[Romanized:]
You’re so yummy, yummy, yummy
In my tummy, tummy, tummy
Look at you, ppallajineun georeumgeori
Look at me, hogisimeul jageukaji
Look at them, arachael su eomneun geori
Baby, don’t panic, hanbamui party
Chaolla dari ttak joeun timing
Igeon bimiriya swit urimanui
Hanbamui party, neol kkeureodanggim
Eojjeoni naege ppaetgyeobeorin hwansim
Mongnonghan gibuni joeun tonight
Saekdareun segyero ikkeuneun light (I-i-illusion)
Follow me, come and get illusion
Hanibe samkyeo neol delicious
Ajjilhan mikkiro hook up
Gwansimeul meokgo growing up
Follow me, come and get illusion
Momjibeul bullyeoga delicious
Jeomjeom deo keojineun fire
Gwansimeul meokgo growing up
(Will o’ the wisp)
Geomnaeji malgo iri on
(Will o’ the wisp)
Geomnaeji malgo iri on
Easy, peasy, neodo aldasipi
When you dizzy? naegen geujeo dish
Dokkaebibul neoreul nollyeo, boo
Yesang mot han sungan deungjanghaji bulssuk
Cheom boneun style, meonmoreul timing
Neoui yakjeomeda, hit, it’s so funny
Hanbamui party, neol kkeureodanggim
Arado mageul su eomneun banchik
Natseon i gibuni myohan tonight
Gamchwodun bonneungeul ikkeuneun light (I-i-illusion)
Follow me, come and get illusion
Hanibe samkyeo neol delicious
Ajjilhan mikkiro hook up
Gwansimeul meokgo growing up
Follow me, come and get illusion
Momjibeul bullyeoga delicious
Jeomjeom deo keojineun fire
Gwansimeul meokgo growing up
(Will o’ the wisp)
Geomnaeji malgo iri on
(Will o’ the wisp)
Geomnaeji malgo iri on
Yummy, yummy, yummy in your tummy, tummy, tummy
(Ooh, woah)
Nollan neoui face, nareul jeogyeokaneun taste
(Ooh, woah)
Meollimeolli daranado soyongeopseo imi
(Ooh-ooh, yeah, yeah)
Come get illusion
(So, fool)
Follow me, come and get illusion (Yeah, yeah)
Yuilhan mokgyeokja, you’re the one
Bangsimhan teumeul ta, swallow (bangsimhan teumeul ta)
Hwansangeul meokgo growing up
Follow me, come and get illusion
Sunjinhan meogitgam delicious
Danbeone norineun hunter
Ne mameul ppaeseo growing up
(Will o’ the wisp)
Geomnaeji malgo iri on
(Will o’ the wisp)
Geomnaeji malgo iri on
[Korean:]
You’re so yummy, yummy, yummy
In my tummy, tummy, tummy
Look at you, 빨라지는 걸음걸이
Look at me, 호기심을 자극하지
Look at them, 알아챌 수 없는 거리
Baby, don’t panic, 한밤의 party
차올라 달이 딱 좋은 timing
이건 비밀이야 쉿 우리만의
한밤의 party, 널 끌어당김
어쩌니 내게 뺏겨버린 환심
몽롱한 기분이 좋은 tonight
색다른 세계로 이끄는 light (I-i-illusion)
Follow me, come and get illusion
한입에 삼켜 널 delicious
아찔한 미끼로 hook up
관심을 먹고 growing up
Follow me, come and get illusion
몸집을 불려가 delicious
점점 더 커지는 fire
관심을 먹고 growing up
(Will o’ the wisp)
겁내지 말고 이리 온
(Will o’ the wisp)
겁내지 말고 이리 온
Easy, peasy, 너도 알다시피
When you dizzy? 내겐 그저 dish
도깨비불 너를 놀려, boo
예상 못 한 순간 등장하지 불쑥
첨 보는 style, 멋모를 timing
너의 약점에다, hit, it’s so funny
한밤의 party, 널 끌어당김
알아도 막을 수 없는 반칙
낯선 이 기분이 묘한 tonight
감춰둔 본능을 이끄는 light (I-i-illusion)
Follow me, come and get illusion
한입에 삼켜 널 delicious
아찔한 미끼로 hook up
관심을 먹고 growing up
Follow me, come and get illusion
몸집을 불려가 delicious
점점 더 커지는 fire
관심을 먹고 growing up
(Will o’ the wisp)
겁내지 말고 이리 온
(Will o’ the wisp)
겁내지 말고 이리 온
Yummy, yummy, yummy in your tummy, tummy, tummy
(Ooh, woah)
놀란 너의 face, 나를 저격하는 taste
(Ooh, woah)
멀리멀리 달아나도 소용없어 이미
(Ooh-ooh, yeah, yeah)
Come get illusion
(So, fool)
Follow me, come and get illusion (Yeah, yeah)
유일한 목격자, you’re the one
방심한 틈을 타, swallow (방심한 틈을 타)
환상을 먹고 growing up
Follow me, come and get illusion
순진한 먹잇감 delicious
단번에 노리는 hunter
네 맘을 뺏어 growing up
(Will o’ the wisp)
겁내지 말고 이리 온
(Will o’ the wisp)
겁내지 말고 이리 온
[English translation:]
You’re so yummy yummy yummy
In my tummy tummy tummy
Look at you, walking faster
Look at me, it stimulates curiosity
Look at them, unrecognisable distance
Baby don’t panic, one night’s party
The moon is waxing, timing
Let’s keep this as our secret shh, only between us
One night’s party, dragging you in
What are you going to do with the heart that I’ve stolen
Enjoy the magical feeling tonight
Leading into a new world, light (I-i-illusion)
Follow me, come and get illusion
Swallow it at once, delicious
Irresistible bait, hook up
Feeding on attention and growing up
Follow me, come and get illusion
Getting bigger, delicious
Bigger and bigger, fire
Feeding on attention and growing up
(Will o’ the wisp)
Come here, don’t be afraid
(Will o’ the wisp)
Come here, don’t be afraid
Easy peasy, as you know
When you dizzy, it’s only a dish
Will o’ the wisp scares you, boo
Won’t see it coming, a sudden apparition
Brand new style, inexplicable timing
In your weak spot, hit! It’s so funny
One night’s party attracted you
A trick you can’t block even though you know
This awkward feeling tonight
Leading to my hidden instincts, light (I-i-illusion)
Follow me, come and get illusion
Swallow it at once, delicious
Irresistible bait, hook up
Feeding on attention and growing up
Follow me, come and get illusion
Getting bigger, delicious
Bigger and bigger, fire
Feeding on attention and growing up
(Will o’ the wisp)
Come here, don’t be afraid
(Will o’ the wisp)
Come here, don’t be afraid
Yummy yummy yummy in your tummy tummy tummy
(Ooh, woah)
Your surprised face sniping my taste
(Ooh, woah)
Even though I run away, it already doesn’t matter
(Ooh-ooh, yeah, yeah)
Come get illusion
(So, fool)
Follow me, come and get illusion (Yeah, yeah)
The only witness, you’re the one
While you’re off guard, swallow (While you’re off guard)
Feeding on fantasies and growing up
Follow me, come and get illusion
Innocent prey, delicious
Once in sight, hunter
Stealing your heart and growing up
(Will o’ the wisp)
Come here, don’t be afraid
(Will o’ the wisp)
Come here, don’t be afraid
A Dazzling Night of Temptation and Fantasy
“Illusion (도깨비불)” by aespa is a hypnotic track that explores the thrill of desire, temptation, and the playful dance between reality and fantasy. Through metaphors like the will-o’-the-wisp and the act of consuming attention, the lyrics depict an irresistible party under the moonlight where curiosity and attraction take center stage. The song invites listeners into a secret, magical world, gently pulling them in with captivating energy and mischievous charm. Each verse blurs the lines between hunter and prey, hinting that the pursuit of fantasy is as delicious and addictive as the song’s recurring “yummy” motif.
Chasing the Will-o’-the-Wisp
The recurring reference to the “will o’ the wisp” (도깨비불) adds a mystical layer, symbolizing elusive desires that entice yet remain just out of reach. By encouraging listeners not to be afraid and to embrace illusion, aespa crafts a message about pursuing one’s inner fantasies boldly, even when they seem intangible or surreal. The playful interplay of innocence and cunning, combined with the infectious chorus, makes “Illusion (도깨비불)” a standout anthem of self-discovery and playful seduction.
Song Credits
Songwriters: KENZIE, Patricia “Tricia” Battani, Timothy “Bos” Bullock, Emily Yeonseo Kim, and others
Release Year: 2022
Label: SM Entertainment