Debuting in early 2007, they became popular in the fall of that year with the song "Tell Me." They have scored five consecutive #1 hit singles: "Tell Me", "So Hot", "Nobody", "2 Different Tears" and "Be My Baby". In 2008, they won two "Artist of the Year" awards.
The group began their entry into the American market in 2009, with lead single "Nobody"; the single became the first song by a Korean group to enter the Billboard Hot 100. They are co-managed in the United States by JYP Entertainment and Jonas Group. They managed to place 4th with "Nobody" on the Canadian single charts for the past 2 weeks of March 2011.
Former member Hyuna (현아) left in June '07 due to health problems. She later joined girl group 4minute which disbanded in 2016. At the end of 2009, Sunmi (선미) left to continue her education. She was replaced with trainee Hyelim. She later on returned to singing with the release of her hit-single "24시간이 모자라" in 2013. With the announcement of Wonder Girls' comeback in 2015, Sunmi rejoined the group. Later in 2015, Sunye (선예) and Sohee (소희) officially withdrew from the group.
On 26 January 2017, Wonder Girls officially disbanded after members Sunmi and Yeeun decided not to renew their contracts. A farewell single entitled, "그려줘", was released on the groups 10th anniversary (10 February).
Baby Don't Play
Wonder Girls Lyrics
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Baby don't play
하지마 baby don't
불안해 보여
넌 겉잡을 수 없이
위험해 보여
날카로운 눈은 마치
두려워져 아닌 척 해봐도
You 나를 잃어버려 니 앞에 서면
숨이 멎어 니가 다가 올 때면
어쩔 줄 모르는 날
보며 웃는 니가 미워 baby
내 맘을 play 하지마
Baby don't play
이미 여러 번 다쳤었는 걸
내 맘을 crash하지마
니 눈 속에
날 아프게 할게 뻔히 보여
Baby don't play
Don't play, don't play
Baby don't play
Don't play, don't play
알고 싶어져
알듯 말듯한 말들
안고 싶어져 가끔 비치는 아픔
그게 널 복잡하게 만드는 걸까
어쩜 너도 두려운 걸까
You 니가 원한다면 곁에 있을게
조금만 더 니 맘을 보여줄래
이미 넌 내 마음을 알잖아
너에게 가고 싶어 baby
내 맘을 play 하지마
Baby don't play
이미 여러 번 다쳤었는 걸
내 맘을 crash하지마
니 눈 속에
날 아프게 할게 뻔히 보여
Baby don't play
Don't play, don't play
Baby don't play
Don't play, don't play
(Play, play, stop, stop, stop)
내 맘을 play 하지마
Baby don't play
이미 여러 번 다쳤었는 걸
내 맘을 crash하지마
니 눈 속에
날 아프게 할게 뻔히 보여
Baby, don't play
Don't play, don't play
Baby don't play
Don't play, don't play
Baby don't play
The lyrics of Wonder Girls' "Baby Don't Play" are about a person who is trying to protect their heart from being played or hurt again. They are cautioning their partner not to toy with their emotions and hurt them again. It is evident that the singer has been through heartbreak and is attempting to protect themselves from being hurt once more. The lyrics describe the singer's vulnerability and fear of falling in love again, especially with their partner's unpredictable and unstable behavior. They want their partner to be sincere and not use them for their entertainment.
The lines "날카로운 눈은 마치 내 맘을 전부 들여다본거 같아" translates to "Sharp eyes seem to be scrutinizing all of my heart." It implies that the singer fears their partner can see through their protective walls and knows what they are up to. The line "내 맘을 crash하지마" translates to "Don’t crash my heart" reassures our protagonist's partner that they shouldn't take it too far. The singer is afraid that their partner is causing them pain intentionally.
In the end, the singer wants their partner to give them time and space for their feelings to grow without any pressure. The song ends with "Baby Don't Play" suggesting that their partner should stop playing games and be honest about their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
내 맘을 play 하지마
Please do not toy with my emotions
Baby don't play
Please, baby, don't play with my feelings
하지마 baby don't
Don't do it, baby
불안해 보여
You seem anxious
넌 겉잡을 수 없이
You are uncontrollable
위험해 보여
You seem dangerous
날카로운 눈은 마치
Your sharp eyes are like
내 맘을 전부 들여다 본거 같아
You've seen my heart completely
두려워져 아닌 척 해봐도
I get scared, even though I pretend I don't
You 나를 잃어버려 니 앞에 서면
If I lose myself in front of you,
숨이 멎어 니가 다가 올 때면
I hold my breath when you approach
어쩔 줄 모르는 날
On days when I don't know what to do
보며 웃는 니가 미워 baby
I hate you when you smile at me
이미 여러 번 다쳤었는 걸
I've been hurt many times before
니 눈 속에
In your eyes
날 아프게 할게 뻔히 보여
I can see that you will hurt me
알고 싶어져
I want to know
알듯 말듯한 말들
The uncertain words
안고 싶어져 가끔 비치는 아픔
I want to hold the pain that occasionally shows
그게 널 복잡하게 만드는 걸까
Does that make you complicated?
어쩜 너도 두려운 걸까
Maybe you're scared too
니가 원한다면 곁에 있을게
If you want, I'll be by your side
조금만 더 니 맘을 보여줄래
I'll show you a little more of my heart
내 맘을 crash하지마
Please don't break my heart
Don't play, don't play
Don't toy with me
(Play, play, stop, stop, stop)
Playing games with my heart, but then stopping suddenly
Baby don't play
Please, baby, don't play with my feelings
Baby, don't play
Please, baby, don't toy with me
Don't play, don't play
Don't toy with me
Baby don't play
Please, baby, don't play with my feelings
Don't play, don't play
Don't toy with me
Baby don't play
Please, baby, don't play with my feelings
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ji Sang Hong, Ye Eun Park
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