[Romanized:]
I’m on the Next Level Yeah
Jeolttaejeok rureul jikyeo
Nae soneul nochi mara
Gyeolsogeun naye mugi
Gwangyaro georeoga
Ara ne Home ground
Wihyeobe masseoseo
Jekkyeora jekkyeora jekkyeora
Sangsangdo motan Black out
Yuhogeun gipgo jinhae
(Too hot too hot)
Matjabeun soneul notcheo
Nan jeolttae pogi motae
I’m on the Next Level
Jeo neomeoye muneul yeoreo
Next Level
Neol gyeolgugen naega busheo
Next Level
KOSMO-e daeul ttaekkaji
Next Level
Jekkyeora jekkyeora jekkyeora
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la
I see the NU EVO
Jeokdaejeogin gonangwa seulpeumeun
Neol deo Popping jinhwashikyeo
That’s my naevis It’s my naevis
You lead, we follow
Gamjeongdeuleul baeun daeum
Watch me while I make it out
Watch me while I work it out
Watch me while I make it out
Watch me while I work it out
Work it work it work it out
Gamdanghal su eomneun jeolmangdo
Nae mideumeul kkaeji motae
Deo apeun shiryeoneul majado
Nan jabeun soneul nochi aneulkke Oh
Jeolttaero dwireul doraboji mara
Gwangyaye geot tamnaeji mara
Yaksogi kkaejimyeon
Modu geotjabeul su eopge dwae
Eonjebuteonga buranhaejeo ganeun shinho
Neol pagwehago mal kkeoya (We want it)
Come on! Show me the way to KOSMO Yeah
Black Mamba-ga mandeureonaen hwangak kweseuteu
Aespa, ae-reul bullishikyeonokil weonhae geurae
Jungshimeul ilko moksorido ilko binanbatgo
Saramdeulgwa meoreojineun chakkak soge
Naevisuri ae, aedeuleul bulleobwa
Aespa-ye Next Level “P.O.S”-reul yeoreobwa
Igeon REAL WORLD kkaeeonasseo
We against the villain
What’s the name?
Black Mamba
Gyeolguk nan muneul yeoreo
Geu bicheun negen Fire
(Too hot too hot)
Nan gunggeumhae michigesseo
Idaeume pyeolchil Story
Huh!
I’m on the Next Level
Jeo neomeoye muneul yeoreo
Next Level
Neol gyeolgugen naega busheo
Next Level
KOSMO-e daeul ttaekkaji
Next Level
Jekkyeora jekkyeora jekkyeora
I’m on the Next Level
Deo ganghaejeo jayuropge
Next Level
Nan gwangyaye naega anya
Next Level
Yasu gateun nareul neukkyeo
Next Level
Jekkyeora jekkyeora jekkyeora
Huh!
[Hangul:]
I’m on the Next Level Yeah
절대적 룰을 지켜
내 손을 놓지 말아
결속은 나의 무기
광야로 걸어가
알아 네 Home ground
위협에 맞서서
제껴라 제껴라 제껴라
상상도 못한 Black out
유혹은 깊고 진해
(Too hot too hot)
맞잡은 손을 놓쳐
난 절대 포기 못해
I’m on the Next Level
저 너머의 문을 열어
Next Level
널 결국엔 내가 부셔
Next Level
KOSMO에 닿을 때까지
Next Level
제껴라 제껴라 제껴라
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la
I see the NU EVO
적대적인 고난과 슬픔은
널 더 Popping 진화시켜
That’s my naevis It’s my naevis
You lead, we follow
감정들을 배운 다음
Watch me while I make it out
Watch me while I work it out
Watch me while I make it out
Watch me while I work it out
Work it work it work it out
감당할 수 없는 절망도
내 믿음을 깨지 못해
더 아픈 시련을 맞아도
난 잡은 손을 놓지 않을게 Oh
절대로 뒤를 돌아보지 말아
광야의 것 탐내지 말아
약속이 깨지면
모두 걷잡을 수 없게 돼
언제부턴가 불안해져 가는 신호
널 파괴하고 말 거야 (We want it)
Come on! Show me the way to KOSMO Yeah
Black Mamba가 만들어낸 환각 퀘스트
Aespa, ae를 분리시켜놓길 원해 그래
중심을 잃고 목소리도 잃고 비난받고
사람들과 멀어지는 착각 속에
Naevis우리 ae, ae들을 불러봐
Aespa의 Next Level “P.O.S”를 열어봐
이건 REAL WORLD 깨어났어
We against the villain
What’s the name?
Black Mamba
결국 난 문을 열어
그 빛은 네겐 Fire
(Too hot too hot)
난 궁금해 미치겠어
이다음에 펼칠 Story
Huh!
I’m on the Next Level
저 너머의 문을 열어
Next Level
널 결국엔 내가 부셔
Next Level
KOSMO에 닿을 때까지
Next Level
제껴라 제껴라 제껴라
I’m on the Next Level
더 강해져 자유롭게
Next Level
난 광야의 내가 아냐
Next Level
야수 같은 나를 느껴
Next Level
제껴라 제껴라 제껴라
Huh!
[English translation:]
I’m on the Next Level Yeah
I follow the absolute rules
Don’t let go of my hand
Unity is my weapon
I walk to KWANGYA
I know your Home ground
Confront the threat
Beat it, beat it, beat it
An unexpected Black out
The temptation is deep and strong
(Too hot too hot)
Letting go of the hands held together
But I’ll never give up
I’m on the Next Level
I open the door over there
Next Level
I’ll destroy you in the end
Until I reach the
Next Level KOSMO
Next Level
Beat it, beat it, beat it
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la la
La la la la la
I see the NU EVO
The hostile suffering and sorrow
Make you popping and evolve further
That’s my nævis It’s my nævis
You lead, we follow
After learning the feelings
Watch me while I make it out
Watch me while I work it out
Watch me while I make it out
Watch me while I work it out
Work it work it work it out
Even the unbearable despair
Can’t break my faith
Even if a more painful trial comes
I won’t let go of your hand Oh
Never look back
Don’t covet things of KWANGYA
If the promises are broken
Everything will be out of control, the signal is
Becoming unstable since a certain point in time
I’ll destroy you in the end
Come on! Show me the way to KOSMO Yeah
A hallucination quest created by the Black Mamba
Aespa, they want to separate out ae, that’s right
I lose my balance and my voice too
In the illusion of being criticized and alienated
Nævis We (Call ae, ae)
Aespa’s Next Level Open “P.O.S”
This is the REAL WORLD, I’m awake
We against the villain
What’s the name?
Black Mamba
I open the door in the end
That light is like Fire to you
(Too hot too hot)
I’m dying to know
The next Story that will unfold
Huh!
I’m on the Next Level
I open the door over there
Next Level
I’ll destroy you in the end
Until I reach the
Next Level KOSMO
Next Level
Beat it, beat it, beat it
I’m on the Next Level
I become stronger and free
Next Level
I’m no longer who I was at KWANGYA
Next Level
Feel me I’m like a beast
Next Level
Beat it, beat it, beat it
Huh!
Unpacking the World of “Next Level”
“Next Level” by aespa is more than just a high-energy anthem—it’s a journey through resilience, empowerment, and futuristic storytelling. The lyrics transport listeners into the group’s unique universe, battling adversities and facing temptations in the mysterious KWANGYA. Phrases like “I’m on the Next Level” and “Unity is my weapon” evoke a sense of progression and inner strength, while the recurring motif of opening doors symbolizes overcoming obstacles and advancing toward a brighter, more evolved self. The battle against “Black Mamba,” the villain, represents confronting internal and external challenges, all while the group stands united and determined to prevail. The song’s futuristic references and layered metaphors create a captivating narrative that resonates with anyone striving to break boundaries and reach the next phase of their journey.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Yoo Young-jin, Dem Jointz, Tayla Parx, Hailey Aitken, and others
- Release Year: 2021
- Label: SM Entertainment