Album
Release Date
September 21, 2016
Genre
Dance / Pop
Label
RBW
Composers / Lyricists
박우상 (LOGOS), Moonbyul
Participating Members
Solar
Moonbyul
Wheein
Hwasa
About the Song
《NEW YORK》 is a track by MAMAMOO from the album MEMORY. Composed, written, and arranged by Park Woo Sang of LOGOS, with additional lyrics by Moonbyul, the song brings a stylish city-pop energy to MAMAMOO’s sound, using the image of New York to express freedom, confidence, and a bold sense of movement beyond familiar boundaries.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
let’s get it
i bam jam-deul su eop-neun i-yu i-sseo
byeol-bit-do jam-deun ji-geum (hello)
nam-deul-gwa da-reun si-gan-dae san-da-myeon
let’s hang out (make it loud)
i bam jam-deul su eop-neun i-yu i-sseo
byeol-bit-do jam-deun ji-geum (hello)
nam-deul-gwa da-reun si-gan-dae san-da-myeon
let’s hang out (make it loud)
Let’s get it
There’s a reason I can’t sleep tonight
Even the starlight sleeps now (Hello)
If you live in a different time zone
Let’s hang out (Make it loud)
There’s a reason I can’t sleep tonight
Even the starlight sleeps now (Hello)
If you live in a different time zone
Let’s hang out (Make it loud)
si-gan nang-bi-ya geu-jeo geu-reon go-min
24/7 bel-teu mae grab me
ae maem-dae-ro hal-geo-ya
na-man mit-go tta-ra-wa
are you ready to fly?
24/7 bel-teu mae grab me
ae maem-dae-ro hal-geo-ya
na-man mit-go tta-ra-wa
are you ready to fly?
It’s a waste of time, just those worries
24/7 buckle up Grab me
I’ll do it my way
Just trust me and follow
Are you ready to fly?
24/7 buckle up Grab me
I’ll do it my way
Just trust me and follow
Are you ready to fly?
what’s up new york (new york)
sang-sang-hae (hands up)
o-neul bam broadway-e-seo han-jan-hae
hash tags new york (new york)
ja-rang-hae (hands up)
hae tteu-gi jeon-kka-ji jeon-hwa hae-do dwae
sang-sang-hae (hands up)
o-neul bam broadway-e-seo han-jan-hae
hash tags new york (new york)
ja-rang-hae (hands up)
hae tteu-gi jeon-kka-ji jeon-hwa hae-do dwae
What’s up New York (New York)
Imagine (Hands up)
Tonight, have a drink on Broadway
Hash tags New York (New York)
Show off (Hands up)
You can call until the sun rises
Imagine (Hands up)
Tonight, have a drink on Broadway
Hash tags New York (New York)
Show off (Hands up)
You can call until the sun rises
neu-jeot-ji-man run for you
meom-chu-ji-ma what you do (oh baby)
meom-chu-ji-ma what you do (oh baby)
Though it’s late, Run for you
Don’t stop What you do (oh baby)
Don’t stop What you do (oh baby)
du nu-neul tteol su eop-neun i-yu i-sseo
dal-bit-do ga-kka-wo-jyeo (hello)
sen-chi-han gam-jeong-so-mo pil-yo eop-seo
hey spin up (think about you)
dal-bit-do ga-kka-wo-jyeo (hello)
sen-chi-han gam-jeong-so-mo pil-yo eop-seo
hey spin up (think about you)
There’s a reason I can’t take my eyes off
Even the moonlight gets closer (Hello)
No need for sentimental exhaustion
Hey spin up (Think about you)
Even the moonlight gets closer (Hello)
No need for sentimental exhaustion
Hey spin up (Think about you)
just try raise the engine
jeol-meum-ui pae-gi ol-la-ta bi-haeng-gi
ha-go si-peun dae-ro hae neon i-mi be-te-rang
24? day & night
jeol-meum-ui pae-gi ol-la-ta bi-haeng-gi
ha-go si-peun dae-ro hae neon i-mi be-te-rang
24? day & night
Just try raise the engine
Ride the youth’s spirit on a plane
Do as you want, you’re already a veteran
24? Day & Night
Ride the youth’s spirit on a plane
Do as you want, you’re already a veteran
24? Day & Night
what’s up new york (new york)
sang-sang-hae (hands up)
o-neul bam broadway-e-seo han-jan-hae
sang-sang-hae (hands up)
o-neul bam broadway-e-seo han-jan-hae
What’s up New York (New York)
Imagine (Hands up)
Tonight, have a drink on Broadway
Imagine (Hands up)
Tonight, have a drink on Broadway
hash tags new york (new york)
ja-rang-hae (hands up)
hae tteu-gi jeon-kka-ji jeon-hwa hae-do dwae
ja-rang-hae (hands up)
hae tteu-gi jeon-kka-ji jeon-hwa hae-do dwae
Hash tags New York (New York)
Show off (Hands up)
You can call until the sun rises
Show off (Hands up)
You can call until the sun rises
neu-jeot-ji-man run for you
meom-chu-ji-ma what you do (oh baby)
meom-chu-ji-ma what you do (oh baby)
Though it’s late, Run for you
Don’t stop What you do (oh baby)
Don’t stop What you do (oh baby)
(day and night) geo-jit-mal gat-eun i-ya-gi ban-eun nothing
jol-lin nu-neul tteu-go
(day and night) jjal-beun bam gin ha-ru-do i-je kkeut-na-ga-ji-man
a-jik-do nan mok-mal-la
jol-lin nu-neul tteu-go
(day and night) jjal-beun bam gin ha-ru-do i-je kkeut-na-ga-ji-man
a-jik-do nan mok-mal-la
(Day and Night) Half of the story is like a lie, Nothing
Open your sleepy eyes
(Day and Night) Though the short night and long day are ending
I’m still thirsty
Open your sleepy eyes
(Day and Night) Though the short night and long day are ending
I’m still thirsty
ready action mo-du jam-deun sae-byeok
nan i do-si-ui actor
making the film as ever
tak teu-i-ne sum-tong hwan-sang-eul mat-bon hu jung-dok-dwae
eo-seo so-ri-chyeo awesome
what’s up new york (new york)
nan i do-si-ui actor
making the film as ever
tak teu-i-ne sum-tong hwan-sang-eul mat-bon hu jung-dok-dwae
eo-seo so-ri-chyeo awesome
what’s up new york (new york)
Ready Action, everyone asleep at dawn
I’m the Actor of this city
Making the film as ever
Breathing freely after tasting the fantasy, addicted
Shout out quickly Awesome
What’s up New York (New York)
I’m the Actor of this city
Making the film as ever
Breathing freely after tasting the fantasy, addicted
Shout out quickly Awesome
What’s up New York (New York)
sang-sang-hae (hands up)
o-neul bam broadway-e-seo han-jan-hae
sol-jik-hi ga-go si-peo nyu-yok
hash tags new york (new york)
ja-rang-hae tae-geu-hae tae-geu-hae
hae tteu-gi jeon-kka-ji jeon-hwa hae-do dwae
o-neul bam broadway-e-seo han-jan-hae
sol-jik-hi ga-go si-peo nyu-yok
hash tags new york (new york)
ja-rang-hae tae-geu-hae tae-geu-hae
hae tteu-gi jeon-kka-ji jeon-hwa hae-do dwae
Imagine (Hands up)
Tonight, have a drink on Broadway
Honestly, I want to go to New York
Hash tags New York (New York)
Show off, tag it, tag it
You can call until the sun rises
Tonight, have a drink on Broadway
Honestly, I want to go to New York
Hash tags New York (New York)
Show off, tag it, tag it
You can call until the sun rises
neu-jeot-ji-man run for you
meom-chu-ji-ma what you do (oh baby)
meom-chu-ji-ma what you do (oh baby)
Though it’s late, Run for you
Don’t stop What you do (oh baby)
Don’t stop What you do (oh baby)
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
상상해
(sangsanghae)
imagine
💡 Note: Encourages the listener to picture a dream-like reality in their mind, breaking away from the limitations of the current repetitive routine.
패기
(paegi)
spirit
💡 Note: Represents the bold, fearless, and vigorous confidence of youth that drives someone to take action and pursue their desires without hesitation.
환상
(hwansang)
fantasy
💡 Note: Refers to an illusionary or beautifully dream-like experience that offers an enchanting escape from reality and creates a strong desire for more.
목말라
(mongmalla)
thirsty
💡 Note: Literally means being parched, but poetically expresses an intense, unquenchable craving for excitement and new experiences.
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The lyrics capture a playful imagination of escaping a mundane daily life to enjoy a glamorous night in New York. Dealing with the concept of time zones, the narrator vividly describes a longing to break free from worries and experience Broadway firsthand. It portrays a youthful, unstoppable energy that seeks to turn a boring night into an exciting movie, inviting the listener to embrace freedom and enjoy the moment before dawn breaks.
