Tick-Tack album artwork

Tick-Tack

Tick-Tack

Artist: ILLIT•Album: I'LL LIKE YOU - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English15% KR📅 2024K-PopILLIT

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Tick-Tack” (Tick-Tack) is performed by ILLIT, released on the album I'LL LIKE YOU - EP in 2024.

💡 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

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Chorus

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

저 멀리 네가 보여 내 맘은 비상사태

jeo meol-ri ne-ga bo-yeo nae mam-eun bi-sang-sa-tae

So hurry, 얼른 열어 너의 맘속의 cabinet

So hurry, eol-reun yeol-eo neo-ui mam-sok-ui cabinet

어떡해, tick-tack, ti-tack, 시끄러운 옷장 속

eo-tteok-hae, tick-tack, ti-tack, si-kkeu-reo-un os-jang sok

너는 어떤 날 좋아할까?

neo-neun eo-tteon nal jot-a-hal-kka?

It's my fitting room

바꿔 attitude

ba-kkwo attitude

어떤 version의

eo-tteon v-e-r-s-i-o-n-ui

Verse 3

날 좋아할까?

nal jot-a-hal-kka?

무채색의 look

mu-chae-saek-ui look

괜히 펼친 book

gwaen-hi pyeol-chin book

못 본척해 my heart

mos bon-cheok-hae my heart

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Verse 4

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Oh, oh, my God, 또 나를 보고 있잖아

Oh, oh, my God, tto na-reul bo-go iss-jan-a

제일 쿨한 mode click, click

je-il kul-han mode click, click

어떤데 나 너랑 어울리잖아

eo-tteon-de na neo-rang eo-ul-ri-jan-a

Verse 5

너는 어떤 날 좋아할까?

neo-neun eo-tteon nal jot-a-hal-kka?

유치한 건 꾹

yu-chi-han geon kkuk

옷장 속에 푹

os-jang sok-e puk

구겨 넣으면

gu-gyeo neot-eu-myeon

날 좋아할까?

nal jot-a-hal-kka?

고민 고민 휴

go-min go-min hyu

Tick-tack, ti-tack 쿵

Tick-tack, ti-tack kung

시끄러워, my heart

si-kkeu-reo-wo, my heart

Verse 6

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Verse 7

Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack

Mm, 알아가면 갈수록

Mm, al-a-ga-myeon gal-su-rok

좋아하면 할수록

jot-a-ha-myeon hal-su-rok

새로운 날 만나서

sae-ro-un nal man-na-seo

Oh, 놀란 거야

Oh, nol-ran geo-ya

Mm, 기대해도 될 거야

Mm, gi-dae-hae-do doel geo-ya

이재 시작일 뿐이야

i-jae si-jak-il ppun-i-ya

새로운 날 만나줘

sae-ro-un nal man-na-jwo

Verse 8

Oh, nice to see ya

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Tick-Tack” by ILLIT.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Tick-Tack" (Tick-Tack) by ILLIT 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 "Tick-Tack" 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, "Tick-Tack" highlights ILLIT'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 “Tick-Tack”?

"Tick-Tack" (Tick-Tack) by ILLIT 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 “Tick-Tack” 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 “Tick-Tack”.

Performer (아티스트)ILLIT
Album (앨범)I'LL LIKE YOU - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under ILLIT 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 Tick-Tack by ILLIT?

"Tick-Tack" is performed by ILLIT. 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 Tick-Tack with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced Tick-Tack by ILLIT?

"Tick-Tack" is performed by ILLIT, released on the album "I'LL LIKE YOU - EP" in 2024. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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