Whib drops ‘Elevate,’ a fiery anthem from the album Rock The Nation. The lyricist Wutan, with Benley and others, writes a determined story of ambition. The music drives forward with a relentless, propulsive energy.
Released: January 29, 2026
Elevate
Whib • From “Rock The Nation”
Rock The Nation’s Elevate Korean Lyrics English Translation
The songwriter uses powerful physical actions to describe the climb. Whib sings about throwing himself higher without hesitation, a direct statement of his drive. The phrase ‘drenched in clouds, soaring high’ perfectly shows the song’s high-flying goal.
Yeah, yeahYeah, yeah.
Yeah, hold upYeah, hold up.
Yeah, yeahYeah, yeah.
Back in the basement, sellin’ my soulBack in the basement, I’ve been selling my soul,
Mandeureo whiplash, top to the goalcreating a whiplash effect as I head for the top.
Sappunhi fly, mokpyoneun goatI’m flying light, and my goal is to be the greatest of all time.
Dare bichin nae nunbicheun dogi ollaitji burnin’My eyes reflecting in the moon are burning with a fierce intensity.
Chungbunhaetdeonjeok eopseoIt’s never been enough.
Deo nopi nareul deonjyeoI’ll throw myself even higher,
Jujeoeopsiwithout any hesitation.
Go break the wallGo break the wall.
We rise to the skylineWe rise to the skyline,
Sumi deo makyeo oreuneun gamethe game gets more breathtaking as we climb.
We goin’ all nightWe’re going all night,
Jasereul natchwo, now we еlevate, so we can saykeeping our posture low, now we elevate so we can say,
Yеah, I did that, yeah, I did that (Yeah, I did)Yeah, I did that, yeah, I did that (Yeah, I did),
Yeah, I did that, yeah, I didyeah, I did that, yeah, I did.
We goin’ all night (All night, night)We’re going all night (All night, night),
Jaseneun lower but siseoneun straight, it’s time to elevatewith a humble stance but a steady gaze, it’s time to elevate.
Don’t kill my vibe (No), spit fire, go loud (No)Don’t kill my vibe (No), I’m spitting fire and going loud (No),
Haneure daeulttaejjeum (Yeah), air got me so hotby the time I touch the sky (Yeah), the air’s got me so hot.
Wet cloud, gureumbiji, ayy, jaw drop when I’m drippin’, ayyDrenched in clouds, ‘soaring high’, ayy, your jaw drops when I’m showing my style, ayy.
Mungchinikka deouk deo ganghaejyeo uri teamworkWhen we unite, our teamwork gets even stronger.
Bout to go big, called it maniac, ppalgan pen chaewo kaellindeoI’m about to go big, call it maniacal, marking the calendar with a red pen.
Uri maenijeo, jimeul packin’ up, nae chimsireun in the carnivalOur manager is packing the bags, and my bedroom is now in the carnival.
Gojangi nan system, urin ojik jikjinThe system is broken, but we only move straight ahead.
Ride, let me ride, you know we run the showRide, let me ride, you know we run the show.
Chungbunhaetdeonjeok eopseo (eopseo)I’ve never felt satisfied (not once),
Deo nopi nareul deonjyeo (deonjyeo)I’m pushing myself even higher (higher),
Jujeoeopsiwithout holding anything back.
Go break the wallGo break the wall.
We rise to the skylineWe rise to the skyline,
Sumi deo makyeo oreuneun gamethe game gets more breathtaking as we climb.
We goin’ all nightWe’re going all night,
Jasereul natchwo, now we elevate, so we can saykeeping our posture low, now we elevate so we can say,
Yeah, I did that, yeah, I did that (Yeah, I did)Yeah, I did that, yeah, I did that (Yeah, I did),
Yeah, I did that, yeah, I didyeah, I did that, yeah, I did.
We goin’ all night (All night, night)We’re going all night (All night, night),
Jaseneun lower but siseoneun straight, it’s time to elevatewith a humble stance but a steady gaze, it’s time to elevate.
It’s time to elevateIt’s time to elevate.
(Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, ah, ah)(Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, ah, ah)
Seoul to NYC (Say), gadeukchaewo, gasoline (Hoo)From Seoul to NYC (Say), fill it up with gasoline (Hoo).
(Hoo, hoo, hoo, ah, ah, ah, ah)(Hoo, hoo, hoo, ah, ah, ah, ah)
Movin’ on, movin’ onMoving on, moving on.
We rise to the skylineWe rise to the skyline,
Sumi deo makyeo oreuneun game (sumi deo makyeo)the game gets more breathtaking (more breathtaking) as we climb.
We goin’ all night (All night)We’re going all night (All night),
Jasereul natchwo, now we elevate, so we can saykeeping our posture low, now we elevate so we can say,
Yeah, I did that, yeah, I did that (Yeah, I did)Yeah, I did that, yeah, I did that (Yeah, I did),
Yeah, I did that, yeah, I didyeah, I did that, yeah, I did.
We goin’ all night (All night, night)We’re going all night (All night, night),
Jaseneun lower but siseoneun straight, it’s time to elevatewith a humble stance but a steady gaze, it’s time to elevate.
Elevate Music Video
This track is a pure shot of motivational energy. ‘Elevate’ lyrics are about pushing past limits to achieve greatness.