aespa brings a bold and mystical energy to their track ‘Illusion’ from the album ‘Girls – The 2nd Mini Album.’ Lyricist 이토르 drafts the playful yet haunting words, while G’harah ‘PK’ Degeddingseze, Steve Octave, and others craft the hypnotic melody. The song is a mix of mystery and allure, drawing listeners into its midnight party.
Released: June 1, 2022
Illusion
Aespa • From “Girls – The 2nd Mini Album”
Illusion Lyrics Translation (from “Girls – The 2nd Mini Album”)
The lyrics play with themes of curiosity and entrapment, painting a scene where aespa lures you into their world. Lines like ‘I’ll swallow you in one bite, you’re delicious’ and ‘Follow me, come and get Illusion’ highlight the seductive and slightly dangerous vibe. The vocalist describes a ‘will-o’-the-wisp,’ a ghostly light that pulls you deeper into the unknown.
You’re so yummy yummy yummyYou’re so yummy, yummy, yummy.
In my tummy tummy tummyIn my tummy, tummy, tummy.
Look at you ppallajineun georeumgeoriLook at you, your pace is quickening.
Look at me hogisimeul jagukajiLook at me, I’m stirring up your curiosity.
Look at them arachael su eomneun georiLook at them, they’re at an unrecognizable distance.
Baby don’t panic hanbamui partyBaby, don’t panic, it’s a party in the middle of the night.
Chaolla dari ttak joeun TimingThe moon is rising, it’s the perfect timing.
Igeon bimiriya swit urimanuiThis is a secret, shh, just between us.
Hanbamui Party neol kkeureodanggimA midnight party, drawing you in.
Eojjeoni naege ppaetgyeobeorin hwansimSomehow, I’ve captured all your interest.
Monglonghan gibuni joeun TonightThis hazy feeling is so good tonight.
Saekdareun segyero ikkeuneun LightA light that leads to a different world.
Follow me come and get IllusionFollow me, come and get ‘Illusion’.
Hanibe samkyo neol DeliciousI’ll swallow you in one bite, you’re delicious.
Achahan mikkireo Hook upYou’re caught on the bait, hooked up.
Gwansimeul meokgo Growing upI’m growing up by consuming your interest.
Follow me come and get IllusionFollow me, come and get ‘Illusion’.
Momjibeul bullyeoga DeliciousMy presence is expanding, you’re delicious.
Jeomjeom deo keojineun FireThe fire keeps getting bigger.
Gwansimeul meokgo Growing upI’m growing up by consuming your interest.
Will o’ the wisp‘Will-o’-the-wisp’, a ghostly light.
Geomnaeji malgo iri on (Will o’ the wisp)Don’t be afraid, come over here (‘will-o’-the-wisp’).
Geomnaeji malgo iri onDon’t be afraid, come over here.
Easy peasy neodo aldasipiIt’s easy-peasy, as you already know.
When you dizzy naegen geujeo dishWhen you’re dizzy, you’re just a dish to me.
Dokkaebibul neoreul nollyeo BooThe ‘goblin fire’ is teasing you, boo.
Yesang mot han sungan deungjanghaji bulssukI’ll appear suddenly when you least expect it.
Cheom boneun Style meotmoreul timingA style you’ve never seen, at an unknowing moment.
Neoui yakjeomeda Hit it’s so funnyI’ll hit your weakness, it’s so funny.
Hanbamui Party neol kkeureodanggimA midnight party, drawing you in.
Arado mageul su eomneun banchikIt’s a foul play you can’t stop even if you knew.
Natseon i gibuni myohan TonightThis strange feeling is mysterious tonight.
Gamchwodun bonneungeul ikkeuneun LightA light that brings out your hidden instincts.
Follow me come and get IllusionFollow me, come and get ‘Illusion’.
Hanibe samkyo neol DeliciousI’ll swallow you in one bite, you’re delicious.
Achahan mikkireo Hook upYou’re caught on the bait, hooked up.
Gwansimeul meokgo Growing upI’m growing up by consuming your interest.
Follow me come and get IllusionFollow me, come and get ‘Illusion’.
Momjibeul bullyeoga DeliciousMy presence is expanding, you’re delicious.
Jeomjeom deo keojineun FireThe fire keeps getting bigger.
Gwansimeul meokgo Growing upI’m growing up by consuming your interest.
(Will o’ the wisp) geomnaeji malgo iri on(‘Will-o’-the-wisp’) Don’t be afraid, come over here.
Yummy yummy yummyYummy, yummy, yummy.
In your tummy tummy tummyIn your tummy, tummy, tummy.
Nollan neoui Face nareul jeogyeokaneun TasteYour surprised face, a taste that targets me.
Meollimeolli daranado soyongeopseo imiEven if you run far, far away, it’s already useless.
Come get IllusionCome get ‘Illusion’.
So foolSo foolish.
Follow me come and get IllusionFollow me, come and get ‘Illusion’.
Yuilhan mokgyeokja You’re the oneYou’re the only witness, you’re the one.
Bangsimhan teumeul ta SwallowTaking advantage of your carelessness, I’ll swallow you.
Hwansangeul meokgo Growing upI’m growing up by consuming the illusion.
Follow me come and get IllusionFollow me, come and get ‘Illusion’.
Sunjinhan meogitgam DeliciousInnocent prey, you’re delicious.
Danbeone norineun HunterA hunter aiming for you all at once.
Ne mameul ppaeseo Growing upI’m growing up by stealing your heart.
(Will o’ the wisp) geomnaeji malgo iri on(‘Will-o’-the-wisp’) Don’t be afraid, come over here.
Illusion Music Video
What does ‘Illusion’ mean? The lyrics create a world of mystery and allure, blending seduction with a hint of danger. aespa’s ‘Illusion’ is a journey into the unknown, wrapped in a hypnotic beat.