"Gangnam Style" is a Korean language colloquialism that refers to a luxurio… Read Full Bio ↴"Gangnam Style" is a Korean language colloquialism that refers to a luxurious lifestyle associated with the Gangnam district, an affluent and trendy area of Seoul. The music video depicts Psy dancing at various locations in Gangnam. The song's theme is about "the perfect girlfriend who knows when to be refined and when to get wild."

Gangnam Style
Psy Lyrics

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오빤 강남스타일
강남스타일

낮에는 따사로운 인간적인 여자
커피 한잔의 여유를 아는 품격 있는 여자
밤이 오면 심장이 뜨거워지는 여자
그런 반전 있는 여자

나는 사나이
낮에는 너만큼 따사로운 그런 사나이
커피 식기도 전에 원샷 때리는 사나이
밤이 오면 심장이 터져버리는 사나이
그런 사나이

아름다워, 사랑스러워
그래, 너 (hey)
그래, 바로 너 (hey)

아름다워, 사랑스러워
그래, 너 (hey)
그래, 바로 너 (hey)
지금부터 갈 때까지 가볼까

오빤 강남스타일 (uh)
강남스타일
옵-옵-옵-옵 오빤 강남스타일 (uh)
강남스타일
옵-옵-옵-옵 오빤 강남스타일

Eh, sexy lady
옵-옵-옵-옵 오빤 강남스타일
Eh, sexy lady
옵-옵-옵-옵
Eh-eh-eh, eh-eh-eh

정숙해 보이지만 놀 땐 노는 여자
이때다 싶으면 묶었던 머리 푸는 여자
가렸지만 웬만한 노출보다 야한 여자
그런 감각적인 여자

나는 사나이
점잖아 보이지만 놀 땐 노는 사나이
때가 되면 완전 미쳐버리는 사나이
근육보다 사상이 울퉁불퉁한 사나이
그런 사나이

아름다워, 사랑스러워
그래, 너 (hey)
그래, 바로 너 (hey)

아름다워, 사랑스러워
그래, 너 (hey)
그래, 바로 너 (hey)
지금부터 갈 때까지 가볼까

오빤 강남스타일 (uh)
강남스타일
옵-옵-옵-옵 오빤 강남스타일 (uh)
강남스타일
옵-옵-옵-옵 오빤 강남스타일

Eh, sexy lady
옵-옵-옵-옵 오빤 강남스타일
Eh, sexy lady
옵-옵-옵-옵
Eh-eh-eh, eh-eh-eh

뛰는 놈, 그 위에 나는 놈
Baby, baby 나는 뭘 좀 아는 놈
뛰는 놈, 그 위에 나는 놈
Baby, baby 나는 뭘 좀 아는 놈
You know what I'm sayin'?

오빤 강남스타일
Eh-eh-eh, eh-eh-eh
Eh, sexy lady
옵-옵-옵-옵 오빤 강남스타일
Eh, sexy lady
옵-옵-옵-옵
Eh-eh-eh, eh-eh-eh

오빤 강남스타일
Uh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Gangnam Style" by Psy are a commentary on the materialistic and superficial culture of the Gangnam district in Seoul, South Korea. The song describes two contrasting characters, a man and a woman, who embody the values of Gangnam culture. The woman is described as "humanistic" during the day and "heart-pounding" at night, while the man is "cool" during the day and "heart-exploding" at night.

Both characters are presented as being aware of their own style and grace, and are viewed as desirable and attractive by the singer. The song implies that the materialistic values of Gangnam culture can be oppressive, with the "sexy lady" being described as having to hide her sexuality with conservative clothing during the day.

The chorus of the song consists mainly of the repetition of "Oppan Gangnam Style", which roughly translates to "I am Gangnam Style". The song became an international sensation in 2012, and the accompanying music videos, with its iconic horse-riding dance moves, became a pop culture phenomenon.

Line by Line Meaning

오빤 강남스타일
I am Gangnam Style

강남스타일
Gangnam Style

In the day, warm, human woman
During the day, there is a warm and sociable woman

A classy girl who knows how to enjoy the freedom of a cup of coffee
A woman who enjoys the luxury of having a cup of coffee and is elegant

A woman whose heart gets hotter when night comes
A woman who becomes lively and passionate at night

That kind of twist
That type of unexpected surprise

I'm a guy
I am a man

A guy who is as warm as you during the day
A man who is as friendly and warm as the woman during the day

A guy who one shots his coffee before it even cools down
A man who is like a sharp shooter, finishes his coffee in one gulp

A guy whose heart bursts when night comes
A man whose heart beats rapidly and is excited when night comes

That kind of guy
That type of man

Beautiful, lovely
You are beautiful and lovely

Yes, you hey, yes, you
That's right, I'm talking about you

Beautiful, lovely
You are beautiful and lovely

Yes, you hey, yes, you
That's right, I'm talking about you

From now on, it's a party
Let's have a good time together now

I am Gangnam Style
I represent the Gangnam Style

Gangnam Style
This is the Gangnam Style

Eh, sexy lady
Hey, attractive lady

I am Gangnam Style
I represent the Gangnam Style

Eh, sexy lady
Hey, attractive lady

Looks calm but plays when she plays
Appears to be calm, but is actually playful

A woman who lets her hair down when she feels it's time to be wild
A woman who releases her hair and shows her wild side when the mood takes her

A woman who covers up but is more sexy than a woman who bares it all
A woman who is covered up but has a sex appeal that is more attractive than someone who bares it all

That kind of sense
That type of sensibility

I'm a guy
I am a man

A guy who looks quiet but plays when he plays
A man who appears shy, but gets wild when he wants to have fun

A guy who goes completely crazy when the right time comes
A man who goes crazy when the time is right

A man with a steel-like body and spirit
A man with a muscular body and a strong will

That kind of guy
That type of man

Beautiful, lovely
You are beautiful and lovely

Yes, you hey, yes, you
That's right, I'm talking about you

Beautiful, lovely
You are beautiful and lovely

Yes, you hey, yes, you
That's right, I'm talking about you

From now on, it's a party
Let's have a good time together now

I am Gangnam Style
I represent the Gangnam Style

Gangnam Style
This is the Gangnam Style

Eh, sexy lady
Hey, attractive lady

I am Gangnam Style
I represent the Gangnam Style

Eh, sexy lady
Hey, attractive lady

A running man on a running man
A man who runs on another running man's foot

Baby baby, I'm a man who knows a thing or two
My dear, I'm a man who is knowledgeable about a lot of things

A running man on a running man
A man who runs on another running man's foot

Baby baby, I'm a man who knows a thing or two
My dear, I'm a man who is knowledgeable about a lot of things

(You know what I'm saying?)
(Do you understand what I mean?)

I am Gangnam Style
I represent the Gangnam Style

Eh, sexy lady
Hey, attractive lady

I am Gangnam Style
I represent the Gangnam Style

Eh, sexy lady
Hey, attractive lady

I am Gangnam Style
I represent the Gangnam Style

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jai Sang Park, Keon Hyung Yoo

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