[Romanized:]
Yeah, yeah
Uh
Woo
Uh, uh, uh
Dadeul ppeonhae tto geojinmal just fine
Don’t switch it up whenever you like
Beondeuthan mal get it, get it, all out
I pump it, I pump it, I pump it up, up
So we roll up every weekend (Yeah)
Eodideun ttwieodanyeo yeogijeogi freakin’
‘Cause we be winning, be winning in a row (Yeah)
Da gajyeogalge, yeah
I’ma run it up, get it, get it all mine
Han sungane and I’m losing my mind
Taolla da I’m never gon’ stop it
I pump it, I pump it, I pump it up (Yeah)
Spice it up, up, up, hold up
Burn it up, simmer down, controlla
Up, up, up, roll up (Mm)
Naege jom deo gakkai (gakkai)
Salmyeosi seureureu seureureu seureureu neol
Gama ni ane modeun geol itge hae
Run it up, up, up, up
Yeah, I feel it in my body
Whippin’, whippin’, chinjeolhi neoreul gamanae
Ijebuteo nan ne modeun geol da aranae (Hey)
They’re hating, neona nana nunchineun eopgeodeun
They’re faking, gwaenhi deulleobutgiman hageodeun
And like my, my, my so fine
Looking like a ten, ten, ten times five
Wae swieo move (Move)
Neukkimeul ara get groove, uh (Groove, uh)
I’ma run it up, get it, get it all mine
Han sungane and I’m losing my mind
Taolla da I’m never gon’ stop it
I pump it, I pump it, I pump it up
Spice it up, up, up, hold up
Burn it up, simmer down, controll
Up, up, up, roll up (Uh)
Naege jom deo gakkai (gakkai)
Salmyeosi seureureu seureureu seureureu neol
Gama ni ane modeun geol itge hae
Run it up, up, up, up
Yeah, I feel it in my body
Knockin’, knockin’, knock
Make you fall in love (Like a choir sings)
Amudo neomboji mothan height
Dareun nugudo gyeombi mot hal
When I say never know (Yeah)
Beoryeo be watching how it’s done (Yeah)
I’ma show you where I’m from (Yeah)
Everybody knows I don’t leave no clues (Yeah)
Spice it up, up, up, hold up
Burn it up, simmer down, controller (Uh)
Up, up, up, roll up (Uh)
Naege jom deo gakkai (gakkai)
Kkwak jaba nochima (nochima)
Ni ane modeun geol itge dwae (itge dwae)
Run it up, up, up, up
Yeah, I feel it in my body (Yeah, uh)
I’ma run it, I’ma run it up (Umm, yeah)
Spice it up, up, up, roll up
[Korean:]
Yeah, yeah
Uh
Woo
Uh, uh, uh
다들 뻔해 또 거짓말 just fine
Don’t switch it up whenever you like
번듯한 말 get it, get it, all out
I pump it, I pump it, I pump it up, up
So we roll up every weekend (Yeah)
어디든 뛰어다녀 여기저기 freakin’
‘Cause we be winning, be winning in a row (Yeah)
다 가져갈게, yeah
I’ma run it up, get it, get it all mine
한 순간에 and I’m losing my mind
타올라 다 I’m never gon’ stop it
I pump it, I pump it, I pump it up (Yeah)
Spice it up, up, up, hold up
Burn it up, simmer down, controlla
Up, up, up, roll up (Mm)
내게 좀 더 가까이 (가까이)
살며시 스르르 스르르 스르르 널
감아 니 안에 모든 걸 잊게 해
Run it up, up, up, up
Yeah, I feel it in my body
Whippin’, whippin’, 친절히 너를 감아내
이제부터 난 네 모든 걸 다 알아내 (Hey)
They’re hating, 너나 나나 눈치는 없거든
They’re faking, 괜히 들러붙기만 하거든
And like my, my, my so fine
Looking like a ten, ten, ten times five
왜 쉬어 move (Move)
느낌을 알아 get groove, uh (Groove, uh)
I’ma run it up, get it, get it all mine
한 순간에 and I’m losing my mind
타올라 다 I’m never gon’ stop it
I pump it, I pump it, I pump it up
Spice it up, up, up, hold up
Burn it up, simmer down, controll
Up, up, up, roll up (Uh)
내게 좀 더 가까이 (가까이)
살며시 스르르 스르르 스르르 널
감아 니 안에 모든 걸 잊게 해
Run it up, up, up, up
Yeah, I feel it in my body
Knockin’, knockin’, knock
Make you fall in love (Like a choir sings)
아무도 넘보지 못한 height
다른 누구도 겸비 못 할
When I say never know (Yeah)
버려 be watching how it’s done (Yeah)
I’ma show you where I’m from (Yeah)
Everybody knows I don’t leave no clues (Yeah)
Spice it up, up, up, hold up
Burn it up, simmer down, controller (Uh)
Up, up, up, roll up (Uh)
내게 좀 더 가까이 (가까이)
꽉 잡아 놓지마 (놓지마)
니 안에 모든 걸 잊게 돼 (잊게 돼)
Run it up, up, up, up
Yeah, I feel it in my body (Yeah, uh)
I’ma run it, I’ma run it up (Umm, yeah)
Spice it up, up, up, roll up
[English translation:]
Yeah, yeah
Uh
Woo
Uh, uh, uh
Everyone’s so predictable, another lie, just fine
Don’t switch it up whenever you like
Get your fancy words, get it, get it, all out
I pump it, I pump it, I pump it up, up
So we roll up every weekend (Yeah)
Running around everywhere, here and there, freakin’
‘Cause we be winning, be winning in a row (Yeah)
I’ll take it all, yeah
I’ma run it up, get it, get it all mine
In a moment, and I’m losing my mind
It all burns up, I’m never gon’ stop it
I pump it, I pump it, I pump it up (Yeah)
Spice it up, up, up, hold up
Burn it up, simmer down, controller
Up, up, up, roll up (Mm)
Come a little closer to me (closer)
Softly, gently, gently, gently
I wrap around you, making you forget everything inside you
Run it up, up, up, up
Yeah, I feel it in my body
Whippin’, whippin’, I kindly wind you down
From now on, I’ll figure out everything about you (Hey)
They’re hating, neither you nor I care about it
They’re faking, just trying to stick around for no reason
And like my, my, my so fine
Looking like a ten, ten, ten, times five
Why rest? Move (Move)
Feel it, get your groove up (Groove up)
I’ma run it up, get it, get it all mine
In a moment, and I’m losing my mind
It all burns up, I’m never gonna stop it
I pump it, I pump it, I pump it up
Spice it up, up, up, hold up
Burn it up, simmer down, controller
Up, up, up, roll up (Uh)
Come a little closer to me (closer)
Softly, gently, gently, gently
I wrap around you, making you forget everything inside you
Run it up, up, up, up
Yeah, I feel it in my body
Knockin’, knockin’, knock
Make you fall in love (Like a choir sings)
An unattainable height
Something no one else can achieve
When I say ‘never know’ (Yeah)
Bet I’ll be watching how it’s done (Yeah)
I’ma show you where I’m from (Yeah)
Everybody knows I don’t leave no clues (Yeah)
Spice it up, up, up, hold up
Burn it up, simmer down, controller (Uh)
Up, up, up, roll up (Uh)
Come a little closer to me (closer)
Softly, gently, gently, gently
I wrap around you, making you forget everything inside you (forget)
Run it up, up, up, up
Yeah, I feel it in my body (Yeah, uh)
I’ma run it, I’ma run it up (Umm, yeah)
Spice it up, up, up, roll up
Finding Empowerment and Energy in “UP”
“UP” by aespa is a vibrant anthem that celebrates confidence, ambition, and the thrill of living in the moment. The lyrics are filled with self-assured declarations, encouraging listeners to embrace their individuality and strive for their goals without hesitation. Phrases like “I pump it up” and “I’ma run it up, get it all mine” convey an unstoppable drive and a refusal to be held back by negativity or societal expectations. The recurring theme of breaking free, both physically and emotionally, is reinforced through energetic imagery—rolling up every weekend, burning with passion, and inviting others to join in the excitement. This empowering message, paired with dynamic musical elements, makes “UP” a standout track that motivates and uplifts.
Song Credits
- Artist: aespa
- Release Year: 2024
- Label: SM Entertainment