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Like a Cat

Like a Cat

Artist: AOAAlbum: Like a Cat - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English32% KR📅 2014K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

Like a Cat (Like a Cat) is performed by AOA, released on the album Like a Cat - EP in 2014.

💡 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

Hey (hey, 하하하, ooh)

Hey (hey, ha-ha-ha, ooh)

No matter where you go (그 어딜 봐도, yeah)

No matter where you go (geu eo-dil bwa-do, yeah)

The pretty girls are (AOA, yes, ha!)

You know (I know), you know (I know)

I'm good, I'm hot, I'm fresh, I'm fly (brave sound)

나 같은 애 첨 봤대 (why?)

na gat-eun ae cheom bwass-dae (why?)

본 순간 느낌 왔대 (why?)

bon sun-gan neu-kkim wass-dae (why?)

수많은 사람 그 속에서도 유별나게도

su-man-eun sa-ram geu sok-e-seo-do yu-byeol-na-ge-do

난 빛이 났대 날 따라 돌아가는 고개 (yeah)

nan bit-i nass-dae nal tta-ra dol-a-ga-neun go-gae (yeah)

나로 꽉 차버린 두 눈에

na-ro kkwak cha-beo-rin du nun-e

말을 걸까? 말까? 망설이는 모습 (너무 귀여워)

mal-eul geol-kka? mal-kka? mang-seol-i-neun mo-seup (neo-mu gwi-yeo-wo)

햇살은 나를 비추는, spotlight, light, light, light

haes-sal-eun na-reul bi-chu-neun, spotlight, light, light, light

나만이 그대 머릿속에 headline, line, line, line

na-man-i geu-dae meo-ris-sok-e headline, line, line, line

꿈을 꿔도 내가 보이게 될 거야

kkum-eul kkwo-do nae-ga bo-i-ge doel geo-ya

고민은 stop it, 다가와, baby, come on

go-min-eun stop it, da-ga-wa, baby, come on

너에게 사뿐사뿐 걸어가 장미꽃을 꺾어서

neo-e-ge sa-ppun-sa-ppun geol-eo-ga jang-mi-kkot-eul kkeok-eo-seo

그대에게 안겨줄 거야 (hey, hey, hey)

geu-dae-e-ge an-gyeo-jul geo-ya (hey, hey, hey)

깜짝 놀래 줄 거야

kkam-jjak nol-rae jul geo-ya

사뿐사뿐 걸어가 그대가 잠들었을 때

sa-ppun-sa-ppun geol-eo-ga geu-dae-ga jam-deul-eoss-eul ttae

살며시 안아줄 거야 (hey, hey, hey)

sal-myeo-si an-a-jul geo-ya (hey, hey, hey)

깜짝 놀래 줄 거야

kkam-jjak nol-rae jul geo-ya

La-la-la (hey)

La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la (hey)

La-la-la

La-la-la-la-la-la-la (I'm good, I'm hot, I'm fresh, I'm fly)

La-la-la (hey)

La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la (hey)

La-la-la

La-la-la-la-la-la-la (I'm good, I'm hot, I'm fresh, I'm fly)

사뿐사뿐히 다가갈래

sa-ppun-sa-ppun-hi da-ga-gal-rae

나 오늘 밤에 아무도 모르게 (아)

na o-neul bam-e a-mu-do mo-reu-ge (a)

새근새근 잠이 든 그대

sae-geun-sae-geun jam-i deun geu-dae

입술에 살며시 나 입 맞출래 (아)

ip-sul-e sal-myeo-si na ip mat-chul-rae (a)

너와 나의 달콤한 이 밤

neo-wa na-ui dal-kom-han i bam

이 밤에 끝을 꽉 잡고, 오

i bam-e kkeut-eul kkwak jap-go, o

그대는 나만의 늑대

geu-dae-neun na-man-ui neuk-dae

나는 그대의 귀여운 고양이 (meow)

na-neun geu-dae-ui gwi-yeo-un go-yang-i (meow)

햇살은 나를 비추는, spotlight, light, light, light

haes-sal-eun na-reul bi-chu-neun, spotlight, light, light, light

나만이 그대 머릿속에 headline, line, line, line

na-man-i geu-dae meo-ris-sok-e headline, line, line, line

꿈을 꿔도 내가 보이게 될 거야

kkum-eul kkwo-do nae-ga bo-i-ge doel geo-ya

고민은 stop it, 다가와, baby, come on

go-min-eun stop it, da-ga-wa, baby, come on

너에게 사뿐사뿐 걸어가 장미꽃을 꺾어서

neo-e-ge sa-ppun-sa-ppun geol-eo-ga jang-mi-kkot-eul kkeok-eo-seo

그대에게 안겨줄 거야 (hey, hey, hey)

geu-dae-e-ge an-gyeo-jul geo-ya (hey, hey, hey)

깜짝 놀래 줄 거야

kkam-jjak nol-rae jul geo-ya

사뿐사뿐 걸어가 그대가 잠들었을 때

sa-ppun-sa-ppun geol-eo-ga geu-dae-ga jam-deul-eoss-eul ttae

살며시 안아줄 거야 (hey, hey, hey)

sal-myeo-si an-a-jul geo-ya (hey, hey, hey)

깜짝 놀래 줄 거야

kkam-jjak nol-rae jul geo-ya

La-la-la (hey)

La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la (hey)

La-la-la

La-la-la-la-la-la-la (I'm good, I'm hot, I'm fresh, I'm fly)

La-la-la (hey)

La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la (hey)

La-la-la

La-la-la-la-la-la-la (I'm good, I'm hot, I'm fresh, I'm fly)

We fly high

오늘 밤에 날 안고 더 높이 날아가줘

o-neul bam-e nal an-go deo nop-i nal-a-ga-jwo

구름이 달님에게 내 손이 닿을 수 있게

gu-reum-i dal-nim-e-ge nae son-i dat-eul su iss-ge

사뿐히 날아온 떨리는 내 맘을 알아줘

sa-ppun-hi nal-a-on tteol-ri-neun nae mam-eul al-a-jwo

Oh, talk to me, oh, lead to me

Oh, kiss me, baby, 오늘 밤

Oh, kiss me, baby, o-neul bam

La-la-la (hey)

La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la (hey)

La-la-la

La-la-la-la-la-la-la (I'm good, I'm hot, I'm fresh, I'm fly)

La-la-la (hey, the pretty girls are here)

La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la (hey)

La-la-la (baby, come on)

La-la-la-la-la-la-la (I'm good, I'm hot, I'm fresh, I'm fly)

Come on over, boy

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind Like a Cat by AOA.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Like a Cat" (Like a Cat) by AOA 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 "Like a Cat" 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, "Like a Cat" highlights AOA'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 “Like a Cat”?

"Like a Cat" (Like a Cat) by AOA is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerabi...

Q: How can I practice singing “Like a Cat” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for Like a Cat.

Performer (아티스트)AOA
Album (앨범)Like a Cat - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under AOA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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What is the English translation and meaning of Like a Cat by AOA?

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

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Who wrote and produced Like a Cat by AOA?

"Like a Cat" is performed by AOA, released on the album "Like a Cat - EP" in 2014. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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