NCT WISH brings energy and creativity to ‘COLOR,’ a track that celebrates individuality. The lyrics, penned by Andrew Choi, JSONG, KENZIE, and Rouno, encourage listeners to shine in a world that often sees only black and white. The music, composed by the same team, mixes vibrant beats with a message of self-expression.
Released: September 1, 2025
COLOR
Nct Wish
COLOR Meaning & Lyrics (Nct Wish)
The songwriter talks about painting the town with ‘an invincible crayon and a stroke of genius,’ turning every corner into a canvas for bold self-discovery. The line ‘Bring out the color however I please’ mirrors the song’s theme of embracing one’s unique identity.
This is that toneThis is that tone
That prism colorThat prism color
We stand upWe stand up
Heukbaekman meositdaneun sesangeIn a world that says only black and white’s cool,
Shine brighterShine brighter,
Cheon gae-ui saekkkareul oechillaeI’m gonna shout out a thousand colors.
Keun but deulgo oh-ohPicking up a massive brush, oh-oh,
We paint this town oh-ohWe paint this town, oh-oh,
Mujeog-ui keureyong cheonjaejeok gamAn invincible crayon and a stroke of genius,
Ne mamdo heumbbeok jeoksyeoI’ll soak your heart through, too.
Bimilseureoun eodingaSomewhere hidden and secret,
Neoneun byeoreul sumgyeosseo jangnanseure nareul danggyeoYou’ve tucked away a star and you’re playfully pulling me,
Gati chatja haeTelling me let’s find it together.
Geurae it’s our time binnaja budeureopgeYeah, it’s our time, let’s shine softly,
Tumyeonghan bit wiro mujigaega tteumyeonWhen a rainbow appears over the transparent light,
It’s my prism hourIt’s my prism hour.
Anajwo tteugeopge siganeun neomu ppallaHold me tight, time’s moving way too fast,
Paseutelcheoreom beonjeoon neoui colorYour color’s spreading just like pastels,
Geumbit saegeul ne nune gwineun ppalgakeGold in your eyes, and your ears are turning red,
Paran bami nollage bichi neomchigeOverflowing with light to catch the blue night off guard,
Light it upLight it up
Uri saegeuroWith our own colors.
Bring out the color nae mamdaeroBring out the color however I please,
Bring out the color that’s how we doBring out the color, that’s just how we do.
Got a feelingGot a feeling,
Jiugaeneun piryo eopseoWe don’t need an eraser,
Binkaneun manhaThere’s plenty of empty space,
Yah yah mulgam ssotgo ppuryeobojaYah yah, let’s spill and spray some paint.
Chumchuneun color-uh we paint this town oh-ohA dancing color, uh, we paint this town, oh-oh,
Eoseolpeun deuroing ppyappyo geu seonThat line from a clumsy little drawing,
Geurimjamajeo yeppeoEven the shadow looks pretty.
Naneun deo dallil geoya it’s our time chanranhanI’m gonna run even further, it’s our brilliant time,
Saekgeuro muldeun uriui sesangeuro it’s my prism hourInto our world stained with color, it’s my prism hour.
Anajwo tteugeopge siganeun neomu ppallaHold me tight, time’s moving way too fast,
Paseutelcheoreom beonjeoon neoui colorYour color’s spreading just like pastels,
Geumbit saegeul ne nune gwineun ppalgakeGold in your eyes, and your ears are turning red,
Paran bami nollage bichi neomchigeOverflowing with light to catch the blue night off guard,
Light it upLight it up
Uri saegeuroWith our own colors.
Shine the lightShine the light
Naui sunganThis is my moment,
Shine the lightShine the light
Ije yeoreoOpen it up now,
Shine the lightShine the light
Urin dal boda hwanhi ollaWe’re rising up brighter than the moon.
The way we glowThe way we glow,
Neomchyeonaneun color-ui syawoAn overflowing shower of color.
Kkaman bamiThe pitch-black night
Areumdapge mul deulgoIs stained so beautifully,
Gijeogeun uri gakkai itjanhaMiracles are right here with us, you know.
Anajwo tteugeopge siganeun neomu ppallaHold me tight, time’s moving way too fast,
Paseutelcheoreom beonjeoon neoui colorYour color’s spreading just like pastels,
Geumbit saegeul ne nune gwineun ppalgakeGold in your eyes, and your ears are turning red,
Paran bami nollage bichi neomchigeOverflowing with light to catch the blue night off guard,
Light it upLight it up
Uri saegeuroWith our own colors.
Bring out the color nae mamdaeroLet the color out just how I want,
Bring out the color that’s how we doShow off the color, that’s the way we do.
Bring out the color nae mamdaeroBring out the color however I please,
Bring out the color that’s how we doBring out the color, that’s just how we do.
COLOR Music Video
What does ‘COLOR’ mean? The lyrics highlight the beauty of standing out in a world that often feels monochrome. The chemistry between NCT WISH members makes the song a vivid anthem for self-expression.