aespa returns with ‘Drama’, a bold anthem that owns the spotlight. Charlotte Wilson and EJAE write sharp, defiant lyrics, while the music charges forward with unstoppable energy. The artist brings a fierce identity, one that thrives on power and control.
Released: November 10, 2023
Drama
Aespa
Drama Lyrics English Translation by Aespa
The performer sings, ‘I break trauma-ma-ma-ma, with MY WORLD supporting me,’ turning pain into strength. She uses flashing eyes and roaring engines to describe confidence rising. The lyrics mention speed, light, and keys, building a story of self-led triumph.
Ya ya I’m the DramaYeah, yeah, I’m the drama.
Ziggy ziggy zag I’m newZiggy, ziggy, zag, I’m new,
‘Cause I go biggie biggie bad’cause I’m getting bigger and bolder.
It’s trueIt’s true.
Nalkaroun nun ane bichin ToxicA toxic spark reflects in my sharp eyes,
Nae bonneungeul danggyeo Zoomtriggering my instincts to zoom in.
Hold up What Oh my godHold up, what? Oh my God!
You say what dachyeo neonWhat are you saying? You’ll get hurt.
You better watch outYou’d better watch out,
Urin imi geosen Boomwe’re already a powerful boom.
Dallyeogagoisseo VroomWe’re speeding ahead, vroom.
I li-li-like me when I rollI li-li-like me when I roll,
Li-li-like me when I’m savageli-li-like me when I’m fierce.
Li-li-like me when I goLi-li-like me when I go,
Li-li-likie when I baddestli-li-like it when I’m the baddest.
Hold up bicheul ttaraseoHold up, I’m following the light,
Dara da da dallyeonaga Runrunning forward, run.
Go Finally Ra ta ta taGo, finally, ra-ta-ta-ta,
Daeum segyereul yeoreo nanI’m opening the next world.
1 2 It’s time to goOne, two, it’s time to go.
Huhoe eopseo nanI’ve got no regrets,
Matseo nan kkaebeoryeotjiI stood my ground and broke through.
Nal ttaraseo umjigil RulesThe rules will follow my lead,
Sonkkeuteuro sesangeul dudeuryeo umjigyeotapping the world with my fingertips to make it move.
Yeah I’m comingYeah, I’m coming.
I bring I bringI bring, I bring,
All the Drama-ma-ma-maall the drama-ma-ma-ma.
I bring Drama-ma-ma-maI bring drama-ma-ma-ma,
With my girls in the backwith my girls in the back.
Girls in the backGirls in the back,
Dramadrama.
Trauma-ma-ma-maTrauma-ma-ma-ma,
I break Trauma-ma-ma-maI break trauma-ma-ma-ma,
With MY WORLD in the backwith ‘MY WORLD’ supporting me.
Naro sijakdoeneun DramaThe drama begins with me.
(All that) Drama-ma-ma-ma(All that) drama-ma-ma-ma,
(Bring it that) Drama-ma-ma-ma(bring it that) drama-ma-ma-ma,
With my girls in the backwith my girls in the back,
Girls in the back yeahgirls in the back, yeah.
I breakI break,
Trauma-ma-ma-ma (We them)trauma-ma-ma-ma (we’re them),
Trauma-ma-ma-matrauma-ma-ma-ma,
With MY WORLD in the backwith ‘MY WORLD’ supporting me.
Naro sijakdoeneun Dramathe drama begins with me.
Drama-ma-ma-maDrama-ma-ma-ma,
Drama-ma-ma-ma (3 2 1)drama-ma-ma-ma (three, two, one),
Drama-ma-madrama-ma-ma.
You know I’ve been kind of likeYou know I’ve been acting like,
1 2 3 kkamjjak nollal daeum Sceneone, two, three, a surprising next scene.
Kireul geomeojwinHolding the key,
Juingongeun naI’m the protagonist.
4 3 2 Going downFour, three, two, going down,
Swipge Throughmoving easily through it.
Deja Vu gachiJust like a deja vu,
Geuryeojineun imijithe image is becoming clear.
Nal gudi makji maraDon’t bother stopping me,
Igeon nae Dramathis is my drama.
Dobareun gudi an magaI don’t back down from a challenge,
Uh I’m a stunneruh, I’m a stunner.
1 2 It’s time to goOne, two, it’s time to go.
Taoreuneun nal (taneun nal)Feel me burning up (burning up),
Neukkyeo nan And I love itI feel it, and I love it.
Saerowojineun RulesThe rules are being renewed,
Nan nuneul tteo (du nuneul tteo)I open my eyes (both eyes wide open).
Sijakdoen geol (neon)You know it’s started (now),
Ara (Now)right now.
It’s comingIt’s coming.
I bring I bringI bring, I bring,
All the Drama-ma-ma-maall the drama-ma-ma-ma.
I bring Drama-ma-ma-maI bring drama-ma-ma-ma,
With my girls in the backwith my girls in the back.
Girls in the backGirls in the back,
Dramadrama.
Trauma-ma-ma-maTrauma-ma-ma-ma,
I break Trauma-ma-ma-maI break trauma-ma-ma-ma,
With MY WORLD in the backwith ‘MY WORLD’ supporting me.
Naro sijakdoeneun DramaThe drama begins with me.
Into the REAL WORLDInto the REAL WORLD,
Dagaon Climaxthe climax approaches.
Duryeowohaji maDon’t be afraid,
You and Iyou and I.
Hamkke sseonaeryeoganeun StoryWe’re writing this story together,
Nal garomagatdeon Noshaking off the ‘no’ that blocked me.
Hanggyereul ttwieoneomeo Every dayI’m pushing past the limits every day,
Oh I’ma make it my wayoh, I’m gonna make it my way.
Out of the way yeahGet out of the way, yeah.
I bring I bringI bring, I bring,
All the Drama-ma-ma-maall the drama-ma-ma-ma.
I bring Drama-ma-ma-maI bring drama-ma-ma-ma,
With my girls in the backwith my girls in the back.
Girls in the backGirls in the back,
Dramadrama.
Trauma-ma-ma-maTrauma-ma-ma-ma,
I break Trauma-ma-ma-maI break trauma-ma-ma-ma,
With MY WORLD in the backwith ‘MY WORLD’ supporting me.
Nawa hamkkehaneun Drama (All that)The drama that stays with me (all that).
You know I’m savageYou know I’m fierce,
Geochimeomneun Baddestthe unstoppable baddest.
Nareul dulleossan ThrillThe thrill surrounds me,
Geochin yeojeong sogui Drama (Drama-ma-ma)the drama within this rough journey (drama-ma-ma).
Naega kkaetteuril modeun Trauma (Drama-ma-ma)I’ll shatter every trauma (drama-ma-ma),
Jigeum sijakdoeneun Dramathis drama starts right now.
Ya ya neoro sijakdoel MY DramaYeah, yeah, my drama will start with you.
Drama Music Video
The ‘Drama’ lyrics offer electrifying confidence. ‘Drama’ features aespa and is part of MY WORLD.