The Korean version was released by SM Entertainment and KT Music on April 10, 2015, while the Japanese version was released on April 22 by EMI and Universal Music Japan.
The song was composed by Erik Lidbom and Jin Choi, with the Korean lyrics written by Mafly and Choe A-Leum, and the Japanese lyrics written by Junji Ishiwatari and Jeff Miyahara. Musically, it was described by critics as an EDM track.
The song marked the first release of Girls' Generation as an eight-member group following the dismissal of member Jessica Jung in September 2014. Although the Original Japanese Version featuring Jessica has Leaked Online along with the Music Video.
Catch Me If You Can
Girls' Generation Lyrics
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([All] Did it) [Yuri] ne haengdongmani
([All] Did it) [Yuri] naneun mitgyeojyeo
([All] Did it) [Hyoyeon] jisikbodado
([All] Did it) [Hyoyeon] uisikdeulmani
([All] Did it) [Hyoyeon] nareul umjwigyeo
Nan swipge bada jul su eoptji
[Sooyoung] ilbunilcho swiji anhgo mam byeonhaneun nal
Neon anjeolbujeol mothagetji
[Seohyun] meomhuji anha hangyereul jina sokdoreul nopyeo
[Sunny] I’ve got a feeling
[Yuri] nado nae mam jabeul su eopseo saeroun naya
[Tiffany] I’m going to find my heart,
My heart, my heart
[Taeyeon] I’m going to find my heart,
My heart, my heart
[Yoona] Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can
Eonjengan watdeon I got
Eonjenga geuryeotdeon kkum
Eonjenga suchyeogan neo
[Sooyoung] ije gateun gose nan eopseo
Gateun kkumdo eopseo
Ttokkateun neon eopseo
[Yuri] ne apeseo yaegihadeon naega aniya
Deo dallajineun nareul wonhae?
[Hyoyeon] ilbunilcho saeropjanha nareul jikyeobwa
Yeojareul gyeson byeonhageodeun
[Sunny] meomchuji anha hangyereul jina dallajin nal bwa
[Tiffany] I’ve got a feeling
[Taeyeon] eoneu saenga jigeumdo beolsseo saeroun gwageo
[Yoona] I’m going to find my heart,
My heart, my heart
[Seohyun] I’m going to find my heart,
My heart, my heart
[Yuri] Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can
[Taeyeon] taeyangboda tteugeopge neol bichunuen nareul bwa
[Sooyoung] kkumcheoreom seuchineun My soul,
Dancing in the real life
[Tiffany] meomchul su eopseo
[Seohyun] I’ve got a feeling ([Taeyeon] Ha~)
[Sooyoung] I’m going to find my heart,
My heart, my heart
([Tiffany] My Heart)
[Sunny] I’m going to find my heart,
My heart, my heart
([Taeyeon] I’m going to find my heart)
[Hyoyeon] Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can
The lyrics to Girls' Generation's song Catch Me If You Can speak to the theme of chasing after one's dreams and facing challenges head-on without fear. The opening lines sung by Yuri ("Did it seotun malbodan/ Did it ne haengdongmani/ Did it naneun mitgyeojyeo") introduce a confident and determined attitude towards achieving a goal. In the second verse, Sooyoung expresses a desire to break out of her routine and explore new boundaries, but feels stuck and restricted. Seohyun then sings about pushing herself forward and embracing the unknown. The chorus repeats the phrase "Catch Me If You Can," asserting that while there may be obstacles in the way, they cannot be stopped from pursuing their aspirations. The bridge takes on a more introspective tone as the members contemplate the search for their true selves and desires, with Tiffany singing, "I'm going to find my heart."
Overall, the lyrics of Catch Me If You Can inspire listeners to be bold, take risks, and not be afraid of challenges or failures. It encourages self-discovery and the pursuit of one's passions.
Line by Line Meaning
Did it seotun malbodan
I've done it, more than just spoken words
Did it ne haengdongmani
I've done it, more than just my actions
Did it naneun mitgyeojyeo
I've done it, everyone knows it
Did it jisikbodado
I've done it, more than just mere thoughts
Did it uisikdeulmani
I've done it, more than just awareness or thoughtfulness
Did it nareul umjwigyeo
I've done it, everyone's talking about me
cheot nune banhan deusi nareul ppanhi boneun neol
You looked at me with your first glance
Nan swipge bada jul su eoptji
I can't be caught easily
ilbunilcho swiji anhgo mam byeonhaneun nal
Days passed by and my feelings have changed
Neon anjeolbujeol mothagetji
But you can't make up your mind
meomhuji anha hangyereul jina sokdoreul nopyeo
I won't stop, I'll run on this path and leave my footsteps
I’ve got a feeling
I have an intuition
nado nae mam jabeul su eopseo saeroun naya
Even I can't control this new emotion
I’m going to find my heart, My heart, my heart
I'll search for my heart
Catch Me If You Can
Try to catch me if you can
Eonjengan watdeon I got
Something I used to have in the past
Eonjenga geuryeotdeon kkum
A dream I used to have in the past
Eonjenga suchyeogan neo
Someone I used to search for in the past
ije gateun gose nan eopseo
I'm not in the same place anymore
Gateun kkumdo eopseo
I don't have the same dream anymore
Ttokkateun neon eopseo
You're not the same as before
ne apeseo yaegihadeon naega aniya
I'm not the same person you talked to before
Deo dallajineun nareul wonhae?
Do you want to get to know the changing me even more?
ilbunilcho saeropjanha nareul jikyeobwa
I'm changing every day, keep an eye on me
Yeojareul gyeson byeonhageodeun
I've changed from a girl to a woman
meomchuji anha hangyereul jina dallajin nal bwa
I won't stop, I'll run on this path and show you a changed me
eoneu saenga jigeumdo beolsseo saeroun gwageo
At any moment, there's a new story waiting for me
Catch Me If You Can
Try to catch me if you can
taeyangboda tteugeopge neol bichunuen nareul bwa
See me shining brighter than the sun
kkumcheoreom seuchineun My soul, Dancing in the real life
My soul dances in real life, as if in a dream
meomchul su eopseo
I can't stop
I’ve got a feeling (Ha~)
I have an intuition
I’m going to find my heart, My heart, my heart
I'll search for my heart
My Heart
My heart
Catch Me If You Can
Try to catch me if you can
Contributed by William H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cristianchiocca4458
if you're still listening to this in 2024, you are a faithful sone.
@luanunes14
I'm not even a Sone, just watching GG MVs
@nobody-ir3ut
It's hard to get over GG’s songs! Have been watching them for almost 7 years now
@YANOKINN
2021 :P
@h.kurdish1341
Me💖
@polispower4665
Yes we are :)
@Rosinemmon
Girls' Generation was ahead of their time. This song is underrated but it could have been so much more popular.
@fu7shiguro
exactly 😀
@tedmedia8950
Agreeeeeeee
@aIfies
probably one of my favourite songs by them i can't even lie... it's just something else