Etude
Girls' Generaion Lyrics


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listen to my words
girl, please let him know

Girl, jal deureobwa naega haneun mal. neom
gidaryeowatdeon, i sunganeulwihae
I know why, neoui sexyhan moseup ai gateun
sunsuham, modu boyeo jullae
oh No malhal ttaen jomdeo keuge Yes Right.
ttaeroneun sonyeo gatge hanahana josimseureopge
haengdonghagi.

wae geureoni neo sir su tuseongi neom eosaekhan
haengdonggwa maldeul
maeryeogiragon mwo, jeonhyeo boijil
anjanha
deureobwa.
neoreul boyeojwo sarangseureoun neoui aegyowa
nunuseum gadeuk,

uri yeonseuphan geudaero puk ppajyeodeureo
gage
by your side
Girl, jal boyeobwa paesyeonhanado jom

sarangseureopge jom eosaekhaji anke
make up hayan neoui pibue matge neom jinhaedo
andwae. saljjak euneunhage.

oh No. jinachin hyangsu geummul Yes Right.
ttaeroneun sungnyeo gatge baraboneun siseon moduda
humchyeogage
wae geureoni neo sir su tuseongi neom eosaekhan
haengdonggwa maldeul
maeryeogiragon mwo, jeonhyeo boijil
anjanha

deureobwa.
neoreul boyeojwo sarangseureoun neoui aegyowa

nunuseum gadeuk,
uri yeonseuphan geudaero puk
ppajyeodeureo gage
by your side
geuga jeojeodeulmyeon, chokchokhan

nunbicheul bonaego
neoui budeureon sonkkeuteul geuege saljjak
dake hae
baro geugeoya nogil su inneun neom wanbyeokhan
haengdonggwa maldeul
sarangseulowoon nuh eh maelyuk bbajyuh beolil geoya
(neuggyeobwa)
Girl please let him know neoui modeungeol jogeumssik
cheoncheonhi boyeojwo
uri yeonseuphan geudaero puk
ppajyeodeureo gage




by your side
baro geugeoya

Overall Meaning

"Etude" by Girls' Generation is a song that tells the story of a girl asking another to let her know her true feelings for the guy she likes. The lyrics suggest that the girl has been waiting for this moment and finally musters the courage to express her feelings. The phrase "Girl, jal deureobwa naega haneun mal," translated as "Girl, please let him know my words," is indicative of the song's theme. The lyrics also hint at the excitement and nervousness that comes with confessing one's love.


The overall tone of the song is upbeat and happy, with a lively melody that adds to its joyful nature. Singers' harmonies and background vocals are exceptionally crafted with very crystal clear diction making it easier for non-Korean speakers to sing along to. The lyrics express honesty and vulnerability, but they do so in a lighthearted way that makes it easier for listeners to relate to the song's message.


Line by Line Meaning

Girl, jal deureobwa naega haneun mal. neom
Listen to my words, girl, and let me tell you. In this moment that we have been waiting for, I know why, I will show you the confidence and self-assuredness you exude, just like my own.


gidaryeowatdeon, i sunganeulwihae
I have been waiting for this moment, and now that it has come, I want to savour every last second of it.


I know why, neoui sexyhan moseup ai gateun sunsuham, modu boyeo jullae
I can see why you are so attractive and exude such sex appeal. Your confidence and outward attitude towards life is something that everyone can learn from and admire.


oh No malhal ttaen jomdeo keuge Yes Right. ttaeroneun sonyeo gatge hanahana josimseureopge haengdonghagi.
When I speak, I want you to listen intently and take it in. Just like how a careful and meticulous girl would behave, I want to move deliberately and purposefully in my actions.


wae geureoni neo sir su tuseongi neom eosaekhan haengdonggwa maldeul maeryeogiragon mwo, jeonhyeo boijil anjanha
Why do you seem so shy and hesitant in your actions and words? I do not understand why you are trying to hide when you are such a beautiful and inspiring person.


deureobwa. neoreul boyeojwo sarangseureoun neoui aegyowa nunuseum gadeuk,
Listen to me please. I want to show you how much I love your cute and endearing personality, and how much it fills me with joy and happiness.


uri yeonseuphan geudaero puk ppajyeodeureo gage by your side
Let us embrace one another and cling to each other tightly, just like two friends who have gone through thick and thin together.


Girl, jal boyeobwa paesyeonhanado jom
Girl, look your very best, even if it takes a little extra effort and time.


sarangseureopge jom eosaekhaji anke make up hayan neoui pibue matge neom jinhaedo andwae. saljjak euneunhage.
Do not worry about looking too flashy or over-the-top in your makeup or clothing. Even if you keep it simple and understated, you will still shine brightly and beautifully.


oh No. jinachin hyangsu geummul Yes Right. ttaeroneun sungnyeo gatge baraboneun siseon moduda humchyeogage
The fragrance of success and achievement is in the air, and I can feel it all around me. Just like how a sophisticated and confident girl would carry herself, I want to exude the same level of poise and grace in all of my actions.


deureobwa. neoreul boyeojwo sarangseureoun neoui aegyowa nunuseum gadeuk,
Listen to me please. I want to show you how much I love your cute and endearing personality, and how much it fills me with joy and happiness.


uri yeonseuphan geudaero puk ppajyeodeureo gage by your side
Let us embrace one another and cling to each other tightly, just like two friends who have gone through thick and thin together.


geuga jeojeodeulmyeon, chokchokhan nunbicheul bonaego neoui budeureon sonkkeuteul geuege saljjak dake hae
When he sees you, I want him to be mesmerized by your stunning beauty and your sparkling eyes. I want him to be enchanted by the sound of your voice and the small, subtle gestures that make you so endearing and special.


baro geugeoya nogil su inneun neom wanbyeokhan haengdonggwa maldeul sarangseulowoon nuh eh maelyuk bbajyuh beolil geoya (neuggyeobwa)
You are capable of achieving so much and being the very best that you can be. Let your actions and words reflect the love and passion that you hold inside of you. Trust me, when you do, everything will fall perfectly into place and you will find yourself surrounded by love and joy.


Girl please let him know neoui modeungeol jogeumssik cheoncheonhi boyeojwo
Girl, please do not be afraid to tell him everything you are feeling inside. Little by little, share your thoughts and feelings with him and let your true emotions shine through.


baro geugeoya
This is it. This is the moment that you have been working towards and hoping for.




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