“Attention” by NewJeans is a 2022 debut track about the thrilling, confident, and slightly confusing feelings of a young crush. It captures the youthful desire to be noticed, focusing on acknowledging your feelings for someone, taking pride in them, and directly seeking their attention. 

Song Credits

  • Artist: New Jeans
  • Album: New Jeans
  • Released: August 1, 2022
  • Length: 3:01
  • Label: Ador
  • Lyrics: 250, Duckbay, Gigi, Danielle
  • Producer: 250, Duckbay, Gigi, Danielle

Newjeans “Attention” Official MV

Newjeans “Attention” Lyrics

Hangul

You and me 내 맘이 보이지?
한참을 쳐다봐, 가까이 다가가 you see (ey-yeah)
You see (ey, ey, ey, ey)
One, two, three 용기가 생겼지
이미 아는 니 눈치
고개를 돌려 천천히, 여기 (mm)
You see 여기 보이니?

Looking for attention 너야겠어
확실하게 나로 만들겠어 (stop)
Ey, drop the question
Drop the, drop the question (drop it)
Want attention
Wanna, want attention
You give me butterflies, you know
내 맘은 온통 paradise
꿈에서 깨워주지 마 (ey)

You got me looking for attention
You got me looking for attention
가끔은 정말 헷갈리지만 분명한 건
Got me looking for attention

널 우연히 마주친 척할래
못 본 척 지나갈래
You’re so fine (ey)
Gotta, gotta get to know ya
나와, 나와 걸어가 줘
지금 돌아서면 I need ya, need ya, need ya
To look at me back
Hey 다 들켰었나?
널 보면 하트가 튀어나와

난 사탕을 찾는 baby (baby)
내 맘은 설레이지
Ey, drop the question
Drop the, drop the question (just call)
Want attention
Wanna, want attention
You give me butterflies, you know
내 맘은 온통 paradise
꿈에서 깨워주지 마 (uh-huh, one, two, three, ey)

You got me looking for attention
You got me looking for attention
가끔은 정말 헷갈리지만 분명한 건
Got me looking for attention

You got me looking for attention
You got me looking for attention
가끔은 정말 헷갈리지만 분명한 건
Got me looking for attention

A-T-T-E-N-T-I-ON
Attention is what I want
A-T-T-E-N-T-I-ON
Attention is what I want
A-T-T-E-N-T-I-ON
Attention is what I want
A-T-T-E-N-T-I-ON

You got me looking for attention

Romanized

You and me nae mami boiji
Hanchameul chyeodabwa
Gakkai dagaga
You see ey
You see, ey ey ey ey

One, two, three yonggiga saenggyeotji
Imi aneun ne nunchi
Gogaereul dollyeo cheoncheonhi
Yeogi
You see
Yeogi boini

Looking for attention neoyagesseo
Hwakshilhage naro mandeulgesseo
Stop, eyyy
Drop the question
Drop the, drop the question
Want attention
Wanna want attention

You give me butterflies you know
Nae mameun ontong paradise
Kkumeseo kkaeweojuji ma

You got me looking for attention
You got me looking for attention
Gakkeumeun jeongmal
Hetgallijiman
Bunmyeonghan geon
Got me looking for attention

Neol uyeonhi majuchin cheokhallae
Mot bon cheok jinagallae
You’re so fine
Gotta gotta get to know ya
Nawa nawa georeoga jweo

Jigeum doraseomyeon
I need ya, need ya, need ya
To look at me back
Hey da deulkyeosseonna
Neol bomyeon hateuga twieonawa

Nan satangeul chatneun baby (baby)
Nae mameun seolleiji
Eyyy, drop the question
Drop the, drop the question
Want attention
Wanna want attention

You give me butterflies you know
Nae mameun ontong paradise
Kkumeseo kkaeweojuji ma

You got me looking for attention
You got me looking for attention
Gakkeumeun jeongmal
Hetgallijiman
Bunmyeonghan geon
Got me looking for attention
You got me looking for attention
(You got me looking for attention yeah)
You got me looking for attention

Gakkeumeun jeongmal
Hetgallijiman
Bunmyeonghan geon
Got me looking for attention

A T T E N T I on
Attention is what I want
A T T E N T I on
Attention is what I want
A T T E N T I on
Attention is what I want
A T T E N T I on
You got me looking for attention

Translation

You and me, My feeling’s plain to see
So focus
Wanna be nice and close
You see
You see, ey ey ey ey

One, two, three I’m brave enough to see
Think you know it already
Now if you turn then you can see
It’s me
You see
Can’t you see it’s me?

Looking for attention (It’s) gotta be you
Why you askin’ who you gotta come to
Stop, eyyy
Drop the question
Drop the, drop the question
Want attention
Wanna want attention

You give me butterflies you know
My heart has gone to paradise
Don’t wanna wake up from this dream

You got me looking for attention
You got me looking for attention
Got me confused but
One thing’s for sure
I Know you’re the one
Got me looking for attention

I’ll run into you like serendipity
Or pass you by like it’s nothing
You’re so fine
Gotta gotta get to know ya
Come with me, I got time for ya

If you turn around then
I need ya, need ya, need ya
To look at me back
Hey, you already knew?
Look at you and my heart jumps of out of my chest

I’m looking for candy, baby (baby)
I’m feeling fluttery, breezy
Eyyy, drop the question
Drop the, drop the question
Want attention
Wanna want attention

You give me butterflies you know
My heart has gone to paradise
Don’t wanna wake up from this dream

You got me looking for attention
You got me looking for attention
Got me confused but
One thing’s for sure
I Know you’re the one
Got me looking for attention
You got me looking for attention
You got me looking for attention yeah
You got me looking for attention

Got me confused but
One thing’s for sure
I Know you’re the one
You got me looking for attention

A T T E N T I on
Attention is what I want
A T T E N T I on
Attention is what I want
A T T E N T I on
Attention is what I want
A T T E N T I on
You got me looking for attention

Newjeans “Attention” Meaning

NewJeans’ “Attention” is a refreshing debut track that captures the exciting, slightly confusing emotions of having a crush for the first time. The song revolves around the simple yet powerful desire to be noticed by someone you like, turning that feeling into a confident and honest expression rather than a shy confession.

The lyrics highlight youthful infatuation and self-awareness, where the narrator openly admits their feelings instead of hiding them. The repeated idea of “looking for attention” reflects both curiosity and excitement — wanting to connect, be seen, and maybe take the relationship a step further. This makes the song feel relatable, especially in how it portrays the mix of joy and uncertainty that comes with young love.

Unlike traditional love songs that lean into vulnerability, “Attention” carries a sense of empowered confidence. The emotions are bright and playful, suggesting that having a crush is something to be proud of rather than embarrassed about. This aligns with NewJeans’ fresh image, presenting a natural and effortless take on romance.

As their debut track, “Attention” also symbolically represents the group itself — seeking attention from the music industry and listeners with a new, youthful sound. Blending early 2000s pop and R&B influences with a laid-back groove, the song perfectly introduces NewJeans’ identity: simple, authentic, and full of fresh energy.