The song’s theme is about “the perfect girlfriend who knows when to be refined and when to get wild.” The music video depicts Psy dancing at various locations in Gangnam. “Gangnam Style” is a Korean language colloquialism that refers to a luxurious lifestyle associated with the Gangnam district, an affluent and trendy area of Seoul.

First released on July 15, 2012, it entered the Gaon Chart singles chart at number one upon release. Gangnam Style is a 2012 single by South Korean rapper Psy.

She was able to translate the entire thing, but we've kept the words oppa ( a term of respect used to refer to an older male relative or friend) and unni ( an older female relative or friend) intact because they don't have literal English translations.It’s like Gangnam Style Fever in Malaysia! ~ And also all over the world with so many Parody – imitative song and dance created to mock, comment on or trivialise the original Gangnam Style by PSY! Check on the original Gangnam Style and all the parody below. Luckily, the blogger Sleepless Aliana transcribed all of the lyrics in Korean and I had my friend Linda Lee, who also teaches the language in New York City, help me translate for US audiences the complete song lyrics. Apart from the English-language chorus - a remix of Will.i.am’s song “ I Got It From My Mama' - there are lots of moments where fans might be wondering what PSY is saying. Just like “Gangnam Style,” PSY raps and sings in Korean, which means some of the lyrics are lost on US fans. Some YouTube commenters are hoping it surpasses “Gangnam Style,” which has been watched over 2.46 billion times on YouTube alone. The music video debuted yesterday and thanks to its catchy melody and captivating dance sequences, it’s already been watched over 5.5 million times and counting.

And now, we finally know exactly what he’s saying.

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