ONEW brings his signature warmth to ‘ANIMALS,’ a track from the album ‘PERCENT.’ The music writer mixes a pulsating beat with lyrics about embracing raw instincts. The songwriter describes a world where words fade, and primal connections take over.
Released: July 15, 2025
ANIMALS
Onew • From “PERCENT”
PERCENT’s ANIMALS Korean Lyrics English Meaning
The lyrics say, ‘We don’t need words when I look into your eyes.’ ONEW sings about unity and freedom, using the moonlight as a metaphor for timeless connection. The performer’s voice carries the energy of a wild spirit, urging listeners to let go of societal norms.
나 호모 사피엔스I’m a Homo sapiens,
생각대로 해acting exactly as I think.
어디든지 있지 BabyI’m everywhere, baby,
I feel it on my skinand I feel it on my skin.
Rhythm on my ownI’ve got a rhythm of my own,
비록 우린 다른 Languageeven if we speak a different language.
갈 곳 없는 손을 모아Join your restless hands with mine,
하나 된 너와 나를 봐and look at how we’ve become one.
달빛을 켜둬Leave the moonlight on,
You and Iyou and I,
지금부터 Animalsare animals from this moment on.
포효해 LouderRoar even louder,
You and Iyou and I,
처음부터 Animalshave been animals from the start.
후회는 없어I’ve got no regrets,
미친 듯 즐겨 마치 PsychoI’ll enjoy this wildly like a ‘maniac’.
말 따윈 필요 없어 Your eyesWe don’t need words when I look into your eyes.
스쳐만 봐도 알지 AnimalsWith just a glance, we know we’re animals,
We turn into animalsand we’re turning into animals now.
소음과 적막Between the noise and the silence,
경계를 줄타 Line upI’m walking the line right on the edge.
멈칫하면 잃어버릴If I hesitate for even a second,
내 자유로운 영혼I’ll lose my free spirit.
눈치는 No, No, NoDon’t worry about what others think,
하고픈 대로 해just do whatever you want to do.
피해는 No, No, NoDon’t cause any harm,
하나가 돼 Feel itjust become one and feel it.
하나둘씩 손을 모아One by one, we gather our hands,
I feel it, feel it coming onI can feel it coming on.
우리가 된 모두를 봐Look at everyone who has become one with us.
달빛을 켜둬Keep the moonlight shining,
You and Iyou and I,
지금부터 Animalsare animals from this moment on.
포효해 LouderRoar even louder,
You and Iyou and I,
처음부터 Animalshave been animals from the start.
후회는 없어I’ve got no regrets,
미친 듯 즐겨 마치 PsychoI’ll enjoy this wildly like a ‘maniac’.
말 따윈 필요 없어 Your eyesWe don’t need words when I look into your eyes.
스쳐만 봐도 알지 AnimalsWith just a glance, we know we’re animals.
We turn into animalsWe turn into animals.
OoooOooo.
Up and downUp and down,
Left and rightleft and right.
Go and stop 조금 더Go and stop, just a little more.
Na-na-naNa-na-na.
OoooOooo.
이리저리 짖어 We turn into animalsHowling here and there, we turn into animals.
Tonight ready to survive?Tonight, are you ready to survive?
The dream is not far awayThe dream isn’t far away.
Leave yourself to the oceanSurrender yourself to the ocean,
As much as you like, yeahas much as you’d like, yeah.
Seoul, Tokyo, New York, Paris,Seoul, Tokyo, New York, Paris,
Beijing, Singapore, Sydney, Sao Paulo,Beijing, Singapore, Sydney, Sao Paulo,
Berlin, Thailand, AmsterdamBerlin, Thailand, Amsterdam.
Everybody feel itEverybody, feel it.
달빛을 켜둬Leave the moonlight on.
You and IYou and I,
지금부터 Animalsfrom this moment on, we’re animals.
포효해 LouderRoar even louder.
You and IYou and I,
처음부터 Animalswe’ve been animals from the start.
후회는 없어I’ve got no regrets.
미친 듯 즐겨 마치 PsychoEnjoy it like you’re crazy, like a ‘wild spirit’.
말 따윈 필요 없어 Your eyesWe don’t need words; your eyes,
스쳐만 봐도 알지 Animalseven a passing glance tells me we’re animals.
We turn into animalsWe turn into animals.
OoooOooo.
Up and downUp and down,
Left and rightleft and right.
Go and stop 조금 더Go and stop, just a little more.
Na-na-naNa-na-na.
OoooOooo.
이리저리 짖어 We turn into animalsHowling here and there, we turn into animals.
ANIMALS Music Video
Looking for the ‘ANIMALS’ lyrics translation? It celebrates primal unity and freedom. Featuring ONEW, this track from ‘PERCENT’ invites you to embrace your inner wildness.