MAMAMOO “Décalcomanie” Korean Lyrics

MAMAMOO · 2016 · Album: Memory · Intermediate

On the edge of danger, still wanting to embrace you. MAMAMOO's most dramatically tense confession.

FAQ

What are the lyrics of “Décalcomanie” about?

On the edge of danger, still wanting to embrace you. MAMAMOO's most dramatically tense confession.

How do I learn Korean with “Décalcomanie”?

Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 6 key vocabulary, 2 grammar points and a 7-day study plan — free, no sign-up.

How hard is this song for Korean learners?

The level is “Intermediate” — every line comes with pronunciation, romanization and translation, great for learners with some basics.

Which group sings “Décalcomanie”?

A four-member RBW group from 2014, famed for powerhouse live vocals and self-produced hits — 'trust and listen' with crisp diction, top-tier for learners.

Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)

지금은 12시 신전 분위기에 취하고jigeumeun 12si sinjeon bunwigie chwihagoDrunk on the midnight atmosphere

눈빛은 서로를 비추고nunbiteun seororeul bichugoOur gazes reflecting each other

손끝은 조금씩 겹쳐져sonkkeuteun jogeumssik gyeopchyeojyeoFingertips overlapping little by little

이건 좀 위험해 위험해 위험해igeon jom wiheomhae wiheomhae wiheomhaeThis is dangerous — dangerous, dangerous

너와 나 입을 맞춰neowa na ipeul matchwoYou and I — lips meeting

멈출 수가 없어 정말 아프고meomchul suga eopseo jeongmal apeugoCan't stop — it really hurts

조금은 위험해도 멈출 수가 없어jogeumeun wiheomhaedo meomchul suga eopseoEven if it's dangerous, I can't stop

Vocabulary (6)

Korean	Romanization	English	Note
데칼코마니	dekalkomani	decalcomania (symmetric print art)	overlap like decalcomania
취하다	chwihada	to be drunk/intoxicated	drunk on the mood
비추다	bichuda	to reflect / shine on	eyes reflect
겹쳐지다	gyeopchyeojida	to overlap	fingertips overlap
위험하다	wiheomhada	to be dangerous	a dangerous situation
멈출 수 없다	meomchul su eopsda	can't stop	can't stop

Grammar notes (2)

서로를 = each other (object)

눈빛은 서로를 비추고

서로를 marks the mutual object: each becomes the other's mirror.

Pattern: [noun] + ルビチュダ

Example: 빛을 비추다 (shine the light)

위험해 ×3 = triple repetition for emphasis

이건 좀 위험해 위험해 위험해

Triple repetition emphasizes the danger — yet neither stops. That's the tension.

Pattern: [stem] + ヘ ×3

Example: 빨리빨리빨리 (quick quick quick)

7-day study plan

Day 1 — Vocab Set A + hum along to the chorus

Memorize 10 basic words
Listen to the song 3 times
Hum along to the chorus 너와 나 입을 맞춰
Write today's new words once

Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (서로를 = each other (object), 위험해 ×3 = triple repetition for emphasis)

Review vocab set A
Learn 서로를 = each other (object) and 위험해 ×3 = triple repetition for emphasis
Notice these patterns while listening
Make two sentences with today's grammar

Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (서로를 = each other (object))

Memorize Décalcomanie keywords
Learn 서로를 = each other (object)
Sing the whole chorus
Sing the chorus along with the video

Day 4 — Grammar 4 (위험해 ×3 = triple repetition for emphasis) + Vocab Set C

Learn 위험해 ×3 = triple repetition for emphasis
Read the lyrics aloud twice
Make a sentence with 데칼코마니 (轉印畫)
Shadow the verses once

Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song

Learn 서로를 = each other (object) and 위험해 ×3 = triple repetition for emphasis
Sing the whole song with karaoke
Flag the words you still miss
Review grammar 1-3