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What We Talkin’ Bout (feat. Marteen)

What We Talkin’ Bout (feat. Marteen)

Artist: NCT•Album: Up Next Session: NCT 127
🇺🇸 100% English📅 2018K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“What We Talkin’ Bout (feat. Marteen)” (What We Talkin’ Bout (feat. Marteen)) is performed by NCT, released on the album Up Next Session: NCT 127 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

Girl, if I hollored and followed you

Would you follow me

I'm talking all over

All of you, every part of me

I wanna tell you that

You the flyest that I've ever seen

I put that fire up under you

Like a mantel piece

Chorus

[JN, DY] Oh baby, I'm going in

Where is the time going in

Trying to keep that vibe motion

I can't read your mind, baby

Let me know

I know that you classy, baby, uh

I know that you nasty, baby, oh

I just wanna make a play

Verse 3

Baby, tell me, can't wait

[HC, MT] Talk it out, talk it out, talk it out

What we talking bout

I'm just trying to see

If we ain't talking teams then

What we talking bout, baby (baby)

You know what this could be

Don't wait, don't wait too long

Verse 4

Oh whoah ooh oh Oh whoah ooh oh oh oh

Don't wait, don't wait too long

Oh whoah ooh oh Oh whoah ooh oh oh oh

Don't wait, don't wait, no

I could take it down

I could bust it down

Got artistic style

Watch it draw a crowd

Verse 5

Like she drew me in

With that pretty smile

When you come around

It's like the sun is out

(Spice it up)

And my stunners now

Take my numbers down

No more friending out

Verse 6

Pop up on me, you got my permission

Come through unannounced

Spark a conversation, girl

I'm patient

I been waitin' round

I can't wait much longer

Let me speak up

I'm ma say it loud

Verse 7

I know that you classy, baby, uh

I know that you nasty, baby, oh

I just wanna make a play

Baby, tell me, can't wait

Talk it out, talk it out, talk it out

What we talking bout

I'm just trying to see

If we ain't talking teams then

Verse 8

What we talking bout, baby (baby)

You know what this could be

Don't wait, don't wait too long

What we talkin' bout

We all wave like

We cool, cool, cool

Baby, can you see

You got that move like

Verse 9

Um um um

You should wear a warning

Warning this moment

This mood already emotion

Looking at you looking at me

Make all of us start

Neowa hamkke High

Bitnaneun jeo star

Verse 10

Modeun ge your eyes

Trying to make you smile

Girl, it's gotta be now

Make it all ours

Jigeum ee sunganeun neowa hamkke meomchweo stop

What we talking bout

I'm just trying to see

If we ain't talking teams then

Verse 11

What we talking bout, baby (baby)

You know what this could be

Don't wait, don't wait too long

Oh whoah ooh oh Oh whoah ooh oh oh oh

Don't wait, don't wait too long

Oh whoah ooh oh Oh whoah ooh oh oh oh

Can we

Can we talk it out, baby

Verse 12

Baby, can we talk it out, yea

Oh no no no no Oh ay

Don't wait, don't wait too long

Oh whoah Yeah Oh whoah ooh oh oh oh

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “What We Talkin’ Bout (feat. Marteen)” by NCT.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"What We Talkin’ Bout (feat. Marteen)" (What We Talkin’ Bout (feat. Marteen)) by NCT 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 "What We Talkin’ Bout (feat. Marteen)" 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, "What We Talkin’ Bout (feat. Marteen)" highlights NCT'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 “What We Talkin’ Bout (feat. Marteen)”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “What We Talkin’ Bout (feat. Marteen)”.

Performer (아티스트)NCT
Album (앨범)Up Next Session: NCT 127
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under NCT 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 What We Talkin’ Bout (feat. Marteen) by NCT?

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Who wrote and produced What We Talkin’ Bout (feat. Marteen) by NCT?

"What We Talkin’ Bout (feat. Marteen)" is performed by NCT, released on the album "Up Next Session: NCT 127" in 2018. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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