GET UP – Baby V.O.X
🎶 Introduction
By the late 1990s, the K-pop girl group scene was heating up. While S.E.S charmed fans with elegance and Fin.K.L touched hearts with emotion, Baby V.O.X brought a stronger, edgier vibe. Their 1999 hit “Get Up” became their breakthrough, cementing them as one of the top three girl groups of the first generation.
🌟 Artist & Song Background
Baby V.O.X (Baby Voice of Expression) debuted in 1997 under DR Music. At first, they struggled to stand out, but by 1999, their music and image took a bold turn.
“Get Up” was the title track of their third album, and it transformed the group’s career. With catchy hooks, confident lyrics, and stylish performances, Baby V.O.X captured the energy of the late 1990s.
📖 M/V & Lyrics
| Tell me tonight tell me tell me baby Tell me tonight tell me in your eyes Tell me tonight tell me tell me baby Tell me tonight tell me in your eyes 왜 이렇게 자꾸 나를 애태우는거야 왜 바라보면서 내게 다가오지는 않는거야 내 눈빛은 너에게 말하고 있잖아 come come come 어서 내게 다가와 baby 뭘 그렇게 자꾸 생각하고 있는거야 뭘 그렇게 망설이고 있는거야 바보같이 내 미소가 너에게 말하고 있잖아 it’s ok 어서 나를 데려가 baby get up get up get up get up get up get up oh get up move me tonight get up get up get up get up get up get up 자 이제 내 손을 잡아 get up get up get up get up get up get up 이 밤이 다가기 전에 Please Get up move me now 어서 나를 데려가 줘 언제까지 나를 기다리게 만들거야 언제까지 그곳에 멈춰서 있기만 할거야 난 더 이상 기다릴 수가 없어 제발 take me now 어서 나를 데려가 baby get up get up get up get up get up get up oh get up move me tonight get up get up get up get up get up get up 자 이제 내 손을 잡아 get up get up get up get up get up get up 이 밤이 다가기 전에 Please Get up move me now 어서 나를 데려가 줘 조금씩 조금씩 조금씩 내 눈이 감겨 살며시 스미는 너의 시선의 거울에 비쳐 너를 쳐다 봤어 그러다 너와 눈이 마주쳤어 숨기려는 네가 정에 솔직하게 너를 기다리고 있어 너와 나의 서로의 표현이 필요한거야 Tell me tonight tell me tell me baby Tell me tonight tell me in your eyes Tell me tonight tell me tell me baby Tell me tonight tell me in your eyes 날 바라봐 이렇게 너를 부르고 있잖아 어서 와서 기다리는 내 이 마음을 가져가 난 더 이상 기다릴 수가 없어 제발 please please please 어서 나를 데려가 baby get up get up get up get up get up get up oh get up move me tonight get up get up get up get up get up get up 자 이제 내 손을 잡아 get up get up get up get up get up get up 이 밤이 다가기 전에 Please Get up move me now 어서 나를 데려가 줘 Tell me tonight tell me tell me baby Tell me tonight tell me in your eyes Tell me tonight tell me tell me baby Tell me tonight tell me in your eyes | Tell me tonight tell me tell me baby Tell me tonight tell me in your eyes Tell me tonight tell me tell me baby Tell me tonight tell me in your eyes Why do you keep making me so restless? Why do you just look at me, but never come closer? My eyes are already telling you, come, come, come Hurry and come to me, baby. What are you thinking about over and over? What are you hesitating for, like a fool? My smile is already telling you, it’s okay, Hurry and take me away, baby. Get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up Oh, get up, move me tonight. Get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up Now, take my hand. Get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up Before this night is over. Please, get up, move me now Hurry and take me away How long will you keep me waiting? How long will you just stand there, frozen? I can’t wait any longer—please, take me now hurry and take me away, baby. Get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up Oh, get up, move me tonight. Get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up Now, take my hand. Get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up Before this night is over. Please, get up, move me now Hurry and take me away Little by little, slowly, my eyes are closing. Your gaze seeps into me softly. In the mirror, I looked back at you, and then our eyes met. You try to hide, but I can see through you. I’m waiting for you, honestly. You and I, we need to show our hearts to each other Tell me tonight tell me tell me baby Tell me tonight tell me in your eyes Tell me tonight tell me tell me baby Tell me tonight tell me in your eyes Look at me—can’t you hear me calling you? Come and take this heart that’s been waiting. I can’t wait any longer—please, please, please, please, hurry and take me away, baby. Get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up Oh, get up, move me tonight. Get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up Now, take my hand. Get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up Before this night is over. Please, get up, move me now Hurry and take me away Tell me tonight tell me tell me baby Tell me tonight tell me in your eyes Tell me tonight tell me tell me baby Tell me tonight tell me in your eyes |
The song encouraged listeners to be strong and move forward, resonating with young fans who admired Baby V.O.X’s bold image.
🌍 Why It Matters
Get Up showcased the diversity of 90s K-pop girl groups.
- Baby V.O.X stood apart with a more powerful and confident concept compared to their peers.
- The song’s success helped solidify the “Big 3” of first-generation girl groups: S.E.S, Fin.K.L, and Baby V.O.X.
- Their style also paved the way for later girl groups with edgier concepts, such as 2NE1 and BLACKPINK.
🎤 Fun Facts
- The song’s choreography became popular among teenagers, with fans copying the “Get Up” moves.
- Baby V.O.X later expanded their popularity across Asia, especially in China, becoming one of the first K-pop groups to achieve pan-Asian fame.
- Despite lineup changes, Get Up remains their most iconic track.
With Get Up, Baby V.O.X showed that K-pop girl groups could be strong, confident, and trend-setting. The song remains a milestone in 90s K-pop, proving the lasting impact of first-generation idols.
👉 Which 90s K-pop girl group was your favorite—S.E.S, Fin.K.L, or Baby V.O.X?
Share your pick in the comments below!
