Below, I translated the lyrics of the song DDU-DU-DDU-DU by BLACKPINK from Korean to English.
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Ayy, chakan eolgure geureochi mothan taedo
Ayy, sweet face, but a ruthless attitude
ganyeorin mommae sok garyeojin volumeeun du baero
Slender shape, hidden curves doubled volume
geochimeopsi jikjin guji bojin anji nunchi
No hesitation, straight ahead, no faking, no reading the room
Black hamyeon Pink urin yeppeujanghan Savage BLACKPINK!
When I think of Black I think of Pink, we're pretty, savage, BLACKPINK!
wonhal ttaen daenoko ppaetji
When we want it, we snatch it all
neon mwol haedo kalro mul begi
Whatever you try, it's like cutting water with a knife
du sonen gadeukan
My two hands are loaded
gunggeumhamyeon haebwa
If you're curious, try it
nun nopin kkokdaegi
The highest point of my gaze
mul mannan mulgogi
Like a fish in water
jom dokae nan
I'm a little tough
You hokae
You captivated
du beon saenggakae
Think twice
heunhan namdeulcheoreom chakan cheogeun mot hanikka
I can't act nice like those ordinary people
chakgakaji ma
Don't get delusional
swipge useojuneun geon nal wihan geoya
If I smile easily, it's only for me
ajigeun jal moreugetji
You still don't get it
guji wonhamyeon
If you really want
neon bul bodeusi ppeonhae
You're as obvious as fire
manmanhan geol wonhaetdamyeon
If you wanted something easy
wait 'til I do what I-
Hit you with that ttuduttudu du
Hit you with that ddu-du, ddu-du, du
Hit you with that ttuduttudu du
Hit you with that ddu-du, ddu-du, du
ttudu dududududu
Ddu-du, du-du-du-du-du
jigeum naega georeoganeun georin
The street I'm walking now
sageori
Intersection
dongseonambuk sabangeuro
East, west, south, north, to every corner
neone beokinniseuteu ssak da
I wipe out your whole bucket list
neol danggineun geotdo meolri milchineun geotdo
Pulling you in or pushing you far away
jemeotdaero haneun
I do it however I feel
jokeon silheohageon nuga mwora hadeon
Whether you like it or not, no matter what anyone says
du beon saenggakae
Think twice
heunhan namdeulcheoreom chakan cheogeun mot hanikka
I can't act nice like those ordinary people
chakgakaji ma
Don't get delusional
swipge useojuneun geon nal wihan geoya
If I smile easily, it's only for me
ajigeun jal moreugetji
You still don't get it
guji wonhamyeon
If you really want
neon bul bodeusi ppeonhae
You're as obvious as fire
manmanhan geol wonhaetdamyeon
If you wanted something easy
wait 'til I do what I-
Hit you with that ttuduttudu du
Hit you with that ddu-du, ddu-du, du
Hit you with that ttuduttudu du
Hit you with that ddu-du, ddu-du, du
ttudu dududududu
Ddu-du, du-du-du-du-du
tteugeowo, tteugeowo, tteugeowo
It's hot, it's hot, it's hot
ttudu dududududu, ttudu dududududu
Ddu-du, du-du-du-du-du, ddu-du, du-du-du-du-du
tteugeowo, tteugeowo, tteugeowo
It's hot, it's hot, it's hot
ttudu dududududu, ttudu dududududu
Ddu-du, du-du-du-du-du, ddu-du, du-du-du-du-du
ttudu dudududu, dudududu
Ddu-du, du-du-du-du, du-du-du-du
tteugeowo, tteugeowo, tteugeowo
It's hot, it's hot, it's hot
tteugeowo, tteugeowo, tteugeowo
It's hot, it's hot, it's hot
Hit you with that ttuduttudu du
Hit you with that ddu-du, ddu-du, du
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SONG MEANING
BLACKPINK’s “DDU-DU DDU-DU” is a sonic fireworks show of confidence. The title imitates the sound of rapid-fire beats and serves as a playful warning shot: the group is charging in with unstoppable swagger. Throughout the song they flip between “Black” (edgy, fierce) and “Pink” (sweet, glamorous), proving they can own both sides at once. Fiery rap lines and sleek vocals paint a picture of fearless women who know their worth, walk the streets like a catwalk, and turn every head without even trying.
At its core, the track is an anthem of empowerment and unapologetic individuality. The members brush off doubters, refuse to conform to polite expectations, and invite listeners to think twice before underestimating them. If you want something “soft and easy,” look elsewhere—BLACKPINK is busy blazing trails, setting the room “hot, hot, hot,” and hitting you with that infectious hook. Press play and let their bold energy push you to strut a little taller, speak a little louder, and own your unique mix of sugar and steel.
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