TAEMIN’s “Gooey” uses melting, sticky, and fiery imagery to describe being completely immersed in an intense moment whether it’s music, dancing, performance, attraction, or pure adrenaline. The song celebrates letting go of limits, getting swept up in the energy of the night, and embracing a powerful, intoxicating connection that feels impossible to stop.
Hangul
Shi
Yeah
Yaa-sir
(I got) 세상을 전부 태워낼 fire
(Watch out) 다쳐도 몰라 I never stop
(Alive) 한계 위로 숨 쉬는 느낌
(Ta-da) 눈앞에 꿈 let me do you right (Look)
모든 흐름은 내 거
너는 내가 돼 버렸어
흐물대는 무대 위 (What?)
우린 엉켜버렸어 (That’s crazy)
마치 홀린 듯 계속
I be doin’ my dance
내가 원하는 대로
우린 계속해 lace up
내 몸은 feel like 녹아 head to toe
너의 두 손에 난 흘러내리고
이 밤은 prime time, 너의 falsetto
Say what you need, honestly
Gimme and gimme that
Gooey-eh, yeah
Happy face, happy face
흘러 부드럽게
Gooey-eh, yeah
Just tryna trick, trick, trick
지금 네 머린 핑핑핑
Let me do that
(Boom) 뜨거워, 우릴 뒤덮은 열기
예상 이상의 이상의 paradigm
거친 리듬을 타고 노는 playa
Let the gooey, gooey, gooey in the air, ah
(Yeah) 형체도 형태도 모두 새로워
(Damn) 눈앞에, 불길에 지금 날 던져
한층 더 빛나는 진짜
아름다워졌잖아
(I got) 세상을 전부 태워낼 fire
(Watch out) 다쳐도 몰라 I never stop
(Alive) 한계 위로 숨 쉬는 느낌
(Ta-da) 눈앞에 꿈 let me do you right (Look)
내 몸은 feel like 녹아 head to toe
너의 두 손에 난 흘러내리고
이 밤은 prime time, 너의 falsetto
Say what you need
Honestly
We’re running out of time, time, time, time, yeah, yeah
Baby, let it burn
Icky and sticky, I like it
Gimme and gimme that
Gooey-eh, yeah (Brrah)
Happy face, happy face
흘러 부드럽게
Gooey-eh, yeah
Just tryna trick, trick, trick
지금 네 머린 핑핑핑
Let me do that
(Boom) 뜨거워, 우릴 뒤덮은 열기
예상 이상의 이상의 paradigm
거친 리듬을 타고 노는 playa
Let the gooey, gooey, gooey in the air, ah
You gotta gimme that
(Gooey-eh, yeah) 이 순간 절대 멈추지 마, 한참 부족하잖아
(Yeah, yeah) 좀 더 run it, run it, run it, run it
(Gooey-eh, yeah) 세상의 끝마저도 뒤집어, 남김없이 쏟아봐
(Yeah, yeah) 우린 원해, 원해, 원해, 원해
(Boom) 뜨거워, 우릴 뒤덮은 열기
예상 이상의 이상의 paradigm
거친 리듬을 타고 노는 playa
Let the gooey, gooey, gooey in the air, ah
Romanized
Shi
Yeah
Yaa-sir
(I got) Sesangeul jeonbu taewonael fire
(Watch out) Dachyeodo molla I never stop
(Alive) Hangye wiro sum swineun neukkim
(Ta-da) Nunape kkum let me do you right (Look)
Modeun heureumeun nae geo
Neoneun naega dwae beoryeosseo
Heumuldeuneun mudae wi (What?)
Urin eongkyeobeoryeosseo (That’s crazy)
Machi hollin deut gyesok
I be doin’ my dance
Naega wonhaneun daero
Urin gyesokhae lace up
Nae momeun feel like noga head to toe
Neoui du sone nan heulleonaerigo
I bameun prime time, neoui falsetto
Say what you need, honestly
Gimme and gimme that
Gooey-eh, yeah
Happy face, happy face
Heulleo budeureopge
Gooey-eh, yeah
Just tryna trick, trick, trick
Jigeum ne meorin ping ping ping
Let me do that
(Boom) Tteugeowo, uril dwideopeun yeolgi
Yesang isangui isangui paradigm
Geochin rideumeul tago noneun playa
Let the gooey, gooey, gooey in the air, ah
(Yeah) Hyeongtaedo hyeongtaedo modu saerowo
(Damn) Nunape, bulgire jigeum nal deonjyeo
Hancheung deo binnaneun jinjja
Areumdawojyeotjana
(I got) Sesangeul jeonbu taewonael fire
(Watch out) Dachyeodo molla I never stop
(Alive) Hangye wiro sum swineun neukkim
(Ta-da) Nunape kkum let me do you right (Look)
Nae momeun feel like noga head to toe
Neoui du sone nan heulleonaerigo
I bameun prime time, neoui falsetto
Say what you need
Honestly
We’re running out of time, time, time, time, yeah, yeah
Baby, let it burn
Icky and sticky, I like it
Gimme and gimme that
Gooey-eh, yeah (Brrah)
Happy face, happy face
Heulleo budeureopge
Gooey-eh, yeah
Just tryna trick, trick, trick
Jigeum ne meorin ping ping ping
Let me do that
(Boom) Tteugeowo, uril dwideopeun yeolgi
Yesang isangui isangui paradigm
Geochin rideumeul tago noneun playa
Let the gooey, gooey, gooey in the air, ah
You gotta gimme that
(Gooey-eh, yeah) I sungan jeoldae meomchuji ma, hancham bujokhajanha
(Yeah, yeah) Jom deo run it, run it, run it, run it
(Gooey-eh, yeah) Sesangui kkeutmajeodo dwijibeo, namgimeopsi ssodabwa
(Yeah, yeah) Urin wonhae, wonhae, wonhae, wonhae
(Boom) Tteugeowo, uril dwideopeun yeolgi
Yesang isangui isangui paradigm
Geochin rideumeul tago noneun playa
Let the gooey, gooey, gooey in the air, ah
Translation
Shi
Yeah
Yaa-sir
(I got) A fire that can burn up the whole world
(Watch out) I don’t care if I get hurt, I never stop
(Alive) The feeling of breathing beyond my limits
(Ta-da) The dream right before my eyes, let me do you right
Every flow belongs to me
You’ve become a part of me
On this melting stage
We’re all tangled together
As if we’re under a spell
I keep doing my dance
Just the way I want
We keep going, lace up
My body feels like it’s melting from head to toe
I melt down through your hands
Tonight is prime time, your falsetto
Say what you need, honestly
Gimme and gimme that
Gooey, yeah
Happy face, happy face
Flowing softly
Gooey, yeah
Just tryna trick, trick, trick
Your head is spinning now
Let me do that
(Boom) It’s hot, this heat covering us
A paradigm beyond all expectations
A player riding rough rhythms
Let the gooey, gooey, gooey fill the air
(Yeah) Every shape and form feels brand new
(Damn) Throw me into the flames before my eyes
The real me shines even brighter now
I’ve become more beautiful, haven’t I?
(I got) A fire that can burn up the whole world
(Watch out) I don’t care if I get hurt, I never stop
(Alive) The feeling of breathing beyond my limits
(Ta-da) The dream right before my eyes, let me do you right
My body feels like it’s melting from head to toe
I melt down through your hands
Tonight is prime time, your falsetto
Say what you need honestly
We’re running out of time
Baby, let it burn
Icky and sticky, I like it
Gimme and gimme that
Gooey, yeah
Happy face, happy face
Flowing softly
Gooey, yeah
Just tryna trick, trick, trick
Your head is spinning now
Let me do that
(Boom) It’s hot, this heat covering us
A paradigm beyond all expectations
A player riding rough rhythms
Let the gooey, gooey, gooey fill the air
You gotta gimme that
Don’t stop this moment, it’s nowhere near enough
Run it more, run it more, run it more
Turn even the end of the world upside down
Pour everything out without holding back
That’s what we want, want, want, want
(Boom) It’s hot, this heat covering us
A paradigm beyond all expectations
A player riding rough rhythms
Let the gooey, gooey, gooey fill the air
Taemin’s “Gooey” is an intense performance-driven hip-hop pop track about losing yourself in the heat of the moment and becoming completely intertwined with someone through music and movement. The title “Gooey” evokes something soft, sticky, and fluid, reflecting the song’s imagery of bodies, emotions, and energy melting and blending together.
The song emphasizes freedom and complete immersion on stage. Taemin describes taking control of the flow, dancing exactly as he wants, and becoming one with the person in front of him. Rather than following someone else’s rules, he embraces instinct, movement, and raw physical energy, creating a sense of liberation through performance.
Ultimately, “Gooey” captures the intoxicating feeling of being completely absorbed in music, movement, and connection. Its powerful drums, aggressive synths, and performance-focused sound reinforce the song’s sensual and explosive energy, presenting a more intense and uninhibited side of Taemin’s artistry.