Upon release, the song received generally favourable reviews from music critics, who praised the eclectic mix of musical styles and "clever" production. "Catallena" was a commercial success in South Korea, with the digital version peaking at number six on the Gaon Digital Chart, while the physical edition charted at number five on the Gaon Album Chart. The digital version has sold over 1,011,735 copies in the country, as of December 2014. The song also peaked at number 4 on the Billboard K-pop Hot 100 and number 11 on the US World Digital Songs chart.
An accompanying music video, directed by Digipedi, was uploaded to Pledis Entertainment's YouTube channel on 12 March 2014. The quirky visual depicts the group as mermaids and pieces of sushi. For promotional purposes, Orange Caramel performed "Catallena" on several South Korean music programs in 2014, including M! Countdown, Show! Music Core, and Inkigayo, where they dressed as various food items.
Catallena
Orange Caramel Lyrics
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춤 추는 작은 까탈레나 (red sun)
나도 모르게 빠져 들어가
도도한 콧대 까탈레나 (red sun)
Jutti meri oye hoi hoi 홀려 들어가
어머머머 멋있어 반했어
까칠까칠 하지만 한 번만
보고파 알고파 함께 춤 추고파
랄라랄라 흔들흔들 손 흔들고
네 목소리가 쉴 때까지 소리 질러
(Jutti meri oye hoi hoi paula mera oye hoi hoi)
참 잘했어요 100점 만점 주고파
춤 추는 작은 까탈레나 (red sun)
나도 모르게 빠져 들어가
도도한 콧대 까탈레나 (red sun)
Jutti meri oye hoi hoi 홀려 들어가 yes
스르르르르륵 스르르르르륵
녹 녹 녹 녹아든다 녹 녹 녹 녹아든다
파르르르르륵 파르르르르륵
떨 떨 떨 떨려온다 따라 따라 따라 하고파
시크해서 싫지만 그치만
어쩜 같은 여자끼리 봐도 매력 있어
분하지만 한 시간 두 시간 추고파
놀고파 뼈를 묻고 싶어
랄라랄라 흔들흔들 손 흔들고
네 목소리가 쉴 때까지 소리 질러
(Jutti meri oye hoi hoi paula mera oye hoi hoi)
아직 부족해 좀만 더 힘을 내봐
춤 추는 작은 까탈레나 (red sun)
나도 모르게 빠져 들어가
도도한 콧대 까탈레나 (red sun)
Jutti meri oye hoi hoi 홀려 들어가 yes
(홀려 들어가, 홀려 들어가, 홀려 들어가, 홀려 들어가)
스쳐 가는 두 손이 따듯해
알고 보면 착할래나?
까칠한 나의 까탈레나 (나의 까탈레나)
모두 다 같이 빠져들어 가
도도한 (도도한) 콧대 까탈레나 (red sun)
Jutti meri oye hoi hoi 홀려 들어가 yes
스르르르르륵 스르르르르륵
녹 녹 녹 녹아든다 녹 녹 녹 녹아든다
파르르르르륵 파르르르르륵
떨 떨 떨 떨려온다 따라 따라 따라 하고파 yes
Catallena by Orange Caramel is a lively and upbeat K-Pop song that delivers a powerful message of self-acceptance, body positivity, and confidence. The song's lyrics showcase the journey of the singer as she discovers a newfound appreciation for herself while being drawn to the charismatic and confident figure of Catallena. The singer is entranced by her confidence and personality, despite her intimidating nature. The song's lyrics act as an ode to self-love and acceptance, highlighting that even those with a rough exterior can possess a charming personality.
The song emphasizes the importance of not judging others and encourages individuals to look deeper and beyond physical appearances. The lyrics also allude to societal beauty standards and how they can negatively impact one's self-esteem. Rather than conforming to these standards, the song encourages an embracing of individuality and one's unique qualities. Overall, Catallena celebrates the journey of self-discovery, acceptance, and empowerment.
Line by Line Meaning
춤 추는 작은 까탈레나 (red sun)
A charming and flirtatious girl is dancing, with the image of a small, red sun in the background
나도 모르게 빠져 들어가
Without even realizing it, I become drawn to her and captivated by her dancing
도도한 콧대 까탈레나 (red sun)
A confident and arrogant girl, represented by a red sun with an upturned nose, is dancing with elegance
Jutti meri oye hoi hoi 홀려 들어가
I am enchanted and entranced by her dance movements
어머머머 멋있어 반했어
Wow, she's so cool and charming that I fall in love with her
어쩜 같은 여자끼리 봐도 참 멋있어
Even among other women, she stands out as especially stylish and attractive
까칠까칠 하지만 한 번만
Even though she can be prickly and difficult, I still want to see her and dance with her once
보고파 알고파 함께 춤 추고파
I miss her and want to get to know her better, so I want to dance with her
랄라랄라 흔들흔들 손 흔들고
La la la, I shake my hands and sway them back and forth
네 목소리가 쉴 때까지 소리 질러
I shout loudly until your voice has a chance to rest
(Jutti meri oye hoi hoi paula mera oye hoi hoi)
(I am bewitched by her dance)
참 잘했어요 100점 만점 주고파
You were amazing, I want to give you a perfect score of 100
스르르르르륵 스르르르르륵
Swish, swish
녹 녹 녹 녹아든다 녹 녹 녹 녹아든다
I'm melting, I'm melting
파르르르르륵 파르르르르륵
Flutter, flutter
떨 떨 떨 떨려온다 따라 따라 따라 하고파
I'm trembling and I want to follow your every move and dance with you
시크해서 싫지만 그치만
Even though she's too cool for me, I still find her attractive
어쩜 같은 여자끼리 봐도 매력 있어
Even when surrounded by other attractive women, she still has a certain charm
분하지만 한 시간 두 시간 추고파
Despite feeling slighted, I still want to dance with her for one or two hours
놀고파 뼈를 묻고 싶어
I want to have fun and dance until I drop
아직 부족해 좀만 더 힘을 내봐
You're not quite there yet, give it a little more effort
(홀려 들어가, 홀려 들어가, 홀려 들어가, 홀려 들어가)
(I'm completely drawn and enchanted by her)
스쳐 가는 두 손이 따듯해
The two hands that pass by me feel warm
알고 보면 착할래나?
I wonder if she's actually kind-hearted and sweet underneath it all
까칠한 나의 까탈레나 (나의 까탈레나)
My own prickly and difficult Catallena (my own Catallena)
모두 다 같이 빠져들어 가
Everyone is falling under her spell and becoming enchanted with her
도도한 (도도한) 콧대 까탈레나 (red sun)
A confident and arrogant Catallena (represented by a red sun with an upturned nose) is dancing with elegance
Jutti meri oye hoi hoi 홀려 들어가 yes
I am enchanted and entranced by her dance movements
스르르르르륵 스르르르르륵
Swish, swish
녹 녹 녹 녹아든다 녹 녹 녹 녹아든다
I'm melting, I'm melting
파르르르르륵 파르르르르륵
Flutter, flutter
떨 떨 떨 떨려온다 따라 따라 따라 하고파 yes
I'm trembling and I want to follow your every move and dance with you
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Su Ho Leem, Yong Bae Seo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@eatyourkimchi
This is so freaking fresh. Hotdamn Orange Caramel's videos are awesome!
@AfizaFarhana
Yesss!!! (- ^^ -)
@Roserra
this is super awesome .. even with the funny but random oy hoi hoi
@MG-951
I agree with you. I dont like much kpop, but I love this! thanks for the post EYK! and I <3 suzeee :P
@JohnShrader
The initial glamor shots almost turned me off. But I'm glad I kept watching, the music video seems deliciously subversive. >:D
Now I'll have to look up the lyrics to see if they are also of the same thought caliber as the visuals. Oh I really really hope they are! :D
@MG-951
Eslam Elsonosy lol lipservice sounds so dirty :3
@diyaaahahahaha7943
As a person who has lived in Punjab, that "Jutti meri, oye hoye hoye" took me out real bad. My mom thought I was possessed, I was neighing like a horse
@HelloKitty-eb5bf
This is my first time listening to this and i absolutely love this
@tanyaverma5664
It does sound like that 😂
@monicamukherjee3758
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think this part was taken from a punjabi song