South Korean girl group ILLIT (아일릿) released their new single “빌려온 고양이 (Do the Dance)” on Monday, June 16, 2025. The song is the second track from their upcoming album, bomb. Whether you are a fan of ILLIT or just someone looking for meaningful lyrics, this song is bound to leave an impression. Its irresistible music and unforgettable, mindblowing lyrics make it impossible not to sing along. Read 빌려온 고양이 (Do the Dance) lyrics by ILLIT (아일릿) below and experience the song’s passion.
Lyrics of 빌려온 고양이 (Do the Dance) by ILLIT (아일릿)
근데 왜 뚝딱대
빌려온 고양이가 돼
볼은 Blush 맘은 Rush
A Fool, A Fool, A, For You
심장아 나대지 마
찌릿 찌릿 Feel So Shy
My Heart Starts To
Dance
Do A Little
Do, Ah
Do A Little
Dance, Do A Little Dance
Do Ya Do Ya, Do You Wanna Dance?
대답은 하나뿐
Say “Yes”
Dance, 손을 잡은 채
Do It, Do It, 너와 나의 Date
마법에 걸리게
Say “Yeah”
Do, Do, Do, Do, Do, Do The Da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-dance
The La-la-la-la, Little Dance
꿍실냐옹 (Do The Dance, Ah Oui)
Do, Do, Do, Do, Do, Do The Da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-dance
The La-la-la-la, Little Dance
둠칫냐옹
날까? 아닐까? 네 맘속 그 아이
털 바짝 세워 Feel You
애매모호 알듯 말듯 암호
So Curious, 너무 불안해서
Like A Roller Coaster Ride
나답지 않잖아
데이트도 기세야
그게 내 필살기
A Fool, A Fool, A, For You
밤이 되어 시작된
화려한 Parade 속
너와 함께
Dance
Do A Little
Do, Ah
Do A Little
Dance, Do A Little Dance
Do Ya, Do Ya, Do You Wanna Dance?
대답은 하나뿐
Say “Yes”
Dance, 손을 잡은 채
Do It, Do It
너와 나의 Date
마법에 걸리게
Say “Yeah”
빌려온 고양이 (Do the Dance) (Romanized) Lyrics – ILLIT (아일릿)
Geunde Wae Ttukttakdae
Billyeoon Goyangiga Dwae
Boreun Blush, Mameun Rush
A Fool, A Fool, A, For You
Simjanga Nadaeji Ma
Jjiritt Jjirit Feel So Shy
My Heart Starts To
Dance
Do A Little
Do, Ah
Do A Little
Dance, Do A Little Dance
Do Ya, Do Ya, Do You Wanna Dance?
Daedabeun Hanappun
Say “Yes”
Dance, Soneul Jabeun Chae
Do It, Do It, Neowa Naui Date
Mabeobe Geollige
Say “Yeah”
Do, Do, Do, Do, Do, Do The Da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-dance
The La-la-la-la, Little Dance
Kkungsilnyaong (Do The Dance, Ah Oui)
Do, Do, Do, Do, Do, Do The Da-da
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-dance
The La-la-la-la, Little Dance
Dumchitnyaong
Nalka? Anilka? Ne Mamsok Geu Ai
Teol Bachak Sewo Feel You
Aemaemoho Al Deut Mal Deut Amo
So Curious, Neomu Buranhaeseo
Like A Roller Coaster Ride
Nadapji Anchana
Deiteudo Gisaeya
Geuge Nae Pilsalgi
A Fool, A Fool, A, For You
Bami Doeeo Sijakdoen
Hwaryeohan Parade Sok
Neowa Hamkke
Dance
Do A Little
Do, Ah
Do A Little
Dance, Do A Little Dance
Do Ya, Do Ya, Do You Wanna Dance?
Daedabeun Hanappun
Say “Yes”
Dance, Soneul Jabeun Chae
Do It, Do It, Neowa Naui Date
Mabeobe Geollige
Say “Yeah”
Dirty Work Lyrics Meaning
[Verse 1] – This first verse clearly shows the excitement in the girl’s heart. As she spends a moment with her crush, her heart starts saying “oh la la” which means the feeling of butterflies in the stomach. The French phrase “J’aime danser avec toi” means “I love dancing with you,” which makes this love fantasy more dreamy.
She is saying that as soon as I am with you, everything feels like a carnival, everything is colorful, musical, and vibrant. The “Pinkbit 설렘 (pink-colored excitement)” line symbolizes that there is a lovely thrill in her heart. This metaphor of “roller coaster ride” shows that this love story has ups and downs, there is thrill, but it is also fun. Basically, this verse is a sweet beginning where there is both attraction and thrill.
[Refrain] – Here the tone of the song becomes more relatable. Girl asks herself – “Why do I become so awkward?” “빌려온 고양이 (Borrowed Cat)” is a Korean idiom meaning someone who is normally confident, but in a new environment or in front of someone special, suddenly feels very quiet and uncomfortable, like someone else’s cat that is scared in an unfamiliar place.
She is telling herself that his face is blushing, her heart has gone crazy, but she is unable to express anything. By repeating the line “A fool for you”, she is telling you that she has everything on you. And to keep her heart calm, she says, “심장아 나대지 마” i.e., “O heart, stop acting crazy!” This whole verse beautifully expresses innocence, the turmoil of first crush, and emotional confusion.
[Pre-Chorus] – Oh my God, this is a short line but very meaningful. When words fall short, then feelings come out through the body, like dance. Here she uses the medium of dance to express her emotions. Dance here represents freedom, release and silent expression of love. As if saying, “I am not able to say anything, let’s just dance.”
[Chorus] – This chorus is full of energetic, playful and romantic tone. Now the girl is expressing her emotions with a little confidence. She is directly asking the boy “Do you wanna dance?” i.e., do you want to live this moment with me?
“손을 잡은 채” means “holding hands”. She wants this date to not just be casual but to become something magical. “마법에 걸리게” means “as if we are under a spell” i.e., as if the magic of love has fallen on both of you.
This chorus is an invitation to get emotionally and physically close.
[Post-Chorus] – This part represents a full-on playful, quirky and cute fantasy world. Repetitive sounds like “do-do-da-da” and “꿍실냐옹” (meow-type sound) create a cartoonish, dreamy vibe. “Ah oui” again gives a French touch, a flirtatious and light-hearted feel. This part is not overly lyrical but maintains the energy of the song as if both are lost in fun and dance.
[Verse 2] – This verse touches slightly deeper emotions. The girl is now confused, “Am I the one you are thinking about? Or is there someone else?” “털 바짝 세워” means “fur standing up” — which cats do when they are alert or anxious. So she’s trying to read his mind, but it’s all ambiguous — “알듯 말듯 암호” means “like a code I almost understand.”
That is, the feelings are not clear, she is feeling mixed signals, that’s why the “roller coaster ride” line has come again. This time, it’s less exciting and more like emotional imbalance. The focus is on emotional turmoil here.
[Refrain] – Now the girl mirrors herself, “I am not like this usually, but in front of you I change.” She is saying that her clumsy, shy behavior is her killer move, “그게 내 필살기” = “That’s my secret weapon.” The mention of a nighttime parade creates a dreamy atmosphere, where she simply gets lost with that boy. “A fool for you” comes back to show consistency; her feelings have not changed, she is still just as vulnerable.
[Repeat Chorus & Post-Chorus] – When repeated, the chorus and post-chorus now feel like an even more emotional payoff. Like dance has now gone from awkwardness to confidence. She just wants to say, “Let’s stop thinking. Just dance, hold hands, and fall into this moment.” This part feels like a closure, where love is not overthought, it is just felt.
