LearnKorean with lyrinc (Newjeans-ETA)

The title “ETA” stands for “Estimated Time of Arrival,” a term commonly used in military operations, logistics, trade, transportation, and even in everyday chats. In the context of the song, the chorus line “What’s your ETA?” translates to “When will you arrive?” or “What time will you arrive?”

On July 1st and 2nd, the song was pre-released during the NewJeans 1st Fan Meeting ‘Bunnies Camp’ held at the SK Handball Stadium.

The inclusion of common Korean names like “Hyejin” and “Jiwon” in the lyrics has been praised for its uniqueness and freshness. This approach of incorporating specific names in the lyrics is rare in K-POP but more common in hip-hop, possibly influenced by the songwriter, Beenzino.

Let’s learn Korean by this song today ^^

1.

낭비하지 마, 네 시간은 은행
서둘러서 정리해, 걔는 real bad
받아주면 안돼, no, you better trust me
답답해서, 그래

Don’t waste time; your hours are like a bank
Hurry and sort things out; he’s real bad
Don’t accept him; no, you better trust me
Feeling frustrated, yes

2.

저번에도 봤지만 너 없을 때
걘 여기저기에 눈빛을 뿌리네
아주 눈부시게, honestly, 우리 사이에
He’s been totally lying, yeah

Even last time I saw him when you were not around
He’s throwing glances here and there
Very dazzling, honestly, between us
He’s been totally lying, yeah

3.

내 생일 파티에 너만 못 온 그날
혜진이가 엄청 혼났던 그날
지원이가 여친이랑 헤어진 그날
걔는 언제나 네가 없이 그날
너무 멋있는 옷을 입고 그날
Heard him say

On the day you couldn’t come to my birthday party
The day Hyojin got into a huge fight
The day Jiwon broke up with his girlfriend
He’s always like that when you’re not around
Dressing up in such cool clothes on those days
Heard him say

4.

We can go wherever you like
Baby, say the words and I’m down
All I need is you on my side
We can go whenever you like, now where are you?

5.

what’s your ETA? What’s your ETA?
(Mmm-hmm) what’s your ETA? What’s your ETA?
(Mmm-hmm) what’s your ETA? What’s your ETA?
I’ll be there right now, lose that boy on her arm

6.

아파 맘이 네가 걔 못 잊을 때
내 말 믿어, you deserve better than that
내가 도와줄게, 걔는 그냥 playing
Boys be always lying, yeah

When your heart aches because you can’t forget him
Believe my words, you deserve better than that
I’ll help you, he’s just playing
Boys always be lying, yeah

7.

내 생일 파티에 너만 못 온 그날
혜진이가 엄청 혼났던 그날
지원이가 여친이랑 헤어진 그날
걔는 언제나 네가 없이 그날
너무 멋있는 옷을 입고 그날
Heard him say

On the day you couldn’t come to my birthday party
The day Hyojin got into a huge fight
The day Jiwon broke up with his girlfriend
He’s always like that when you’re not around
Dressing up in such cool clothes on those days
Heard him say

8.

We can go wherever you like
Baby, say the words and I’m down
All I need is you on my side
We can go wherever you like, now where are you?

9.

what’s your ETA? What’s your ETA?
(Mmm-hmm) what’s your ETA? What’s your ETA?
(Mmm-hmm) what’s your ETA? What’s your ETA?
I’ll be there right now, lose that boy on her arm
Need a boy on my arm (need a boy on my arm)
Need a boy on my arm (my arm, my arm)
Want a boy on my (want a boy on my)
Need a boy on my arm (my arm, my arm)