PSY & Suga's New Song Is a Certified Bop

PSY's hotly-anticipated new song "That That," featuring, produced, and co-written by BTS's Suga, is finally here, and we are here for the fun, upbeat vibes it's delivering. PSY's star-studded ninth album boasts exciting collabs with Heize, Mamamoo's Hwa-Sa, and Jessi among others. Bae Suzy even made an appearance in his "Celeb" music video. Now the title track "That That" has arrived accompanied by a music video filled with the spellbinding and quirky group choreography and humourous shenanigans the "Gangnam Style" singer is known for, only this time, Suga is along for the ride.

In a promo clip about "That That," Suga and PSY reflected on their journey developing the song. "To be honest, I haven't gotten that close with anyone I collab with," Suga explained. "It's because I'm usually not the type to meet up with collaborators in person. But he wanted to see me in person. I seriously didn't expect to be dancing with PSY. I thought I was only writing the song." Psy added, "Step by step, he got involved more and more and more deeply, our Yoong-Gi."

If you're blasting "That That" on repeat like the rest of us and are eager to learn more about the lyrical meaning behind the dance number, keep scrolling to find the English translation of the track alongside its creative inspiration.

PSY & BTS's Suga's "That That" Lyrics in English

While a significant portion, including pre-chorus and parts of the chorus, is sung in English, the track features Korean lyrics as well, translated here via Genius:

Verse 1 (PSY)

Long time no see, huh?
It's been a minute, huh?
We're back to laughing, crying, living, loving
Let's get loco
Pandemic's over, uh
Yeah, feeling amazing, uh
The vibes are coming, uh
Everybody say

Refrain (PSY)

Been aching all over for
Gotta scratch the itch for
Them crowded streets
Gotta love this hustle and bustle
North, South, East, West, ayy
Gangnam, Gangbuk, ayy
Everyone gather, throw your hands in the air
I say "yeah"

PRE-CHORUS (PSY)

Can you feel it?
Can you feel it?
Woah-yeah, woah-oh
Can you feel it?
Can you feel it?
Woah-yeah
Ah!

CHORUS (PSY)

On your mark, get ready, set, go (Oh)
That that I like that (Like that)
Feeling good babe (Babe)
Shake it from left to the right, top to bottom (Sing it)
One, two, three to the four (Sing it)
That, that, I likе that
That, that, I like that, babe
That, that, I like that
It's likе that, that, yo
That, that, I like that
That, that, I like that, babe
That, that I like that
It's like that

VERSE 2 (SUGA)

Bruh, you forget what I do for a living?
(That, that, I like that)
Like that
Still here withstanding the test of time
(That, that, I like that)
Like that
I don't care, I don't care that I like that
(That, that, I like that)
Like that
To everyone I've longed and longed for
Everybody get ready, set, go
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Haters gonna hate, players gonna play
That's enough, go-oh-oh-oh
Just shut up and play let's go-oh-oh-oh
Min Yoongi and Park Jaesang

PRE-CHORUS (PSY & Suga)

Can you feel it?
Can you feel it?
Woah-yeah, woah-oh
Can you feel it?
Can you feel it?
Woah-yeah
(Both) Ah!

CHORUS (PSY & Suga)

On your mark, get ready, set, go (Oh)
That that I like that (Like that)
Feeling good babe (Babe)
Shake it from left to the right, top to bottom (Sing it)
One, two, three to the four (Sing it)
Post-Chorus: PSY
That, that, I like that
That, that, I like that, babe
That, that, I like that
It's like that, that, yo
That, that, I like that
That, that, I like that, babe
That, that I like that
It's like that, yo

OUTRO (PSY & Suga)

Do what you wanna (Ah-yeah-yeah)
Say what you wanna (Ah-yeah-yeah)
Do what you wanna (Say what?)
That, that, I like that babe
Do what you wanna (Ah-yeah-yeah)
Say what you wanna (Ah-yeah-yeah)
Do what you wanna (Say what?)
That, that, I like that babe
Do what you wanna (Ah-yeah-yeah)
Say what you wanna (Ah-yeah-yeah)
Do what you wanna (Say what?)
That, that, I like that babe
That, that, I like that

What Do PSY & BTS' Suga's "That That" Lyrics Mean?

"That That" serves as a perfect comeback title track for PSY as he returns with new music after a five-years-long hiatus. The single also doubles as an expression and celebration of the post-quarantine bustle as people come together, embracing one another's company after a long period of pandemic-induced isolation. The uptempo track then segues into Suga's verse, where he raps about his experience as an artist amidst the adversity and negativity of naysayers. "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger / Haters gonna hate, players gonna play," Suga sings as he duets with PSY into the pre-chorus.

From its catchy rhythm, uplifting message, and groovy beats, "That That" is a feel-good track that's arrived just in time to be the ultimate summer song of 2022. So, turn the volume up and get ready to dance your worries away with the earworm that is "That That."