레드벨벳/Red Velvet - 빨간 맛/Red Flavor

작사 (Lyricist): Kenzie

작곡 (Composer): Daniel Caesar, Ludwig Lindell

편곡 (Arranger): Caesar & Loui

빨-빨-빨간 맛, 궁금해 honey

ppal-ppal-ppalgan mat, gung-geumhae honey

Red-red-red flavor, curious honey

깨물면 점점 녹아든 strawberry 그 맛

kkaemulmyeon jeomjeom nogadeun strawberry geu mat

Bite it, and the melting strawberry flavor

Corner candy shop 찾아 봐 baby

Corner candy shop chaja bwa baby

Find the corner candy shop, baby

내가 제일 좋아하는 건 여름 그 맛

Naega jeil joahaneun geon yeoreum geu mat

What I like the most is the taste of summer

야자나무 그늘 아래 졸고 싶고

Yajanamu geuneul alae jolgo sipgo

I want to doze off under the palm tree's shade

뜨거운 여름밤의 바람은 불고

Ddeugeoun yeoreumbam-ui baram-eun bulgo

The hot summer night breeze blows

너무 쉽게 사랑 빠져 버릴 nineteen

Neomu swipge salang ppajyeo beolil nineteen

Too easily falling in love, just nineteen

우린 제법 어울리고 또 멋져

Ulin jebbeob eoulrigo tto meosjyeo

We go well together and look cool

좋아 첫눈에 반해 버린

Joah cheotnune banhae beorin

I like you, fell for you at first sight

네가 자꾸만 생각나

Nega jakkuman saenggagna

You keep coming into my mind

내 방식대로 갈래

Nae bangsikdaelo gallae

I want to go my way

빨-빨-빨간 맛, 궁금해 honey

ppal-ppal-ppalgan mat, gung-geumhae honey

Red-red-red flavor, curious honey

깨물면 점점 녹아든 strawberry 그 맛

kkaemulmyeon jeomjeom nogadeun strawberry geu mat

Bite it, and the melting strawberry flavor

Corner candy shop 찾아 봐 baby

Corner candy shop chaja bwa baby

Find the corner candy shop, baby

내가 제일 좋아하는 건 여름 그 맛, yeah

Naega jeil joahaneun geon yeoreum geu mat, yeah

What I like the most is the taste of summer, yeah

Red-red-red flavor

Red, red-red-red flavor

Red-red-red flavor

Red, red-red-red flavor

일곱 개의 무지갯빛 문을 열어

Ilgop gaeui mujigatebit muneul yeoreo

Open seven brightly colored doors

너의 세상은 짜릿해 멋있어, mmh...

Neoui sesang-eun jjalishae meos-isseo, mmh...

Your world is thrilling, cool, mmh...

태양보다 빨간 네 사랑의 색깔

Taeyangboda ppalgan ne salang-ui saekkkal

Your love's color is redder than the sun

내가 가질래 내 멋대로 할래

Naega gajillae nae meosdaelo hollae

I want to have it, I want to do it my way

날 봐, 넌 뭘 생각하는데?

Nal bwa, neon mwol saenggaghaneunde?

Look at me, what are you thinking?

오늘 뭘 할 수 있을까?

Oneul mwol hal su isseulkka?

What can we do today?

내 맘대로 상상해

Nae mamdaelo sangsanghae

Imagine as you like

빨-빨-빨간 맛, 궁금해 honey (yeah)

ppal-ppal-ppalgan mat, gung-geumhae (yeah)

Red-red-red flavor, curious honey (yeah)

깨물면 점점 녹아든 strawberry 그 맛

kkaemulmyeon jeomjeom nogadeun strawberry geu mat

Bite it, and the melting strawberry flavor

Corner candy shop 찾아 봐 baby (yeah, hey, hey)

Corner candy shop chaja bwa baby (yeah, hey, hey)

Find the corner candy shop, baby (yeah, hey, hey)

내가 제일 좋아하는 건 여름 그 맛, yeah

Naega jeil joahaneun geon yeoreum geu mat, yeah

What I like the most is the taste of summer, yeah

복숭아 juice, sweet and sour mix mood

Boksung-a juice, sweet and sour mix mood

Peach juice, sweet and sour mix mood

네게 주고픈 coktail을 brew (red)

Negae jugopeun coktail-eul brew (red)

I want to give you a cocktail (red)

귓속이 쨍 코가 맹

Gwitsogi jjaeng koga maeng

Ears are bright, nose is blind

상상 그 이상 기분 up and down (red)

Sangsang geu isang gibun up and down (red)

Imagination beyond that, feelings up and down (red)

Bet you wanna, bet you wanna dance like this

외쳐보자 좋아해요 솔직히

Oechyeobojja joahaeyo soljikhi

Let's shout it out, I like you honestly

긴장해 땀이 뚝뚝 귀엽지

Ginjanghae ttami ttukttuk gwiyeobji

Nervous, sweat drops adorably

사랑에 빠져 그을려, 우린 red red uh

Sarang-e ppajyeo geullyeo, urin red red uh

Falling in love, we're burning, we're red red uh

말 안 해도 알아주면 안 돼?

Mal an haedo alajumyeon an dwae?

Do you have to understand without me saying it?

내 맘은 더 커져 가는데

Nae mameun deo keojyeo ganeunde

My feelings are growing bigger

다 흘려버린 ice cream같이

Da heullyeobeorin ice cream gat-i

Like spilled ice cream

이러다 녹을지 몰라

Ileoda nogeulji molla

I might melt like this

그러니 말해 (그래 그래 말해)

Geuleoni malhae (geulae geulae malhae)

So tell me (yeah yeah tell me)

그러니 말해 (그래 그래 말해)

Geuleoni malhae (geulae geulae malhae)

So tell me (yeah yeah tell me)

너의 색깔로

Neoui saekkkallo

With your color

날 물들여줘 더 진하게 강렬하게 (yeah babe)

Nal muldeulyeojwo deo jinhage gangryeolhage (yeah babe)

Dye me, more intense, more vividly (yeah babe)

빨-빨-빨간 맛, 궁금해 honey (honey)

ppal-ppal-ppalgan mat, gung-geumhae honey

Red-red-red flavor, curious honey (honey)

깨물면 점점 녹아든 strawberry 그 맛 (berry 그 맛)

kkaemulmyeon jeomjeom nogadeun strawberry geu mat (berry geu mat)

Bite it, and the melting strawberry flavor (berry flavor)

Corner candy shop 찾아 봐 baby

Corner candy shop chaja bwa baby

Find the corner candy shop, baby

내가 제일 좋아하는 건 여름 그 맛

Naega jeil joahaneun geon yeoreum geu mat

What I like the most is the taste of summer

내가 제일 좋아하는 건 여름의 너

Naega jeil joahaneun geon yeoreum-ui neo

What I like the most is you in summer

Song Interpretation

Short Summary

The song "Red Flavor" by Red Velvet expresses the excitement and intensity of love, likening it to the vibrant and sweet taste of summer fruits. The lyrics paint a picture of feeling carefree, falling in love easily, and embracing the thrill of youthful passion.

Detailed Insights

The lyrics are filled with references to bright and refreshing summer imagery, such as the melting strawberry flavor and the heat of a summer night. The repetition of "red-red-red flavor" reflects the intense emotions associated with love, which is presented as both thrilling and all-consuming.

There’s also a playful and carefree attitude toward love and desire, as the singer expresses curiosity and longing in a way that mirrors the irresistible allure of summer. The energetic and upbeat nature of the song enhances the feeling of freedom and excitement in youth, while the repeated lines convey a sense of urgency and passion.