Release Date
July 21, 2023
Genre
Baltimore Club / Dance-Pop
Label
Composers / Lyricists
250, Ylva Dimberg, 임성빈, Gigi
Participating Members
About the Song
《ETA》 is a sharp and stylish track by NewJeans, featured on NewJeans 2nd EP ‘Get Up’, released in 2023. Composed by 250 and Ylva Dimberg, written by Lim Sung Bin, Gigi, and Ylva Dimberg, and arranged by 250, the song captures a cool, urgent message wrapped in NewJeans’ signature effortless delivery. With its minimal rhythm, addictive hook, and conversational energy, 《ETA》 turns a simple question into a sleek pop moment, balancing playful confidence with a sense of fast-moving tension.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
seo-dul-leo-seo jeong-ri-hae gyae-neun real bad
ba-da-ju-myeon an-dwae
no you better trust me
dap-da-pae-seo geu-rae
Hurry up and sort it out, he’s real bad
Don’t accept him
No, you better trust me
I’m frustrated, that’s why
gyaen yeo-gi-jeo-gi-e nun-bi-cheul ppu-ri-ne
a-ju nun-bu-si-ge
honestly u-ri sa-i-e
he’s been totally lying yeah
He was throwing glances everywhere
So dazzling
Honestly, between us
He’s been totally lying, yeah
hye-jin-i-ga eom-cheong hon-nat-deon geu-nal
ji-won-i-ga yeo-chin-i-rang hae-eo-jin geu-nal
gyae-neun eon-je-na ne-ga eop-si geu-nal
neo-mu meo-si-neun o-seul ip-go geu-nal
heard him say
The day Hyejin got scolded a lot
The day Jiwon broke up with his girlfriend
He’s always without you on that day
Wearing very stylish clothes that day
Heard him say
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?
what’s your eta, what’s your eta
mmhmm
what’s your eta, what’s your eta
mmhmm
what’s your eta, what’s your eta
i’ll be there right now, lose that boy on her arm
ae mal mi-deo you deserve better than that
ae-ga do-wa-jul-ge
gyae-neun geu-nyang playin’
boys be always lying yeah
Trust me, you deserve better than that
I’ll help you
He’s just playing
Boys be always lying, yeah
hye-jin-i-ga eom-cheong hon-nat-deon geu-nal
ji-won-i-ga yeo-chin-i-rang hae-eo-jin geu-nal
gyae-neun eon-je-na ne-ga eop-si geu-nal
neo-mu meo-si-neun o-seul ip-go geu-nal
heard him say
The day Hyejin got scolded a lot
The day Jiwon broke up with his girlfriend
He’s always without you on that day
Wearing very stylish clothes that day
Heard him say
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?
what’s your eta, what’s your eta
mmhmm
what’s your eta, what’s your eta
mmhmm
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
want a boy on my arm
need a boy on my arm
The lyrics present an urgent and protective warning to a close friend about their partner’s unfaithful behavior. It vividly captures the frustration of watching a friend get deceived, urging them to quickly sever ties with the untrustworthy lover while promising to be by their side as a supportive ally.
