Red Velvet returns with ‘Chill Kill,’ a song that mixes emotional intensity with icy grace. Cazzi Opeia and Ellen Berg-Tollbom write lyrics that tell the story of sudden love and regret, while Kenzie and Ludvig Evers produce a beat that strikes like thunder in a quiet room. The track stands as a powerful moment on their latest album.
Released: November 13, 2023
Chill Kill
Red Velvet
Chill Kill Lyrics Translation – Red Velvet
The lyricist uses the image of melting ice to show emotional thaw: ‘Tears fall and melt the ice.’ Red Velvet sings about holding someone too tightly, then letting go too easily. She recalls clumsy nights and a love that was rough but real, asking if it’s too late to say sorry and start over.
Eodiseo wanni holyeonhiWhere did you come from so suddenly?
Goyohaetdeon sesangui CrashYou’re a crash in my quiet world.
Chill Kill-ui deungjang machi thunderThe arrival of a ‘Chill Kill’—a sudden shock—is like thunder.
Geu jjarithame michyeosseoI’ve gone crazy for that thrill.
Dalkomhaejin oryubulwanjeonui chanmiPraise for this sweet and imperfect mistake.
Mwoga geomnagesseo Always and foreverWhat’s there to be afraid of? Always and forever.
Neomu swiun neon nae georaYou were so easy to have, so you were mine.
Mamdaero kkyeoango meotdaero bonaesseoI held you and let you go just as I pleased.
Dasi nega bogo sipeoI want to see you again.
Jukdorok huhoehajanaI’m regretting this to death.
Yeah don’t care if it hur-hur-hurtsYeah, I don’t care if it hur-hur-hurts.
Nege eoullineun Perfect soulI’m the perfect soul for you.
Dasi neol butjabeul su isseulkkaCan I hold onto you once more?
(Hey) Don’t think about tomorrow(Hey) Don’t think about tomorrow.
(Yoo hoo) Neon yeojeonhi banjjagyeo(Yoo hoo) You’re still shining.
Byeonhal geoya ijeseoyaI’ll change, finally starting now.
Nunmuri heulleo eoreumeul nogyeoTears fall and melt the ice.
What a Chill KillWhat a ‘Chill Kill’.
I know you willI know you will.
Bring me lightningBring me lightning,
Like a winnerlike a winner.
Yeogiseo neol gidaryeoI’m waiting for you right here,
Happy ending-eurofor our happy ending.
What a Chill KillWhat a ‘Chill Kill’.
Gin bam deungdaereul kyeoI’m lighting a beacon in the long night,
Nega gil ilji anke (I’m here)so you don’t lose your way (I’m here).
Hokdokhan bamiraBecause the night is so harsh,
On sesangeun sumjugyeothe whole world holds its breath.
Nal jalmot gildeuryeoYou tamed me the wrong way.
Na bakke mollatjiI only ever thought of myself.
Wae geuri jalhaenniWhy were you so good to me?
Naega jagyeong-inni (Together)Do I even deserve this? (Together).
Neon jakku meollimeolli domangchimyeoYou keep running far, far away,
Miwohandago oecheoshouting that you hate me.
Geu marui kkeute mangseoryeotjanaBut you hesitated at the end of those words.
Nuneul matchwojwotjana (Don’t run away)You met my eyes (Don’t run away).
Geochilgo seotun Nights were youngRough and clumsy, the nights were young.
Chagapdeon bameul deu-ujaLet’s warm up this cold night.
Bwa bwa mani dallajyeotjiLook, see how much things have changed.
Naega jebeop byeonhaetjiI’ve changed quite a bit.
Neol han beon deo aneul su isseulkkaCan I hold you just one more time?
(Hey) Don’t think about tomorrow(Hey) Don’t think about tomorrow.
(Yoo hoo) Neon yeojeonhi banjjagyeo(Yoo hoo) You’re still shining.
Byeonhal geoya ijeseoyaI’ll change, finally starting now.
Nunmuri heulleo eoreumeul nogyeoTears fall and melt the ice.
What a Chill KillWhat a ‘Chill Kill’.
I know you willI know you will.
Bring me lightningBring me lightning,
Like a winnerlike a winner.
Yeogiseo neol gidaryeoI’m waiting for you right here,
Happy ending-eurofor our happy ending.
What a Chill KillWhat a ‘Chill Kill’.
Say say saySay, say, say.
Now are you ready ready (You ready)Now are you ready, ready? (You ready).
Say say saySay, say, say.
Now are you readyNow are you ready?
Neo ttaemune ulji anaI won’t cry because of you.
Neo ttaemuneBecause of you,
Useul subakke eopdeon geoya (Up in the sky)I had no choice but to smile (Up in the sky).
Yeah it’s loveYeah, it’s love.
Orenjibit haeneun geoui jemureoThe orange sun is almost setting,
Neoui ongiman piryohaeand I only need your warmth.
Until the end (Till the end of time yeah yeah)Until the end (Till the end of time, yeah yeah).
End of timeThe end of time.
(Hey) Don’t think about tomorrow(Hey) Don’t think about tomorrow.
(Yoo hoo) Neon kkeuteopsi banjjagyeo(Yoo hoo) You’re endlessly shining.
Byeonhal geoya ijeseoyaI’ll change, finally starting now.
Nunmuri heulleo geu eoreumeul nogyeoTears fall and melt that ice.
Don’t think about tomorrowDon’t think about tomorrow.
Forget about your sorrowForget about your sorrow.
Byeonhal geoya neoneun nal mot tteonaEverything will change, you can’t leave me.
Nunmuri heulleo geu eoreumeul nogyeoTears fall and melt that ice.
Don’t think about tomorrow (What a Chill Kill I know you will)Don’t think about tomorrow (What a ‘Chill Kill’, I know you will).
Neon kkeuteopsi banjjagyeo (Bring me lightning like a winner)You’re endlessly shining (Bring me lightning like a winner).
Byeonhal geoya nan ijeyaI’m going to change, finally now.
Chill Kill Music Video
The translation of ‘Chill Kill’ lyrics offers a story of regret, change, and second chances. The chemistry between Red Velvet’s vocals makes ‘Chill Kill’ unforgettable.