ji mal-go, i-ri on (i-i-i-i-i-ri on)

Easy peasy, 너도 알다시피

Easy peasy, neo-do al-da-si-pi

Verse 4

When you dizzy, 내겐 그저 dish

When you dizzy, nae-gen geu-jeo dish

도깨비불 너를 놀려, boo

do-kkae-bi-bul neo-reul nol-ryeo, boo

예상 못 한 순간 등장하지 불쑥

ye-sang mos han sun-gan deung-jang-ha-ji bul-ssuk

첨 보는 style, 멋모를 timing

cheom bo-neun style, meos-mo-reul timing

너의 약점에다, hit, it's so funny

neo-ui yak-jeom-e-da, hit, it's so funny

한밤의 party, 널 끌어당김

han-bam-ui party, neol kkeul-eo-dang-gim

알아도 막을 수 없는 반칙

al-a-do mak-eul su eop-neun ban-chik

낯선 이 기분이 묘한 tonight

nat-seon i gi-bun-i myo-han tonight

Verse 5

감춰둔 본능을 이끄는 light (i-i-i-i-illusion)

gam-chwo-dun bon-neung-eul i-kkeu-neun light (i-i-i-i-illusion)

Follow me, come and get illusion (hey!)

한입에 삼켜 널, delicious

han-ip-e sam-kyeo neol, delicious

아찔한 미끼로 hook up (hey!)

a-jjil-han mi-kki-ro hook up (hey!)

관심을 먹고 growing up (i-i-i-i-illusion)

gwan-sim-eul meok-go growing up (i-i-i-i-illusion)

Follow me, come and get illusion (hey!)

몸집을 불려가 delicious

mom-jip-eul bul-ryeo-ga delicious

점점 더 커지는 fire (hey!)

jeom-jeom deo keo-ji-neun fire (hey!)

Verse 6

관심을 먹고 growing up (i-i-i-i-illusion)

gwan-sim-eul meok-go growing up (i-i-i-i-illusion)

(Will o' the wisp)

겁내지 말고, 이리 온 (이리 온)

geop-nae-ji mal-go, i-ri on (i-ri on)

(Will o' the wisp)

겁내지 말고, 이리 온 (이-이-이-이-이리 온)

geop-nae-ji mal-go, i-ri on (i-i-i-i-i-ri on)

Yummy, yummy, yummy in your tummy, tummy, tummy (ooh, oh)

놀란 너의 face, 나를 저격하는 taste (ooh, oh)

nol-ran neo-ui face, na-reul jeo-gyeok-ha-neun taste (ooh, oh)

멀리멀리 달아나도 소용없어 이미 (ooh-ooh, yeah, yeah)

meol-ri-meol-ri dal-a-na-do so-yong-eop-eo i-mi (ooh-ooh, yeah, yeah)

Verse 7

Come, get illusion (i-i-i-i-illusion, so fool)

Follow me, come and get illusion (yeah, yeah, hey!)

유일한 목격자, you're the one

yu-il-han mok-gyeok-ja, you're the one

방심한 틈을 타, swallow (방심한 틈을 타, hey!)

bang-sim-han teum-eul ta, swallow (bang-sim-han teum-eul ta, hey!)

환상을 먹고 growing up (i-i-i-i-illusion)

hwan-sang-eul meok-go growing up (i-i-i-i-illusion)

Follow me, come and get illusion (hey!)

순진한 먹잇감 delicious

sun-jin-han meok-is-gam delicious

단번에 노리는 hunter (hey!)

dan-beon-e no-ri-neun hunter (hey!)

Verse 8

네 맘을 뺏어 growing up (i-i-i-i-illusion)

ne mam-eul ppaes-eo growing up (i-i-i-i-illusion)

(Will o' the wisp)

겁내지 말고, 이리 온 (이리 온)

geop-nae-ji mal-go, i-ri on (i-ri on)

(Will o' the wisp)

겁내지 말고, 이리 온 (i-i-i-i-illusion)

geop-nae-ji mal-go, i-ri on (i-i-i-i-illusion)

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Illusion” by aespa.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Illusion" (Illusion) by aespa is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and personal growth, capturing the nuanced dynamics of modern relationships and youthful passion.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean phrasing in "Illusion" employs subtle cultural idioms and layered lyricism. Phrasing shifts between introspective Korean stanzas and rhythmic English phrases, allowing listeners to experience both universal accessibility and culturally rich linguistic nuance.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Crafted with refined arrangement techniques, "Illusion" highlights aespa's dynamic vocal range across textured instrumentation and modern beat drops.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, feelings
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
사랑(Sarang)
Love, affection

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “Illusion”?

"Illusion" (Illusion) by aespa is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerabili...

Q: How can I practice singing “Illusion” with proper Korean pronunciation?

Use the K-Lyrics Sing-Along Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch lock, loop fast verses, and practice real-time tongue placement.

🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Illusion”.

Performer (아티스트)aespa
Album (앨범)Girls - The 2nd Mini Album (Apple Music Edition)
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under aespa and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Illusion, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Illusion by aespa?

"Illusion" is performed by aespa. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

Where can I practice singing Illusion with Romanized lyrics?

You can practice Illusion with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=illusion, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.

Who wrote and produced Illusion by aespa?

"Illusion" is performed by aespa, released on the album "Girls - The 2nd Mini Album (Apple Music Edition)" in 2022. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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