MOONLIGHT SUNRISE
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Moonlight Sunrise captures the thrilling rush of late-night attraction, blending playful anticipation with bold, heartfelt connection.
Album
READY TO BE (12th Mini Album)
Release Date
January 20, 2023
Genre
Dance-pop / Synth-pop
Label
JYP Entertainment
Composers / Lyricists
earattack, Nina Ann Nelson, Kaedi Dalley, Lee Woo-hyeon (이우현)
Participating Members
Nayeon
Jeongyeon
Momo
Sana
Jihyo
Mina
Dahyun
Chaeyoung
Tzuyu
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[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
Oh yeah
I guarantee I gotcha
I guarantee I gotcha
I’ve been craving for your love
Can’t see nobody but us
so I so I so I
Can’t see nobody but us
so I so I so I
See you from across the room
Make my way over to you
I’m trippin’ over butterflies
Make my way over to you
I’m trippin’ over butterflies
Oh yeah baby I don’t really mean to rush
but Imma really need your touch
If Imma make it thru the night
but Imma really need your touch
If Imma make it thru the night
I got the moonlight
Tequila sunrise
Come take a shot on me I gotcha
Tequila sunrise
Come take a shot on me I gotcha
I don’t know how to say this
I hope this song is on your playlist
this feelings so hard to explain
I don’t even know how to talk right now
its i need you o’clock right now
I want you to hear me say
I hope this song is on your playlist
this feelings so hard to explain
I don’t even know how to talk right now
its i need you o’clock right now
I want you to hear me say
moonlight sunrise
baby come be my starlight
moonlight sunrise
Oh baby
Just to make you stay
baby come be my starlight
moonlight sunrise
Oh baby
Just to make you stay
moonlight sunrise
baby let’s do it all night
moonlight sunrise
I guarantee I gotcha
baby let’s do it all night
moonlight sunrise
I guarantee I gotcha
Loving undefeated on your knees pleading
baby u can hit up my line when you need it
said that you tried baby you succeeded
Got a craving baby
Can u feed it
baby u can hit up my line when you need it
said that you tried baby you succeeded
Got a craving baby
Can u feed it
Took a trip under moonlight
Follow me to the sunrise
everyday everynight
Ayyyy come with me don’t think twice
Follow me to the sunrise
everyday everynight
Ayyyy come with me don’t think twice
Oh yeah baby I don’t really mean to rush
but Imma really need your touch
If Imma make it thru the night
but Imma really need your touch
If Imma make it thru the night
I got the moonlight
Tequila sunrise
Come take a shot on me I gotcha
Tequila sunrise
Come take a shot on me I gotcha
I don’t know how to say this
I hope this song is on your playlist
this feelings so hard to explain
I hope this song is on your playlist
this feelings so hard to explain
I don’t even know how to talk right now
its i need you o’clock right now
I want you to hear me say
its i need you o’clock right now
I want you to hear me say
moonlight sunrise
baby come be my starlight
moonlight sunrise
Oh baby
Just to make you stay
baby come be my starlight
moonlight sunrise
Oh baby
Just to make you stay
moonlight sunrise
baby let’s do it all night
moonlight sunrise
I guarantee I gotcha
baby let’s do it all night
moonlight sunrise
I guarantee I gotcha
cards out on the table what u say?
I need you you need me you’re mine
If I’m your moonlight
you’re my sunrise babe
I guarantee I gotcha
I need you you need me you’re mine
If I’m your moonlight
you’re my sunrise babe
I guarantee I gotcha
moonlight sunrise
baby come be my starlight
moonlight sunrise
Oh baby
Just to make you stay
baby come be my starlight
moonlight sunrise
Oh baby
Just to make you stay
moonlight sunrise
baby let’s do it all night
moonlight sunrise
I guarantee I gotcha
baby let’s do it all night
moonlight sunrise
I guarantee I gotcha
moonlight sunrise
baby come be my starlight
moonlight sunrise
I guarantee I gotcha
baby come be my starlight
moonlight sunrise
I guarantee I gotcha
moonlight sunrise
baby let’s do it all night
moonlight sunrise
I guarantee I gotcha
baby let’s do it all night
moonlight sunrise
I guarantee I gotcha
moonlight sunrise
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
달빛
(dal-bit)
moonlight
💡 Note: the light from the moon that represents the romantic mood of the song
일출
(il-chul)
sunrise
💡 Note: the appearance of the sun above the horizon, symbolizing a new beginning with a lover
별빛
(byeol-bit)
starlight
💡 Note: the light from stars, used to describe a lover who shines in the dark
그리워해
(geu-ri-wo-hae)
craving/longing
💡 Note: a deep and intense desire for someone’s love and presence
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The song captures the rush of late-night attraction, where desire builds quietly but confidently and emotions feel undeniable. It centers on anticipation and mutual pull, moving between hesitation and bold honesty as two people choose the moment over restraint. Rather than drama, the feeling is playful and assured, embracing connection and the promise of staying together until the night naturally turns into morning, sealing the moment with certainty.
