Do the Dance (Japanese Ver.)
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Album
Release Date
September 1, 2025
Genre
Dance / K-pop
Label
BELIFT LAB
Composers / Lyricists
“hitman”bang, Moa “Cazzi Opeia” Carlebecker, Ellen Berg (Sunshine), Fig Tape, dyvahh, FRANTS, 신쿵, Tomoyuki Asakawa, 장정원(Jam Factory), 미아 (153/Joombas), bay (153/Joombas), 김키위, 윤아 (아일릿(ILLIT)), Maryjane(라라라스튜디오), 4계절(이앵두)(153/Joombas), 4계절(김채아) (153/Joombas), 4계절(이은화)(153/Joombas), 허윤진
Participating Members
About the Song
《빌려온 고양이 (Do the Dance) (Japanese Ver.)》 is a lively and playful track by ILLIT, released on September 1, 2025, as part of the album Toki Yo Tomare under BELIFT LAB. Written and composed by “hitman” bang, Moa “Cazzi Opeia” Carlebecker, Ellen Berg, Fig Tape, dyvahh, FRANTS, Shinkung, Tomoyuki Asakawa, Jang Jeongwon, Mia, bay, Kim Kiwi, Yunah, Maryjane, 4season Lee Aengdu, 4season Kim Chaea, 4season Lee Eunhwa, and Huh Yunjin, the Japanese version brings the quirky charm of 《빌려온 고양이 (Do the Dance)》 into a fresh release setting, blending ILLIT’s bright dance-pop energy with a cute, unpredictable mood that feels light, stylish, and full of motion.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
to-ki-meu-keu sun-gan
j’aime danser avec toi
i do i do
The moment it flutters
I love dancing with you
I do I do
ping-keu ta-ka-na-reu
so curious so fabulous
like a roller coaster ride
Pink excitement
So curious So fabulous
Like a roller coaster ride
ka-ri-ta ne-ko jo-tae
ho blush gam-jeong rush
a fool a fool a, for u
Like a borrowed cat
Cheeks blush, emotions rush
A fool a fool a, for you
bi-ri-bi-ri feel so shy
my heart starts to
dance do a little do ahh do a little
Tingly, feel so shy
My heart starts to
Dance do a little do ahh do a little
do ya do ya do you wanna dance?
ko-tae-eun ha-na
say “yes”
Do ya do ya do you wanna dance?
There’s only one answer
Say “yes”
do it do it
ki-mi-to-neun date
ma-hon-yo ka-ka-re
say “yeah”
Do it do it
A date with you
Let the magic work
Say “Yeah”
da da da da da da da dance
the la la la la little dance
kkung-sil-nya-ong
do the dance
ah oui
Da da da da da da da dance
The la la la la little dance
Purring meow
Do the dance
ah oui
da da da da da da da dance
the la la la la little dance
dum-chit-nya-ong
Da da da da da da da dance
The la la la la little dance
Thump meow
hi-me-teu-reu ko
ke-na-mi ta-te feel you
The hidden child
Feeling your fur stand
na-jo-meu-keu am-go
so curious
mo-u bu-an de-seu
like a roller coaster ride
Mysterious code
So curious
Already anxious
Like a roller coaster ride
de-to mo se-gi-o-i
to-teu-o-gi-neun ok-gi
a fool a fool a, for u
Even the date is bold
A special secret
A fool a fool a, for you
ka-rae-na parade-ni
ki-mi-to na-ra
dance do a little do ahh do a little
In a splendid parade
With you
Dance do a little do ahh do a little
do ya do ya do you wanna dance?
ko-tae-eun ha-na
say “yes”
Do ya do ya do you wanna dance?
There’s only one answer
Say “yes”
do it do it
ki-mi-to-neun date
ma-hon-yo ka-ka-re
say “yeah”
Do it do it
A date with you
Let the magic work
Say “Yeah”
da da da da da da da dance
the la la la la little dance
kkung-sil-nya-ong
do the dance
ah oui
Da da da da da da da dance
The la la la la little dance
Purring meow
Do the dance
ah oui
da da da da da da da dance
the la la la la little dance
dum-chit-nya-ong
Da da da da da da da dance
The la la la la little dance
Thump meow
The lyrics playfully describe the nervous excitement of a carnival date, where the narrator initially freezes like a timid, borrowed cat out of sheer shyness around their crush. Despite feeling anxious and analytical of the other person’s cryptic signs, the speaker decides to channel an energetic boldness as their ultimate romantic secret weapon. Shaking off the awkwardness under the dazzling parade lights, the track captures a spirited invitation to hold hands and dive straight into a magical dance that seals their blossoming affection.
