아이유/IU - 삐삐/Bbibbi

작사 (Lyricist): 아이유/IU

작곡 (Composer): 이종훈/Lee Jong-hoon

편곡 (Arranger): 이채규/Lee Chae Gyu

Hi there 인사해 호들갑 없이

Hi there insahae hodeulgap eobsi

Hi there, greet without formalities

시작해요 서론 없이

sijakhaeyo seolon eobsi

Let's start without an introduction

스킨십은 사양할게요 Back off back off

seukinsib-eun sayanghalgeyo Back off back off

I'll pass on the skinship, back off back off

이대로 좋아요 Balance balance

idaelo joh-ayo Balance balance

It's fine like this, balance balance

It’s me 나예요 다를 거 없이

It’s me nayeyo dal-eul geo eobs-i

It's me, nothing different

요즘엔 뭔가요 내 Gossip

yojeum-en mwongayo nae Gossip

What's my gossip these days

탐색하는 불빛 Scanner scanner

tamsaeghaneun bulbich Scanner scanner

Searching lights, scanner scanner

오늘은 몇 점인가요? Jealous jealous

oneul-eun myeoch jeon-ingayo? Jealous jealous

How many points today? Jealous jealous

쟤는 대체 왜 저런 옷을 좋아한담?

jaeneun daeche wae jeoleon os-eul joahan dam?

Why does she like those clothes so much?

기분을 알 수 없는 저 표정은 뭐람?

gibun-eul al su eobsneun jeo pyojeong-eun mwolam?

What's with that expression that I can't read?

태가 달라진 건 아마 Stress 때문인가?

taega dallajin geon ama Stress ttaemun-in-ga?

Is her change in mood probably due to stress?

걱정이야 쟤도 참

geogjeong-iya jae do cham

It's worrying, she's also holding back

Yellow C A R D

이 선 넘으면 침범이야 Beep

i seon neom-eumyeon chimbom-iya Beep

If you cross this line, it's an intrusion, beep

매너는 여기까지 It’s ma ma ma mine

maeneoneun yeogikkaji It’s ma ma ma mine

Manners go up to here, it's ma ma ma mine

Please keep the la la la line

Hello stuP I D

그 선 넘으면 정색이야 Beep

geu seon neom-eumyeon jeongsae-giya Beep

If you cross that line, it's a serious matter, beep

Stop it 거리 유지해

Stop it geoli ujihae

Stop it, keep your distance

Cause we don’t know know know know

Comma we don’t owe owe owe owe (Anything)

I don’t care 당신의 비밀이 뭔지

I don’t care dangsin-ui bimil-i mweonji

I don’t care what your secret is

저마다의 사정 역시

jeomada-ui sajeong yeogsi

Everyone has their own circumstances

정중히 사양할게요 Not my business

jeongjungh-i sayanghalgeyo Not my business

I'll politely decline, not my business

이대로 좋아요 Talk talkless

idaelo joh-ayo Talk talkless

It's fine like this, talk less

Still me 또예요 놀랄 거 없이

Still me tto-eyo nollal geo eobs-i

It's still me, nothing to be surprised about

I’m sure you’re gonna say “my gosh”

바빠지는 눈빛 Checki cheking

babajineun nunbich Checki cheking

Busy eyes, checki checking

매일 틀린 그림 찾기 Hash tagging

maeil teullin geulim chajgi Hash tagging

Finding the wrong picture every day, hash tagging

꼿꼿하게 걷다가 삐끗 넘어질라

kkodkkodhage geoddaga ppikkeug neomeojilla

Walking confidently, then slipping and falling

다들 수군대는 걸 자긴 아나 몰라

dadeul sugundaeneun geol jagin ana molla

Everyone's whispering, but they probably don't know

요새 말이 많은 걔랑 어울린다나?

yosae mal-i manh-eun gyaelang eoulrinda na?

Do I match well with that talkative person these days?

문제야 쟤도 참

munjeya jae do cham

It's a problem, she's also holding back

Yellow C A R D

이 선 넘으면 침범이야 Beep

i seon neom-eumyeon chimbom-iya Beep

If you cross this line, it's an intrusion, beep

매너는 여기까지 It’s ma ma ma mine

maeneoneun yeogikkaji It’s ma ma ma mine

Manners go up to here, it's ma ma ma mine

Please keep the la la la line

Hello stuP I D

그 선 넘으면 정색이야 Beep

geu seon neom-eumyeon jeongsae-giya Beep

If you cross that line, it's a serious matter, beep

Stop it 거리 유지해

Stop it geoli ujihae

Stop it, keep your distance

Cause we don’t know know know know

Comma we don’t owe owe owe owe (Anything)

편하게 하지 뭐

pyeonhage haji mwo

Just relax, what

어 거기 너 내 말 알아 들어? 어?

eo geogi neo nae mal al-a deul-eo? eo?

Hey, can you understand what I'm saying over there? Hey?

I don’t believe it

에이 아직 모를 걸

ei ajig moleul geol

Hey, you still don't know

내 말 틀려? 또 나만 나뻐? 어?

nae mal tlelyeo? tto naman nappa? eo?

Am I wrong? Am I the only one who's wrong again? Hey?

I don’t believe it

깜빡이 켜 교양이 없어 너 Knock knock knock

kkambbagg-i kyeo gyoyang-i eobs-eo neo Knock knock knock

Turn on your blinker, you lack manners, knock knock knock

Enough 더 상대 안 해 Block block block block block

Enough deo sangdae an hae Block block block block block

Enough, I'm not dealing with you anymore, block block block block block

잘 모르겠으면 이젠 좀 외워 Babe

jal moleugess-eumyeon ijen jom oewo Babe

If you don't understand well, now just memorize it, babe

Repeat repeat

참 쉽지 Right

cham swibji Right

It's pretty easy, right?

Yellow C A R D

이 선 넘으면 침범이야 Beep

i seon neom-eumyeon chimbom-iya Beep

If you cross this line, it's an intrusion, beep

매너는 여기까지 It’s ma ma ma mine

maeneoneun yeogikkaji It’s ma ma ma mine

Manners go up to here, it's ma ma ma mine

Please keep the la la la line

Hello stuP I D

그 선 넘으면 정색이야 Beep

geu seon neom-eumyeon jeongsae-giya Beep

If you cross that line, it's a serious matter, beep

Stop it 거리 유지해

Stop it geoli ujihae

Stop it, keep your distance

Cause we don’t know know know know

Comma we don’t owe owe owe owe (Anything)

Song Interpretation

Short Summary

The song "삐삐 (Bbibi)" by IU explores themes of setting boundaries and self-assertion, with a playful and confident tone. Through direct and often cheeky lyrics, IU expresses a desire for personal space and distance from unwanted attention, while emphasizing her own independence and unapologetic stance.

Detailed Insights

The lyrics of "삐삐 (Bbibi)" reflect IU's boldness and defiance against societal expectations and unsolicited scrutiny. The repeated line "Yellow C A R D" serves as a metaphor for setting clear boundaries, signaling when someone has crossed the line. IU's playful tone throughout the song blends with her serious messages about personal autonomy, with phrases like "If you cross this line, it's an intrusion" and "Stop it, keep your distance" reinforcing her desire for respect and space.

Her use of expressions like "It’s me, nothing different" and "I don’t care what your secret is" further showcase her confidence and refusal to conform to others' expectations. The song also touches on the frustrations of dealing with gossip and judgment, highlighting IU's resilience in navigating such pressures. The contrasting playful and serious tones in the song create a unique dynamic that reinforces the theme of self-empowerment, while keeping the mood light and catchy.