Nowimyoung joins forces with E Sens in ‘Animal’, a gritty track from ‘Show Me The Money 12 Semi Final’. The musician writes lyrics that mix raw honesty with a relentless drive, while Hukky Shibaseki produces a beat that matches the intensity. Together, they craft a song that refuses to sugarcoat the hustle.
Released: March 26, 2026
Animal Ft. E Sens
Nowimyoung • From “쇼미더머니 12 Semi Final (Show Me The Money 12 Semi Final)”
Animal Ft. E Sens Lyrics Meaning Nowimyoung | 쇼미더머니 12 Semi Final (Show Me The Money 12 Semi Final)
The songwriter dives into themes of self-reliance and ambition, comparing himself to an animal in survival mode. ‘I earn like a dog to buy myself years of time’ reflects his relentless grind. The lyrics show a man who thrives in the chaos, turning struggles into strength.
Oreunson kapein oenson dambaeCaffeine in my right hand, a cigarette in my left.
Masimyeonseo tago itji soljikange naindeI’m drinking while I ride, since being honest is just who I am.
Bin jigap pocket inneun cheok anhaeI don’t pretend there’s money in my empty pockets.
Naega sajja gajjaramyeon daechungbwado algetjiIf I were a fraud, you’d know just by looking at me.
24/7 on the beat mic check uhI’m on the beat 24/7, mic check, uh.
Deureo middle finger up I do ma thangPut your middle finger up, I’m doing my thing.
Gyae nune naneun yeonyein the shh unfairIn their eyes, I’m a celebrity, but that ‘sh#t’ is unfair.
Tireul naegin sileonneunde heullyeonne uhI didn’t want to show it, but it leaked out, uh.
An jjolgo mam noko an boneunge dapKeeping your cool and relaxing is the only answer.
An nolgo an swieoseo ban isangeun gaI’m already halfway there because I never play or rest.
Majimak geu mwoga doedo bareneun pedalWhatever the outcome is, my foot’s on the pedal.
Nega swil ttae beolgonaseo twieotji gyaerangWhile you were resting, I made my money and took off with her.
Jeoleumsujang seondujuja pretty mother uh-uhI’m the leader of the youth, a pretty ‘moth#rfucker’, uh-uh.
Byeolmyeong maneun nal bulleora young fashion killaCall me by my many nicknames, like the young fashion killa.
An gajyeo budamgameun mami bujayeoseoI don’t feel the pressure because my heart is wealthy.
Mwolhaedo doeneun nan cham meotjin nyeoseokI’m a pretty cool guy who succeeds at whatever I do.
Uh sumi chaoreumeul neukkijiman hustleUh, I feel my breath rising, but I’ve got to hustle.
Hard PTSDneun ije nae main partHard PTSD is my main character trait now.
Galjeungeun eumageuroman haesohaeI only quench my thirst through my music.
Gakkeumeun nae heosedo kkum ape seomyeon waesohaeSometimes even my bravado feels small when I stand before my dreams.
Gyeongjaenge pyeongsaengeul bachineun i Seoul cityI’m in Seoul city, where people devote their lives to competition.
Geopjaengi cheoreom saldaga bakkwieo nae seonggyeogiI used to live like a coward, but my personality has changed.
Majimagil su isseunikka nan baeteoSince this might be my last time, I’m spitting it all out.
Pyeongsaeng nam ttarahadagan gyeolguk gaeteolIf you follow others your whole life, you’ll end up penniless.
Chikyeosewo naui teok (Uh)I lift my chin up high, uh.
They wanna talk about us (eo)They want to talk about us, yeah.
Da deullyeo eotteon mareun soeum (mwo)I hear it all, but some words are just noise.
Eoril ttae bwasseo beomgoraeui meotI saw the majesty of an orca when I was a kid.
Neukkyeora chawoni dareun gyeok (Uh)Feel this class that’s on a completely different level, uh.
Nuga bondago haeyadoenya cheok (Uh)Do I have to pretend just because someone’s watching? Uh.
An kkollyeo jaemi eomneun geon (Uh)I’m not interested in anything that isn’t fun, uh.
An jjora we just having funI’m not scared, we’re just having fun.
Man I feel goodMan, I feel good.
Yeah man I feel goodYeah man, I feel good.
Watdagatdahaji nae gibuneunMy mood keeps swinging back and forth.
Eotteon nareneun down (down)Some days I’m down, down.
Eotteon nareneun bounce (bounce)Some days I’m bouncing, bounce.
Bonneungjeogirago naui flowneun (Uh)My flow is purely instinctive, uh.
Like I’m an animal (like)Like I’m an animal, like.
Animal (like)An animal, like.
Japsaenggak hajiana anymore (Uh)I don’t have stray thoughts anymore, uh.
I’m like an animal uhI’m like an animal, uh.
Yeah so cheoreom il hagoseo meokji sogogiYeah, I work like an ox and then I eat beef.
Gae cheoreom beoreo sigan sa tto miri myeonnyeonchiI earn like a dog to buy myself years of time.
Insaeng muge bare mukkeonoko teokgeoriWith the weight of life tied to my feet, I’m doing pull-ups.
I’m grown up for real geojeo eodeun geo eopseotjiI’ve grown up for real, nothing was ever handed to me.
Nahante mwo sikiji ma araseo meogeoDon’t tell me what to do, I’ll feed myself.
Hyeo jibeoneoko neon nae marina bada jeogeoPut your tongue away and just take notes on what I say.
Gajja aksu hago don kkakkeo no wayFake handshakes and cutting prices? No way.
Mam sseotdeoni i ttawiro gapeo neoneI put my heart into this, and this is how you pay me back?
Nae chingun gidohae na jal salgilMy friend prays that I’ll live a good life.
Nugun salsal dwieseo gyesok jangnanjilWhile someone else keeps playing games behind my back.
Dul da an ijeo geuraeseo jal saljiI don’t forget either one, so I’m living well.
Hantang dwi nae manchan ni hanten nam janchiAfter a big score, my feast is just leftovers for you.
Big money jeom hana deoBig money, just add one more zero.
Jjikgo geogiseo deo naga Talkin’ my historyMark it and go further, I’m talking about my history.
Ted talk anya baneun ppi cheoriThis isn’t a TED talk, half of it’s bleeped out.
Na bon batjineun mareo gyang lip serviceDon’t try to follow my lead, it’s just lip service.
I do what the f#ck I doI do what the ‘f#ck’ I do.
Daegari dollineun geo nan yasaeng neon gachukMy head’s always spinning; I’m wild while you’re livestock.
Kkapkkapan geo jeoldae orae mot chamdeonI could never stand feeling suffocated for too long.
Nae seongjiri pigonhamyeon il gachi mot hal geoIf my temper gets exhausting, you won’t be able to work with me.
Monan dol chwigeup banneun geo nahante geoui ilsangBeing treated like an outcast is basically my daily life.
Goida sseogeun muren an beoreojyeo agamigaGills don’t open in stagnant, rotten water.
I flow hagopeun daero hago top dogI flow however I want and remain the top dog.
Geunyang nwadwodo mwo haneura araseo sum gappeoEven if you leave me be, I’m out of breath from my own hustle.
Come to my showCome to my show.
Sundo 100 underground sh#t100% pure underground ‘sh#t’.
Nogada flowro seumul sese underground kingWith a laborer’s flow, I’m the underground king at twenty-three.
Gaeteol il ttaen gida beolgo chyeodeuneun teokWhen I was penniless, I earned my way and held my chin high.
Amudo an chyeojuneun geonde neoman moreuneun geoNo one actually respects you, you’re the only one who doesn’t know.
Moreuneun cheok ttuiwojuneun nom eonjena josimAlways watch out for the guy who praises you while playing dumb.
Bujireonhi mul garajwobwatja eohang sogijiNo matter how much you change the water, it’s still just a fish tank.
I’m livin’ in the ocean pado sokI’m living in the ocean, right inside the waves.
Heeomchyeo gyesok I’m not a surferI’ll keep swimming forever, I’m not a surfer.
Let’s goLet’s go.
Let’s go let’s goLet’s go, let’s go.
Nan simni professorI’m a professor of psychology.
Dwijigi jeone michin geot man baeteoBefore I die, I’ll only spit out wild things.
Gyaenedeurui jipchageun miwoTheir obsession is just hateful.
Mirror chyeodabogoseo malhae yojigyeongLook in the mirror and tell me it’s a mess.
Tongue tongueTongue, tongue.
Eonjena munjeneun from tongueThe trouble always comes from the tongue.
Wi arae hulgo ttara haji mal head to toeDon’t scan me or copy me from head to toe.
Sugiji malgo gogae deureo ijen cheok hamyeon cheokDon’t bow, just lift your head; now we get it instantly.
Nan ije ara saramdeurui talk talk talkI know all about people’s talk, talk, talk now.
Animal (like) I’m an animal (like)Animal, like, I’m an animal, like.
Uh uh kkeobeoryeo nae manner mode (like)Uh, uh, turn off my silent mode, like.
Animal (like) I’m an animal (like)Animal, like, I’m an animal, like.
Mokjureopseo No remote control (like)I’ve got no leash, no remote control, like.
Animal (like) I’m an animal (like)Animal, like, I’m an animal, like.
Uh uh kkeobeoryeo nae manner mode (like)Uh, uh, turn off my silent mode, like.
Animal (like) I’m an animal (like)Animal, like, I’m an animal, like.
Mokjureopseo no remote controlI’ve got no leash, no remote control.
Man I feel goodMan, I feel good.
Yeah man I feel goodYeah man, I feel good.
Watdagatdahaji nae gibuneunMy mood keeps swinging back and forth.
Eotteon nareneun down (down)Some days I’m down, down.
Eotteon nareneun bounce (bounce)Some days I’m bouncing, bounce.
Bonneungjeogirago naui flowneun (Uh)My flow is purely instinctive, uh.
Like I’m an animal (like)Like I’m an animal, like.
Animal (like)An animal, like.
Japsaenggak hajiana anymore (Uh)I don’t have stray thoughts anymore, uh.
I’m like an animalI’m like an animal.
Man I feel goodMan, I feel good.
Yeah man I feel goodYeah man, I feel good.
Watdagatdahaji nae gibuneunMy mood keeps swinging back and forth.
Eotteon nareneun down (down)Some days I’m down, down.
Eotteon nareneun bounce (bounce)Some days I’m bouncing, bounce.
Bonneungjeogirago naui flowneun (Let’s go)My flow is purely instinctive (let’s go).
Like I’m an animal (like)Like I’m an animal, like.
Animal (like)An animal, like.
Japsaenggak hajiana anymoreI don’t have stray thoughts anymore.
I’m like an animal uhI’m like an animal, uh.
Animal Ft. E Sens Music Video
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