'Baby, Not Baby' MV

SEULGI 슬기

Album: Accidentally On Purpose

Stream

Credits:

Produced by: Erick Serna

Writers: KENZIE (KOR), Stela Cole, Becca Krueger, Charlie Snyder & Erick Serna

Lyrics

(Ooh, ah)
(Ooh, ah)

초점 흔들어버린
사진을 더 좋아해 likin’, likin’
순한 말투 난 그냥 하는 건데
그게 더 rare해서 독특하대나
Calling me a baby, 그런 면 있지
한 tempo 달리, 반응하는 것까지
Oops, I did, I did it again

I’m dangerous (Dangerous), 난해한 척
난 억지로 그런 체할 필요도 없지만
눈이 반짝할 (반짝할), 널 설레게 할
It’s so fun to show me now and watch you fall in lo-lo-love

I’m your baby, not baby (Nah, nah, ha-ha)
널 깜짝 놀래킬, 애기보단 별난 녀석
I’m your baby, not baby (Uh, I’m so f—, sorry, ah)
다 아마도 펄쩍 뛰겠지
그래도 후횐 없을걸

Maybe, accidentally on purpose
온도는 급격히 바뀌고 있어
헷갈리다가 넌 다시 고개 한번 갸웃
Uh-huh, 이젠 고갤 끄덕
It goes A to B to three and four
쉬워 보인 규칙의 반전
나를 알수록 feeling the core, core, core, core, core

I’m innocent and so perfect
No, 그런 건 한 번도 의식해 본 적 없어
내 모습대로, 꾸밀 필요조차 없는걸
It’s so fun to show me now and watch you fall in lo-lo-love

네가 날 선택했듯이 (선택했듯이)
너에게 달려갈 거야 (너에게 달려갈 거야)
알아갈 새로움에도
익숙했던 그 모든 틀에도
내가 있고 또한 내가 없는걸
두 손으로 천천히 그리겠어
나를 la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la, 빛나

I’m your baby, not baby (Ah, ah-ah; Nah, nah, ha-ha)
널 깜짝 놀래킬, 애기보단 별난 녀석 (Yeah, yeah; I’m your baby, not)
I’m your baby, not baby (Uh, I’m so f—, sorry, ah)
다 아마도 펄쩍 뛰겠지 (Oh)
그래도 후횐 없을걸

I’m your baby, not baby
그냥 내 사랑을 믿어
I’m your baby, not baby
그냥 내 모습을 믿어
I’m your baby, not baby
마냥 아이 같은 얼굴
I’m your baby, not baby (Oh)
그 너머의 단단함을 봐

Lyrics Insight

Background & Inspiration

“Baby, Not Baby” is the lead single from SEULGI’s second mini-album, Accidentally On Purpose, released on March 10, 2025. This pop dance track seamlessly blends funk bass and electric guitar elements. The lyrics convey a message of embracing one’s true self, free from the constraints of others’ expectations or predefined roles.

The music video for “Baby, Not Baby” complements the song’s theme by showcasing SEULGI’s dynamic performance and artistic visuals, further emphasizing her commitment to authenticity and self-expression.

Accidentally On Purpose comprises six tracks, each highlighting SEULGI’s versatility as an artist. The album was made available for pre-order starting February 18, 2025, and officially released on March 10, 2025, at 6 PM KST.

Interpretation & Fan Theories

the “Baby, Not Baby” music video serves as a visual and auditory exploration of SEULGI’s artistic evolution, blending symbolic imagery with stylistic nods to past musical eras, all while emphasizing themes of self-discovery and authenticity.