Ooh La La La album artwork

Ooh La La La

Ooh La La La

Artist: EXO•Album: DON’T MESS UP MY TEMPO – The 5th Album
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English63% KR📅 2018K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Ooh La La La” (Ooh La La La) is performed by EXO, released on the album DON’T MESS UP MY TEMPO – The 5th Album in 2018.

💡 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

고개를 돌리면

go-gae-reul dol-ri-myeon

눈이 마주치는 너

nun-i ma-ju-chi-neun neo

다시 한 번 또

da-si han beon tto

빤히 날 쳐다보는 걸

ppan-hi nal chyeo-da-bo-neun geol

그 미소는 좀 너무한 것 같아

geu mi-so-neun jom neo-mu-han geos gat-a

애태우듯 여유가 넘쳐

ae-tae-u-deus yeo-yu-ga neom-chyeo

숨이 막혀 배려 없는 눈웃음에

sum-i mak-hyeo bae-ryeo eop-neun nun-us-eum-e

아마 그게 매력인 걸 아는 듯해 (yeah-yeah-yeah)

a-ma geu-ge mae-ryeok-in geol a-neun deus-hae (yeah-yeah-yeah)

Chorus

(La-la, la-la) 너의 두 눈이 내게 속삭이는 건

(La-la, la-la) neo-ui du nun-i nae-ge sok-sak-i-neun geon

(La-la, la-la) 다가오라는 것 같아

(La-la, la-la) da-ga-o-ra-neun geos gat-a

(Ooh-la-la-la) 나를 허락해줘요

(Ooh-la-la-la) na-reul heo-rak-hae-jwo-yo

(Ooh-la-la-la) 너의 상상 속으로

(Ooh-la-la-la) neo-ui sang-sang sok-eu-ro

나 들어갈 테니 받아줘

na deul-eo-gal te-ni bat-a-jwo

그 눈 속에서 춤을 춰

geu nun sok-e-seo chum-eul chwo

(Ooh-la-la-la) 시선이 닿은 순간

(Ooh-la-la-la) si-seon-i dat-eun sun-gan

지금 이 순간 너와 나의 거리를

ji-geum i sun-gan neo-wa na-ui geo-ri-reul

Verse 3

가득 채워버린 거센 이 떨림은

ga-deuk chae-wo-beo-rin geo-sen i tteol-rim-eun

리듬이 되어 날 끌어당겨

ri-deum-i doe-eo nal kkeul-eo-dang-gyeo

끌리는 대로 넌 몸을 맡겨

kkeul-ri-neun dae-ro neon mom-eul mat-gyeo

Yeah, she knows

알 듯 말 듯한 묘한 미소

al deus mal deus-han myo-han mi-so

나를 자극한 호기심도

na-reul ja-geuk-han ho-gi-sim-do

꿰뚫은 채 보낸 신호 (yeah-yeah-yeah)

kkwe-ttul-eun chae bo-naen sin-ho (yeah-yeah-yeah)

(La-la, la-la) 살짝 열어둔 네 맘의 문을 열고

(La-la, la-la) sal-jjak yeol-eo-dun ne mam-ui mun-eul yeol-go

Verse 4

(La-la, la-la) 들어오라는 것 같아

(La-la, la-la) deul-eo-o-ra-neun geos gat-a

(Ooh-la-la-la) 나를 허락해줘요

(Ooh-la-la-la) na-reul heo-rak-hae-jwo-yo

(Ooh-la-la-la) 너의 상상 속으로

(Ooh-la-la-la) neo-ui sang-sang sok-eu-ro

나 들어갈 테니 받아줘

na deul-eo-gal te-ni bat-a-jwo

그 눈 속에서 춤을 춰

geu nun sok-e-seo chum-eul chwo

(Ooh-la-la-la, yeah) 시선이 닿은 순간

(Ooh-la-la-la, yeah) si-seon-i dat-eun sun-gan

이젠 진짜 움직여 가볼까

i-jen jin-jja um-jik-yeo ga-bol-kka

어떤 첫마디라면 좋을까

eo-tteon cheos-ma-di-ra-myeon jot-eul-kka

Verse 5

고민에 싸여 멈칫한 그 순간

go-min-e ssa-yeo meom-chis-han geu sun-gan

네가 자릴 일어나서 걸어가

ne-ga ja-ril il-eo-na-seo geol-eo-ga

단호한 뒷모습은 보란 듯이 멀어져도

dan-ho-han dwis-mo-seup-eun bo-ran deus-i meol-eo-jyeo-do

느린 발걸음은 오란 듯이 애매모호

neu-rin bal-geol-eum-eun o-ran deus-i ae-mae-mo-ho

Girl just tell me what you like (you like, you like, you like)

서두르라는 것 같아

seo-du-reu-ra-neun geos gat-a

(Ooh-la-la-la) 나를 허락해줘요

(Ooh-la-la-la) na-reul heo-rak-hae-jwo-yo

(Ooh-la-la-la, ooh-ooh) 너의 현실 속으로

(Ooh-la-la-la, ooh-ooh) neo-ui hyeon-sil sok-eu-ro

Verse 6

나 다가갈 테니 잡아줘 (ooh-ooh-ooh)

na da-ga-gal te-ni jap-a-jwo (ooh-ooh-ooh)

기다렸다고 말해줘

gi-da-ryeoss-da-go mal-hae-jwo

(Ooh-la-la-la) 너에게 닿은 순간

(Ooh-la-la-la) neo-e-ge dat-eun sun-gan

(Ah-hoo) 지금 네게 다가가

(Ah-hoo) ji-geum ne-ge da-ga-ga

(Ah-hoo) 가까워진 너와 나

(Ah-hoo) ga-kka-wo-jin neo-wa na

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Ooh La La La” by EXO.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Ooh La La La" (Ooh La La La) by EXO 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 "Ooh La La La" 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, "Ooh La La La" highlights EXO'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 “Ooh La La La”?

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

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Ooh La La La”.

Performer (아티스트)EXO
Album (앨범)DON’T MESS UP MY TEMPO – The 5th Album
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under EXO and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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What is the English translation and meaning of Ooh La La La by EXO?

"Ooh La La La" is performed by EXO. 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 Ooh La La La by EXO?

"Ooh La La La" is performed by EXO, released on the album "DON’T MESS UP MY TEMPO – The 5th Album" in 2018. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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