KIDDING ME album artwork

KIDDING ME

KIDDING ME

Artist: ITZY•Album: GUESS WHO - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English32% KR📅 2021K-PopITZY

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

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

💡 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

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

Chorus

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

Verse 3

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

Verse 4

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

Verse 5

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

Verse 6

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

Verse 7

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

Verse 8

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

Verse 9

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

Verse 10

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

Verse 11

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

Verse 12

Stop kidding me now

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “KIDDING ME” by ITZY.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"KIDDING ME" (KIDDING ME) by ITZY 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 "KIDDING ME" 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, "KIDDING ME" highlights ITZY'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 “KIDDING ME”?

"KIDDING ME" (KIDDING ME) by ITZY is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerab...

Q: How can I practice singing “KIDDING ME” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “KIDDING ME”.

Performer (아티스트)ITZY
Album (앨범)GUESS WHO - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under ITZY 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 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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