Song Credits
- Artist: Wonder Girls
- Album: The Wonder Years
- Released: September 13, 2007
- Recorded: 2007
- Length: 3:37
- Label: JYP Entertainment
- Writer: Park Jin-young, John Mitchell, Kim Yu-bin
- Composer:
Wonder Girls – Tell me M/V
Wonder Girls – Tell me Lyrics
Hangul
너도 날 좋아할 줄은 몰랐어
어쩌면 좋아 너무나 좋아
꿈만 같아서 나 내 자신을 자꾸 꼬집어봐
너무나 좋아
니가 날 혹시 안 좋아할까 봐
혼자 얼마나 애태운 지 몰라
그런데 네가 날 사랑한다니
어머나 다시 한 번 말해봐
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
나를 사랑한다고
날 기다려왔다고
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
내가 필요하다 말해 말해줘요
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
자꾸만 듣고 싶어
계속 내게 말해줘
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
꿈이 아니라고 말해 말해줘요
어쩜 내 가슴이 이렇게 뛰니
가슴이 정말 터질 것 같아
니가 날 볼 때면
전기에 감전된 사람처럼 전기가 올라
얼마나 오래 기다린지 몰라
얼마나 오래 꿈 꿨는지 몰라
그런데 네가 날 사랑한다니
어머나 다시 한 번 말해봐
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
나를 사랑한다고
날 기다려왔다고
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
내가 필요하다 말해 말해줘요
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
자꾸만 듣고 싶어
계속 내게 말해줘
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
꿈이 아니라고 말해 말해줘요
Tell me, tell me, tell me you
want me, want me, want me too
Tell me, tell me, tell me you
love me too, love me too
Hit me one time baby 다시 한번
Okay 방금한 건 알지만 또 한번
예 계속 말해줘 들어도 들어도 듣고 싶어
어쩜 이런 일이 꿈인가 싶어
(어머나) 어머나 좋아서 어쩌나
(다시 한 번 말해봐) Baby baby
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
나를 사랑한다고
날 기다려왔다고
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
내가 필요하다 말해 말해줘요
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
자꾸만 듣고 싶어
계속 내게 말해줘
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
꿈이 아니라고 말해 말해줘요
Romanized
neodo nal joahal juleun mollasseo
eojjeomyeon joa neomuna joa
kkumman gataseo na nae jashineul jakku kkojipeobwa
neomuna joa
niga nal hokshi an joahalkka bwa
honja eolmana aetaeun ji molla
geureonde nega nal saranghandani
eomeona dashi han beon malhaebwa
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
nareul saranghandago
nal gidaryeowattago
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
naega piryohada malhae malhaejweoyo
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
jakkuman deutgo shipeo
gyesok naege malhaejweo
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
kkumi anirago malhae malhaejweoyo
eojjeom nae gaseumi ireoke ttwini
gaseumi jeongmal teojil geot gata
niga nal bol ttaemyeon
jeongie gamjeondwen saramcheoreom jeongiga olla
eolmana orae gidarinji molla
eolmana orae kkum kkweonneunji molla
geureonde nega nal saranghandani
eomeona dashi han beon malhaebwa
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
nareul saranghandago
nal gidaryeowattago
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
naega piryohada malhae malhaejweoyo
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
jakkuman deutgo shipeo
gyesok naege malhaejweo
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
kkumi anirago malhae malhaejweoyo
Tell me, tell me, tell me you
want me, want me, want me too
Tell me, tell me, tell me you
love me too, love me too
Hit me one time baby dashi hanbeon
Okay banggeumhan geon aljiman tto hanbeon
ye gyesok malhaejweo deureodo deureodo deutgo shipeo
eojjeom ireon ili kkuminga shipeo
(eomeona) eomeona joaseo eojjeona
(dashi han beon malhaebwa) Baby baby
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
nareul saranghandago
nal gidaryeowattago
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
naega piryohada malhae malhaejweoyo
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
jakkuman deutgo shipeo
gyesok naege malhaejweo
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
kkumi anirago malhae malhaejweoyo
Translation
I didn’t know that you’d like me back
What do I do? I like this so much
I thought it’s just a dream, I keep pinching myself
I like it so much
You don’t know how much I worried
That you might not like me too
But then you said you love me
Oh my, say it one more time
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
That you love me,
That you’ve been waiting for me
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
Tell me that you need me
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
I want to hear it over and over
Keep on telling me
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
Tell me that it’s not a dream
How is my heart beating so fast?
It feels like it’s about to explode
Whenever you look at me
It’s like I’m hit with an electric shock
I don’t know how long I’ve been waiting
Or how long I’ve been dreaming
But then you said you love me
Oh my, say it one more time
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
That you love me,
That you’ve been waiting for me
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
Tell me that you need me
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
I want to hear it over and over
Keep on telling me
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
Tell me that it’s not a dream
Tell me, tell me, tell me you
want me, want me, want me too
Tell me, tell me, tell me you
love me too, love me too
Hit me one time baby, one more time
Okay I know you just said it but one more time
Yeah keep telling me, I wanna hear it again and again
So much that I’d wonder if this is real
(Oh my) I’m so into it, what do I do?
(Say it one more time) Baby baby
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
That you love me,
That you’ve been waiting for me
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
Tell me that you need me
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
I want to hear it over and over
Keep on telling me
Tell me, tell me, tell tell tell tell tell tell me
Tell me that it’s not a dream
Wonder Girls – Tell me Meaning
A Nostalgic Anthem of Longing and Love
Released in 2007, “Tell Me” by the Wonder Girls is a song that became an instant cultural phenomenon in South Korea, cementing the group’s status as K-pop icons. Beyond its catchy retro beat and addictive choreography, the song conveys themes of love, insecurity, and the desire for validation, resonating deeply with audiences worldwide.
A Retro Sound with Timeless Emotion
“Tell Me” channels the essence of the 1980s, blending funky rhythms with a modern twist that made it both nostalgic and fresh. Produced by Park Jin-young (JYP), the track’s upbeat melody contrasts with the emotional vulnerability expressed in the lyrics. This juxtaposition highlights the universal tension between outward appearances and inner feelings.
Themes of Love and Validation
The lyrics of “Tell Me” depict a person yearning for reassurance from their lover. Lines like “Tell me, tell me, te-te-te-te tell me” express the protagonist’s need to hear affirmations of love, reflecting the insecurities and hopes that come with romantic relationships.
This plea for validation reflects the universal human desire to be seen, loved, and appreciated. The protagonist’s repeated questions—“Do you love me? Will you stay by my side?”—convey a mix of hope and vulnerability, making the song relatable to anyone who has ever sought certainty in love.
An Ode to Self-Doubt and Confidence
While “Tell Me” primarily centers around a romantic relationship, it also subtly explores themes of self-doubt and personal worth. The song reflects the internal struggle of wanting to be enough for someone else while simultaneously questioning one’s value. Yet, the upbeat tempo and confident delivery of the chorus remind listeners to embrace their own charm and individuality.
A Cultural Phenomenon
“Tell Me” became more than just a song; it was a movement. The signature “Tell Me dance” sparked a wave of covers and parodies across South Korea, and its influence extended to fans around the world. The song’s message of seeking connection and understanding resonated across cultures, making it a defining track of the late 2000s K-pop era.
A Legacy of Nostalgia and Empowerment
More than a decade later, “Tell Me” remains a beloved classic, celebrated for its infectious energy and emotional depth. It reminds listeners of the power of vulnerability in love and the importance of seeking affirmation—not just from others but also from within.