EXO drops Crown from their album REVERXE – The 8th Album. Lyricists Adrian McKinnon, Yoon, and a collaborative team write about defending power at all costs. The song features pounding beats by composers Pink Slip and the same writing collective, matching EXO’s signature intensity.
Released: January 19, 2026
Crown
Exo • From “REVERXE – The 8th Album”
REVERXE – The 8th Album’s Crown Korean Lyrics English Translation
The group sings of sacrifice: ‘Even if it breaks me, I’ll risk it all to protect your crown.’ They declare absolute loyalty, stating ‘you’re the only owner’ while repeating the ultimatum ‘ride or die.’ EXO blends Korean and English lines to emphasize their no-retreat stance.
Yeah Ape Naeryeowa Gikkeoi Badeul CrownYeah, the crown comes down, and I’ll gladly take it.
Now We Back And Touching DownNow we’re back and touching down.
It’s The King Of The TownIt’s the king of the town.
On The Streets See The CrowdOn the streets, see the crowd.
Take That Gajeodo Dwae Modeun GeolTake that, you can have it all.
Yeah We Comin’ For ThatYeah, we’re comin’ for that.
Yeah Neoege Nae Jeonbureul GeoreoYeah, I’m betting my everything on you.
Now We Comin’ For ThatNow we’re comin’ for that.
Jeoldae Nugudo Heorakhal Su EopseoI’ll never allow anyone else.
Manggajideorado Da Deonjyeo Neol Wihae Jikyeonael CrownEven if it breaks me, I’ll risk it all to protect your crown.
Comin’ For ThatComin’ for that.
Yuilhan Juineun NeonikkaBecause you’re the one and only owner.
Soneul Ppeodeo Mangseoriji Ma Comin’ To The ThroneReach out your hand, don’t hesitate, comin’ to the throne.
Ip Matchun Geu Sungan Neukkyeojin Truth YeahThe moment we kissed, I felt the truth, yeah.
Neoraneun Unmyeongui Jangnan Gateun PainThis pain feels like a twist of fate, and that fate is you.
Swipge Maeumeul PpaesgyeogaYou steal my heart so easily.
Seontaekjineun Hana Ride Or DieThere’s only one choice: ride or die.
Yeah Sirens In The Night WhoaYeah, sirens in the night, whoa.
Neoreul Norineun Sight Whoa Gasgo Sipeo DaTheir eyes are aiming for you, whoa, but I want all of you.
Yeah Majuchineun Siseon Sok Nal Kkeuneun SonYeah, in our locked gazes, a hand pulls me in.
Umjigil Su Eopsge Nal Mandeureo NeonYou’re the one who makes me unable to move.
Neoreul Hyanghan Yegameun Hana Dul Maebeon JeokjunghaeOne by one, my premonitions about you always come true.
Simjangeul Pagodeun Gamgagi Saegyeojyeo NaegeThe sensation digging into my heart is engraved in me.
Comin’ For ThatComin’ for that.
Yeah Neoege Nae Jeonbureul GeoreoYeah, I’m betting my everything on you.
Now We Comin’ For ThatNow we’re comin’ for that.
Jeoldae Nugudo Heorakhal Su EopseoI’ll never allow anyone else.
Manggajideorado Da Deonjyeo Neol Wihae Jikyeonael CrownEven if I’m shattered, I’ll throw everything away to protect the crown for you.
Comin’ For ThatComin’ for that.
Yuilhan Juineun NeonikkaBecause you’re the only one who matters.
Soneul Ppeodeo Mangseoriji Ma Comin’ To The ThroneReach out, don’t you hesitate, comin’ to the throne.
Jeo Sumanheun Nuni Wonmangeul HaeThose countless eyes are full of resentment.
Nan Ojik Neo Neunbicc Hanamyeon DwaeAll I need is your gaze.
Hard Truth Or Hard For You To SeeA hard truth or is it hard for you to see?
Nameun Geon Ojik Neoui SeontaekppunThe only thing left is your choice.
Yeah Sirens In The Night WhoaYeah, sirens in the night, whoa.
Imi Sijakdoen Fight Whoa Huhoeneun Eopseo NanThe fight has already begun, whoa, I have no regrets.
Yeah Jophyeojineun Siya Sok Nal Hyanghan SonYeah, in my narrowing vision, a hand reaches for me.
Geugeomyeon Nan Doeneun GeolThat’s all I need.
Neoreul Hyanghan Peojeuri Hana Dul Majchwojyeo KkeutnaeOne by one, the puzzle pieces about you are finally coming together.
Gidarin Sigani Dagawass Rise Until The EndThe time I’ve been waiting for has come, rise until the end.
Comin’ For ThatComin’ for that.
Yeah Neoege Nae Jeonbureul GeoreoYeah, I’m betting my everything on you.
Now We Comin’ For ThatNow we’re comin’ for that.
Jeoldae Nugudo Heorakhal Su EopseoI’ll never allow anyone else.
Manggajideorado Da Deonjyeo Neol Wihae Jikyeonael CrownEven if it breaks me, I’ll risk it all to protect your crown.
Comin’ For ThatComin’ for that.
Yuilhan Juineun NeonikkaBecause you’re the one and only owner.
Soneul Ppeodeo Mangseoriji Ma Comin’ To The ThroneReach out your hand, don’t hesitate, comin’ to the throne.
Ije Nugudo Makji Moshal Jariae Da WasseoI’ve now reached a place that no one can stop.
Gin Jangmyeondeureul Jina Neol Majuhaji ’cause It’s TimeAfter all this time, I finally face you, ’cause it’s time.
Comin’ For ThatComin’ for that.
Manggajideorado Da Deonjyeo Neol Wihae Jikyeonael CrownEven if it destroys me, I’ll risk it all to protect the crown for you.
Comin’ For ThatComin’ for that.
Yuilhan Juineun NeonikkaBecause you are its one and only owner.
Soneul Ppeodeo Mangseoriji Ma Comin’ To The ThroneReach for it, don’t even hesitate, comin’ to the throne.
Crown Music Video
With its militant rhythm and unflinching vocals, Crown makes loyalty sound deadly serious. Fans dissecting the lyrics meaning will find layers of commitment metaphors welded to explosive trap-influenced production.