Tell Me Baby
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Tell Me Baby captures the warmth of childhood wonder and the joy of fulfilling a loved one’s heartfelt wishes.
Album
The Renaissance – The 10th Album
Release Date
March 16, 2021
Genre
Dance
Label
SM Entertainment
Composers / Lyricists
Zaydro, Im Su-ran, Lee Hyo-jae
Participating Members
Leeteuk
Heechul
Yesung
Shindong
Eunhyuk
Donghae
Siwon
Ryeowook
Kyuhyun
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[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
san-ta-ga on-dae il-gop sal-jjeum-i-eoss-na
chin-gu-deul-eun geu-geol mit-nya nol-lyeo dae-sseo
mwo a-nim eo-ttae? tto hok-si mo-reul il-i-ya
ja eo-seo so-won bil-eo geu si-jeol na-cheo-reom
chin-gu-deul-eun geu-geol mit-nya nol-lyeo dae-sseo
mwo a-nim eo-ttae? tto hok-si mo-reul il-i-ya
ja eo-seo so-won bil-eo geu si-jeol na-cheo-reom
When I was around seven, I believed in Santa. My friends laughed at me for it. What if it’s not true? Or maybe there’s something I don’t know. Hurry, make a wish, just like that magical season.
son-eul mo-eu-go teu-ri a-rae-ro
got kkum-man gat-eun il-i il-eo-nal geo-ya
tell me what you want you
ae-ge mal-hae-jun-da-myeon jeon-hae jul-ge kkok
got kkum-man gat-eun il-i il-eo-nal geo-ya
tell me what you want you
ae-ge mal-hae-jun-da-myeon jeon-hae jul-ge kkok
With our hands together, let’s reach for our dreams. Something amazing is about to happen. Tell me what you want, and if you share your wishes with me, I’ll make sure they come true.
tell me what you want you
o-neul bam san-ta-gat-i
neo-ui gyeo-teu-ro na na na na
tell me baby tell me baby on-tong ha-yah-ge
o-neul bam san-ta-gat-i
neo-ui gyeo-teu-ro na na na na
tell me baby tell me baby on-tong ha-yah-ge
Tell me what you want, tonight I’ll be like Santa by your side. Tell me, baby, tell me, baby, let’s make everything pure and bright.
tell me baby tell me baby you
byeol-eul tta-da tta-da ne-ge jul-ge
ru-dol-peu-do in-jeong-hae i-mi i-geon yeok-dae-geup i-ben-teu
nun-ap-e nal bo-myeon neon eo-tteon pyo-jeong ji-eul-kka
byeol-eul tta-da tta-da ne-ge jul-ge
ru-dol-peu-do in-jeong-hae i-mi i-geon yeok-dae-geup i-ben-teu
nun-ap-e nal bo-myeon neon eo-tteon pyo-jeong ji-eul-kka
Tell me, baby, tell me, baby, I’ll give you the stars. Even Rudolph agrees, this is an extraordinary event. When you look at me, what expression will you have?
hin nun eop-si-do a-reum-da-un got
got kkum-man gat-eun yae-gi i-rwo-jul geo-ya
tell me what you want you
ae-ge mal-hae-jun-da-myeon jeon-hae jul-ge kkok
got kkum-man gat-eun yae-gi i-rwo-jul geo-ya
tell me what you want you
ae-ge mal-hae-jun-da-myeon jeon-hae jul-ge kkok
Even without snow, it’s still beautiful. Our dreams will come true, like a fairy tale. Tell me what you want, and if you tell me, I’ll make it happen.
tell me what you want you
o-neul bam san-ta-gat-i
neo-ui gyeo-teu-ro na na na na
tell me baby tell me baby on-tong ha-yah-ge
o-neul bam san-ta-gat-i
neo-ui gyeo-teu-ro na na na na
tell me baby tell me baby on-tong ha-yah-ge
Tell me what you want, tonight I’ll be like Santa by your side. Tell me, baby, tell me, baby, let’s make everything pure and bright.
tell me baby tell me baby you
il nyeon jung-e ji-geum-i
je-il nun-i bu-si-ge gi-eok-doe-ge ha
dal-bit-eul tta-ra ha-neul-do na-ra
il nyeon jung-e ji-geum-i
je-il nun-i bu-si-ge gi-eok-doe-ge ha
dal-bit-eul tta-ra ha-neul-do na-ra
Tell me, baby, tell me, baby, this moment in the year is the brightest. Let’s make it unforgettable, flying under the moonlight.
mot hal il-i eop-seo i’m your santa
ij-hyeo-jin dong-sim neo-ui meo-ri-mat-e no-a-du-go
a-chim-i o-myeon go-gae-reul deul-myeon kkam-nol
ja jeul-gil jun-bi okay chot-bul-eul kyeo dul-ge
ij-hyeo-jin dong-sim neo-ui meo-ri-mat-e no-a-du-go
a-chim-i o-myeon go-gae-reul deul-myeon kkam-nol
ja jeul-gil jun-bi okay chot-bul-eul kyeo dul-ge
There’s nothing I can’t do, I’m your Santa. I’ll leave my forgotten heart at the top of your head. When morning comes and you lift your head, you’ll be surprised. Get ready to enjoy, I’ll light the candles.
ham-kke du nun-eul gam-go hu
eo-rin-a-i-ga dwae christmas-in-de nu-ga mwo-ra hae
ma-eum-kkeot deul-tteo gi-dae-hae-do joh-eul geol
more more more
eo-rin-a-i-ga dwae christmas-in-de nu-ga mwo-ra hae
ma-eum-kkeot deul-tteo gi-dae-hae-do joh-eul geol
more more more
Let’s close our eyes together and become children again. It’s Christmas, who cares what others say? Let’s listen to our hearts and expect great things, more and more.
nae jeon-bu-reul ju-go sip-eo (yeah)
tell me what you want you
ne-ga haeng-bok-ha-da-myeon i-rwo jul-ge kkok
tell me what you want you
tell me what you want you
ne-ga haeng-bok-ha-da-myeon i-rwo jul-ge kkok
tell me what you want you
I want to give you my everything (yeah). Tell me what you want, if it makes you happy, I’ll make it happen. Tell me what you want.
gi-da-rin o-neul ji-geum
neo-ui gyeo-teu-ro na na na na
tell me what you want
na na na na na na na
neo-ui gyeo-teu-ro na na na na
tell me what you want
na na na na na na na
I’ve been waiting for this moment, right now. I’ll be by your side. Tell me what you want, na na na na na na na.
tell me what you want
na na na na na na na
tell me baby tell me baby
na na na na na na na
tell me baby tell me baby
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
동심
(dongsim)
childhood innocence
💡 Note: the pure and untainted heart of a child often forgotten in adulthood
머리맡
(meorimat)
bedside
💡 Note: the space at the head of a bed where secrets and gifts are often placed
소원
(sowon)
wish
💡 Note: a deep desire or hope for a miracle to happen in one’s life
눈부시게
(nunbusige)
dazzlingly
💡 Note: shining with such brilliance that it captures everyone’s attention and heart
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The lyrics celebrate the childhood innocence of believing in Christmas miracles and the nostalgia of waiting for Santa. It conveys a warm message of wanting to grant a loved one’s every wish and becoming their personal Santa to create a magical memory that outshines the brightest stars.
