Stray Kids drops ‘CASE 143,’ a track from their album MAXIDENT. Bang Chan, Changbin, and other lyricists write the words, while Raphael and Daviid lead the music. The song dives into the chaos of falling head over heels for someone who’s impossible to resist.
Released: October 7, 2022
CASE 143
Stray Kids • From “MAXIDENT”
CASE 143 Lyrics Translation Stray Kids | MAXIDENT
The lyrics describe love as a mystery, asking, ‘Can I be your boyfriend?’ The narrator talks about being pulled like a magnet, their heart racing uncontrollably. ‘143’ becomes the code for their overwhelming emotions, a secret way to say ‘I love you.’
Sageon balsaeng itji mothal sageonA case has occurred, an unforgettable incident.
Chimyeongjeogin maeryeoge holladang ppajyeoI’ve fallen head over heels for your fatal charm.
Jakku nareul jageukaneun neonYou’re the one who keeps stimulating my senses.
Chulcheoga eomneun munjeya pureoya hal sukjeyaYou’re a mystery with no source, a problem I have to solve.
Can I be your boyfriendCan I be your boyfriend?
Neoreul daehaneun taedo geojit hana eopseo No capThere isn’t a single lie in how I treat you, no cap.
Neoege hago sipeun mallo gadeuk chasseo My caseMy ‘case’ is filled with the words I want to say to you.
Wanjeonham apse ddeon mallodo bujokaeEven words aren’t enough when I’m in front of your perfection.
You got me losing patienceYou’ve got me losing my patience.
Geotjabeul su eomneun EmotionThis emotion is completely uncontrollable.
Ddeoolla ne moseup I never feel alrightYour image keeps popping up, and I never feel alright.
Sumaneun gamjeongi chungdolhae wae iraeSo many emotions are colliding, why is this happening?
Rolling in the deep inside my headYou’re rolling in the deep inside my head.
You got me badYou’ve got me bad.
MujanghaejeI’m completely disarmed.
Sinsokage nege-ro Moving on my wayI’m moving on my way to you as quickly as I can.
Why do I keep getting attractedWhy do I keep getting attracted?
Jaseok gachi kkeullyeogaI’m being pulled toward you like a magnet.
I cannot explain this reactionI cannot explain this reaction.
Igeotbakke 143It’s nothing but 143.
Why do I keep getting attractedWhy do I keep being drawn to you?
Ne moseupman ddeoollaOnly your face comes to mind.
I cannot explain this emotionI cannot explain this emotion.
143143.
I LOVE YOUI LOVE YOU.
A B C D E F G IA B C D E F G I.
Wanna send my code to youI want to send my code to you.
8 letters is all it takesEight letters is all it takes.
And I’m gonna let you know ohAnd I’m going to let you know, oh.
Neo malgon nopi ssahadunji Barricade (Barricade)I’ve built up high barricades against everyone but you.
Wonhaneun daero bulleodo dwae Code name (Call me baby)You can call me whatever you want, use a code name.
Yoksimiraedo doego sipeo Soulmate (Whoo)Even if it’s greedy, I want to be your soulmate.
I mameun jeomjeom deo Upgrade ’causeThis heart is constantly upgrading, because…
You got me losing patienceYou’ve got me losing my patience.
Geotjabeul su eomneun EmotionThis emotion is completely uncontrollable.
Ddeoolla ne moseup I never feel alrightYour image keeps popping up, and I never feel alright.
Sumaneun gamjeongi chungdolhae wae iraeSo many emotions are colliding, why is this happening?
Rolling in the deep inside my headYou’re rolling in the deep inside my head.
You got me badYou’ve got me bad.
MujanghaejeI’m completely disarmed.
Sinsokage nege-ro Moving on my wayI’m moving quickly toward you, on my way.
Why do I keep getting attractedWhy do I keep getting attracted?
Jaseok gachi kkeullyeogaI’m being pulled toward you like a magnet.
I cannot explain this reactionI can’t explain this physical reaction.
Igeotbakke 143I’ve got nothing but this code, 143.
Why do I keep getting attractedWhy do I keep getting attracted?
Ne moseupman ddeoollaOnly the image of you fills my mind.
I cannot explain this emotionI can’t explain this overwhelming emotion.
143143,
I LOVE YOUI love you!
Heartbeat naui modeun sangtae jigeum wigi (wigi)My heartbeat’s racing, I’m in a total state of crisis (Crisis).
Neoui moseup Ain’t no “false”The way you look is undeniably real.
Naui songmam dasi Repeat (Repeat)My innermost feelings just keep repeating (Repeat).
Walking next to you but I’m fallingI’m walking next to you, but I’m falling.
Deo gipge ppajyeodeureo kkeullijiI’m falling for you even deeper as you pull me in.
You’re pulling me deeper and deeperYou’re pulling me deeper and deeper.
I try to get out but I can’t stopI try to get out, but I can’t stop.
Can I be the oneCan I be the one?
Yeah I’ll be the oneYeah, I’ll be the one.
Mumohage dojeonhae ogeuladeuneun pyohyeonI’m recklessly trying out these ‘cringe’ romantic lines.
Meoritsogi deonghago mugamjeongeun sonjeolMy head goes blank, and my indifference has been cut off.
Moving I’m on my wayMoving now, I’m on my way.
Why do I keep getting attractedWhy do I keep getting attracted?
Ne moseupman ddeoollaOnly the image of you fills my mind.
I cannot explain this emotionI can’t explain this overwhelming emotion.
143143,
I LOVE YOUI love you!
Why do I keep getting attractedWhy do I keep getting attracted?
Jaseok gachi kkeullyeogaI’m being pulled toward you like a magnet.
I cannot explain this reaction (Igeotbakke)I can’t explain this reaction (There’s nothing but this).
I’m gonna let you know (Know)I’m gonna let you know (Know),
That I’m just gonna go (Go)that I’m just gonna go (Go).
And hold you so I’m never letting goI’ll hold you tight, so I’m never letting go.
I’m gonna let you know (Know)I’m gonna let you know (Know),
That I’m just gonna go (Just go)that I’m just gonna go (Just go).
Yeah nan neogero jigeum chulbalhapnida baro like I’mYeah, I’m setting off toward you right now, just like I’m,
Never letting go ohnever letting go.
I cannot explain this emotionI can’t explain this overwhelming emotion.
143143,
I LOVE YOUI love you!
CASE 143 Music Video
‘CASE 143’ lyrics are about the chaos of love. Stray Kids bring a mix of urgency and charm to this heartfelt declaration.