“I LIKE IT” by BABYMONSTER explores the exhilarating and somewhat chaotic feeling of falling deeply in love and not being able to stop thinking about a crush. The lyrics capture the courageous desire for your crush to stop hesitating, overcome your nerves, and finally confess your feelings, highlighting an energetic and confident pursuit of romance.
Hangul
Hey, boy, what are you, my mind is complicated
I feel like I’m broken
Mayday, you’re driving me crazy
I think I’m falling in love with you
What should I do? I must be crazy.
Every chance I get, I think of you (Ah, ah)
I keep laughing to myself
I’m not familiar with this type of me (Ayy, ayy, ayy)
Tell me now
you want it too
Don’t hesitate any longer, have a little courage
One more chance before the darkness ends
set my heart on fire
I don’t want to let you go, woah, woah, woah
Every day and every day in my ears
tell me you miss me
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
It’s a kind of love that struck me
I can’t get enough of you, ooh-ah
Man, you really are one in a milli
I will never let it fade away
You took me all in my feelings
Our love is the truest and that’s how we ride
Never alone, never wondering
Because you will forever be my future
Tell me now
you want it too
Don’t hesitate any longer, have a little courage
One more chance before the darkness ends
set my heart on fire
I don’t want to let you go, woah, woah, woah
Every day and every day in my ears
tell me you miss me
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
How do you feel so, my heart beats fast
And you love like this, in the moment you were waiting for
I’m excited to be with you
And I can’t get enough because the light won’t turn off
I like it, I like it (Ooh)
I like it, I like it when I’m next to you (You)
I like it, I like it (Yeah)
I like it, I like it when I’m next to you (Ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) I like it, (Ooh-ooh-ooh) I like it
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) I like it, I like it when I’m next to you (Crazy about you)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) I like it, (Ooh-ooh-ooh) I like it
Hey, you know it’s true that I’m crazy about you
Romanised
Hey, boy, neon mwonde meoritsogi bokjapae
Naega gojang na beorin deut
Mayday, neo ttaeme jeongsin is called geo gatae
I think I’m falling in love with you
Eotteokae and species of
But the name doesn’t fit (Ah, ah)
Jakku honja useumi na
Ireon naega natseolgiman hae (Ayy, ayy, ayy)
Tell me now
Neodo and turn around
Deo is a mangseoriji but yonggirul jom naebwa
Eodumi kkeunnagagi gets another chance
Nae mame bureul jilleojwo
I don’t want to let you go, woah, woah, woah
Nae gwie maeil tto maeil
Bogo sipda mareul haejwo
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
It’s a kind of love that struck me
I can’t get enough of you, ooh-ah
Man, you really are one in a milli
I will never let it fade away
You took me all in my feelings
Our love is the truest and that’s how we ride
Never alone, never wondering
Because you will forever be my future
Tell me now
Neodo and turn around
Deo is a mangseoriji but yonggirul jom naebwa
Eodumi kkeunnagagi gets another chance
Nae mame bureul jilleojwo
I don’t want to let you go, woah, woah, woah
Nae gwie maeil tto maeil
Bogo sipda mareul haejwo
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
How do you feel so, my heart beats fast
And you love like this, gidaryeo on sungan
Neowa hamkkeramyeon seolle
And I can’t get enough because the light won’t turn off
I like it, I like it (Ooh)
I like it, I like it when I’m next to you (You)
I like it, I like it (Yeah)
I like it, I like it when I’m next to you (Ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) I like it, (Ooh-ooh-ooh) I like it
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) I like it, I like it when I’m next to you (Crazy about you)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) I like it, (Ooh-ooh-ooh) I like it
Hey, you know it’s true that I’m crazy about you
Translation
Hey, boy, who do you think you are? My head is so messy
It’s like I’ve completely collapsed
Mayday, I think I’m going crazy because of you
I think I’m falling in love with you
What should I do? I must be crazy
I think of you every chance I get (Ah, ah)
I keep laughing to myself
This version of me seems so strange (Ayy, ayy, ayy)
Tell me now
You want it too, don’t you?
Don’t hesitate anymore, show some courage
Before the darkness ends, another chance
It sets my heart on fire
I don’t want to let you go, woah, woah, woah
In my ear, every day and every day again
Tell me you miss me
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh…
It’s a kind of love that struck me
I can’t get enough of you, ooh-ah
Man, you really are one in a milli
I will never let it fade away
You took me all in my feelings
Our love is the truest and that’s how we ride
Never alone, never wondering
Because you will forever be my future
Tell me now
You want it too, don’t you?
Don’t hesitate anymore, show some courage
Before the darkness ends, another chance
It sets my heart on fire
I don’t want to let you go, woah, woah, woah
In my ear, every day and every day again
Tell me you miss me
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh…
How do you feel so, my heart beats fast
And you love like this, the moment I’ve been waiting for
When I’m with you, my heart beats fast
And I can’t get enough because the light won’t turn off
I like it, I like it (Ooh)
I like it, I like it when I’m next to you (You)
I like it, I like it (Yeah)
I like it, I like it when I’m next to you (Ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) I like it, (Ooh-ooh-ooh) I like it
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) I like it, I like it when I’m next to you (Crazy about you)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) I like it, (Ooh-ooh-ooh) I like it
Hey, you know it’s true that I’m crazy about you
“I LIKE” captures the emotion of falling deeply in love with someone and not wanting to hide it. Bright, fast-paced and slightly chaotic, the song transforms a simple crush into a bold, high-energy confession where feelings are too strong to remain unexpressed.
Basically, the track is about confident attraction. Instead of waiting or acting great, the lyrics push for action by encouraging the other person to stop hesitating and finally make a move. This turns the usual dynamic on its head, showing a proactive and fearless approach to love.
There is also a sense of emotional overload. The narrator can’t stop thinking about their crush, with thoughts that follow each other and intensify, creating that familiar mix of excitement and nervousness. This “chaotic” feeling reflects the initial phase of love in which everything seems amplified.
What sets the song apart is its playful assertiveness. Rather than being shy or unsure, the tone is direct and challenging, almost daring the other person to come forward. It embodies “main character” energy, where the narrator owns their feelings unapologetically.
Musically, the upbeat beat and catchy chorus reinforce this mood, making it perfect for fun, energetic moments, whether it’s playlists, social media trends, or just vibing with a crush.
