Not Me Lyrics Translation (in English) — Illit

ILLIT bursts onto the scene with ‘NOT ME,’ a defiant anthem that rejects labels and embraces individuality. The K-pop group collaborates with a diverse team of lyricists, including Exy, Tatte, and Yunah, while composers like Jihwan Min and Vitals craft an energetic beat. The song serves as a bold statement about self-identity and breaking free from expectations.

Not Me Lyrics Translation (in English) — Illit
Released: November 24, 2025

NOT ME

Illit

Lyricist
4Season(Lee Eunhwa) (153/Joombas), Belift Lab Inc., Cho Yun Kyoung, Danke, Ellie Suh, Emilia Hilgers, Exy, Forever Noh, Josh Allen, Julian De Martino, Katie White, Kim Boeun (Jamfactory), Lee Hyeyum (Jamfactory), Lee Jungmi (Lalala Studio), Michael Mccall, Minju, Moka, Mun Yeo Reum, Patrick Mcmanus, Sohlhee, Ssac (Mumw), Tamia Harrell, Tatte, Vincenzo, Yunah, Dyvahh, 신쿵
Composer
4Season(Lee Eunhwa) (153/Joombas), Belift Lab Inc., Cho Yun Kyoung, Danke, Ellie Suh, Emilia Hilgers, Exy, Forever Noh, Josh Allen, Julian De Martino, Katie White, Kim Boeun (Jamfactory), Lee Hyeyum (Jamfactory), Lee Jungmi (Lalala Studio), Michael Mccall, Minju, Moka, Mun Yeo Reum, Patrick Mcmanus, Sohlhee, Ssac (Mumw), Tamia Harrell, Tatte, Vincenzo, Yunah, Dyvahh, 신쿵, Jihwan Min, Pebbles & Tamtam, Vitals, Boston & Pat, Chris Bhikoo, Chris Gehringer, Mike Seaberg, Yang Ga

NOT ME Lyrics Translation – Illit

The wordsmiths behind ‘NOT ME’ write, ‘That’s not my, not my, not my name,’ a powerful line that challenges the assumptions placed on the group. ILLIT describes the frustration of being labeled and boxed in, comparing themselves to a 10,000-piece puzzle. The lyrics highlight their determination to define themselves on their own terms, with lines like ‘I’m not just the answer you want to hear. I’m just me.’

That’s Not My Not My Not My NameThat’s not my, not my, not my name.
That’s Not My NameThat’s not my name.
That’s Not My Not My Not My NameThat’s not my, not my, not my name.
That’s Not My NameThat’s not my name.
That’s Not My Not My Not MyThat’s not my, not my, not my.
여기저기 Joke 웃어 OnlineJokes everywhere, they’re laughing online.
예상을 깨버려 미안 I’m A SurpriseSorry to break your expectations, I’m a surprise.
눈뜨면 쏟아지는 Shorts 무한 감사Infinite thanks for the endless ‘Shorts’ when I wake up.
계속 로딩 중이야 예측 불가It’s still loading, unpredictable.
Me And My Girls 붙여진 이름The names attached to me and my girls.
마치 나보다 날 더 잘 아는 것 같음As if they know me better than I know myself.
온몸에 Labelling LabellingLabelling, labelling all over my body.
안 보일 지경이야It’s gotten to the point where I’m barely visible.
이거 좀 떼어내고 싶어I really want to rip this off.
What The HellWhat the hell.
Ah Oops! 카멜레온Ah oops! A chameleon.
10000 피스 퍼즐처럼Like a 10,000-piece puzzle.
Oops! Like A 논문Oops! Like a research paper.
답정너가 아닌걸I’m not just the answer you want to hear.
난 그냥 나일 뿐I’m just me.
될 수 있어 뭐든지 마음대로I can be anything I want.
They Call Me LITThey call me LIT.
They Call Me IL-LITThey call me IL-LIT.
They Call Me 냑They call me ‘Nyak’.
They Call Me 뿅용They call me ‘Pyong-yong’.
They Call Me 애They call me a kid.
They Call Me JellyThey call me Jelly.
They Call Me JThey call me J.
They Call Me 댕They call me a puppy.
They Call Me LITThey call me LIT.
They Call Me IL-LITThey call me IL-LIT.
They Call Me EThey call me E.
They Call Me BadThey call me Bad.
They Call Me 햄They call me Ham.
They Call Me PrincessThey call me Princess.
They Call Me BAEThey call me BAE.
They Call Me CoreThey call me Core.
That’s Not My Not My Not My NameThat’s not my, not my, not my name.
That’s Not My NameThat’s not my name.
That’s Not My Not My Not My NameThat’s not my, not my, not my name.
That’s Not My NameThat’s not my name.
That’s Not My Not My Not My NameThat’s not my, not my, not my name.
That’s Not My NameThat’s not my name.
That’s Not My Not My Not My NameThat’s not my, not my, not my name.
That’s Not My NameThat’s not my name.
That’s Not My Not My Not MyThat’s not my, not my, not my.
전부 틀린 건 아냐It’s not all wrong.
때론 맞기도 하지Sometimes it’s right too.
그냥 날 가두어두지는 마Just don’t box me in.
그 맛이 짜릿해That thrill is electric.
Ah Oops! Look What I’ve DoneAh oops! Look what I’ve done.
레벨 무한 난이도 What 그게 나인 걸Level infinite difficulty, what? That’s who I am.
Because We’re More Than What They SeeBecause we’re more than what they see.
과감히 지워버려 테두리Boldly erase the boundaries.
Born To BeBorn to be.
Be What We WantBe what we want.
They Call Me LITThey call me LIT.
They Call Me IL-LITThey call me IL-LIT.
They Call Me RealThey call me Real.
They Call Me 꿈They call me a dream.
They Call Me LeadThey call me Lead.
They Call Me 언니They call me ‘Unnie’.
They Call Me 킹They call me King.
They Call Me StarThey call me Star.
They Call Me LITThey call me LIT.
They Call Me IL-LITThey call me IL-LIT.
They Call Me 콩They call me ‘Kong’.
They Call Me LuckThey call me Luck.
They Call Me NerdThey call me Nerd.
They Call Me 여신They call me Goddess.
They Call Me DuckThey call me Duck.
They Call Me LoveThey call me Love.
That’s Not My Not My Not My NameThat’s not my, not my, not my name.
That’s Not My NameThat’s not my name.
That’s Not My Not My Not My NameThat’s not my, not my, not my name.
That’s Not My NameThat’s not my name.
That’s Not My Not My Not My NameThat’s not my, not my, not my name.
That’s Not My NameThat’s not my name.
That’s Not My Not My Not My NameThat’s not my, not my, not my name.
That’s Not My NameThat’s not my name.
That’s Not My Not My Not My NameThat’s not my, not my, not my name.
That’s Not My NameThat’s not my name.
That’s Not My Not My Not My NameThat’s not my, not my, not my name.
That’s Not My NameThat’s not my name.
That’s Not My Not My Not My NameThat’s not my, not my, not my name.

NOT ME Music Video

The meaning of ‘NOT ME’ is a celebration of self-identity. The lyrics show how ILLIT boldly resists stereotypes and embraces their true selves. This K-pop track is an electric reminder to live authentically.