BOOMBAYAH album artwork

BOOMBAYAH

BOOMBAYAH

Artist: BLACKPINK•Album: SQUARE ONE - Single
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English49% KR📅 2016K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“BOOMBAYAH” (BOOMBAYAH) is performed by BLACKPINK, released on the album SQUARE ONE - Single in 2016.

💡 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

BLACKPINK in your area

BLACKPINK in your area

Been a bad girl, I know I am

And I'm so hot, I need a fan

I don't want a boy, I need a man

Click-clack, badda-bing, badda-boom

문을 박차면 모두 날 바라봄

mun-eul bak-cha-myeon mo-du nal ba-ra-bom

굳이 애써 노력 안 해도

gut-i ae-sseo no-ryeok an hae-do

Chorus

모든 남자들은 코피가 팡팡팡

mo-deun nam-ja-deul-eun ko-pi-ga pang-pang-pang

팡팡 파라파라 팡팡팡

pang-pang pa-ra-pa-ra pang-pang-pang

지금 날 위한 축배를, 짠짠짠

ji-geum nal wi-han chuk-bae-reul, jjan-jjan-jjan

Hands up, 내 손엔 bottle full o' Henny

Hands up, nae son-en bottle full o' Henny

네가 말로만 듣던 걔가 나야, Jennie

ne-ga mal-ro-man deut-deon gyae-ga na-ya, Jennie

춤추는 불빛은 날 감싸고 도네

chum-chu-neun bul-bit-eun nal gam-ssa-go do-ne

Black to the pink, 어디서든 특별해, oh, yes

Black to the pink, eo-di-seo-deun teuk-byeol-hae, oh, yes

쳐다 보든 말든 I wanna dance

chyeo-da bo-deun mal-deun I wanna dance

Verse 3

Like 따라다라단딴, 따라다라단딴, 뚜두룹바우

Like tta-ra-da-ra-dan-ttan, tta-ra-da-ra-dan-ttan, ttu-du-rup-ba-u

좋아, 이 분위기가 좋아

jot-a, i bun-wi-gi-ga jot-a

좋아, 난 지금 네가 좋아

jot-a, nan ji-geum ne-ga jot-a

정말 반했어

jeong-mal ban-haess-eo

오늘 밤 너와 춤추고 싶어

o-neul bam neo-wa chum-chu-go sip-eo

붐바야

bum-ba-ya

야야야, 붐바야

ya-ya-ya, bum-ba-ya

야야야, 붐바야, 야, 야, 야, 야

ya-ya-ya, bum-ba-ya, ya, ya, ya, ya

Verse 4

붐붐바, 붐붐바 (오빠!)

bum-bum-ba, bum-bum-ba (o-ppa!)

야, 야야, 야야야야, 야야야 (loo-loo-loo-loo)

ya, ya-ya, ya-ya-ya-ya, ya-ya-ya (loo-loo-loo-loo)

야, 야야, 야야야야, 야야야 (오빠!)

ya, ya-ya, ya-ya-ya-ya, ya-ya-ya (o-ppa!)

야, 야야, 야야야야, 야야야 (loo-loo-loo-loo)

ya, ya-ya, ya-ya-ya-ya, ya-ya-ya (loo-loo-loo-loo)

야, 야야, 야야야야, 붐붐바, 붐바야

ya, ya-ya, ya-ya-ya-ya, bum-bum-ba, bum-ba-ya

BLACKPINK in your area

Uh, 이제 달려야지, 뭘 어떡해?

Uh, i-je dal-ryeo-ya-ji, mwol eo-tteok-hae?

난 철 없어 겁 없어, man

nan cheol eop-eo geop eop-eo, man

Verse 5

Middle finger up, F-U, pay me

90's baby, I pump up the jam

달려봐, 달려봐, 오빠야, Lambo'

dal-ryeo-bwa, dal-ryeo-bwa, o-ppa-ya, Lambo'

오늘은 너와 나 젊음을 gamble

o-neul-eun neo-wa na jeol-eum-eul gamble

감히 날 막지 마, 혹시나 누가 날 막아도

gam-hi nal mak-ji ma, hok-si-na nu-ga nal mak-a-do

I'm gonna go, brrr, Rambo

네 손이 내 허리를 감싸고 도네

ne son-i nae heo-ri-reul gam-ssa-go do-ne

Front to my back, 내 몸매는 특별해, oh, yes

Front to my back, nae mom-mae-neun teuk-byeol-hae, oh, yes

Verse 6

네 눈빛은, I know you wanna touch

ne nun-bit-eun, I know you wanna touch

Like touch, touch, touch, touch, touch, 뚜두룹바우

Like touch, touch, touch, touch, touch, ttu-du-rup-ba-u

좋아, 이 분위기가 좋아

jot-a, i bun-wi-gi-ga jot-a

좋아, 난 지금 네가 좋아

jot-a, nan ji-geum ne-ga jot-a

정말 멋있어

jeong-mal meos-iss-eo

오늘 밤 너와 춤추고 싶어

o-neul bam neo-wa chum-chu-go sip-eo

붐바야

bum-ba-ya

야야야, 붐바야

ya-ya-ya, bum-ba-ya

Verse 7

야야야, 붐바야, 야, 야, 야, 야

ya-ya-ya, bum-ba-ya, ya, ya, ya, ya

붐붐바, 붐붐바 (오빠!)

bum-bum-ba, bum-bum-ba (o-ppa!)

야, 야야, 야야야야, 야야야 (loo-loo-loo-loo)

ya, ya-ya, ya-ya-ya-ya, ya-ya-ya (loo-loo-loo-loo)

야, 야야, 야야야야, 야야야 (오빠!)

ya, ya-ya, ya-ya-ya-ya, ya-ya-ya (o-ppa!)

야, 야야, 야야야야, 야야야 (loo-loo-loo-loo)

ya, ya-ya, ya-ya-ya-ya, ya-ya-ya (loo-loo-loo-loo)

야, 야야, 야야야야, 붐붐바, 붐바야

ya, ya-ya, ya-ya-ya-ya, bum-bum-ba, bum-ba-ya

오늘은 맨 정신 따윈 버리고 (loo-loo-loo-loo)

o-neul-eun maen jeong-sin tta-win beo-ri-go (loo-loo-loo-loo)

하늘을 넘어서 올라 갈 거야 (loo-loo-loo-loo)

ha-neul-eul neom-eo-seo ol-ra gal geo-ya (loo-loo-loo-loo)

Verse 8

끝을 모르게 빨리 달리고 싶어

kkeut-eul mo-reu-ge ppal-ri dal-ri-go sip-eo

Let's go, ooh, let's go, ooh

오늘은 맨 정신 따윈 버리고 (loo-loo-loo-loo)

o-neul-eun maen jeong-sin tta-win beo-ri-go (loo-loo-loo-loo)

하늘을 넘어서 올라 갈 거야 (loo-loo-loo-loo)

ha-neul-eul neom-eo-seo ol-ra gal geo-ya (loo-loo-loo-loo)

끝을 모르게 빨리 달리고 싶어

kkeut-eul mo-reu-ge ppal-ri dal-ri-go sip-eo

Let's go, ooh, let's go, ooh

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “BOOMBAYAH” by BLACKPINK.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"BOOMBAYAH" (BOOMBAYAH) by BLACKPINK 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 "BOOMBAYAH" 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, "BOOMBAYAH" highlights BLACKPINK'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 “BOOMBAYAH”?

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

Q: How can I practice singing “BOOMBAYAH” 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 “BOOMBAYAH”.

Performer (아티스트)BLACKPINK
Album (앨범)SQUARE ONE - Single
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under BLACKPINK and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the English translation and meaning of BOOMBAYAH by BLACKPINK?

"BOOMBAYAH" is performed by BLACKPINK. 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 BOOMBAYAH with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced BOOMBAYAH by BLACKPINK?

"BOOMBAYAH" is performed by BLACKPINK, released on the album "SQUARE ONE - Single" in 2016. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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