The members are (in order of official announcement): Yoona, Tiffany, Yuri, Hyoyeon, Sooyoung, Seohyun, Taeyeon, and Sunny.
Jessica left the group in 2014.
Etude
Girls' Generation Lyrics
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Girl, please let him know
[Seohyun] Girl, jal deureobwa naega haneun mal
Neom gidaryeowatdeon,
I sunganeul wihae
[Yoona] I know why, neoui sexyhan moseup
Modu boyeo jullae
[Taeyeon] Oh No. Malhal ttaen jomdeo keuge
Yes Right. Ttaeroneun sonyeo gatge
Hanahana josimseureopge haengdonghagi...
[All] Wae geureoni neo sir~su tuseongi
Neom eosaekhan haengdonggwa maldeul
[Sooyoung] Maeryeogiragon mwo,
Jeonhyeo boijil anjanha
[All] Deureobwa. Neoreul boyeojwo sarangseureoun
Neoui aegyowa nunuseum gadeuk,
[Jessica] Uri yeonseuphan geudaero
Puk ppajyeodeureo gage
[All] By your side
[Sunny] Girl, jal boyeobwa paesyeonhanado
Jom sarangseureopge jom eosaekhaji anke
[Yuri] Make up hayan neoui pibue matge
Neom jinhaedo andwae.
Saljjak euneunhage...
[Tiffany] Oh No. Jinachin hyangsu geummul
Yes Right. Ttaeroneun sungnyeo gatge
Baraboneun siseon moduda humchyeogage
[All] Wae geureoni neo sir~su tuseongi
Neom eosaekhan haengdonggwa maldeul
[Hyoyeon] Maeryeogiragon mwo, jeonhyeo
Boijil anjanha
[All] Deureobwa. Neoreul boyeojwo sarangseureoun
Neoui aegyowa nunuseum gadeuk,
[Taeyeon] Uri yeonseuphan geudaero
Puk ppajyeodeureo gage
By your side
[Jessica] Geuga jeojeodeulmyeon,
Chokchokhan nunbicheul bonaego
[Seohyun] Neoui budeureon sonkkeuteul geuege
Saljjak dake hae
[Seohyun] Oh~ Woah~
[All] Baro geugeoya nogil su inneun
Neom wanbyeokhan haengdonggwa maldeul
[Tiffany] Sarangseulowoon nuh eh maelyuk
Bbajyuh beolil geoya (neuggyeobwa)
[All] Girl please let him know neoui modeungeol
Jogeumssik cheoncheonhi boyeojwo
[Taeyeon] Uri yeonseuphan geudaero
Puk ppajyeodeureo gage
By your side
[All] Baro geugeoya
The lyrics of Girls’ Generation’s song Etude convey a message to a girl to confess her feelings through words and actions. The song begins by urging the girl to tell him that she likes him and not hesitate anymore. The lines “Listen to my words, girl please, let him know” emphasize the importance of speaking one's mind and not letting the opportunity slip away. The chorus in the song questions why a person would act so absurdly and childishly when it comes to love, urging them to be bold instead. The song encourages the girl to make a move towards the boy she likes, with the lines “deureobwa, neoreul boyeojwo sarangseureoun neoui aegyowa nunuseum gadeuk” which translate to “show him, show him your love and let him see your heart and your eyes.”
The chorus of the song then urges the girl to confidently confess her feelings and not hold back. The lyrics “baru geugeoya nogil su inneun neom wanbyeokhan haengdonggwa maldeul sarangseulowoon nuh eh maelyuk bbajyuh beolil geoya” encourage the girl to take a leap of faith and let him know how she feels before it’s too late. The song ends by urging the girl to not let go of him and stay by his side, as she can see the love in his eyes and the way he looks at her.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to my words
Pay attention to what I have to say
Girl, please let him know
Inform him of what you know
Girl, jal deureobwa naega haneun mal
Listen well to the words I am about to say
Neom gidaryeowatdeon, I sunganeul wihae
For the moment that I have been waiting for
I know why, neoui sexyhan moseup
I understand the reason why you have such a sexy appearance
Ai gateun sunsuham, Modu boyeo jullae
Your seduction is like that of an AI, and it captures everyone's attention
Oh No. Malhal ttaen jomdeo keuge
Oh no, I need to be more direct when I speak
Yes Right. Ttaeroneun sonyeo gatge
Yes, that's right. I'll act patient like a girl
Hanahana josimseureopge haengdonghagi...
Every step I take will be full of intention and purpose
Wae geureoni neo sir~su tuseongi
Why are you behaving so immaturely and awkwardly?
Neom eosaekhan haengdonggwa maldeul
Your awkward movements and words
Maeryeogiragon mwo, Jeonhyeo boijil anjanha
I can't predict your fickle behavior
Deureobwa. Neoreul boyeojwo sarangseureoun Neoui aegyowa nunuseum gadeuk,
Look at me, showing you my love with a full heart and gaze
Uri yeonseuphan geudaero Puk ppajyeodeureo gage
Let's hold hands and step forward together
Girl, jal boyeobwa paesyeonhanado Jom sarangseureopge jom eosaekhaji anke
Even if you are clumsy, try to show love in a sweet way
Make up hayan neoui pibue matge Neom jinhaedo andwae. Saljjak euneunhage...
You don't need to put on makeup, because your natural self is charming enough...
Oh No. Jinachin hyangsu geummul
Oh no, the scent of being left behind
Yes Right. Ttaeroneun sungnyeo gatge Baraboneun siseon moduda humchyeogage
Yes, that's right. I'll watch him secretly, and analyze everything
Geuga jeojeodeulmyeon, Chokchokhan nunbicheul bonaego
When he shows up, I'll catch his attention with a confident gaze
Neoui budeureon sonkkeuteul geuege Saljjak dake hae
I will lightly hold on to your soft hand like this
Baro geugeoya nogil su inneun Neom wanbyeokhan haengdonggwa maldeul
That's the only way to still be able to save your perfect movements and words
Sarangseulowoon nuh eh maelyuk Bbajyuh beolil geoya (neuggyeobwa)
Your affection will slowly fade away, so hold on tight (and watch)
Girl please let him know neoui modeungeol Jogeumssik cheoncheonhi boyeojwo
Girl, please let him know everything you feel a little at a time
Uri yeonseuphan geudaero Puk ppajyeodeureo gage
Let's hold hands and step forward together
Contributed by Samuel F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.