“Paw, paw!” by ILLIT is a song from their mini-album MAMIHLAPINATAPAI that centers on the affection, longing, and comfort felt toward pets, specifically focusing on the tenderness of touching their paw pads. Lyrics use metaphors like “tastes like jelly” to describe the soft, endearing nature of animal paws.

Song Credits

  • Artist: ILLIT
  • Album: MAMIHLAPINATAPAI
  • Released: April 30, 2026
  • Length: 2:29
  • Label: BELIFT LAB
  • Songwriters: Oliver Ländin, Mathilde Clara Nyegaard, Iselin Solheim, Vincenzo (KOR), January 8th, “hitman” bang, Iroha (ILLIT)
  • Producers: Oliver Ländin, Vincenzo, Kevin Grainger

ILLIT “paw, paw!” Official Audio

ILLIT “paw, paw!” Lyrics

Hangul

Tastes like jelly 너의 코, everytime I see your face 내 맘 아야해, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly 너의 발, 내 이마에 닿을 때 눈물이 핑, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly 너의 코, everytime I see your face 내 맘 아야해, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly 너의 발, 내 이마에 닿을 때 눈물이 핑, paw
Tastes like jelly 너의 코, everytime I see your face 내 맘 아야해, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly 너의 발, 내 이마에 닿을 때 눈물이 핑, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly 너의 코, everytime I see your face 내 맘 아야해, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly 너의 발, 내 이마에 닿을 때 눈물이 핑, paw

좋(은) 아(침) 해, 문앞에
가만히 서, 잘 갔다오래 (Oh, you)
Midnight blues, 저멀리
네 머릴 쓰다듬어 달래

포근한 이불 속, 넌 나의 이말 톡
얼음 같은 paw, 이불 밖은 too dangerous
매일 밤, 너는 꼭, 나의 베개에 포옥
Um, 일어나기 싫어, 꼬리, 잠을 더 부르는걸

Tastes like jelly 너의 코, everytime I see your face 내 맘 아야해, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly 너의 발, 내 이마에 닿을 때 눈물이 핑, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly 너의 코, everytime I see your face 내 맘 아야해, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly 너의 발, 내 이마에 닿을 때 눈물이 핑, paw
Tastes like jelly 너의 코, everytime I see your face 내 맘 아야해, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly 너의 발, 내 이마에 닿을 때 눈물이 핑, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly 너의 코, everytime I see your face 내 맘 아야해, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly 너의 발, 내 이마에 닿을 때 눈물이 핑, paw

약속해, 내 곁에 있어, 내 품 안에서
추운 밤이 와도, 외롭지 않을거야
너도 몰래 흘린 내 눈물, 닦아줄래
그 paw로, the little paw
가끔씩은, 언제가의 꿈속처럼
너의 맘을 다, 내게 말해 줄래?
우리에게 헤어짐은 없을거야
All, all, all, all, all my life

Tastes like jelly 너의 코, everytime I see your face 내 맘 아야해, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly 너의 발, 내 이마에 닿을 때 눈물이 핑, paw
Tastes like jelly 너의 코, everytime I see your face 내 맘 아야해, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly 너의 발, 내 이마에 닿을 때 눈물이 핑, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly 너의 코, everytime I see your face 내 맘 아야해, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly 너의 발, 내 이마에 닿을 때 눈물이 핑, paw
Tastes like jelly 너의 코, everytime I see your face 내 맘 아야해, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly 너의 발, 내 이마에 닿을 때 눈물이 핑, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly 너의 코, everytime I see your face 내 맘 아야해, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly 너의 발, 내 이마에 닿을 때 눈물이 핑, paw

Romanized

Tastes like jelly neoui ko, everytime I see your face nae mam ayahae, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly neoui bal, nae imae daeul ttae nunmuri ping, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly neoui ko, everytime I see your face nae mam ayahae, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly neoui bal, nae imae daeul ttae nunmuri ping, paw
Tastes like jelly neoui ko, everytime I see your face nae mam ayahae, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly neoui bal, nae imae daeul ttae nunmuri ping, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly neoui ko, everytime I see your face nae mam ayahae, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly neoui bal, nae imae daeul ttae nunmuri ping, paw

Jo(eun) a(chim) hae, munape
Gamanhi seo, jal gatdaorae (Oh, you)
Midnight blues, jeomeolli
Ne meoril sseudadeumeo dallae

Pogeunhan ibul sok, neon naui imal tok
Eoreum gateun paw, ibul bakkeun too dangerous
Maeil bam, neoneun kkok, naui begaee pook
Um, ireonagi sileo, kkori, jameul deo bureuneungeol

Tastes like jelly neoui ko, everytime I see your face nae mam ayahae, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly neoui bal, nae imae daeul ttae nunmuri ping, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly neoui ko, everytime I see your face nae mam ayahae, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly neoui bal, nae imae daeul ttae nunmuri ping, paw
Tastes like jelly neoui ko, everytime I see your face nae mam ayahae, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly neoui bal, nae imae daeul ttae nunmuri ping, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly neoui ko, everytime I see your face nae mam ayahae, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly neoui bal, nae imae daeul ttae nunmuri ping, paw

Yaksokae, nae gyeote isseo, nae pum aneseo
Chuun bami wado, oeropji aneulgeoya
Neodo mollae heullin nae nunmul, dakkajullae
Geu pawro, the little paw
Gakkeumssigeun, eonjegaui kkumsokcheoreom
Neoui mameul da, naege malhae jullae?
Uriege heeojimeun eopseulgeoya
All, all, all, all, all my life

Tastes like jelly neoui ko, everytime I see your face nae mam ayahae, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly neoui bal, nae imae daeul ttae nunmuri ping, paw
Tastes like jelly neoui ko, everytime I see your face nae mam ayahae, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly neoui bal, nae imae daeul ttae nunmuri ping, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly neoui ko, everytime I see your face nae mam ayahae, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly neoui bal, nae imae daeul ttae nunmuri ping, paw
Tastes like jelly neoui ko, everytime I see your face nae mam ayahae, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly neoui bal, nae imae daeul ttae nunmuri ping, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly neoui ko, everytime I see your face nae mam ayahae, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly neoui bal, nae imae daeul ttae nunmuri ping, paw

Translation

Tastes like jelly your nose, everytime I see your face my heart aches, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly your paw, when it touches my forehead tears well up, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly your nose, everytime I see your face my heart aches, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly your paw, when it touches my forehead tears well up, paw
Tastes like jelly your nose, everytime I see your face my heart aches, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly your paw, when it touches my forehead tears well up, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly your nose, everytime I see your face my heart aches, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly your paw, when it touches my forehead tears well up, paw

Good morning, at the front door
You stand still and tell me to have a good day (Oh, you)
Midnight blues, far away
You stroke my head and soothe me

Inside the cozy blanket, you’re my text talk
Your ice-like paw, outside the blanket is too dangerous
Every night, you surely hug my pillow tight
Um, I don’t want to get up, your tail calls for more sleep

Tastes like jelly your nose, everytime I see your face my heart aches, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly your paw, when it touches my forehead tears well up, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly your nose, everytime I see your face my heart aches, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly your paw, when it touches my forehead tears well up, paw
Tastes like jelly your nose, everytime I see your face my heart aches, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly your paw, when it touches my forehead tears well up, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly your nose, everytime I see your face my heart aches, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly your paw, when it touches my forehead tears well up, paw

Promise me, stay by my side, in my arms
Even when cold nights come, I won’t be lonely
Will you wipe away my tears that fall without you knowing
With that paw, the little paw
Sometimes, like in a dream from some time ago
Will you tell me all of your heart?
There will be no goodbye for us
All, all, all, all, all my life

Tastes like jelly your nose, everytime I see your face my heart aches, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly your paw, when it touches my forehead tears well up, paw
Tastes like jelly your nose, everytime I see your face my heart aches, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly your paw, when it touches my forehead tears well up, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly your nose, everytime I see your face my heart aches, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly your paw, when it touches my forehead tears well up, paw
Tastes like jelly your nose, everytime I see your face my heart aches, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly your paw, when it touches my forehead tears well up, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly your nose, everytime I see your face my heart aches, paw (Paw, paw, paw)
Tastes like jelly your paw, when it touches my forehead tears well up, paw

ILLIT “paw, paw!” Meaning

“paw, paw!” is a soft, adorable track that captures the pure affection and comfort found in the bond between humans and their pets. With its playful tone and gentle imagery, the song turns small, everyday moments like touching a pet’s paw into something deeply emotional and meaningful.

At its core, the song expresses unconditional love and warmth. The lyrics focus on how pets bring comfort simply through their presence, turning even the smallest gestures into moments of happiness. Descriptions like “tastes like jelly” highlight the soft, cute, and almost magical feeling of interacting with them.

Beyond cuteness, there’s also a layer of emotional sincerity. Lines about tears welling up suggest that this bond goes deeper than surface-level joy it’s about feeling understood, healed, and comforted without words. Pets become a source of quiet support, especially during vulnerable moments.

The song’s concept also ties into themes of longing and attachment. Whether it’s missing a pet or cherishing time together, “paw, paw!” reflects how these connections can feel incredibly strong and irreplaceable.

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Musically, the light and upbeat sound enhances its playful, cozy atmosphere, making it feel like a warm hug. It fits perfectly within ILLIT’s youthful and relatable style, while also showing a softer, more heartfelt side.

Ultimately, “paw, paw!” is about the simple but powerful love shared with pets gentle, comforting, and full of genuine emotion.