Following the success of their previous release, ILLIT also dropped a music video for their catchy B-side track from their second mini album, I’ll Like You, “Tick-Tack,” which explores the excitement and uncertainty of young love with playful, yet emotional lyrics.
- Released: October 21, 2024
- Album: I’LL LIKE YOU
- Length: 2:09
- Recorded: 2024
- Artist: ILLIT
- Writer(s): Johnny Goldstein, Sam Martin, “hitman” bang, divahh, Slow Rabbit, 신쿵, Tatte, 1월8일, Jude, 나도연 (153/Joombas), Choi May (153/Joombas), 김수지, 문지영
- Composer(s): Johnny Goldstein, “hitman” bang, divahh, Slow Rabbit, 신쿵
ILLIT (아일릿) ‘Tick-Tack’ Official MV
ILLIT – Tick-Tack Lyrics
| ILLIT (아일릿) – Tick-Tack Lyrics | ILLIT (아일릿) – Tick-Tack Lyrics (Romanized) | ILLIT (아일릿) – Tick-Tack Lyrics (English Translation) |
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| [Chorus: Wonhee, Yunah] Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack [Verse 1: Minju, Iroha] 저 멀리 네가 보여 내 맘은 비상사태 So hurry, 얼른 열어 나의 맘속의 cabinet 어떡해, tick-tack, ti-tack, 시끄러운 옷장 속 너는 어떤 날 좋아할까? [Pre-Chorus: Moka, Minju, Wonhee, Yunah] It’s my fitting room 바꿔 attitude (Ah) 어떤 version의 날 좋아할까? 무채색의 look 괜히 펼친 book (Book) 못 본척해 my heart [Chorus: Minju, Iroha] Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack [Verse 2: Moka, Yunah] Oh, oh, my God, 또 나를 보고 있잖아 제일 쿨한 mode click, click 어떤데 나 너랑 어울리잖아 너는 어떤 날 좋아할까? [Pre-Chorus: Iroha, Minju, Wonhee] 유치한 건 꾹 옷장 속에 푹 (Ah) 구겨 넣으면 날 좋아할까? 고민 고민 휴 Tick-tack, ti-tack 쿵 (쿵) 시끄러워, my heart [Chorus: Minju, Wonhee] Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack [Outro: Iroha, Wonhee] Mm, 알아가면 갈수록 좋아하면 할수록 새로운 날 만나서 Oh, 놀랄 거야 Mm, 기대해도 될 거야 이제 시작일 뿐이야 새로운 날 만나줘 Oh, nice to see ya | [Chorus: Moka, Yunah] Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack [Verse 1: Minju, Iroha] Jeo meolli nega boyeo nae mameun bisangsatae So hurry, eolleun yeoreo naui mamsogui cabinet Eotteokae, tick-tack, ti-tack, sikkeureoun otjang sok Neoneun eotteon nal joahalkka? [Pre-Chorus: Moka, Minju, Wonhee, Yunah] It’s my fitting room Bakkwo attitude (Ah) Eotteon versionui Nal joahalkka? Muchaesaegui look Gwaenhi pyeolchin book (Book) Mot boncheokae my heart [Chorus: Wonhee, Iroha] Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack [Verse 2: Moka, Yunah] Oh, oh, my God, tto nareul bogo itjana Jeil kulhan mode click, click Eotteonde na neorang eoullijana Neoneun eotteon nal joahalkka? [Pre-Chorus: Iroha, Minju, Wonhee] Yuchihan geon kkuk Otjang sogе puk (Ah) Gugyeo neoeumyеon Nal joahalkka? Gomin gomin hyu Tick-tack, ti-tack kung (kung) Sikkeureowo, my heart [Chorus: Minju, Wonhee] Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack [Outro: Iroha, Wonhee] Mm, aragamyeon galsurok Joahamyeon halsurok Saeroun nal mannaseo Oh, nollal geoya Mm, gidaehaedo doel geoya Ije sijagil ppuniya Saeroun nal mannajwo Oh, nice to see ya | [Chorus: Moka, Yunah] Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick- tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta- tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack [Verse 1: Minju, Iroha] I see you far away, my heart is in emergency So hurry, Open the cabinet in my heart What should I do, tick-tack, ti-tack, in the noisy closet What kind of “me” do you like? [Pre-Chorus: Moka, Minju, Wonhee, Yunah] It’s my fitting room Change attitude (Ah) Which version of Me you like? Colorless look Unnecessarily opened book (Book) Pretend not to see my heart [Chorus: Wonhee, Iroha] Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti -tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tac Tick -tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack [Verse 2: Moka, Yunah] Oh, oh, my God, you’re looking at me again The coolest mode click, click What’s it like? I’m hanging out with you What kind of day do you like? [Pre-Chorus: Iroha, Minju, Wonhee] Keep the childish stuff In the closet (Ah) If I crumple it up Will you like me? Worried, worried, sigh Tick-tack, ti-tack thump (Thump) It’s noisy, my heart [Chorus: Minju, Wonhee] Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick , tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti -tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack Tick-tack, ti-tack, tick, tack-ta-tick, tack [Outro: Iroha, Wonhee] Mm, the morе I get to know you The more I likе you Meet a new day Oh, you’ll be surprised Mm, you can look forward to it It’s just the beginning Please meet the new “me” Oh, nice to see ya |
ILLIT – Tick-Tack Meaning
The song “Tick-Tack” by ILLIT appears to explore the emotional and psychological complexities of a young crush or romantic attraction. The recurring “tick-tack” sound in the chorus symbolizes the passage of time and the anticipation of romantic feelings.
Uncertainty in Love: The “tick-tack” sound in the chorus reflects the ticking of a clock, symbolizing the rush of emotions, especially the nervousness and excitement that come with having a crush. It also highlights the uncertainty of how the relationship will unfold.
Changing Versions of Self: The pre-chorus and verses focus on the feeling of trying to figure out which version of oneself is most appealing to a romantic interest. The lyrics like “Which version of me do you like?” and “Keep the childish stuff in the closet” suggest a desire to present a mature, ideal version of themselves, yet still unsure of what the other person truly desires.
Confusion and Attraction: The song features moments of emotional conflict, like “If I crumple it up, will you like me?” and “Worried, worried, sigh,” which reflect the self-doubt and anxiety that often accompany young love. At the same time, the attraction is strong, as expressed through the lyrics about looking at someone and wondering what it’s like to be with them.
Playful Yet Serious: The playful nature of the song (with the repeated tick-tock sound and lines like “I’m hanging out with you”) contrasts with the deeper, more complex emotions about identity and attraction. The lyrics also describe feelings of longing and excitement as the relationship progresses (“The more I get to know you, the more I like you”).
However, while the Korean ver. of “Tick-Tack” shows the group experiencing a school crush, with the lyrics reflecting the innocent rush and concerns young love can bring, the English ver’s lyrics caused controversy as it is considered “too sexual” for underage members.
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