Baby Steps
Girl's Generation Lyrics


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Umkyeojwin maeumi jakku saeeonaga Oh
Sumgyeobogo gamchwodo modu heulleonaga Oh
Daheul su eomneun neoreul bomyeonseo
Nae jageun geurimjado deulkilkka sumeoseo

Oh nan tteollineun georeumeul
Joshimhi dagaga bwa
Oh nan deo gakkai galsurok
Eojjeonji duryeowojyeo
Niga meoreojilkka

One, Two nae mami
Three, Four sumgyeori
Five, Six onmomi
Neoman bomyeo georeo

Du nuneul garilsurok
Niga deo jal boyeo (It's U, It's U)
Nae du gwireul mageulsurok
Jongil neoman deullyeo

Ni nunbit ilgeonaegi eoryeowo
Onjongil ni gyeoteseo nunchiman boge dwae

Oh nan tteollineun georeumeul
Tto hanbeon dagaga bwa
Oh neon nae sarangi boineun
Gakkaun georikkaji ijen dagawa jwo

One, Two nae mami
Three, Four sumgyeori
Five, Six onmomi
Neoman bomyeo georeo

One, Two eojedo
Three, Four oneuldo
Five, Six naeildo
Neoreul hyanghae georeo

Oneuldo na honja
Nunmuljitneun georeumeuro
Neol hyanghae geotgo itjiman
Ni mame danneun nal
Ni pume anajul geu nareul gidaryeo
I Need U hey~~

Oh nan tteollineun georeumeul
Josimhi dagaga bwa
(Joshimhi dagaga bwa~)
(Oh Somebody help me~)
Oh nan deo gakkai galsurok
Eojjeonji duryeowojyeo
(Eojjeonji duryeowojyeo~)

Oh nan tteollineun georeumeul
(Oh~ tteollineun georeumeul~)
Tto hanbeon dagaga bwa
(Tto hanbeon dagaga bwa~)
Oh neon nae sarangi boineun
(Sarangi boineun~)
Gakkaun georikkaji ijen dagawa jwo~

One, Two nae mami
Three, Four sumgyeori
Five, Six onmomi
Neoman bomyeo georeo

One, Two eojedo
Three, Four oneuldo




Five, Six naeildo
Neoreul hyanghae georeo

Overall Meaning

The song "Baby Steps" by Girl's Generation is about taking things slowly and gradually while going through the ups and downs of a relationship. The lyrics describe a person struggling to keep their feelings hidden while trying to take small steps closer to the one they love. They constantly feel their heart fluttering and it becomes difficult to control their emotions, even when they try to pretend Everything is Fine. They daydream about being able to be with this person without any inhibitions or hesitation.


The person starts taking baby steps towards the one they love in the chorus, repeating the words "One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six" as they get closer, hoping that the other person will notice how much they care. They ask for a sign of recognition, to be seen and acknowledged by the person they love, even if it's just through a glance or a touch.


The song speaks to the need for patience, persistence and hope in love. Baby steps may seem small and insignificant, but they are important in building a strong and lasting relationship. The song has a hopeful tone, providing comfort to those who have taken baby steps towards a relationship, reminding them that small actions can lead to great things.


Line by Line Meaning

Umkyeojwin maeumi jakku saeeonaga Oh
The feeling within me continues to grow stronger, oh


Sumgyeobogo gamchwodo modu heulleonaga Oh
Even if I hide or hold back, everything spills out, oh


Daheul su eomneun neoreul bomyeonseo
As I see you, who can't be reached


Nae jageun geurimjado deulkilkka sumeoseo
Even my small gestures tremble


Oh nan tteollineun georeumeul
Oh, taking shaky steps


Joshimhi dagaga bwa
Take it easy and follow along


Oh nan deo gakkai galsurok
Oh, as I get closer to you


Eojjeonji duryeowojyeo
I'm afraid of what might happen


Niga meoreojilkka
If you go further away


One, Two nae mami
One, Two, my heart


Three, Four sumgyeori
Three, Four, my breath


Five, Six onmomi
Five, Six, all my senses


Neoman bomyeo georeo
As I walk, looking at only you


Du nuneul garilsurok
As I gaze at you


Niga deo jal boyeo (It's U, It's U)
You look even better (It's U, It's U)


Nae du gwireul mageulsurok
As I brush my two cheeks


Jongil neoman deullyeo
I hear only you every day


Ni nunbit ilgeonaegi eoryeowo
Your gaze cuts straight into me


Onjongil ni gyeoteseo nunchiman boge dwae
Everyday, just stay by my side and look at me


Oh neon nae sarangi boineun
Oh, you see my love


Gakkaun georikkaji ijen dagawa jwo
Come to the closest place, now


One, Two eojedo
One, Two, even if it's far away


Three, Four oneuldo
Three, Four, today as well


Five, Six naeildo
Five, Six, tomorrow as well


Neoreul hyanghae georeo
I'm walking towards you


Oneuldo na honja
Today, too, alone


Nunmuljitneun georeumeuro
With tears streaming down my face


Neol hyanghae geotgo itjiman
I'm still walking towards you


Ni mame danneun nal
The day that you embrace me


Ni pume anajul geu nareul gidaryeo
Wait for that day when I'm in your arms


I Need U hey~~
I need you, hey~~


Oh nan tteollineun georeumeul
Oh, taking shaky steps


Josimhi dagaga bwa
Take it easy and follow along


(Joshimhi dagaga bwa~)
(Take it easy and follow along~)


(Oh Somebody help me~)
(Oh, somebody help me~)


Oh nan deo gakkai galsurok
Oh, as I get closer to you


Eojjeonji duryeowojyeo
I'm afraid of what might happen


(Eojjeonji duryeowojyeo~)
(I'm afraid of what might happen~)


(Oh~ tteollineun georeumeul~)
(Oh, taking shaky steps~)


(Tto hanbeon dagaga bwa~)
(Take it slow and follow along~)


(Sarangi boineun~)
(My love is visible~)


(Gakkaun georikkaji ijen dagawa jwo~)
(Come to the closest place, now~)




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@nelianavares4571

Taeyeon's SOMEBODY HELP ME OH~ never fails to amaze me

@alicekwok2330

And I wonder why sm don't release songs like this anymore.. THIS IS SO FKING GOOD!

@scorpio4401

Alice Kwok they bought this song but ok

@wonyoungies7686

@@scorpio4401 omg from which company

@scorpio4401

jang wonyoung im not sure but the original song is from Varsity just search them up

@taetaegangster3288

@@scorpio4401 sm always bought songs tho its not even new

@taetaegangster3288

try Taeyeon's Circus

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@kalyann317

This song is sooo underrated ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ’“

@MrElfblade

My favorite song from Girl's Generation, the hook of the song coupled with their harmonization is simply fantastic.

@yassminenouh2216

2020 hereโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ

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