Album
Release Date
August 5, 2019
Genre
Label
Composers / Lyricists
Participating Members
Hyojung
Mimi
YooA
Seunghee
Jiho
Yubin
Arin
About the Song
《Tropical Love》 is a bright and breezy summer track by OH MY GIRL that captures the fluttering excitement of a romance unfolding under warm sunlight and salty sea air. Released in 2018 as part of the album Secret Garden through WM Entertainment, the song blends light tropical rhythms with refreshing pop energy. Composed and arranged by collapsedone alongside Mayu Wakisaka, and written by lyricist Seo Ji-eum, the track highlights playful emotion, seasonal freedom, and the sweet rush of love that feels as fleeting and vivid as summer itself.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
eo-dum-i nae-rin i bam keo-teun-eul geo-deu-myeon
a-ma geu da-um neon WOW deo nol-ral jun-bi-reul hae
a-mu i-yu eob-si
yeo-reum-nal-i tteu-geo-un geon a-nil geo-ya
ja-kku ga-seum-i twi-neun geon bi-mil-ro hae-jul-ge WAIT WAIT
a-ma geu da-um neon WOW deo nol-ral jun-bi-reul hae
a-mu i-yu eob-si
yeo-reum-nal-i tteu-geo-un geon a-nil geo-ya
ja-kku ga-seum-i twi-neun geon bi-mil-ro hae-jul-ge WAIT WAIT
When the darkness falls and the curtain lifts on this night,
Maybe next you’ll be WOW, ready to be surprised.
For no reason at all,
It’s not just the summer heat,
I’ll keep the secret of my racing heart, WAIT WAIT.
Maybe next you’ll be WOW, ready to be surprised.
For no reason at all,
It’s not just the summer heat,
I’ll keep the secret of my racing heart, WAIT WAIT.
nan eo-neu-sae nae du nun-e neo-reul ppa-jyeo-deul-ge hae
gi-dae-hae nan neo-e-ge meot-jin gi-eok-eul jul te-ni
neo-wa na-ui ma-eum-eun eo-neu-sae
sa-rang-i-ran YEOL-DAE-U-RIM-e hul-jjeok-ha-go nal-a-ga
gi-dae-hae nan neo-e-ge meot-jin gi-eok-eul jul te-ni
neo-wa na-ui ma-eum-eun eo-neu-sae
sa-rang-i-ran YEOL-DAE-U-RIM-e hul-jjeok-ha-go nal-a-ga
Suddenly, I find myself lost in your eyes.
I’m excited to give you unforgettable memories.
Before we know it, our hearts
Are swept up in the whirlwind of love, soaring high.
I’m excited to give you unforgettable memories.
Before we know it, our hearts
Are swept up in the whirlwind of love, soaring high.
i kkum-eun BEAUTIFUL neon mal-hae I LOVE YOU
meo-ri wi-ron ya-ja-su KO-KO-NEOT han mo-geum
nan mal-hae I LOVE YOU
sae-kka-man neo-ui bam-i eo-neu-sae on-tong pu-reun-bit
yeo-gi-seon bam-sae HE-EOM-CHYEO-do jo-a
neol bo-myeon na-ui ma-eum-i ji-teun O-REN-JI-BIT
baby I LOVE YOU so baby I LOVE YOU
meo-ri wi-ron ya-ja-su KO-KO-NEOT han mo-geum
nan mal-hae I LOVE YOU
sae-kka-man neo-ui bam-i eo-neu-sae on-tong pu-reun-bit
yeo-gi-seon bam-sae HE-EOM-CHYEO-do jo-a
neol bo-myeon na-ui ma-eum-i ji-teun O-REN-JI-BIT
baby I LOVE YOU so baby I LOVE YOU
This dream is BEAUTIFUL, you say I LOVE YOU.
Under the coconut trees, a gentle breeze.
I say I LOVE YOU.
Your pale night suddenly turns all blue.
Here, even the night breeze feels good.
When I see you, my heart glows ORANGE.
Baby I LOVE YOU, so baby I LOVE YOU.
Under the coconut trees, a gentle breeze.
I say I LOVE YOU.
Your pale night suddenly turns all blue.
Here, even the night breeze feels good.
When I see you, my heart glows ORANGE.
Baby I LOVE YOU, so baby I LOVE YOU.
jam-deul-ji mot-ha-neun geon eo-jjeo-myeon dang-yeon-han geo
deo da-ga-seol-su-rok JEOK-DO-e ga-kka-wo-jil geol
neo-wa na dul sa-i LIKE WHAT
geu-neul a-rae u-rin jo-geum deo ga-kka-i
be-eo mul-su-rok deo-uk-deo dan-kkum IT’S YOU
deo da-ga-seol-su-rok JEOK-DO-e ga-kka-wo-jil geol
neo-wa na dul sa-i LIKE WHAT
geu-neul a-rae u-rin jo-geum deo ga-kka-i
be-eo mul-su-rok deo-uk-deo dan-kkum IT’S YOU
It’s no wonder I can’t sleep,
The closer we get, the more intense it becomes.
Between us, LIKE WHAT,
Under the shade, we get a little closer.
The more I know, the sweeter it is, IT’S YOU.
The closer we get, the more intense it becomes.
Between us, LIKE WHAT,
Under the shade, we get a little closer.
The more I know, the sweeter it is, IT’S YOU.
nan eo-neu-sae nae du nun-e neo-reul ppa-jyeo-deul-ge hae
gi-dae-hae nan neo-e-ge meot-jin gi-eok-eul jul te-ni
neo-wa na-ui ma-eum-eun eo-neu-sae
sa-rang-i-ran YEOL-DAE-U-RIM-e hul-jjeok-ha-go nal-a-ga
gi-dae-hae nan neo-e-ge meot-jin gi-eok-eul jul te-ni
neo-wa na-ui ma-eum-eun eo-neu-sae
sa-rang-i-ran YEOL-DAE-U-RIM-e hul-jjeok-ha-go nal-a-ga
Suddenly, I find myself lost in your eyes.
I’m excited to give you unforgettable memories.
Before we know it, our hearts
Are swept up in the whirlwind of love, soaring high.
I’m excited to give you unforgettable memories.
Before we know it, our hearts
Are swept up in the whirlwind of love, soaring high.
i kkum-eun BEAUTIFUL neon mal-hae I LOVE YOU
meo-ri wi-ron ya-ja-su KO-KO-NEOT han mo-geum
nan mal-hae I LOVE YOU
sae-kka-man neo-ui bam-i eo-neu-sae on-tong pu-reun-bit
yeo-gi-seon bam-sae HE-EOM-CHYEO-do jo-a
neol bo-myeon na-ui ma-eum-i ji-teun O-REN-JI-BIT
baby I LOVE YOU so baby I LOVE YOU
meo-ri wi-ron ya-ja-su KO-KO-NEOT han mo-geum
nan mal-hae I LOVE YOU
sae-kka-man neo-ui bam-i eo-neu-sae on-tong pu-reun-bit
yeo-gi-seon bam-sae HE-EOM-CHYEO-do jo-a
neol bo-myeon na-ui ma-eum-i ji-teun O-REN-JI-BIT
baby I LOVE YOU so baby I LOVE YOU
This dream is BEAUTIFUL, you say I LOVE YOU.
Under the coconut trees, a gentle breeze.
I say I LOVE YOU.
Your pale night suddenly turns all blue.
Here, even the night breeze feels good.
When I see you, my heart glows ORANGE.
Baby I LOVE YOU, so baby I LOVE YOU.
Under the coconut trees, a gentle breeze.
I say I LOVE YOU.
Your pale night suddenly turns all blue.
Here, even the night breeze feels good.
When I see you, my heart glows ORANGE.
Baby I LOVE YOU, so baby I LOVE YOU.
tteu-geo-wot-deon tae-yang-i jeo-mul-eo-ga-deon geu-ttae
ta-o-reun MO-DAK-BUL-ui yeol-gi
deul-ryeo-on eu-mak so-ri-e
u-rin seo-rol ma-ju bo-myeo chu-mu-eul chwo
ta-o-reun MO-DAK-BUL-ui yeol-gi
deul-ryeo-on eu-mak so-ri-e
u-rin seo-rol ma-ju bo-myeo chu-mu-eul chwo
When the blazing sun sets,
The heat of the bonfire rises.
As the music plays,
We face each other and dance.
The heat of the bonfire rises.
As the music plays,
We face each other and dance.
i kkum-eun BEAUTIFUL neon mal-hae I LOVE YOU
meo-ri wi-ron ya-ja-su KO-KO-NEOT han mo-geum
nan mal-hae I LOVE YOU
sae-kka-man neo-ui bam-i eo-neu-sae on-tong pu-reun-bit
yeo-gi-seon bam-sae HE-EOM-CHYEO-do jo-a
neol bo-myeon na-ui ma-eum-i ji-teun O-REN-JI-BIT
baby I LOVE YOU so baby I LOVE YOU
meo-ri wi-ron ya-ja-su KO-KO-NEOT han mo-geum
nan mal-hae I LOVE YOU
sae-kka-man neo-ui bam-i eo-neu-sae on-tong pu-reun-bit
yeo-gi-seon bam-sae HE-EOM-CHYEO-do jo-a
neol bo-myeon na-ui ma-eum-i ji-teun O-REN-JI-BIT
baby I LOVE YOU so baby I LOVE YOU
This dream is BEAUTIFUL, you say I LOVE YOU.
Under the coconut trees, a gentle breeze.
I say I LOVE YOU.
Your pale night suddenly turns all blue.
Here, even the night breeze feels good.
When I see you, my heart glows ORANGE.
Baby I LOVE YOU, so baby I LOVE YOU.
Under the coconut trees, a gentle breeze.
I say I LOVE YOU.
Your pale night suddenly turns all blue.
Here, even the night breeze feels good.
When I see you, my heart glows ORANGE.
Baby I LOVE YOU, so baby I LOVE YOU.
come on come on
neo-wa na i sa-rang-eun TROPICAL
come on come on
neo-wa nan so TROPICAL baby I LOVE YOU
come on come on
neo-wa na i sa-rang-eun TROPICAL
come on come on
neo-wa nan so TROPICAL
baby I LOVE YOU
neo-wa na i sa-rang-eun TROPICAL
come on come on
neo-wa nan so TROPICAL baby I LOVE YOU
come on come on
neo-wa na i sa-rang-eun TROPICAL
come on come on
neo-wa nan so TROPICAL
baby I LOVE YOU
come on come on
Our love is TROPICAL
come on come on
You and I are so TROPICAL baby I LOVE YOU
come on come on
Our love is TROPICAL
come on come on
You and I are so TROPICAL
baby I LOVE YOU
Our love is TROPICAL
come on come on
You and I are so TROPICAL baby I LOVE YOU
come on come on
Our love is TROPICAL
come on come on
You and I are so TROPICAL
baby I LOVE YOU
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
열대우림
(yeol-dae-u-rim)
tropical rainforest
💡 Note: a lush jungle setting representing a deep and exotic love
헤엄치다
(he-eom-chi-da)
swim
💡 Note: moving through the heart or water freely and joyfully
적도
(jeok-do)
equator
💡 Note: the imaginary line where it is hottest, representing the peak of emotional intensity
모닥불
(mo-dak-bul)
bonfire
💡 Note: a warm fire that symbolizes the rising passion and heat between lovers
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The song captures the feeling of falling into love like stepping into a warm tropical night, where excitement grows naturally and emotions deepen without hesitation. It expresses the heat of attraction, the sweet rush of shared moments, and the freedom of letting love flow with the season, turning ordinary nights into vivid memories filled with color, warmth, and intimacy.
