SURF
Itzy - Topic Lyrics
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Surf surf
나 원래 도도한 거 알지
그래서 더 너에게만
차갑게 굴었지만 I can't hide
내 맘이 맘대로 안 되지
바다에 빠진 것처럼 (yeah)
이런 건 좀 나 답지 않아
멀미라도 난 것 같잖아
싱긋 눈웃음칠 때
페이스를 조절하지만
금세 다시 휘청하잖아
불쑥 가까워질 때 호흡은 흐트러져
두 발 밑이 내 맘이
흔들거려 yeah
기분이 up and down 매번 파도를 타
점점 더 내 심장은 faster and faster
널 볼 때면
자꾸만 up and down 날 들었다가 놔
나 정말 인정하긴 싫지만 네게
반한 듯해 큰일 났네
Surf surf
매일 오르락
Surf surf
온종일 난
Surf surf 또 내리락
내 심장은 faster and faster
너에게로 빠져들어
Ah ah yeah
웬 밀당 웃겨 진짜
물타기를 해 긴가민가
From the left to the right 떠보는 짓
Makes me dizzy ooh 그쯤 하지
Poker face 계속 유지해
심장아 그만 이제 침착해
위험 수윈 아슬해
이러다 진짜 넘칠 것 같아
쿨 해지자 맘 먹었지만
결국 말려들고 말잖아
네가 날 바라볼 때 when you look at me
애써 잡은 중심이 (yeah) 흔들거려
기분이 up and down 매번 파도를 타
점점 더 내 심장은 faster and faster
널 볼 때면
자꾸만 up and down 날 들었다가 놔
나 정말 인정하긴 싫지만 네게
반한 듯해 큰일 났네 ah
뻔한 연앤 별로라 나 뻔한 건 별로라
생각해온 나지만 넌 왠지 달라
너라면 싫지 않아
Right right right right right oh
기분이 up and down 매번 파도를 타
점점 더 내 심장은 faster and faster
널 볼 때면
자꾸만 up and down 날 들었다가 놔
반한 게 분명하니 이제 나 더는
고민 안 해 네게 갈게
Surf surf
매일 오르락
Surf surf
온종일 난
Surf surf 또 내리락
내 심장은 faster and faster
너에게로 빠져들어
The opening lines of ITZY's "SURF" sets the tone for the entire song. The lyrics "Surf surf" repeated twice, multiple times throughout the song has an undertone of a metaphorical wave that the singer of the song is navigating. The lyrics suggest that as much as the singer tries to suppress and play it cool in front of her love interest, she is unable to hide her true feelings. The lyrics "나 원래 도도한 거 알지" which translates to "you know I'm usually cold" cements this idea. The singer of the song is compared to the sea, she is unsure and in doubt about her feelings, and her emotions keep coming in waves, just like how a wave works. The lyrics "두 발 밑이 내 맘이 흔들거려" or "the ground beneath my feet is shaking my heart" underline the panic and anxiety associated with falling in love. Overall, the lyrics try to explain the confusion and complexity of love that can leave one feeling lost and uncertain, just like the feeling of losing control in wild waves.
The chorus of the song goes "기분이 up and down 매번 파도를 타, 점점 더 내 심장은 faster and faster. 널 볼 때면 자꾸만 up and down 날 들었다가 놔. 나 정말 인정하긴 싫지만 네게 반한 듯해 큰일 났네" which translates to "My mood is up and down, every time I ride a wave, My heart gets faster and faster. Every time I look at you, I feel up and down. I really don't want to admit it, but seems like I fell for you." The lyrics suggest that even though the singer of the song fights her feelings and tries to stay cool and composed, her heart betrays her every time she sees her crush. The singer is in love and seems to be in denial or unable to acknowledge it, which is causing her heart to run wild like never before.
Overall the song is about the complex and confusing nature of falling in love. The lyrics talk about how it can be difficult to recognize your own feelings, and how love can hit you like a wave that knocks you off your feet. The song's metaphorical sea theme, combined with the playful melody and ITZY's upbeat sound, makes "SURF" an enjoyable and relatable track.
Line by Line Meaning
Surf surf
The repetition of the phrase serves as the refrain of the song, meant to evoke a carefree, beachy vibe.
Surf surf
Repeating the refrain.
나 원래 도도한 거 알지
I know I seem aloof and disinterested but it's because I'm trying to hide my true feelings for you.
그래서 더 너에게만 차갑게 굴었지만 I can't hide
I've been acting cold and distant towards you, but it's not working because I can't control my emotions.
내 맘이 맘대로 안 되지
My heart has a mind of its own, and I can't control it.
바다에 빠진 것처럼 (yeah) 자꾸 일렁대는 feeling
I keep getting swept away by my feelings for you, like being caught in the waves of the ocean.
이런 건 좀 나 답지 않아 멀미라도 난 것 같잖아
I know this isn't really like me, it makes me feel dizzy and disoriented.
싱긋 눈웃음칠 때
But when I see you smiling, my heart flutters and I can't help but smile too.
페이스를 조절하지만
I try to keep a poker face, but it's difficult.
금세 다시 휘청하잖아
I easily get weak in the knees again.
불쑥 가까워질 때 호흡은 흐트러져
When we get suddenly close, my breathing becomes erratic.
두 발 밑이 내 맘이 흔들거려 yeah
It feels like my heart is shaking beneath my feet.
기분이 up and down 매번 파도를 타
My mood is like the waves, always up and down.
점점 더 내 심장은 faster and faster
My heart beats faster and faster as I get closer to you.
널 볼 때면 자꾸만 up and down 날 들었다가 놔
Whenever I see you, my mood goes up and down before it finally settles.
나 정말 인정하긴 싫지만 네게 반한 듯해 큰일 났네
I hate to admit it, but it seems like I've fallen for you and that's a big problem.
매일 오르락
Up and down, like the waves.
온종일 난
I feel like this all day long.
또 내리락
Up and down again.
내 심장은 faster and faster
My heartbeat gets faster and faster.
너에게로 빠져들어
I feel myself falling for you.
Ah ah yeah
Adds to the overall feel and vibe of the song.
웬 밀당 웃겨 진짜
Playing hard to get is ridiculous.
물타기를 해 긴가민가
I'm not sure if I'm going in the right direction.
From the left to the right 떠보는 짓
I keep trying different things, unsure of what will work.
Makes me dizzy ooh 그쯤 하지
It's making me dizzy, maybe I should stop.
Poker face 계속 유지해
I keep a straight face.
심장아 그만 이제 침착해
Heart, calm down now.
위험 수윈 아슬해
It feels risky and dangerous.
이러다 진짜 넘칠 것 같아
It feels like I'm going to overflow soon.
쿨 해지자 맘 먹었지만 결국 말려들고 말잖아
I try to play it cool, but I always end up losing control.
네가 날 바라볼 때 when you look at me
When you look at me, my heart starts racing.
애써 잡은 중심이 (yeah) 흔들거려
My carefully maintained composure starts to waver.
뻔한 연앤 별로라 나 뻔한 건 별로라
I've had enough of predictable relationships.
생각해온 나지만 넌 왠지 달라
I thought I knew what I was looking for, but there's something different about you.
너라면 싫지 않아 Right right right right right oh
If it's you, I don't mind. Right, right, right, right, right.
반한 게 분명하니 이제 나 더는 고민 안 해
It's clear that I've fallen for you, so I won't hesitate anymore.
네게 갈게 Surf surf
I'll come to you, like the waves of the ocean.
매일 오르락
Up and down, like the waves.
온종일 난
I feel like this all day long.
또 내리락
Up and down again.
내 심장은 faster and faster
My heartbeat gets faster and faster.
너에게로 빠져들어
I feel myself falling for you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Cazziopeia, Ellen Annie Beata Tollbom, Greg Paul Stephen Bonnick, Hayden Chapman, Hee Joo Lee, Su Bin Kim, Wu Hyun Park
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