IVE – Holy Moly Lyrics | Romanized & Meaning

Holy Moly

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IVE Holy Moly lyrics romanization and English meaning
Holy Moly captures the thrill of casting a hypnotic spell that turns ordinary moments into magical attraction.

Release Date

October 13, 2023

Genre

Pop / Dance

Label

Starship Entertainment

Composers / Lyricists

Ryan S. Jhun, Seo Ji-eum, Lauren Aquilina, Peter Rycroft, Clarence Coffee Jr.

Participating Members

An Yujin Gaeul Rei Jang Wonyoung Liz Leeseo

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[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]

English Translation
nan eo-ryeo-sseul ttae nae-ga jo-geum teuk-byeol-ha-da mi-deo-sseo
kka-kkeum sa-ram ma-meul jo-jong-ha-neun myo-han hi-mi it-da-go
When I was young, I believed I was a bit special
Sometimes I thought I had a strange power to control people’s hearts
kkwae-na pyeong-beom-haet-deon eo-neu nal
neol bon sun-gan so slow
jeom-jeom ppal-la-ji-neun sim-jang-so-ri
dong-go-ng-eun hwak keo-jyeo-sseo
On a rather ordinary day
The moment I saw you, so slow
My heartbeat gradually sped up
My pupils widened
jal bwa,
i-reon jang-myeon nae-ga noh-chil geot gat-tae?
jeol-dae never jae-neung-eul deo bal-hwi-hae
hae-bol-kka trust me
Watch closely,
Do you think I’d miss a scene like this?
Never, never, I’ll show more talent
Shall I try? Trust me
o-raen-man-e neol hyang-hae
‘se-seul se-myeon do-ra-bon-da’
For the first time in a while, towards you
‘When I count to three, you’ll turn around’
oh—- holy moly
‘se-seul se-myeon geo-reo-on-da’
oh—- holy moly
ajik meok-hi-ne
Oh—- holy moly
‘When I count to three, you’ll walk over’
Oh—- holy moly
It still works
supernatural thing
ae-ga mwo-raet-seo?
this is what i have
bang-geum i-geon kkok bi-mil-lo hae-jwo
no, no, don’t do that
so-mun-na-myeon pi-gon-hae
Supernatural thing
What did I say?
This is what I have
Just keep this a secret
No, no, don’t do that
It’ll be tiring if it spreads
something special bun-myeong u-ri sa-i-en
mwon-ga it-seo seol-myeong-hal sun eop-neun-de
jip-jung-hae da-si
meo-reo-ji-neun neol hyang-hae
Something special, clearly between us
There’s something, I can’t explain it
Focus again
Towards you drifting away
‘se-seul se-myeon do-ra-bon-da’
oh—- holy moly
‘se-seul se-myeon geo-reo-on-da’
oh—- holy moly
‘se-seul se-myeon ma-ju-chin-da’
oh—- holy moly
‘se-seul se-myeon na-reul bon-da’
oh—- holy moly
‘When I count to three, you’ll turn around’
Oh—- holy moly
‘When I count to three, you’ll walk over’
Oh—- holy moly
‘When I count to three, we’ll meet’
Oh—- holy moly
‘When I count to three, you’ll look at me’
Oh—- holy moly
oops, na-neun beol-sseo ne-ga jo-eun geot gat-tae
geu-reo-ta-go uj-jul-hae-seo-neun an-dwae
o-neul nae ma-mi
geu-reo-tan geot-ppun-ya babe yeah
Oops, I think I already like you
But I shouldn’t get cocky
It’s just that today my heart
Feels that way, babe yeah
‘neon se-seul se-myeon do-ra-bon-da’
oh—- holy moly
‘se-seul se-myeon geo-reo-on-da’
oh—- holy moly
‘se-seul se-myeon ma-ju-chin-da’
oh—- holy moly
‘se-seul se-myeon na-reul bon-da’
oh—- holy moly
‘When I count to three, you’ll turn around’
Oh—- holy moly
‘When I count to three, you’ll walk over’
Oh—- holy moly
‘When I count to three, we’ll meet’
Oh—- holy moly
‘When I count to three, you’ll look at me’
Oh—- holy moly
‘se-seul se-myeon ppa-jyeo-deun-da’
holy moly
‘When I count to three, you’ll fall for me’
holy moly
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
특별하다 (teuk-byeol-ha-da)
to be special
💡 Note: Believing that one possesses unique or extraordinary qualities
조종하는 (jo-jong-ha-neun)
controlling
💡 Note: The subtle power of manipulating or directing someone’s feelings
비밀 (bi-mil)
secret
💡 Note: Information or a magical occurrence that must be kept hidden from others
빠져든다 (ppa-jyeo-deun-da)
falling into
💡 Note: The sensation of becoming deeply immersed or captivated by a charm
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation

The song tells a story of a protagonist who believes they possess supernatural powers to control others’ hearts. By counting to three, they cast a hypnotic spell that makes the person they desire turn around and fall into an unexplainable attraction, turning a mundane day into something truly special.