I’d like to introduce ILLIT’s comeback song ‘Borrowed Cat', which is currently taking over social media with its
irresistibly cute ‘Nyang-Nyang Dance’ challenge.
From their third mini album ‘BOM’, this track is the title song, and once again, ILLIT has returned with a story that’s both addictive and adorable.
Let’s dive into the song’s concept first.
It’s filled with the excitement and innocence of a
first date, but a small mistake made during that moment leaves the narrator
feeling dazed and awkward and they describe themselves as a “borrowed cat.”
The title “Borrowed Cat” actually comes from a cute Korean idiom,“like a borrowed cat”, which refers to someone who sits quietly and awkwardly in a lively group setting, not fitting in or participating much.
This phrase was creatively used to reflect the awkwardness of a first date through ILLIT’s own unique and adorable vibe.
As the
story unfolds, we see the narrator doesn’t want the date to end like this and that’s when lyrics like “Let’s dance together” come in, kicking off a super catchy chorus.
(That’s pretty much impossible to get out of your
head.)
So the
question, Will you get addicted too, as soon as you listen?
Let’s jump right in with the music video and a
lyric breakdown!
🎵 [English Translation]
두근대 이 순간 / It’s pounding right this moment
J'aime danser avec toi (I love dancing with you)
I do, I do
핑크빛 설레임 / A pinkish thrill
너무 궁금해 / So curious
정말 멋져 / So fabulous
롤러코스터 타는 것처럼 / Like a roller coaster ride
근데 왜 뚝딱대 / But why am I so clumsy?
빌려온 고양이가 돼 / Turned into a borrowed kitten
볼은 빨개져 맘은 돌진해 / Cheeks blush, heart rush
너를 위해 바보가 됐어 / A fool, a fool, ah, for you
심장아 나대지 마 / Heart, don’t go wild
찌릿 찌릿 너무 부끄러워 / Tingly, tingly, feel so shy
내 마음이 시작됐어 / My heart starts to
Dance
Do a little
Do ah
춤을 춰 조금씩 / Do a little
조금씩 춤 춰봐 / Dance, do a little dance
너도 좋지? / Do ya, do ya
너도 같이 춤추고 싶지? / Do you wanna dance?
대답은 하나뿐 / There’s only one answer
Say “yes”
Dance, 손을 잡은채 / Dance, holding hands
Do it, do it
You and I, a date
마법에 걸리게 / Caught under a magic spell
Say “Yeah”
Do do do do do do the da da
Da da da da da da da dance
The la la la la little dance
꿍실냐옹 / Purr-purr, meow
Do the dance, ah oui!
Do do do do do do the da da
Da da da da da da da dance
The la la la la little dance
둠칫냐옹 / Boom-boom, meow
날까? 아닐까? / Will it happen? Or not?
네 맘속 그 아이 ? That girl in your heart
털 바짝 세워 / I feel your raised fur
애매모호 / Unclear, uncertain
알듯 말듯 암호 / Like a secret code I kinda get
So curious
너무 불안해서 / So uneasy
Like a roller coaster ride
나 답지 않잖아 / This isn’t like me
데이트도 기세야 / Even a date is all about momentum
그게 내 필살기 / That’s my secret weapon
A fool, a fool, ah, for you
밤이 되어 시작된 / As night falls, it begins
화려한 퍼레이드 속 / A dazzling parade
너와 함께 / With you
Dance
Do a little
Do ah
Do a little
Dance, do a little dance
Do ya, do ya
Do you wanna dance?
대답은 하나뿐 / There’s only one answer
Say “yes”
Dance 손을 잡은 채 / Dance, holding hands
Do it, do it
You and I, a date
마법에 걸리게 / Caught under a magic spell
Say “Yeah”
Do do do do do do the da da
Da da da da da da da dance
The la la la la little dance
꿍실냐옹 / Purr-purr, meow
Do the dance, ah oui!
Do do do do do do the da da
Da da da da da da da dance
The la la la la little dance
둠칫냐옹 / Boom-boom, meow
How did you all feel about it?
While writing this post, I couldn’t stop humming along to “Borrowed Cat”!
The shy awkwardness of first love, a meow-like timid heart, and a story that speaks through dance…
Honestly, who else could pull this off so adorably if not ILLIT?
It’s not just the addictive hook, I can really feel how fast they’re growing as artists.
To everyone who connected with the story of “Borrowed Cat,” I hope you’ll take a brave step toward love, find your own happiness, and fill your days with it.
“If you don’t want to lose something precious, be the one to reach out and hold on first.”
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