Awu releases an empowering anthem with Lalala from her Re:Frame album. The performer delivers lyrics written by Jo Youngbae and James Talbot. She sings about personal transformation and owning her unique journey to success.
Released: April 9, 2026
Lalala
Awu • From “Re:Frame”
Re:Frame’s Lalala Korean Lyrics English Meaning
Jo Youngbae writes lyrics that celebrate self-made success. The narrator declares she will ‘do it my, did it my, did it my, did it my, did it my own way’ (Did it my, did it my, did it my, did it my, did it my own way), building confidence from childhood dreams to a natural stage presence. She encourages listeners to shine through their struggles.
Ooh, woahOoh, woah.
NanI,
Bamhaneul wi dalboda binnalwill shine brighter than the moon in the night sky.
Geu moseubeuro dasi taeeonan geoyaI’ve been reborn into that brilliant image.
Ttaragaji anaI won’t follow anyone else’s path.
Ttara hage haji nalI’ll make them follow mine.
Mudae wie modu daEveryone standing on this stage,
Neol umjigige mandeulgoI’ll make you move to the rhythm,
Norae bureuge mandeulgeoland I’ll make you sing along.
Josimhae yeppeun moseup dwiBe careful of what’s behind my pretty appearance,
Sumgyeodun gasie neo jjilliniyou’ll get pricked by my hidden thorns.
Nan nopeun got ollaseoitjiI’m standing high up above it all.
Geu wireul nara tto geop eopsiI’ll soar over it again without any fear.
Gadugien gajin nae kkumiThe dreams I hold are too vast to be caged,
Bame tteun haecheoreom nunbusijithey’re dazzling like a sun rising in the dark night.
Did it my, did it my, did it my, did it my, did it my own wayDid it my, did it my, did it my, did it my, did it my own way.
Eorin nal muldeurin kkumui bitkkare banhae nan eonjenga jwil geoseul mideotgieI was captivated by the colors of my childhood dreams, trusting that I’d hold them one day.
Try to tell me how to talk, talkTry to tell me how to talk, talk.
Cut you off like a crop topCut you off like a crop top.
Ije sijakdoeneun beat dropsAs the beat drops and the music begins,
Ttara bulleora la-la-lajust sing along, la-la-la.
Keep ’em all singing like, singing like la-la-laKeep ’em all singing like, singing like la-la-la.
Yeogido jeogido norae bulleo la-la-laSinging songs from every corner, la-la-la.
If you dream big like I do (La-la-la)If you dream big like I do (La-la-la).
Don’t give up, you gon’ shine throughDon’t give up, you gon’ shine through.
Sing it loud if you’re with me like la-la-laSing it loud if you’re with me like la-la-la.
Modu nae ireum sorireul nopyeo bureugireulI want everyone to raise their voices and shout my name.
Kkumeul kkudeon eorin ain wiroThe little child who used to dream is rising higher.
Naraolla keodaran nalgael daraShe spreads her massive wings and takes flight.
Meomchuji ana nabilleraI won’t ever stop, moving like a free butterfly.
Jageun nae moseup dwieHidden behind my fragile, small exterior,
Jinjjaui nal gamchwo dueotgieI kept my true, fierce self a secret.
Boyeo julge nareul ijenNow, I’ll show you exactly who I am.
Geochin padodo ijeneun tago nol teniI’ll ride and play on even the roughest waves.
Hwimorachin baram tago nareul teniI’ll glide fearlessly on the raging winds.
Haruharu ssaa mandeun naui seongui yeowangi doelgeI’ll become the queen of the castle I built, stone by stone.
Uh-huhUh-huh.
Did it my, did it my, did it my, did it my, did it my own wayDid it my, did it my, did it my, did it my, did it my own way.
Eorin nal muldeurin kkumui bitkkare banhae nan eonjenga jwil geoseul mideotgieI was captivated by the colors of my childhood dreams, trusting that I’d hold them one day.
All the tears over all the yearsAll the tears over all the years,
Didn’t bring me down, nah, they led me heredidn’t bring me down, nah, they led me here.
Now I’m playin’ on the big stageNow I’m playin’ on the big stage,
With everyone singing back like la-la-lawith everyone singing back like la-la-la.
Keep ’em all singing, like singing like la-la-laKeep ’em all singing, like singing like la-la-la.
Yeogido jeogido norae bulleo la-la-laHere and there, singing a song, la-la-la.
If you dream big like I do (La-la-la)If you dream big like I do (La-la-la),
Don’t give up, you gon’ shine through (La-la-la)don’t give up, you’re going to shine through (La-la-la).
Sing it loud if you’re with me like la-la-laSing it loud if you’re with me like la-la-la.
(Oh, la, la) Oh, ooh (La-la-la)(Oh, la, la) Oh, ooh (La-la-la).
(Oh, la, la) Yeah, oh, ooh (La-la-la)(Oh, la, la) Yeah, oh, ooh (La-la-la).
(Oh, la, la) If you dream big like I do (La-la-la)(Oh, la, la) If you dream big like I do (La-la-la),
(Oh, la, la) Don’t give up, you gon’ shine through(Oh, la, la) don’t give up, you’re going to shine through.
Sing it loud if you’re with me like la-la-laSing it loud if you’re with me like la-la-la.
No, I’m not playing games, no, I’m not playing gamesNo, I’m not playing games, no, I’m not playing games.
I’m here to take some names, I’m here to take some namesI’m here to take some names, I’m here to take some names.
Nal uisimhaneun geu binandeulThose criticisms from people who doubt me,
Da dwijibeo hwanhoga dwaeI flip them all upside down, and they become cheers.
‘Cause I celebrate everyday‘Cause I celebrate every day.
Yeah, I celebrate, I’m goin’ crayYeah, I celebrate, I’m going crazy.
Yeah, you know so don’t ask meYeah, you know, so don’t ask me.
Yeah, that AWU gettin’ nastyYeah, that AWU is getting nasty.
Ije mudae wi nae moseubiNow, my presence on the stage,
Dangyeonhan geonman gatjifeels completely natural, doesn’t it?
I shine working overtimeI shine working overtime,
Tryna get what’s mine, what’s mine, la-la-latrying to get what’s mine, what’s mine, la-la-la.
Keep ’em all singing like, singing like la-la-la (La-la-la, yeah)Keep ’em all singing like, singing like la-la-la (La-la-la, yeah).
Yeogido jeogido norae bulleo la-la-la (Ooh)Here and there, singing a song, la-la-la (Ooh).
If you dream big like I do (La-la-la)If you dream big like I do (La-la-la),
Don’t give up, you gon’ shine through (Ooh)don’t give up, you’re going to shine through (Ooh).
Sing it loud if you’re with me like la-la-la (Ooh, yeah)Sing it loud if you’re with me like la-la-la (Ooh, yeah).
(Oh, la, la) Oh, ooh (La-la-la)(Oh, la, la) Oh, ooh (La-la-la).
(Oh, la, la) Yeah (La-la-la)(Oh, la, la) Yeah (La-la-la).
(Oh, la, la) If you dream big like I do (La-la-la)(Oh, la, la) If you dream big like I do (La-la-la),
(Oh, la, la) Don’t give up, you gon’ shine through(Oh, la, la) don’t give up, you’re going to shine through.
Sing it loud if you’re with me like la-la-laSing it loud if you’re with me like la-la-la.
Lalala Music Video
‘Lalala’ lyrics are about unapologetic self-belief and inspiring others. The Korean track marks a powerful new chapter for the artist on her Re:Frame album.