ZOOM by Jessi Lyrics Meaning – Navigating the Aesthetics of Self-Representation in a Digital World
Lyrics
I see you lookin’ at my P-I-C (I know)
크게 땡겨 땡겨 좀 더 땡겨봐 봐, 기똥차지 (ayy)
Zoom in (uh huh), zoom out (okay)
Zoom in (uh huh), zoom out (okay)
Zoom in (uh huh), zoom out (okay)
Baby 확 가게 확대 확실하게 oww
I’m feelin’ like a million bucks, yeah
Must be the million bucks, yeah (brr-brr-brr)
오늘따라 빛이나
Selfie 찰칵하면 빛이나 (hey)
Always talkin’, 쉿 know you like that (woo)
쫄지마 앙 물지는 않을게 (hey)
Yeah, it’s like that, hey, hey pretty lil’ thang
Do ya thang, I’ll be right back
(Woo) 우린 모두 사진 찍기 위해 살아 (yeah, yeah)
나도 그래 네 맘 알아 aight
(Woo) 우린 모두 관심받기 위해 살아 (yeah, yeah)
나도 그래 네 맘 알아 (aight)
Lights, camera action, baby
I see you lookin’ at my P-I-C (I know)
크게 땡겨 땡겨 좀 더 땡겨봐 봐 기똥차지 (ayy)
Zoom in (uh huh), zoom out (okay)
Zoom in (uh huh), zoom out (okay)
Zoom in (uh huh), zoom out (okay)
Baby 확 가게 확대 확실하게 oww
Do you like all my clothes and my bags? (And my bags?)
옷을 입고 가방 멨을 뿐인데?
Why you like it when I’m sad or I’m mad? (I don’t know)
I don’t give a uh, ’cause I’ ma bad
빛이, 빛이 나는 wish list 항상 일 pick
물어보지 좀 마 “언니 뭐야 립스틱?”
It’s funny how you always talking money
But always playin’ a dummy
You’s a bummy beggin’ yo mummy for money, huh
Oh, he lookin’, good in that Louis, Louis
Oh, she a cutie with a booty, booty
Screenshot 저장해 놔둘래? (Brr)
Goddamn 실화냐? 허리둘레? (Huh)
됐어 다음 다음 (음) 난 무덤덤 (덤)
Eat it up 먹방
Watch you chow down 셋, 둘, 하나, cheese
Take a couple of pics and a couple of flicks, yah
(Woo) 우린 모두 사진 찍기 위해 살아 (yeah, yeah)
나도 그래 네 맘 알아 aight
(Woo) 우린 모두 관심받기 위해 살아 (yeah, yeah)
나도 그래 네 맘 알아 aight
Lights, camera action, baby
I see you lookin’ at my P-I-C (I know)
크게 땡겨 땡겨 좀 더 땡겨봐 봐 기똥차지 (ayy)
Zoom in (uh huh), zoom out (okay)
Zoom in (uh huh), zoom out (okay)
Zoom in (uh huh), zoom out (okay)
Baby 확 가게 확대 확실하게 oww
Wait, oh my God, I’m such a catfish, hahaha
Jessi’s ‘ZOOM’ isn’t just another track with a catchy hook and pulsating beats; it’s a mirror held up to our image-obsessed society. The prolific rapper slings verses that are glossy on the surface but underscore deep societal commentary beneath their sheen. As we navigate the lyrics, we’re compelled to confront our own participation in the culture of appearances and the incessant need to be in the spotlight.
Taking us behind the glamour, ‘ZOOM’ choreographs an intricate dance between self-confidence and the superficial desire for attention. It’s a modern-day anthem for the selfie generation, a segment that thrives on the optics of life rather than its substance. Through the vivacious energy of Jessi’s delivery and the song’s stirring rhythm, listeners are invited to dissect the layers of meaning nested within its lyrics.
An Overture to our Digital Selves: The P-I-C Protagonist
Jessi’s hook, ‘I see you lookin’ at my P-I-C,’ instantly foregrounds the track as an ode to the digital persona—the curated images that populate our social media feeds. Far from myopic, the lyric unfolds the ever-present tension we all share: between our authentic selves and the larger-than-life avatars we project online. Jessi cleverly refrains ‘크게 땡겨 땡겨 좀 더 땡겨봐 봐,’ beckoning listeners to take a closer look, to ‘zoom in,’ on the reality behind the pixels.
The repetitive call to ‘zoom in, zoom out’ further comments on our voyeuristic tendencies, highlighting the superficial skimming that often defines our consumption of digital content. The facade is emphasized by the musical arrangement, catchy and immediate, paralleling how quickly we form impressions online, often stickily superficial.
A Dichotomy of Affluence and Authenticity
By juxtaposing expressions of wealth with the hollowness of outward appearances (‘Must be the million bucks, yeah’), Jessi stresses the paradox of materialism in our pursuit of fulfillment. The mention of ‘selfie 찰칵하면 빛이나’ connects success with social media validation, where every ‘click’ of approval feeds the endless cycle of seeking attention.
As she confidently struts through, ‘Do you like all my clothes and my bags?’ the question isn’t just for vanity’s sake but rather a critique of consumerism’s grasp on self-esteem. Jessi flaunts her fashion—the empty symbols of status—while simultaneously exposing the insecurity underlying our social media facades.
Exposing the Thirst for Attention in a Click-Driven Era
The lyrics, ‘우린 모두 사진 찍기 위해 살아,’ reveal the pervasive hunger for acknowledgment in an age where recognition comes in the form of likes and shares. Jessi reflects on the collective obsession with image cultivation that has usurped genuine living. ‘우린 모두 관심받기 위해 살아’ underscores the rat race for popularity, questioning the substance of our aspirations.
Her acknowledgment, ‘나도 그래 네 맘 알아,’ isn’t an absolution of her own behavior but rather an admission of being caught in the same web of desire for visibility—a candid declaration that both condemns and empathizes with the shared human condition within the culture of constant surveillance.
Decoding The Hidden Satire in ‘ZOOM’
Beneath the enthralling beats and bravado, ‘ZOOM’ hosts a subdued satire that lampoons the farce of online celebrity. Jessi parodies the constant pursuit of affirmation, mocking the shallow validation loop with ‘Goddamn 실화냐? 허리둘레?’ and the ceaseless display of personal highlights that consume so much of our energy and attention.
There is also a clever nod to the slippage between the real and the hyperreal, especially in the song’s punchline, ‘Wait, oh my God, I’m such a catfish, hahaha.’ This self-aware barb serves as the coup de grâce, highlighting the ironic distance between performative glamor and mundane reality.
Memorable Lines That Capture the Zeitgeist
While the entire track is laden with earworms, it is lines like ‘Screenshot 저장해 놔둘래?’ that capture the zeitgeist of digital hoarding and the propensity to cling to momentary flashes of appeal or glamour. Jessi walks the fine line—mocking the very behaviors she enacts, a dance of self-identity and the persona adopted online.
‘I don’t give a uh, ’cause I’m a bad’ hits hard, underscoring an attitude of defiance amid the madness. The rebellious flair ricochets off a soundscape of cultural commentary, affirming personal agency in the very act of self-display—the power to choose how to engage with and against the currents of digital obsession.
