"Cake", released by ITZY in 2023, has become a sensation among K-pop enthusiasts and language learners alike! Let's take a look at this hit song's lyrics and how you can use it for yourself!
In today's article we're gonna learn Korean by analyzing the song's lyrics, studying its vocabulary and grammar patterns, and practicing pronunciation through singing along, learners can enhance their understanding of Korean while having fun at the same time! Let's go!
1. 저녁에는 왕 하고 먹어버려 다 yeah, like cake, cake, cake, cake, cake 🎶
(Wang hago meogeobeoryeo da yeah, like cake, cake, cake, cake, cake)
● Translation: "Eat like a king, yeah, like cake, cake, cake, cake, cake"
● Another Example :
"저녁에는 왕 하고 먹어버려 다."
(Jeonyeokeun wang hago meogeobeoryeo da)
- I eat like a king for dinner.
2. 하늘은 참 파래 또 내 시간은 never waits 🎶
(Haneureun cham parae tto nae siganeun never wait)
● Translation: "The sky is so blue and my time never waits."
● Another Example :
"하늘은 참 파래 오늘."
(Haneureun cham parae oneul)
- The sky is so blue today.
3. 똑같은 건 뻔해 또 다른 걸 난 원해 chase (yeah, right) 🎶
Ddokgateun geon ppeonhae tto dareun geol nan wonhae chase (yeah, right).
● Translation: "It's obvious that things are the same but I want something different to chase (yeah, right)".
● Another Example :
"똑같은 건 뻔하다."
(Ddokgateun geon ppeonhada)
- It's obvious that things are the same.
4. 어떻게 모두를 다 맞춰줘 존중해 줘 I do me, you do you (you and I)
Eotteoke modureul da matchwojwo jonjunghae jwo I do me, you do you (you and I).
● Translation: "How can I please everyone, respect me, I do me, you do you (you and I)."
● Another Example : "어떻게 모두를 다 만족시킬 수 있을까?" (Eotteoke modureul da manjokshilkka?) - "How can I satisfy everyone?"
5. 너는 너, 나는 나 좋잖아 (yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah)
Neoneun neo, naneun na jojanha (yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
● Translation: "You are you, I am me, it's good (yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah)."
● Example sentence:
"너는 너 자신을 사랑해야 해."
(Neoneun neo jasineul saranghaeya hae)
- "You need to love yourself."
6. Cake, cake, can't wait 'til I bite them 어차피 인생은 내꺼 (내꺼)
Cake, cake, can't wait 'til I bite them eochapi insaengeun naekkeo (naekkeo)
● Translation: "Cake, cake, can't wait 'til I bite them anyway life is mine (mine)"
● Another Example :
"어차피 인생은 짧다."
(Eochapi insaengeun jjalbda)
- "Anyway, life is short."
By immersing yourself in the lyrics, studying vocabulary and grammar patterns, and practicing pronunciation through singing along, you can make significant progress in your Korean language journey. So why not grab your headphones, turn up the volume, and embark on this exciting adventure of learning Korean through music?
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