There are many meaningful lyrics in K-pop songs that tackle light-hearted subjects such as puppy love or going on a holiday. There are also ones that discuss serious tones including self-esteem, breakups, flaws, or existential crisis, that can make such songs relatable.
However, amid the long list of songs with meaningful lyrics, some fans may remember releases that contain "unserious" writing but are filled with memorable punches. Some lyrics may be random, but these are considered legendary for many!
Here are 6 K-pop songs with 'unserious' but iconic lyrics!
1. 'Jopping' by SuperM
SuperM made their debut on October 4, 2019, with their self-titled album and title track "Jopping." According to many stans, the lyrics of the song were one to remember despite its cheesy wordplay of words "jumping" and "popping."
"'Cause when we jumping and popping, we jopping
Jopping, jopping, jopping
You know how we get down (Jopping)
How we get down (Jopping)
How we get down
'Cause when we jumping and popping, we jopping"
2. 'Chicken Noodle Soup' by BTS J-Hope (feat. Becky G)
The chorus of "Chicken Noodle Soup" may be the catchiest and most random part in the song, but overall, the rest of the lyrics freely celebrate diversity and identity of every culture. It also relays J-Hope's gratitude to his humble beginnings, aiming to celebrate his roots.
Read some of the fun lyrics below:
"Chicken noodle soup
Chicken noodle soup
Chicken noodle soup with a soda on the side"
3. 'Woof Woof' by SHINee
There are many animal-related K-pop songs, but during the second-gen, this bop of a track was the anthem for that specific theme! SHINee's "Woof Woof" describes the feeling of living loosely like a dog and expressing how it's okay to be goofy sometimes!
"Even if I follow you, don't avoid me, I keep wagging my tail
I can't stop, my heart softly melted
You were dazzling"
"My fur was standing on the tip
What do I do? (Woof Woof)
I shouldn't do this (Woof Woof)
I need to sleep now"
4. 'Ongshimi' by MONSTA X Minhyuk (feat. Joohoney)
In K-pop, there are songs that are emotional, romantic, or food-themed. But MONSTA X members Minhyuk and Joohoney decided to make a love song about soup!
See some of the lyrics from "Ongshimi" here:
"You are round and white, you're my Ongshimi
A cute Ongshimi
I'm going to protect you, I love you baby
Ongshimi shimi Ongshimi"
5. 'Zzz..' by Xdinary Heroes
As the title of "Zzz.." suggests the topic of being inside a dream, it's understandable why the lyrics are hilariously weird enough to the point of having readers run it back!
"Bananas are long, long, long
A wild goose, even if you flip it's still a wild goose"
"Red, orange, green, blue, navy, rainbow.
I don't sleep because I don't sleep."
6. 'Pride of 1cm / Taller Than You' by MAMAMOO
Randomness can take up many forms, but MAMAMOO's "Pride of 1CM / Taller Than You" took it to the next level with a song about height!
There are possibly hundreds of reasons why MAMAMOO would do such a song. However, the most important thing to take note here is that it also contains the members teasing each other with their height comparisons!
"First off, I'm not even going to mention Wheein
Okay, we're BF's but when we're talking heights, there's no mercy, small Wheein
How dull, Unnies, you're making a big deal over 1 cm?
Let's be cool about this
Only I get to wear heels"
"Oh my, our unnie is trying to show off
Her creases in front of a pupa
Look here, you still have a long way to climb up
Is this too high up for you?
How's the weather down there?"
Do you know any other songs with random lyrics or context? Which K-pop song on the list made you scratch your head? Let us know in the comments below!
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