WANNABE
ITZY Lyrics


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잔소리는 stop it 알아서 할게
내가 뭐가 되든 내가 알아서 할 테니까 좀
I do what I wanna
평범하게 살든 말든 내버려 둘래?
어차피 내가 살아, 내 인생 내거니까

I'm so bad, bad 차라리 이기적일래
눈치 보느라 착한 척, 상처받는 것보다 백번 나아
I'm just on my way 간섭은 no, no 해
말해버릴지도 몰라, 너나 잘하라고

누가 뭐라 해도 난 나야, 난 그냥 내가 되고 싶어
I wanna be me, me, me
굳이 뭔가 될 필요는 없어, 난 그냥 나일 때 완벽하니까
I wanna be me, me, me

I don't wanna be somebody
Just wanna be me, be me
I wanna be me, me, me
I don't wanna be somebody
Just wanna be me, be me
I wanna be me, me, me (action)

Everybody, everybody, everybody teaching me (all eyes on me)
이래라 저래라 모두 한마디씩 (don't touch me)
Ah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah 내 앞가림은 내가 해
I'ma do my thang, just do your thang
'Cause I'm the one and only

사람들은 남 말 하기를 좋아해 (la, la, la)
남의 인생에 뭔 관심이 많아, 왜? (La, la, la)
저기 미안하지만 신경 좀 꺼줄래요?
It's none of your business
I do my own business

누가 뭐라 해도 난 나야, 난 그냥 내가 되고 싶어
I wanna be me, me, me
굳이 뭔가 될 필요는 없어, 난 그냥 나일 때 완벽하니까
I wanna be me, me, me

(Hey, hey)
No matter if you love me or hate me
(Hey, hey)
I wanna be me
One and only me
If you feel me, turn this beat up (hey)
I wanna be me, me, me

누가 뭐라 해도 난 나야, 난 그냥 내가 되고 싶어
I wanna be me, me, me
굳이 뭔가 될 필요는 없어, 난 그냥 나일 때 완벽하니까
I wanna be me, me, me

I don't wanna be somebody
Just wanna be me, be me
I wanna be me, me, me
I don't wanna be somebody




Just wanna be me, be me
I wanna be me, me, me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Itzy's song WANNABE convey the message of self-empowerment and rejecting societal pressures to conform to a certain image or standard. The opening lines "잔소리는 stop it 알아서 할게" mean "stop nagging, I'll do it myself" which is a message that the singer knows what they want and intend to pursue it, regardless of any criticism or interference from others. The chorus "누가 뭐라 해도 난 나야, 난 그냥 내가 되고 싶어" translates to "no matter what anyone says, I'll still be myself, because being myself is perfect enough". The lyrics are empowering and encourage listeners to embrace their unique identities and not let anyone dictate their worth or value.


The second verse "Errbody, errbody, errbody teachin' me (all eyes on me) 이래라 저래라 모두 한마디씩 (don't touch me)" highlights the societal pressure to conform to expectations and how people continuously offer unsolicited advice to tell the singer how to live their life. The lyrics "It's none of your business, I do my own business" additionally emphasises the importance of individuality.


The final verse "No matter if you love me or hate me, I wanna be me, One and only me" demonstrates the singer's desire for authenticity and that they will not compromise themselves for anyone else's approval. Overall, the song's message is one of self-love, individuality, and confidence in oneself in a world that discourages it.


Line by Line Meaning

잔소리는 stop it 알아서 할게
I'll handle things, so stop nagging me.


내가 뭐가 되든 내가 알아서 할 테니까 좀
I know what I'm doing, so let me handle my own life.


I do what I wanna
I make my own choices and do what I want.


평범하게 살든 말든 내버려 둘래?
Whether I live a normal life or not, it's up to me.


어차피 내가 살아, 내 인생 내거니까
After all, it's my life and I'll live it my way.


I'm so bad, bad 차라리 이기적일래
I'm selfish, and I'd rather be that way than pretend to be nice and get hurt.


눈치 보느라 착한 척, 상처받는 것보다 백번 나아
I'd rather be true to myself and not fake being nice to avoid getting hurt.


I'm just on my way 간섭은 no, no 해
I'm focused on my journey, and I don't want any interference.


말해버릴지도 몰라, 너나 잘하라고
I might tell you to mind your own business and do what you want.


누가 뭐라 해도 난 나야, 난 그냥 내가 되고 싶어
No matter what anyone says, I just want to be myself.


굳이 뭔가 될 필요는 없어, 난 그냥 나일 때 완벽하니까
I don't need to be anything else because I'm perfect just being myself.


I don't wanna be somebody
I don't want to be somebody else.


Just wanna be me, be me
I just want to be myself.


Errbody, errbody, errbody teachin' me (all eyes on me)
Everybody is trying to teach me and have their eyes on me.


이래라 저래라 모두 한마디씩 (don't touch me)
Everyone has something to say, but I don't want to be bothered.


Ah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah 내 앞가림은 내가 해
I'll take care of things in front of me on my own.


I'ma do my thang, just do your thang
I'm going to do what I want, and you should do the same.


'Cause I'm the one and only
I'm unique and one of a kind.


사람들은 남 말 하기를 좋아해 (la, la, la)
People like to talk about others' lives.


남의 인생에 뭔 관심이 많아, 왜? (La?, la, la)
Why are people so interested in other people's lives?


저기 미안하지만 신경 좀 꺼줄래요?
Excuse me, but can you please mind your own business?


It's none of your business
My life is not your concern.


No matter if you love me or hate me
Whether you love me or hate me,


I wanna be me
I just want to be myself.


One and only me
I'm the only one like me.


If you feel me, turn this beat up (hey)
If you agree with me, turn up the music.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Chang Kyum Kim, Ji Hye Lee, Jung Hoon Kang, Woo Bin Lim

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