ITZY “LOCO” Korean Lyrics
ITZY · 2021 · Album: CRAZY IN LOVE · Intermediate
Love that drives you crazy: a room with no exit, mirrors reflecting you everywhere. LOCO is the madness of love.
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FAQ
What are the lyrics of “LOCO” about?
Love that drives you crazy: a room with no exit, mirrors reflecting you everywhere. LOCO is the madness of love.
How do I learn Korean with “LOCO”?
Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 7 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 “LOCO”?
Debuted under JYP in 2019. Pure confidence and youthful energy — "I wanna be me" attitude. WANNABE is a self-love anthem.
Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)
미친다는 말이 이해 간달까michindaneun mali ihae gandalkkaCan I understand what 'crazy' means?
I'm gettin' loco locoI'm gettin' loco locoI'm gettin' loco, loco
Oh gosh 이건 달콤한 독 같아Oh gosh igeon dalkomhan dok gataOh gosh — this is like sweet poison
I'm gettin' loco locoI'm gettin' loco locoI'm gettin' loco, loco
출구 없는 방 안에 사방이 너란 거울이야chulgu eopsneun bang ane sabangi neoran geouliyaA room with no exit, mirrors of you everywhere
굳이 쉽게 말하자면 I feel like I was born to love yaguti swipge malhajamyeon I feel like I was born to love yaSimply put — I was born to love ya
오아시스 찾는 kitty 난 네 주위를 맴돌지oasiseu chatneun kitty nan ne juwireul maemdoljiA kitty looking for an oasis — I circle around you
콩깍지 꼈 버린 내 두 눈은 yellowkongkkakji kkyeoss beorin nae du nuneun yellowMy eyes are yellow with love-blindness
켜줘 네 손으로 불 꺼진 내 심장kyeojwo ne soneuro bul kkeojin nae simjangTurn on my heart with your hands — it's gone dark
It's too late want you so bad 너를 갖고 싶어졌어It's too late want you so bad neoreul gatgo sipeojyeosseoIt's too late — I want you so bad
넌 날 반쯤 미치게 만들어neon nal banjjeum michige mandeuleoYou make me half crazy
You got me like cray-cray-crazy in loveYou got me like cray-cray-crazy in loveYou got me like cray-cray-crazy in love
Vocabulary (7)
| Korean | Romanization | English | Note |
|---|
| 로코 | roko | loco (crazy) | I'm going loco |
| 달콤한 독 | dalkomhan dok | sweet poison | like sweet poison |
| 출구 없는 | chulgu eopsneun | with no exit | a room with no exit |
| 사방 | sabang | all directions | mirrors everywhere |
| 오아시스 | oasiseu | oasis | look for an oasis |
| 콩깍지를 쓰다 | kongkkakjireul sseuda | to be love-blind | love-blind eyes |
| 반쯤 미치다 | banjjeum michida | half crazy | drive half crazy |
Grammar notes (2)
거울 = mirror (infinite reflection)
출구 없는 방 안에 사방이 너란 거울이야
Infinite mirror reflections: the love amplifies in the closed space, inescapable.
Pattern: [noun] + ガットウン カミョン
Example: 너란 거울 (a mirror called you)
굳이 쉽게 말하자면 = to put it simply
굳이 쉽게 말하자면 i feel like i was born to love ya
Complex feelings reduced to one line: born to love. Ultimate simplification.
Pattern: クギ シュィッケ マルハジャン
Example: 굳이 말하자면 난 바보야 (to put it bluntly, I'm a fool)
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 I'm gettin' loco loco
- Write today's new words once
Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (거울 = mirror (infinite reflection), 굳이 쉽게 말하자면 = to put it simply)
- Review vocab set A
- Learn 거울 = mirror (infinite reflection) and 굳이 쉽게 말하자면 = to put it simply
- Notice these patterns while listening
- Make two sentences with today's grammar
Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (거울 = mirror (infinite reflection))
- Memorize LOCO keywords
- Learn 거울 = mirror (infinite reflection)
- Sing the whole chorus
- Sing the chorus along with the video
Day 4 — Grammar 4 (굳이 쉽게 말하자면 = to put it simply) + Vocab Set C
- Learn 굳이 쉽게 말하자면 = to put it simply
- Read the lyrics aloud twice
- Make a sentence with loco (瘋狂)
- Shadow the verses once
Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song
- Learn 거울 = mirror (infinite reflection) and 굳이 쉽게 말하자면 = to put it simply
- Sing the whole song with karaoke
- Flag the words you still miss
- Review grammar 1-3
Day 6 — Vocab review + quiz
- Score 80+ on the vocab quiz
- Write missed words 3 times
- Sing the chorus without looking
- Explain the meaning of loco to a friend
Day 7 — Final check: full sing-through + use the grammar
- Sing the entire song without subtitles
- Make one sentence per grammar point
- Record yourself singing and check pronunciation
- Use today's expressions in a short diary entry
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