하마 (Hippo) Lyrics by LUCY (루시) is a new korean song (Romanized) by the South Korean indie band LUCY (루시). The track is featured on their album 와장창 (WAJANGCHANG) and released via LUCY ISLAND’s official YouTube channel. Written by CHO WON SANG (조원상), EUGENE (HIGHBRID), O.YEON (KOR), and 최영훈 (Choi Young Hun), this imaginative and emotionally nuanced song blends whimsical metaphor with introspective storytelling, giving listeners a vibrant yet bittersweet listening experience.
In 하마 (Hippo), LUCY cleverly uses the image of a hippo—sudden, awkward, and unmissable—as a metaphor for lingering, unwanted memories of a past crush or love interest. The song captures the inner conflict of trying to forget someone while being constantly reminded of them in unexpected ways. With playful yet poignant lyrics and animated soundscapes, it explores how one harmless visual trigger—a hippo from a documentary—can unravel an entire thread of emotional memory. The track masterfully balances humor, longing, and vulnerability, making it both touching and deeply relatable.
하마 (Hippo) Details
| Song | 하마 (Hippo) |
|---|---|
| Album | 와장창 (WAJANGCHANG) (Romanized) |
| Artists | LUCY (루시) |
| Written By | CHO WON SANG (조원상), EUGENE (HIGHBRID), O.YEON (KOR) & 최영훈 (Choi Young Hun) |
| Label | LUCY ISLAND |
| Language | Korean |
| Released Date | Apr 23, 2025 |
하마 (Hippo) (Romanized) Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Nunape hamaga wak TVe dakyumenteori
Gwaenhi ssehan i gibuneun mwonde
Ijeulmanhamyeon maebeon twieonawa
Nun dojangeul kkok jjikgo gaji
(hipo) wae tteungeumeopsi geogi inneunde
(hipo) siseoneul ppaeseoganeun geonde
Deoneun jeong jul saenggak eopseuni
Nae nunapeseo meolli, deo meolli sarajyeo jwo
Idaeron geunareul tteoollimyeon
Geu saram malgo kkok nega, nega, nega neoman
[Pre-Chorus]
Yeogida wak, hago jeogida wak
Nollaekil mameun eopseotdaneun nun
Yeogida wak, hago jeogida wak
Hani domanggaji mwo (dangyeonhagedo kkyak)
Yeogida wak, hago jeogida wak
Naui sosimeul nolliryeoneun deut
Ireoda kkumedo naol geot gachi
[Chorus]
Doradanyeo nae meoritsoge hamaga
Jakku maemdora geu ape misoga
Nae gwitgae neoui moksori
Sesangi hwaljjak yeollin geot gateun geu hyanggiga
Mal hanmadi mot georeobogon dwi doratdeon
Geu sigane doraganeun miraeen
Neoui dwie geollyeoitdeon geu unneun hamaga
Anin neoreul boge haejwo
[Verse 2]
Jeoldaero geu sarami nege millin ge anya
Neodo cheonnune banhan hama ape bukkeureowojyeo bomyeon ara
(hipo) hoksi naege mareul geolkka bwa
(hipo) geurimeul jjitgo naolkka bwa
[Refrain]
Ibi tteollyeo eobeobeobeobeo
Nado dapdapae, dapdapae, dapdapae
Naega dapdapae, dapdapae (dap, dap)
Singing it out
[Instrumental Interlude]
[Pre-Chorus]
Yeogida wak, hago jeogida wak
Hoksi nal eungwonhae juryeoneun geon
Anilkka hago meorireul sseobwado
[Chorus]
Neo ttaemune gieogi najil anchana hamaya
Misoreul dameun geu pyojeongi
Nae gwitgae neoui moksori
Sesangi hwaljjak yeollin geot gateun geu hyanggiga
Mal hanmadi mot georeobogon dwi doratdeon
Geu sigane doraganeun miraeen
Neoui dwie geollyeoitdeon geu unneun hamaga
Anin neoreul boge haejwo
하마 (Hippo) Lyrics Meaning
[Verse 1]
This verse introduces the central metaphor of the song: the unexpected appearance of a hippo on TV sparks a flood of emotions. Wonsang expresses frustration as the sight of the hippo brings back vivid memories—not of the animal itself, but of a person from his past. The surreal comparison emphasizes how involuntary and strange emotional triggers can be. Rather than recalling the person directly, his mind fixates on the hippo that somehow became a symbol of them. It’s a quirky but sincere reflection of unresolved feelings.
[Pre-Chorus]
Here, the hippo is portrayed as a disruptive presence, suddenly appearing “here” and “there,” much like intrusive thoughts. Sangyeop’s tone suggests a mix of confusion and embarrassment, as if his mind is playing tricks on him. Despite the hippo’s seemingly innocent expressions, its constant reappearance unsettles him—highlighting the emotional sensitivity and overthinking often involved in unprocessed affection or regret.
[Chorus]
The chorus dives into the emotional spiral triggered by the hippo’s presence. The image now symbolizes the haunting nature of memory—the way a face, voice, or scent from the past can persist in the mind. Sangyeop sings about wishing he could relive those past moments, this time with enough courage to actually speak to the person. The hippo, once just a silly creature in the background, now represents a barrier between what was and what could have been.
[Verse 2]
In this verse, the focus shifts to introspection. Sangyeop defends the person from his past, explaining that they weren’t overshadowed by someone else, but rather, he was too nervous—possibly overwhelmed by the absurd presence of the hippo or his own self-consciousness. His voice trembling, he recalls how difficult it was just to say a word, underscoring his internal conflict. The repetition of “답답해” (frustrated) expresses his growing exasperation with himself.
[Instrumental Interlude]
The interlude offers a moment of breath—a pause for reflection or emotional reset—mirroring the quiet space often found in the middle of emotional turmoil, before diving back into the thoughts and memories that follow.
[Pre-Chorus]
The second pre-chorus brings a slight shift in tone. Rather than just being disruptive, the hippo is now considered a possible ally—maybe it’s cheering him on. Sangyeop imagines a more optimistic narrative, but it’s still tinged with doubt. It shows his attempt to rationalize his feelings and regain some emotional control, but the confusion remains.
[Chorus]
This final chorus circles back to the idea that the hippo has clouded his memory of the actual person. It’s not just a funny animal anymore—it’s a symbol of distraction, regret, and what he missed out on. Sangyeop pleads for a future where he can move past that absurd memory and finally see the person clearly—without the comedic, overwhelming weight of the hippo blocking his view.
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The "하마 (Hippo)" song is sung by LUCY (루시).
The "하마 (Hippo)" song by LUCY (루시) lyrics was written by CHO WON SANG (조원상), EUGENE (HIGHBRID), O.YEON (KOR) & 최영훈 (Choi Young Hun).
LUCY (루시) released "하마 (Hippo)" song on Apr 23, 2025.
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