Cookie
About the Song
γCookieγ by NewJeans marked the third single from their self-titled debut EP, released on August 1, 2022, following the groupβs bold rollout strategy that began with the surprise drop of βAttention.β The track blends R&B, pop, and a sleek, club-oriented edge, pairing a minimal hip-hop beat with a Jersey-club-style bridge to create a light yet addictive groove. Written by Gigi, Ylva Dimberg, and arranger Park Jin-su, the song showcases a refined simplicity that lets its rhythm and attitude shine. Critics responded strongly: Pitchfork praised its βweightless groove flirting with infatuation,β The New York Times included it among the yearβs best for its understated modern twist on retro influences, and IZM noted its βunusual lyricsβ and βkitschy rhythmic design,β calling it a small but meaningful step forward. Released with a polished music video alongside the EP, γCookieγ reinforced NewJeansβ early identity as innovators unafraid of minimalism, mood, and subtle experimentation.
[Full Lyrics β Romanization & English Only]
naega mandeun kuki
the cookie i made
neoreul wihae guwotji
i baked it for you
BUT YOU KNOW THAT IT AINβT FOR FREE, YEAH
but you know that it ainβt for free, yeah
naega mandeun kuki
the cookie i made
neomu budeureouni
since it's so soft
jakkuman tteooreuni
does it keep coming to your mind?
neol choco-chipeuro
with choco-chip
sprinklelo
with sprinkle
inmat beorige mandeulgo sipeo
i want to ruin your appetite
sumgigo itjiman neol deo bogo sipeo
i'm hiding it but i want to see you more
IF YOU WANT IT
if you want it
YOU CAN GET IT
you can get it
IF YOU WANT IT
if you want it
ne moksorireul tto deullyeojwo BOY
let me hear your voice again boy
siksaneun eopseo baegopado
no meal even if you're hungry
eumryoneun eopseo mokmallado
no drink even if you're thirsty
dalkomhan manman dijeoteuman MAN
only sweet taste, only dessert
wonhage doel geo aljana
you know you'll want it
siksaneun eopseo baegopado
no meal even if you're hungry
eumryoneun eopseo mokmallado
no drink even if you're thirsty
dalkomhan manman dijeoteuman MAN
only sweet taste, only dessert
wonhage doel geo aljana
you know you'll want it
naega mandeun kuki
the cookie i made
neoegeneun dogiji
it's poison to you
ne maeumsogeul nogiji
melting inside your heart
SO GOOD, YEAH
so good, yeah
LOOKING AT MY COOKIE
looking at my cookie
yeoksi hyanggibuteo dareuni (TASTE IT)
is the scent different too? (taste it)
hanibeun mojarani
is one bite not enough?
neol choco-chipeuro
with choco-chip
sprinklelo
with sprinkle
jeongsin mot charige mandeulgo sipeo
i want to make you lose your mind
sumgigo itjiman neol deo bogo sipeo
i'm hiding it but i want to see you more
IF YOU WANT IT
if you want it
YOU CAN GET IT
you can get it
IF YOU WANT IT
if you want it
ne moksorireul tto deullyeojwo BOY
let me hear your voice again boy
siksaneun eopseo baegopado
no meal even if you're hungry
eumryoneun eopseo mokmallado
no drink even if you're thirsty
dalkomhan manman dijeoteuman MAN
only sweet taste, only dessert
wonhage doel geo aljana
you know you'll want it
siksaneun eopseo baegopado
no meal even if you're hungry
eumryoneun eopseo mokmallado
no drink even if you're thirsty
dalkomhan manman dijeoteuman MAN
only sweet taste, only dessert
wonhage doel geo aljana
you know you'll want it
naega mandeun kuki
the cookie i made
neoegeneun dogiji
it's poison to you
ne maeumsogeul nogiji
melting inside your heart
SO GOOD, YEAH
so good, yeah
LOOKING AT MY COOKIE
looking at my cookie
yeoksi hyanggibuteo dareuni (TASTE IT)
is the scent different too? (taste it)
hanibeun mojarani
is one bite not enough?
neol choco-chipeuro
with choco-chip
sprinklelo
with sprinkle
jeongsin mot charige mandeulgo sipeo
i want to make you lose your mind
sumgigo itjiman neol deo bogo sipeo
i'm hiding it but i want to see you more
IF YOU WANT IT
if you want it
YOU CAN GET IT
you can get it
IF YOU WANT IT
if you want it
ne moksorireul tto deullyeojwo BOY
let me hear your voice again boy
siksaneun eopseo baegopado
no meal even if you're hungry
eumryoneun eopseo mokmallado
no drink even if you're thirsty
dalkomhan manman dijeoteuman MAN
only sweet taste, only dessert
wonhage doel geo aljana
you know you'll want it
siksaneun eopseo baegopado
no meal even if you're hungry
eumryoneun eopseo mokmallado
no drink even if you're thirsty
dalkomhan manman dijeoteuman MAN
only sweet taste, only dessert
wonhage doel geo aljana
you know you'll want it
BET YOU KNOW
bet you know
BET YOU KNOW
bet you know
BET YOU KNOW I
bet you know i
resipin eopseo ttan desoneun mot chaja
no recipe, you can't find it elsewhere
TAKE IT
take it
DON'T BREAK IT
don't break it
I WANNA SEE YOU TASTE IT
i wanna see you taste it
SUGAR, GOT SUGAR
sugar, got sugar
nan jaeryo an akkiji
i don't save on ingredients
BET YOU KNOW
bet you know
BET YOU KNOW
bet you know
BET YOU KNOW I
bet you know i
ne daieoteureul mangchigo sipeo na
i want to ruin your diet
TAKE IT
take it
DONβT BREAK IT
donβt break it
I WANNA SEE YOU TASTE IT
i wanna see you taste it
SUGAR, GOT SUGAR
sugar, got sugar
BET YOU WANT SOME
bet you want some
siksaneun eopseo baegopado
no meal even if you're hungry
eumryoneun eopseo mokmallado
no drink even if you're thirsty
dalkomhan manman dijeoteuman MAN
only sweet taste, only dessert
wonhage doel geo aljana
you know you'll want it
siksaneun eopseo baegopado
no meal even if you're hungry
eumryoneun eopseo mokmallado
no drink even if you're thirsty
dalkomhan manman dijeoteuman MAN
only sweet taste, only dessert
wonhage doel geo aljana
you know you'll want it
YEAH YO
yeah yo
YEAH YO
yeah yo
MM MM
mm mm
YEAH YO
yeah yo
YEAH YO
yeah yo
MM MM
mm mm
naega mandeun kuki
the cookie i made
COME AND TAKE A LOOKIE
come and take a lookie
uri jibeman itji nolleo wa
it's only at my house, come play
eolmadeunji gupji
i'll bake as much as you want
geureonde neo chungchi
but if you get a cavity
saenggyeodo nan molla
i don't know
naega mandeun kuki
the cookie i made
COME AND TAKE A LOOKIE
come and take a lookie
uri jibeman itji nolleo wa
it's only at my house, come play
eolmadeunji gupji
i'll bake as much as you want
geureonde neo chungchi
but if you get a cavity
saenggyeodo nan molla
i don't know
π£οΈ Practice Korean Words
μ¬λ£
(jaeryo)
ingredient
π‘ Note: A fundamental component that forms the basis of a constructed work
ν₯κΈ°
(hyanggi)
scent
π‘ Note: A sensory marker that establishes atmosphere and associative meaning
λ μνΌ
(resipi)
recipe
π‘ Note: A prescribed method outlining the process behind creation
π΅ Song Meaning & Interpretation
The song frames desire through the metaphor of a handmade offering, using sensory imagery and playful repetition to create a tone that is both controlled and suggestive. Its language circles around invitation and agency, presenting interaction as a crafted exchange shaped by rhythm, texture, and the deliberate withholding of excess.
