[Romanized:]
Nah, nah
You think you’re cool
You think you walking out my life like that
Neon gomini eopseo
I swear love makes you blind
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Okay, yo
May, may, may, may
Whatever
Hey, hey, hey, hey
You won’t get me this time
Dokage mam meogeobwa
Gyeondil su eopgetjiman
Itji ma geu ijiljeogin gibuneul
Natseolge dagaol neoui sigando
You and me, waste of time
Gyeonggohani jal deureo
Samkyeobeoryeo ollaoneun gamjeongdo
Ah, ah, got to go
D-O-N-E, now ije ne charye
I’m sick and tired of it badadeullyeoya hae
Ppyeotsokkkaji neon apabwaya dwae
Jabireul gidaehaji ma
I’ll make you cry
I’ll make you cry
Tteodolgo isseo neon ya tarakaebeoryeotji
Kareul ppae deureo nan kareul ppae deureotji
Nuga neol guhae amudo mot guhandae
Jjotgyeonan neoreul bomyeonseo utji
Nah, nah
The game’s over
And you just played on it
Gamanhi summan swigo
Eoullijido malgo
Bangane bakyeoisseo
Neon geuge ttak eoullyeo
Hey, it’s over
Lost forever
Neol ihae an hae
Your love was a lie
So hypnotized
Geuttaen jom michyeosseonna bwa
Irijeori neol geokjeonghaetji
So hard to make you believe and to feel what I’m feeling
D-O-N-E, now jaemieopjana
I’m sick and tired of it sisihaejyeosseo
Wae domangchiryeo hae
Deuramatik gyeolmal ttawineun gidaehaji ma
I’ll make you cry
I’ll make you cry
Tteodolgo isseo neon ya tarakaebeoryeotji
Kareul ppae deureo nan kareul ppae deureotji
Nuga neol guhae amudo mot guhandae
Jjotgyeonan neoreul bomyeonseo utji
Nah, nah
You thought you had me, didn’t ya?
Nah
Now it’s my time to feel alive
Sarangdo apeul su isseo
No, I don’t care
Every day
Facing the pain
Muuisigi nal mitge haetji
Hwangageun kkaeeojyeotdan geol
Nae bangsigeuro nan nara
I’ll make you cry
I’ll make you cry
Tteodolgo isseo neon ya tarakaebeoryeotji
Kareul ppae deureo nan kareul ppae deureotji
Nuga neol guhae amudo mot guhandae
Jjotgyeonan neoreul bomyeonseo utji
Hey, yeah
Nah, nah
Ne apeul jom bwa
Dagaol neoui sigando Uh
[Korean:]
Nah, nah
You think you’re cool
You think you walking out my life like that
넌 고민이 없어
I swear love makes you blind
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Okay, yo
May, may, may, may
Whatever
Hey, hey, hey, hey
You won’t get me this time
독하게 맘 먹어봐
견딜 수 없겠지만
잊지 마 그 이질적인 기분을
낯설게 다가올 너의 시간도
You and me, waste of time
경고하니 잘 들어
삼켜버려 올라오는 감정도
Ah, ah, got to go
D-O-N-E, now 이제 네 차례
I’m sick and tired of it 받아들여야 해
뼛속까지 넌 아파봐야 돼
자비를 기대하지 마
I’ll make you cry
I’ll make you cry
떠돌고 있어 넌 야 타락해버렸지
칼을 빼 들어 난 칼을 빼 들었지
누가 널 구해 아무도 못 구한대
쫓겨난 너를 보면서 웃지
Nah, nah
The game’s over
And you just played on it
가만히 숨만 쉬고
어울리지도 말고
방안에 박혀있어
넌 그게 딱 어울려
Hey, it’s over
Lost forever
널 이해 안 해
Your love was a lie
So hypnotized
그땐 좀 미쳤었나 봐
이리저리 널 걱정했지
So hard to make you believe and to feel what I’m feeling
D-O-N-E, now 재미없잖아
I’m sick and tired of it 시시해졌어
왜 도망치려 해
드라마틱 결말 따위는 기대하지 마
I’ll make you cry
I’ll make you cry
떠돌고 있어 넌 야 타락해버렸지
칼을 빼 들어 난 칼을 빼 들었지
누가 널 구해 아무도 못 구한대
쫓겨난 너를 보면서 웃지
Nah, nah
You thought you had me, didn’t ya?
Nah
Now it’s my time to feel alive
사랑도 아플 수 있어
No, I don’t care
Every day
Facing the pain
무의식이 날 믿게 했지
환각은 깨어졌단 걸
내 방식으로 난 날아
I’ll make you cry
I’ll make you cry
떠돌고 있어 넌 야 타락해버렸지
칼을 빼 들어 난 칼을 빼 들었지
누가 널 구해 아무도 못 구한대
쫓겨난 너를 보면서 웃지
Hey, yeah
Nah, nah
네 앞을 좀 봐
다가올 너의 시간도 Uh
Empowerment Through Heartbreak
“I’ll Make You Cry” by aespa is a powerful anthem about reclaiming strength after betrayal. The lyrics capture the moment when someone realizes their worth and refuses to be hurt any longer. With lines that call out a deceptive lover, aespa flips the script—no longer the victim, but asserting control and making the other feel the pain they caused. The repetition of “D-O-N-E” signals finality and confidence, while the bold confrontational tone throughout the song showcases the group’s fierce energy.
The End of Illusions
The track delves into themes of disillusionment and personal rebirth. The protagonist exposes the lies and manipulation of a toxic relationship, expressing the pain but also the liberation that comes from breaking free. The imagery of “drawing a sword” and refusing to show mercy further emphasizes their resolve. Ultimately, “I’ll Make You Cry” is a declaration of self-respect and a refusal to let past heartbreak define the future.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Hayley Kiyoko, OAK, Caroline Ailin, Ryan S. Jhun
Release Year: 2021
Label: SM Entertainment