[Romanized:]
Annyeong, han beonjjeumeun nal deureobwatgetji?
Neoui sarangni (Ah-ah-ah-ah)
Imi eoril ttae modu gyeokkeotda
Saenggakagetji? (Ah-ah-ah-ah)
Attention, boys, naneun jom dareul geol
Dareun aedeureul da mireonaego jarireul japji
Mam sok gipeun gose (Pa-rum, pum-pum, pum)
Aju eunmilhage (Pa-rum, pum-pum, pum)
Ne mam byeogeul ttulko jarananda (ne mam byeogeul ttulko jarananda)
Teukbyeolhan gyeongheom, rum-pum-pum-pum (teukbyeolhan gyeongheom, rum-pum-pum-pum)
Meoriga kkaejil deusi apaonda (meoriga kkaejil deusi apaonda)
Saeroun gyeongheom, rum-pum-pum-pum (Hit it)
Aya, meoriga apeul geol
Jamdo oji aneul geol
Neon swipge nal itji mothal geol
Eoneu nal kkamjjak natanan
Jinjja ne cheotsarang (Rum-pum-pum-pum)
Igeo eojjeona? gotge jaran ail
Gidaehaetgetji? (Ah-ah-ah-ah)
Ppittakage seoseo neol goeropigetji?
Naega jom swipjin anchi (Ah-ah-ah-ah)
Ireoteora, jeoreota, maldeulman manchiman
Gyeokkeobogi jeonen al suga eopjyo
Himdeulge nal ppobanaendago handaedo
Pyeongsaeng geu jaril biwodugetji
Ama nan anil geol
Yeah, ama majeul geol
Ijen dulmanui bimireul mandeureojulge
Swit, dulmanui, swiit
Aya, meoriga apeul geol
Jamdo oji aneul geol
Neon swipge nal itji mothal geol
Eoneu nal kkamjjak natanan
Jjarithan cheotsarang (Rum-pum-pum-pum)
Ne maeum byeogeul ttulko jarananda, byeogeul ttulko jarananda
Byeogeul ttulko jarananda, byeogeul ttulko jarananda
Meoriga kkaejil deusi apaonda, kkaejil deusi apaonda
Kkaejil deusi apaonda, kkaejil deusi apaonda
Aju kkaejil deusi
Aya, meoriga apeul geol (neoneun meori apeul geol)
Jamdo oji aneul geol
Neon swipge nal itji mothal geol (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Eoneu nal kkamjjak natanan
Jinjja ne cheotsarang (Rum-pum-pum-pum)
Jinjja ne cheotsarang
Teukbyeolhan gyeongheom, rum-pum-pum-pum (jjarithan cheotsarang)
Saeroun gyeongheom, rum-pum-pum-pum (jinjja ne cheotsarang)
Teukbyeolhan gyeongheom, rum-pum-pum-pum (jjarithan cheotsarang)
Saeroun gyeongheom, rum-pum-pum-pum
Aya, meoriga apeul geol (neoneun meori apeul geol)
Jamdo oji aneul geol (jamdo oji aneul geol)
Neon swipge nal itji mothal geol (nareul itji mothal geol)
Eoneu nal kkamjjak natanan
Jinjja ne cheotsarang (Rum-pum-pum-pum)
[Korean:]
안녕, 한 번쯤은 날 들어봤겠지?
너의 사랑니 (Ah-ah-ah-ah)
이미 어릴 때 모두 겪었다
생각하겠지? (Ah-ah-ah-ah)
Attention, boys, 나는 좀 다를 걸
다른 애들을 다 밀어내고 자리를 잡지
맘 속 깊은 곳에 (Pa-rum, pum-pum, pum)
아주 은밀하게 (Pa-rum, pum-pum, pum)
네 맘 벽을 뚫고 자라난다 (네 맘 벽을 뚫고 자라난다)
특별한 경험, rum-pum-pum-pum (특별한 경험, rum-pum-pum-pum)
머리가 깨질 듯이 아파온다 (머리가 깨질 듯이 아파온다)
새로운 경험, rum-pum-pum-pum (Hit it)
아야, 머리가 아플 걸
잠도 오지 않을 걸
넌 쉽게 날 잊지 못할 걸
어느 날 깜짝 나타난
진짜 네 첫사랑 (Rum-pum-pum-pum)
이거 어쩌나? 곧게 자란 아일
기대했겠지? (Ah-ah-ah-ah)
삐딱하게 서서 널 괴롭히겠지?
내가 좀 쉽진 않지 (Ah-ah-ah-ah)
이렇더라, 저렇다, 말들만 많지만
겪어보기 전엔 알 수가 없죠
힘들게 날 뽑아낸다고 한대도
평생 그 자릴 비워두겠지
아마 난 아닐 걸
Yeah, 아마 맞을 걸
이젠 둘만의 비밀을 만들어줄게
쉿, 둘만의, 쉬잇
아야, 머리가 아플 걸
잠도 오지 않을 걸
넌 쉽게 날 잊지 못할 걸
어느 날 깜짝 나타난
짜릿한 첫사랑 (Rum-pum-pum-pum)
네 마음 벽을 뚫고 자라난다, 벽을 뚫고 자라난다
벽을 뚫고 자라난다, 벽을 뚫고 자라난다
머리가 깨질 듯이 아파온다, 깨질 듯이 아파온다
깨질 듯이 아파온다, 깨질 듯이 아파온다
아주 깨질 듯이
아야, 머리가 아플 걸 (너는 머리 아플 걸)
잠도 오지 않을 걸
넌 쉽게 날 잊지 못할 걸 (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
어느 날 깜짝 나타난
진짜 네 첫사랑 (Rum-pum-pum-pum)
진짜 네 첫사랑
특별한 경험, rum-pum-pum-pum (짜릿한 첫사랑)
새로운 경험, rum-pum-pum-pum (진짜 네 첫사랑)
특별한 경험, rum-pum-pum-pum (짜릿한 첫사랑)
새로운 경험, rum-pum-pum-pum
아야, 머리가 아플 걸 (너는 머리 아플 걸)
잠도 오지 않을 걸 (잠도 오지 않을 걸)
넌 쉽게 날 잊지 못할 걸 (나를 잊지 못할 걸)
어느 날 깜짝 나타난
진짜 네 첫사랑 (Rum-pum-pum-pum)
Unpacking the Symbolism of “Rum Pum Pum Pum”
“Rum Pum Pum Pum (첫 사랑니)” by aespa transforms the experience of a first love into a bold metaphor. The song compares the emergence of a wisdom tooth to the sudden appearance of a first romance—painful, unforgettable, and impossible to ignore. With infectious rhythms and catchy hooks, aespa sings about being the unforgettable first love that disrupts and grows, even through emotional barriers. The lyrics suggest that, just like a wisdom tooth, this kind of love leaves a lasting mark, lingering in memory and reshaping one’s emotional landscape. The playful yet assertive tone reflects confidence and a touch of mischief, making the song both relatable and empowering for listeners navigating the turbulence of young love.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Kenzie, Deez, Yoo Young-jin, Ryan S. Jhun
Release Year: 2024
Label: SM Entertainment