As described from Jeff Benjamin of Forbes, "The just-released track opens with a subtle synth-pop production, bouncing through DIY-vibe electronica and a racing, power-pop chorus as Somi tells an apprehensive lover 'Baby, I’ve been waiting for you all this time!'".
The song peaked at number 53 on the South Korean Gaon chart becoming Somi's third highest entry on the chart. In Malaysia the song peaked at number 8 becoming her first top ten hit in the country. In Singapore the song hit number two becoming her highest-charting song there. The song also peaked at number 8 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart becoming her second top 10 entry on the chart.
What You Waiting For
Jeon Somi Lyrics
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애꿎은 전화기만 미워지잖아
잘해주지나 말던가
남 주긴 아깝지만 갖긴 싫은지
굳이 이해는 안 할게
날 향한 미소가 야속해
자꾸 그렇게 쳐다 보지 마
이젠 솔직히 말해줘
Just tell me what you waiting for
Baby I've been waiting for you all this time
I'm faded 매일 밤 I'm drunk and wasted
Tell me what you waiting for
Baby you already know
Just how I feel about you
But why you got me doubtin' you
Tell me who you waiting for
What you waiting for
내가 아니라면
슬퍼지잖아 miss you right
앞에 있는데 왜 눈이 돌아가
생각해봐
대답해봐
어쩔 거야 날
너 땜에 지센 밤이 몇 개
왜 모른척해 tell me baby why
오늘은 애써 밝은 척 못하겠어
이젠 솔직히 말해줘
Just tell me what you waiting for
Baby I've been waiting for you all this time
I'm faded 매일 밤 I'm drunk and wasted
Tell me what you waiting for
Baby you already know
Just how I feel about you
But why you got me doubtin' you
Tell me who you waiting for
(Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh) I'm waiting for you
(Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh)
나 홀로 너만을 위해 춤을 추지만 too far
끝을 모를 만큼 원해 how badly I need you, ah ah ah
Ring your alarm
Oh my my
I'm falling over you
So tell me what you gonna do
You know I'm all you got to lose
Oh my my
I'm falling over you
So you do what you gotta do
I know I'm all you got to lose
In the song "What You Waiting For" by JEON SOMI, the lyrics are focused on a person who is tired of waiting and is looking for honesty from their partner. The persona of the song is feeling irritated by the situation where they keep chasing a love that might never arrive. The opening lines, "너 땜에 그래" which translate to "It’s because of you," represent the negative feelings of the persona. The next lines, “애꿎은 전화기만 미워지잖아,” which mean "I'm starting to hate my clumsy phone," convey the frustration the persona is feeling towards their partner's unresponsiveness.
As the song progresses, the persona requests their partner to take some action and reveal what they are waiting for. The line, "Tell me who you waiting for," is followed by "Baby you already know, just how I feel about you, but why you got me doubtin' you." This line showcases the contradiction the persona faces while waiting - on the one hand, their devotion towards their partner, and on the other, the partner's unwillingness to take things forward. Towards the end of the song, JEON SOMI's lyrics reflect a mood of frustration and desperation, as the persona states that they have fallen for their partner and that their partner knows this.
Overall, Jeon Somi's lyrics in “What You Waiting For” are an emotional and honest expression of a person who is tired of waiting and desires reciprocation from their partner. The words reflect the frustration, confusion, and desire for answers that anyone in this situation could experience.
Line by Line Meaning
너 땜에 그래
I'm annoyed because of you
애꿎은 전화기만 미워지잖아
I hate everything because you are not answering my phone call
잘해주지나 말던가
Please treat me well
남 주긴 아깝지만 갖긴 싫은지
I do not like receiving things but giving things to others is a waste
굳이 이해는 안 할게
I do not want to try to understand
날 향한 미소가 야속해
Your smile towards me is cruel
자꾸 그렇게 쳐다 보지 마
Please stop looking at me like that over and over again
오늘은 애써 모른 척 못하겠어
Today, I cannot pretend that I do not know
이젠 솔직히 말해줘
Now, just tell me the truth
Just tell me what you waiting for
Please let me know what you are waiting for
Baby I've been waiting for you all this time
I have been waiting for you during all this time, baby
I'm faded 매일 밤 I'm drunk and wasted
I am feeling faded, drunk, and wasted every night
Baby you already know
You already know, baby
Just how I feel about you
Just know how I feel about you
But why you got me doubtin' you
Why are you making me doubt you?
Tell me who you waiting for
Please let me know who you are waiting for
What you waiting for
What are you waiting for?
내가 아니라면
If it is not me
슬퍼지잖아 miss you right
I miss you so much and feel sad
앞에 있는데 왜 눈이 돌아가
Even when I am standing in front of you, why do you avoid eye contact?
생각해봐
Please think about it
대답해봐
Please answer
어쩔 거야 날
What are you going to do about me?
너 땜에 지센 밤이 몇 개
I have spent several sleepless nights because of you
왜 모른척해 tell me baby why
Why are you pretending that you don't know? Tell me, baby, why?
(Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh) I'm waiting for you
I'm waiting for you (repeated)
나 홀로 너만을 위해 춤을 추지만 too far
I dance alone for you, but it is too far
끝을 모를 만큼 원해 how badly I need you, ah ah ah
I want you so much, it is never-ending. Ah, ah, ah
Ring your alarm
Set your alarm
Oh my my
Oh my my
I'm falling over you
I am falling for you
So tell me what you gonna do
So, tell me what you are going to do?
You know I'm all you got to lose
You know I'm all you got to lose
So you do what you gotta do
So, do what you need to do
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: 24, R.Tee, Danny Chung, Hong Jun Park, So Mi Jeon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@girls4wony
She couldn’t make it into Twice
She left ITZY
She got into produce 101
I.O.I disbanded
She finally made a solo comeback
She’s only 19
She’s famous and talented
Guys look how far she went! Who will support her?!
@nochi2233
Somi: What you waiting for?
Us: Your lightstick and fandom name
@IM-eq9gx
sommungchi is the fandom name, no official lightstick yet, but i nominate that blue and yellow hammer thing she had in birthday when she was wearing that antwerp blouse/dress.
@123emily9
Cake lightstick maybe cute. 😊😊😊
@cakelandwolfqueenbts_army2684
Somi:baby you already know~
@valeria8898
What means the name of the fandom?
@putriayum9857
True
@Loguie
This is Somi's best song. The vocals, visuals, instrumental… and the iconic "Ring the Alarm"
Not known by everyone, but, the best.
@alittlelost21
Yes
@kayonice8600
RIGHTT
@bobtherobber4645
first song for me in that genre before it was anime music that brought me to korea, tho i still think japan does it better.