I DON'T WANNA DANCE album artwork

I DON'T WANNA DANCE

I DON'T WANNA DANCE

Artist: ITZY•Album: IT'z ME
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English24% KR📅 2020K-PopITZY

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“I DON'T WANNA DANCE” (I DON'T WANNA DANCE) is performed by ITZY, released on the album IT'z ME in 2020.

💡 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

I don't wanna dance (dance)

I don't wanna dance (dance)

No thanks 지루한 표정 또

No thanks ji-ru-han pyo-jeong tto

어때 새빨간 거짓 nope

eo-ttae sae-ppal-gan geo-jis nope

이미 너도 알잖아 bad type

i-mi neo-do al-jan-a bad type

제일 재미 있는건 ITZY time (I see)

je-il jae-mi iss-neun-geon ITZY time (I see)

자꾸 궁금해 끌려 우린 뭔가 다르지

ja-kku gung-geum-hae kkeul-ryeo u-rin mwon-ga da-reu-ji

쉿 oh don't tell me what to do

swis oh don't tell me what to do

Chorus

Yo 더 솔직하게 더 솔직하게 더 솔직하게 더

Yo deo sol-jik-ha-ge deo sol-jik-ha-ge deo sol-jik-ha-ge deo

너 피하지마 너 피하지마 너 피하지마 너

neo pi-ha-ji-ma neo pi-ha-ji-ma neo pi-ha-ji-ma neo

Yeah 더 자유롭게 더 자유롭게 더 자유롭게 더

Yeah deo ja-yu-rop-ge deo ja-yu-rop-ge deo ja-yu-rop-ge deo

Hmm, are you hiding something?

I don't wanna dance

If you're not gonna dance

너를 꺼낼 chance

neo-reul kkeo-nael chance

I bounce I bounce

Verse 3

I don't wanna dance

If you're not gonna dance

나를 따라 dance

na-reul tta-ra dance

I bounce I bounce

Olehohehoh, olehohehoh, olehohehoh

Bounce I bounce

Olehohehoh, olehohehoh, olehohehoh

Bounce I bounce

Verse 4

그만 좀 pop in, pop in

geu-man jom pop in, pop in

풀어 unlock it, lock it

pul-eo unlock it, lock it

눈치 보지마 we friends

nun-chi bo-ji-ma we friends

언제까지 너를 숨기려고 그래

eon-je-kka-ji neo-reul sum-gi-ryeo-go geu-rae

Stop tryin' 쟨 뭐래니 따가운 시선 다 무시

Stop tryin' jyaen mwo-rae-ni tta-ga-un si-seon da mu-si

뭘 그리 그렇게 망설여 ooh

mwol geu-ri geu-reot-ge mang-seol-yeo ooh

난 절대 먼저 안 움직여 (yo)

nan jeol-dae meon-jeo an um-jik-yeo (yo)

Yo 널 숨기지 마 널 숨기지 마 널 숨기지 마 너

Yo neol sum-gi-ji ma neol sum-gi-ji ma neol sum-gi-ji ma neo

Verse 5

Hmm, are you listening to me?

I don't wanna dance

If you're not gonna dance

너를 꺼낼 chance

neo-reul kkeo-nael chance

I bounce I bounce

I don't wanna dance

If you're not gonna dance

나를 따라 dance

na-reul tta-ra dance

Verse 6

I bounce I bounce

Olehohehoh, olehohehoh, olehohehoh

Bounce I bounce

Olehohehoh, olehohehoh, olehohehoh

Bounce I bounce

고민은 찾지마 여긴 없으니까

go-min-eun chat-ji-ma yeo-gin eop-eu-ni-kka

날 따라 뛰어와 ah come on

nal tta-ra ttwi-eo-wa ah come on

발 닿는 곳 이제 전부 우리 무대

bal dat-neun gos i-je jeon-bu u-ri mu-dae

Verse 7

춤추자 미치게 boun-boun-boun-bounce

chum-chu-ja mi-chi-ge boun-boun-boun-bounce

Go 너 자신있게 너 자신있게 너 자신있게

Go neo ja-sin-iss-ge neo ja-sin-iss-ge neo ja-sin-iss-ge

더 소리 높여 더 소리 높여 더 소리 높여

deo so-ri nop-yeo deo so-ri nop-yeo deo so-ri nop-yeo

Yeah 저 하늘 위로 더 하늘 위로 더 하늘 위로 더

Yeah jeo ha-neul wi-ro deo ha-neul wi-ro deo ha-neul wi-ro deo

Hmm, let's do this again

I don't wanna dance

If you're not gonna dance

너를 꺼낼 chance

neo-reul kkeo-nael chance

Verse 8

I bounce, I bounce

I don't wanna dance

If you're not gonna dance

나를 따라 dance

na-reul tta-ra dance

I bounce I bounce

Olehohehoh, olehohehoh, olehohehoh

Bounce I bounce

Olehohehoh, olehohehoh, olehohehoh

Verse 9

Bounce I bounce

I don't wanna dance

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “I DON'T WANNA DANCE” by ITZY.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"I DON'T WANNA DANCE" (I DON'T WANNA DANCE) 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 "I DON'T WANNA DANCE" 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, "I DON'T WANNA DANCE" 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 “I DON'T WANNA DANCE”?

"I DON'T WANNA DANCE" (I DON'T WANNA DANCE) by ITZY is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, ...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “I DON'T WANNA DANCE”.

Performer (아티스트)ITZY
Album (앨범)IT'z ME
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under ITZY and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about I DON'T WANNA DANCE, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of I DON'T WANNA DANCE by ITZY?

"I DON'T WANNA DANCE" 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 I DON'T WANNA DANCE by ITZY?

"I DON'T WANNA DANCE" is performed by ITZY, released on the album "IT'z ME" in 2020. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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