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KIDDING ME

KIDDING ME

Artist: ITZY•Album: GUESS WHO - EP
Tempo:124 BPM
Key:C# Minor
Language:32% KR • 68% EN
Year:2021
K-Pop
ITZY
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Lyrics, Cara Baca & English Translation

Verse 1
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뻔한 변명은 좀 지겨워 yeah (blah blah)

ppeon-han byeon-myeong-eun jom ji-gyeo-wo yeah (blah blah)

어설픈 네 표정이 좀 trouble baby

eo-seol-peun ne pyo-jeong-i jom trouble baby

(You're such no fun)

If you got me on your mind

쉽게 보려 하지 마

swip-ge bo-ryeo ha-ji ma

의미 없는 시간은 날 괴롭게 해

ui-mi eop-neun si-gan-eun nal goe-rop-ge hae

(Everyday I'm sick and tired)

기다리긴 싫어 난 난 난 yeah

gi-da-ri-gin sil-eo nan nan nan yeah

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Chorus
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I'll be losing on my mind, mind, mind, yeah

넌 몰라 what is matter

neon mol-ra what is matter

매번 반복되는 error tatata ay

mae-beon ban-bok-doe-neun error tatata ay

터지기 직전이지 we blow up

teo-ji-gi jik-jeon-i-ji we blow up

오늘도 넌 nah nah

o-neul-do neon nah nah

내일도 넌 nah nah

nae-il-do neon nah nah

겉과 속이 다른 행동을 해 baby

geot-gwa sok-i da-reun haeng-dong-eul hae baby

오늘도 난 nah nah

o-neul-do nan nah nah

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Verse 3
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내일도 난 nah nah

nae-il-do nan nah nah

상처를 받고 있잖아

sang-cheo-reul bat-go iss-jan-a

매일 all day

mae-il all day

난 계속 말해 hey stop, hey stop

nan gye-sok mal-hae hey stop, hey stop

넌 또 무시한 채 don't stop, don't stop

neon tto mu-si-han chae don't stop, don't stop

이건 너무 하잖아

i-geon neo-mu ha-jan-a

적당히 해 이젠

jeok-dang-hi hae i-jen

더 이상 장난이라 하지 마

deo i-sang jang-nan-i-ra ha-ji ma

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Verse 4
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너 똑바로 해

neo ttok-ba-ro hae

Stop kidding me now

Kidding me, kidding me, yeah, yeah

너 똑바로 해

neo ttok-ba-ro hae

Stop kidding me

Uh uh uh uh uh uh

Uh uh uh uh uh uh

애매하잖아

ae-mae-ha-jan-a

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Verse 5
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너 똑바로 해

neo ttok-ba-ro hae

Stop kidding me now

나의 분노는 racks on racks

na-ui bun-no-neun racks on racks

가득 채웠지 stacks up yeah

ga-deuk chae-woss-ji stacks up yeah

불편한 말들이 나를 조여 so tight

bul-pyeon-han mal-deul-i na-reul jo-yeo so tight

You cannot over-control me

난 이미 네 머리 위 꼭대기

nan i-mi ne meo-ri wi kkok-dae-gi

뛰어봤자 넌 결국 제자리지

ttwi-eo-bwass-ja neon gyeol-guk je-ja-ri-ji

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Verse 6
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Yeah 이젠 time over

Yeah i-jen time over

더 이상 I don't care

deo i-sang I don't care

이해하긴 싫어 난 난 난 yeah

i-hae-ha-gin sil-eo nan nan nan yeah

I'll be losing on my mind, mind, mind, yeah

난 알아 what is better

nan al-a what is better

결국 해결 못 할 error tatata ay

gyeol-guk hae-gyeol mos hal error tatata ay

불난 곳에 부채질 shoot it up

bul-nan gos-e bu-chae-jil shoot it up

오늘도 넌 nah nah

o-neul-do neon nah nah

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Verse 7
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내일도 넌 nah nah

nae-il-do neon nah nah

겉과 속이 다른 행동을 해 baby

geot-gwa sok-i da-reun haeng-dong-eul hae baby

오늘도 난 nah nah

o-neul-do nan nah nah

내일도 난 nah nah

nae-il-do nan nah nah

상처를 받고 있잖아

sang-cheo-reul bat-go iss-jan-a

매일 all day

mae-il all day

난 계속 말해 hey stop, hey stop

nan gye-sok mal-hae hey stop, hey stop

넌 또 무시한 채 don't stop, don't stop

neon tto mu-si-han chae don't stop, don't stop

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Verse 8
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이건 너무 하잖아

i-geon neo-mu ha-jan-a

적당히 해 이젠

jeok-dang-hi hae i-jen

더 이상 장난이라 하지 마

deo i-sang jang-nan-i-ra ha-ji ma

너 똑바로 해

neo ttok-ba-ro hae

Stop kidding me now

Kidding me, kidding me, yeah, yeah

너 똑바로 해

neo ttok-ba-ro hae

Stop kidding me

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Verse 9
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Uh uh uh uh uh uh

Uh uh uh uh uh uh

애매하잖아

ae-mae-ha-jan-a

너 똑바로 해

neo ttok-ba-ro hae

Stop kidding me now

이제 너의 진심 섞인 말

i-je neo-ui jin-sim seok-in mal

나의 눈을 보고 말해 줄래

na-ui nun-eul bo-go mal-hae jul-rae

생각 하지마 진실을 tell me now, baby

saeng-gak ha-ji-ma jin-sil-eul tell me now, baby

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Verse 10
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Give it to me straight

너 똑바로 해

neo ttok-ba-ro hae

Stop kidding me now

Kidding me, kidding me, yeah, yeah

너 똑바로 해

neo ttok-ba-ro hae

Stop kidding me

Uh uh uh uh uh uh

Uh uh uh uh uh uh

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Verse 11
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애매하잖아

ae-mae-ha-jan-a

너 똑바로 해

neo ttok-ba-ro hae

Stop kidding me now

이 사랑은 savage yayaya yeah

i sa-rang-eun savage yayaya yeah

아찔하지 nervous yayaya yeah

a-jjil-ha-ji nervous yayaya yeah

이 사랑은 savage yayaya yeah

i sa-rang-eun savage yayaya yeah

아찔하지 nervous

a-jjil-ha-ji nervous

너 똑바로 해

neo ttok-ba-ro hae

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Verse 12
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Stop kidding me now

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Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“KIDDING ME” (KIDDING ME) is performed by ITZY, released on the album GUESS WHO - EP in 2021.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis

"KIDDING ME" (KIDDING ME) by ITZY is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between public expectations and authentic self-expression, inviting listeners into an introspective lyrical journey framed by striking vocal harmonies.

2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean lyricism in "KIDDING ME" utilizes poetic imagery and cultural nuance. Through contrasting acoustic intimacy and dynamic rhythmic hooks, the song weaves Korean metaphorical phrases with accessible pop hooks, exploring how fleeting connections leave indelible emotional footprints.

3. Production Lore & Sound Engineering

Engineered with modern production techniques, "KIDDING ME" showcases ITZY's vocal versatility across polished instrumentation, punchy 808 sub-bass, and nuanced dynamic layering that complements its emotive storytelling.

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Cultural Context & Lyrical Nuance (정 • 한 • 인연)

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다정함 (Empathetic Tenderness)
다정함(Dajeongham)

Considerate Emotional Warmth

Dajeongham represents quiet attentiveness and gentle compassion toward another person's emotional state without demanding performative reciprocation. "KIDDING ME" highlights this sensitivity in its conversational vocal delivery and tender lyrical reflections.

인연 (Destined Ties)
인연(Inyeon)

Fated Connection & Recognition

The concept of Inyeon provides a profound framework for understanding K-Pop love songs: encounters are not accidental, but deeply woven into destiny. "KIDDING ME" by ITZY explores this certainty of recognition between kindred spirits.

🇰🇷 Essential Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Key terms to unlock the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, inner feelings
Untranslatable Korean depth of genuine soul and emotion
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
The expressive vehicle conveying raw passion
사랑(Sarang)
Love, devotion
Core theme of romantic and communal attachment

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Q: What is the core artistic message of “KIDDING ME”?

"KIDDING ME" (KIDDING ME) by ITZY is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between public ...

Q: How does “KIDDING ME” express traditional Korean sentiment?

Through cultural motifs such as Considerate Emotional Warmth and nuanced vocal delivery, ITZY bridges contemporary global pop aesthetics with authentic Korean emotional expression.

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Album (앨범)GUESS WHO - EP
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Lyricist (작사)Registered KOMCA Lyricist for ITZY
Composer (작곡)Registered KOMCA Composer for ITZY
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What is the English translation and meaning of KIDDING ME by ITZY?

"KIDDING ME" is performed by ITZY. 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 KIDDING ME by ITZY?

"KIDDING ME" is performed by ITZY, released on the album "GUESS WHO - EP" in 2021. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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