[Romanized:]
Na wae irae jakkuman useumina
Neon molla naega wae ireoneunji
Maldo an dwae nan neoege kkeullyeo beoryeosseo
Neoui musimhan maltue ppajyeobeorin naega useuwo
Neon wae natanaseo
Mwonde jakku saenggangna
Hoksi na joahamyeon
Malhae, yeah, yeah
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah
Tto wae irae nado nal moreugesseo
Ai molla aemaemohohan nae mam
Maldo an doeneun neowa naui cheot mannam
Igeon nugunga sseun gakbon uyeonigien jom susanghae
Neon wae natanaseo
Mwonde jakku saenggangna
Hoksi na joahamyeon
Malhae, yeah, yeah
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah
Sasil nan jom duryeopgido hae
Tto han beon deo sarange na apeulkka
Unmyeongi deonjin jilmun ape
Don’t you say no-oh, oh, oh
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
(Say yeah, yeah, yeah)
(Say yeah, yeah, yeah)
[Korean:]
나 왜 이래 자꾸만 웃음이나
넌 몰라 내가 왜 이러는지
말도 안 돼 난 너에게 끌려 버렸어
너의 무심한 말투에 빠져버린 내가 우스워
넌 왜 나타나서
뭔데 자꾸 생각나
혹시 나 좋아하면
말해, yeah, yeah
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah
또 왜 이래 나도 날 모르겠어
아이 몰라 애매모호한 내 맘
말도 안 되는 너와 나의 첫 만남
이건 누군가 쓴 각본 우연이기엔 좀 수상해
넌 왜 나타나서
뭔데 자꾸 생각나
혹시 나 좋아하면
말해, yeah, yeah
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah
사실 난 좀 두렵기도 해
또 한 번 더 사랑에 나 아플까
운명이 던진 질문 앞에
Don’t you say no-oh, oh, oh
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
(Say yeah, yeah, yeah)
(Say yeah, yeah, yeah)
[English translation:]
Why do I keep smiling like this? What’s wrong with me?
You don’t know why I do this either
It’s ridiculous, I’m attracted to you
It’s funny that I fell for your indifferent tone
Why did you show up?
What is it that I keep remembering?
If you like me
Just tell me, yeah, yeah
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah
What is this again? I don’t even know myself
I don’t know, my ambiguous heart
You and I, our first meeting ridiculous
This is a script written by someone
It’s a bit suspicious because it’s a coincidence
Why did you show up?
What is it that I keep remembering?
If you like me
Just tell me, yeah, yeah
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah
Actually, I’m a little scared
Will love hurt me once more?
Faced by the question proposed by destiny
Don’t you say no-oh, oh, oh
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
Say yeah, yeah, yeah
(Say yeah, yeah, yeah)
(Say yeah, yeah, yeah)
Exploring Vulnerability and Unexpected Love
“Yeah Yeah Yeah” by BLACKPINK dives into the whirlwind of emotions that come with unexpected attraction. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone caught off-guard by feelings they can’t fully understand or control. The recurring smiles and confusion reflect the inner turmoil of falling for someone whose indifference makes the attraction even more alluring. The track captures the tension between desire and hesitation, as the protagonist grapples with the risk of getting hurt again while longing for clarity and affirmation from the other person.
Longing for Openness and Connection
The chorus, with its repeated plea to “Just say yeah, yeah, yeah,” highlights the universal yearning for honesty in new relationships. The song’s narrative is both playful and sincere, revealing the hope that love will be reciprocated while also exposing the fear of rejection. This relatable struggle between heart and mind makes “Yeah Yeah Yeah” resonate deeply with listeners navigating the uncertainties of love.
Song Credits
- Artist: BLACKPINK
- Songwriters: Kush, VVN, R.Tee, Jisoo, Rosé
- Release Year: 2022
- Label: YG Entertainment