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).
I wanna
Wonder Girls Lyrics
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The Wonder Girls (ah ah ah ah) (I wanna love you)
It's back (let me hold you)
Uh huh (I wanna love you, love you)
Let's go
널 처음 본 순간 그때부터 반해 버렸어
하지만 나부터 먼저 고백을 할 순 없어
언제까지 날 이렇게 계속 애태울래
해주고 싶은 게 얼마나 많은데
널 사랑하고 싶어 (yeah, come on)
내 사랑 주고 싶어
어서 내게 고백을 해줘
Tell me that you love me please
I wanna love you baby (come on, come one)
(Ah ah ah ah) yeah I wanna love you
(Ah ah ah ah) clap your feet (let me hold you)
(Ah ah ah ah) yeah I wanna love you, love you, let's do it
터질 것 같아 내 가슴에
고인 사랑이 너무 널 원해
그러니 제발 고백을 해
난 기다려 기다려 계속 기다려 기다려 기다려
내가 더 지치기 전에 포기하기 전에
해주고 싶은게 얼마나 많은데
널 사랑하고 싶어 (I wanna love you) yeah yeah come on, come on
내 사랑 주고 싶어 (yo, yo)
어서 내게 고백을 해줘
Tell me that you love me please
I wanna love you baby (yo ready? break it down)
I wanna love you 내 맘 모두 (come on, come on)
I wanna give you 자 받아주길 바래 (ah yeah)
어서 내게 너도 그렇다고 말해
I wanna love you baby, woo
I wanna love you boy 그러니 자 어서 기회를 줘 (come on)
이렇게 기다리다 지칠지 몰라
그러니 어서 와서 나를 데려가 (eh don't stop)
나 보다 좋은 여잘 만날 순 있어
그러나 널 더 사랑할 여자는 없어 (yup)
알겠어 그럼 이제 됐어 자 그럼
Te-te-tell me you love me (one more time)
I wanna love you (yeah)
I wanna love you (move, move, that-that)
I wanna love you
I wanna love you, love you, woo
I wanna love you (keep on, keep on)
I wanna love you (yeah like that)
I wanna love you (uh)
I wanna love you, love you (come on, come on)
(Ah yeah that-that, yeah, come on)
The lyrics to Wonder Girls' song "I Wanna Love You" centers around the singer's love for someone and her desire for this person to reciprocate. The singer admits to falling for this person at first sight, but is unable to confess her feelings. However, she continues to wait and hope for the person to confess their love to her. The chorus expresses the singer's yearning for this person, as she says "I wanna love you baby" and begs for them to confess their love to her. The bridge of the song emphasizes the singer's desperation, as she pleads for the person to come to her before she becomes too tired of waiting.
The lyrics are simple and straightforward, but they effectively convey the singer's emotions and the central message of the song. It is a common theme in many love songs, but the Wonder Girls give it a catchy and upbeat twist with their energetic vocals and the fun melody.
Overall, the lyrics to "I Wanna Love You" are a sweet and sincere expression of love and the hope for it to be returned. It is a relatable sentiment that many people can identify with, and the catchy chorus ensures that it stays in listeners' heads long after the song is over.
Line by Line Meaning
널 처음 본 순간 그때부터 반해 버렸어
I fell in love with you the moment I first saw you
하지만 나부터 먼저 고백을 할 순 없어
But I can't be the first to confess my feelings
난 기다려 기다려 계속 기다려 기다려 기다려
So I wait and wait and keep waiting and waiting and waiting
언제까지 날 이렇게 계속 애태울래
How long will you keep me waiting like this?
해주고 싶은 게 얼마나 많은데
There are so many things I want to do for you
널 사랑하고 싶어 (yeah, come on)
I want to love you (yeah, come on)
내 사랑 주고 싶어
I want to give you my love
어서 내게 고백을 해줘
So please confess your love to me
Tell me that you love me please
Tell me that you love me please
I wanna love you baby (come on, come one)
I want to love you baby (come on, come one)
터질 것 같아 내 가슴에
My heart feels like it's about to burst
고인 사랑이 너무 널 원해
My deep love wants you too much
그러니 제발 고백을 해
So please confess your love to me
내가 더 지치기 전에 포기하기 전에
Before I get too tired and give up
어서 내게 너도 그렇다고 말해
So please tell me that you feel the same way
I wanna love you baby, woo
I want to love you baby, woo
I wanna love you boy 그러니 자 어서 기회를 줘 (come on)
I wanna love you boy so please give me a chance (come on)
이렇게 기다리다 지칠지 몰라
I don't know how much longer I can keep waiting like this
그러니 어서 와서 나를 데려가 (eh don't stop)
So please come and take me away (eh don't stop)
나 보다 좋은 여잘 만날 순 있어
You might meet a girl better than me
그러나 널 더 사랑할 여자는 없어 (yup)
But there is no girl who will love you more than me (yup)
알겠어 그럼 이제 됐어 자 그럼
Okay, I understand. So let's do it, come on
Te-te-tell me you love me (one more time)
Te-te-tell me you love me (one more time)
I wanna love you (yeah)
I want to love you (yeah)
(Ah ah ah ah) yeah I wanna love you
(Ah ah ah ah) yeah I wanna love you
(Ah ah ah ah) clap your feet (let me hold you)
(Ah ah ah ah) clap your feet (let me hold you)
(Ah ah ah ah) yeah I wanna love you, love you, let's do it
(Ah ah ah ah) yeah I wanna love you, love you, let's do it
내 맘 모두 (come on, come on)
All of my heart (come on, come on)
자 받아주길 바래 (ah yeah)
I hope you'll accept it (ah yeah)
I wanna love you (keep on, keep on)
I want to love you (keep on, keep on)
(yeah like that)
(yeah like that)
I wanna love you (uh)
I want to love you (uh)
I wanna love you, love you (come on, come on)
I want to love you, love you (come on, come on)
(Ah yeah that-that, yeah, come on)
(Ah yeah that-that, yeah, come on)
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Written by: J.Y. Park The Asiansoul
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