Jessi brings a bold and unapologetic anthem with her song Zoom. The artist collaborates with veteran rapper Psy on the lyrics. Together, they mix a confident beat with sharp, clever words about modern fame.
Released: April 13, 2022
Zoom
Jessi
Zoom Lyrics English Translation by Jessi
The songwriter talks directly to online critics and gossipers. Jessi mentions a Louis Vuitton outfit and a questionable waistline to call out hypocrisy. She notes, ‘We all live just to get attention, yeah,’ describing our shared obsession with social media.
Lights camera actionLights, camera, action!
I see you lookin’ at my PIC (I know)I see you looking at my photo, I know you are.
Keuge danggyeo danggyeo jom deoZoom it in, pull it closer, a little more.
Danggyeobwa bwa gittongchaji (Ayy)Take a closer look, it’s absolutely amazing.
Zoom in (Uh-huh) zoom out (Okay)Zoom in, zoom out.
Baby hwak gage hwakdae hwaksilhage ow (Huh)Baby, magnify it clearly so it really hits you.
I’m feelin’ like a million bucks yeahI’m feeling like a million bucks, yeah.
Must be that million bucks yeahIt must be because of those million bucks, yeah.
(Brr-brr brr-brr-brr)(Brr-brr, brr-brr-brr.)
Oneulttara bichinaI’m shining especially bright today.
Selfie chalkakamyeon bichina (Hey)When the camera clicks for a selfie, I glow.
Always talkin’ sh#t know you like that (Woo)You’re always talking ‘sh#t’, I know you like that.
Jjoljima ang muljineun aneulge (Hey)Don’t be scared, I won’t bite you.
Yeah it’s like thatYeah, it’s just like that.
Hey hey pretty little thangHey, hey, you pretty little thing.
Do ya thang I’ll be right backDo your thing, I’ll be right back.
Ooh-ooh ooh-oohOoh-ooh, ooh-ooh.
Urin modu sajin jjikgi wihae sara (Yeah yeah)We all live just to take pictures, yeah.
Nado geurae ne mam ara (Yeah yeah) aightI’m the same way, I know how you feel, alright.
Ooh-ooh ooh-oohOoh-ooh, ooh-ooh.
Urin modu gwansimbatgi wihae sara (Yeah yeah)We all live just to get attention, yeah.
Nado geurae ne mam ara aightI’m the same way, I know how you feel, alright.
Lights camera action babyLights, camera, action, baby!
I see you lookin’ at my PIC (I know)I see you looking at my photo, I know you are.
Keuge danggyeo danggyeo jom deoZoom it in, pull it closer, a little more.
Danggyeobwa bwa gittongchaji (Ayy)Take a closer look, it’s absolutely amazing.
Zoom in (Uh-huh) zoom out (Okay)Zoom in, zoom out.
Baby hwak gage hwakdae hwaksilhage owBaby, magnify it clearly so it really hits you.
Do you like all my clothes and my bags (And my bags)Do you like all my clothes and my bags?
Oseul ipgo gabang messeul ppuninde (Ppuninde)I’m just wearing clothes and carrying a bag.
Why you like it when I’m sad or I’m mad (I don’t know)Why do you like it when I’m sad or angry?
I don’t give a uh ’cause I’m a badI don’t give a ‘d#mn’ because I’m a bad—
B#tch b#tch naneun wishlist hangsang il pick‘B#tch’, ‘b#tch’, I’m always the number one pick on the wishlist.
Mureoboji jom ma eonni mwoya ripseutikStop asking me, ‘Hey girl, what’s that lipstick?’
It’s funny how you always talkin’ moneyIt’s funny how you’re always talking about money,
But always playin’ a dummybut you’re always acting like a fool.
You’s a bummyYou’re just a bum,
Beggin’ yo’ mummy for money huhbegging your mother for cash.
Oh he lookin’ good in that Louis LouisOh, he’s looking good in that Louis Vuitton.
Oh she a cutie with that booty bootyOh, she’s a cutie with that ‘bo#ty’.
Screenshot jeojanghae nwadullae (Brr)I’ll take a screenshot and save it.
G#ddamn silhwanya heoridulle (Huh)‘G#ddamn’, is that waistline even real?
Dwaesseo daeumdaeum (eum)That’s enough, next, next.
Nan mudeomdeom (deom)I’m completely indifferent.
Eat it up meokbangEat it all up like a ‘meokbang’ food show,
Watch you chow downwatch you chow down.
Set dul hana cheeseThree, two, one, cheese!
Take a couple of pics and a couple of flicks (Yeah)Take a couple of pictures and a couple of videos.
Ooh-ooh ooh-oohOoh-ooh, ooh-ooh.
Urin modu sajin jjikgi wihae sara (Yeah yeah)We all live just to take pictures, yeah.
Nado geurae ne mam ara (Yeah yeah) aightI’m the same way, I know how you feel, alright.
Ooh-ooh ooh-oohOoh-ooh, ooh-ooh.
Urin modu gwansimbatgi wihae sara (Yeah yeah)We all live just to get attention, yeah.
Nado geurae ne mam ara aightI’m the same way, I know how you feel, alright.
Lights camera action babyLights, camera, action, baby!
I see you lookin’ at my PIC (I know)I see you looking at my photo, I know you are.
Keuge danggyeo danggyeo jom deoZoom it in, pull it closer, a little more.
Danggyeobwa bwa gittongchaji (Ayy)Take a closer look, it’s absolutely amazing.
Zoom in (Uh-huh) zoom out (Okay)Zoom in, zoom out.
Baby hwak gage hwakdae hwaksilhage owBaby, magnify it clearly so it really hits you.
Wait oh my GodWait, oh my God,
I’m such a catfishI’m such a catfish,
Ha-ha-haha-ha-ha!
Zoom Music Video
Zoom is a hilarious and biting take on internet culture. What does ‘Zoom’ mean? The lyrics question our need for validation through a camera lens.