Qqq delivers an honest anthem for the overworked with Rainbow Shade. The musician collaborates with lyricists Nap!Er and Xydo on the album Qtoresq. He mixes a defiant attitude with a melody that spins like a hamster wheel.
Released: February 26, 2026
Rainbow Shade
Qqq • From “Qtoresq”
Qtoresq’s Rainbow Shade Korean Lyrics English Meaning
The songwriter uses sharp, physical details to talk about burnout. He mentions swallowing gum and pocketing liquor to borrow time. A key line offers a rebellious philosophy: ‘They say reality is a steep, uphill climb, but don’t lecture me.’
Dun Ta Ta Ta Ta Dun Ta Ta TaDun ta ta ta ta, dun ta ta ta.
Majimak Hanip Nameun Liquor Teoreo NeomgyeoI gulp down the last sip of liquor,
Akkyeodwo In My Pocketkeeping the rest in my pocket.
Igeon Jeoldaero Mot JwoI can never give this away.
Go Meori Wi Tto Haega Jungcheone Tteul TtaeWhen the sun rises high in the sky again,
Naneun Have A Good NightI’ll finally have a good night’s sleep.
Bando Mot Gaseo Tto Imma Chill OutI haven’t even gone halfway and I’m chilling out again,
Naeireul Bachyeo Tto Billyeosacrificing tomorrow just to borrow some time.
They Say Hyeonsireun Nopgo GapareudaeThey say reality is a steep, uphill climb,
Don’t Teach Me Wollae Geureon Geo An Mideo Nanbut don’t lecture me, I’ve never believed in that anyway.
Ssipdaga Man Kkeom Dasi Samkyeo SwallowI’m swallowing the gum I was just chewing,
Nunmeon Aedeul Gasingman Tto Jalhaewhile those who’ve lost their way are only good at being fake.
Boineun Ge Daga Aniya Nado AraI know that what you see isn’t everything,
Pillyohadamyeon Da Saga Jjokdo Pareoso buy it all if you need it, I’ll even sell my pride.
Moduga GareuchyeoEveryone tries to teach me,
Da Ttokgateungeolbut it’s all the same thing.
Ppaljunocho CollaboIt’s a collaboration of every rainbow color,
Rainbow’s Up On The Skyshining bright up in the sky.
We Go Off The WallWe’re going off the wall,
Oh Pinggye Ttawin Chiwoso throw those excuses away.
Chabyeol Eopseo Deuribatgo BaewoThere’s no difference, just dive in and learn.
Sum Makine All DayIt’s suffocating all day long,
Chetbakwi Dollideut Ssollyeo HuhI’m spinning around like I’m on a hamster wheel.
Pinggye Ttawin BeolleExcuses are nothing more than pests,
Geoseullige Haedo Hana An Sseo Singyeongand even if they’re annoying, I don’t pay them any mind.
Uh Maebeon Dareun Hundred Of WayThere are a hundred different ways every time,
Nareul Hyanghae Kkojadae Bisu Huh-Huhaiming sharp daggers right at me.
F#ck It Meoritsogeun Ping-Pong GataFck it, my head feels like a game of ping-pong,
Naui Isanggwaneun Dareuge Tto Fall Fallfalling further away from my ideals again.
We’re Spinning Round And RoundWe’re spinning round and round,
Tteodolgo Doneun Rainbowa wandering rainbow that keeps turning.
Idaero SanggwaneopseoIt doesn’t matter if it stays like this,
Jungnyeo Neoui Problemjust put an end to your problems.
They Say Hyeonsireun Nopgo GapareudaeThey say reality is a steep, uphill climb,
Don’t Teach Me Wollae Geureon Geo An Mideo Nanbut don’t lecture me, I’ve never believed in that anyway.
Ssipda Man Kkeom Dasi Samkyeo SwallowI’m swallowing the gum I was just chewing,
Nunmeon Aedeul Gasingman Tto Jjeoreowhile those who’ve lost their way are overflowing with hypocrisy.
Boineun Ge Daga Aniya Nado AraI know that what you see isn’t everything,
Pillyohadamyeon Da Saga Jjokdo Pareoso buy it all if you need it, I’ll even sell my pride.
Moduga GareuchyeoEveryone tries to teach me,
Da Ttokgateungeolbut it’s all the same thing.
Ppaljunocho CollaboIt’s a collaboration of every rainbow color,
Rainbow’s Up On The Skyshining bright up in the sky.
We Go Off The WallWe’re going off the wall,
Oh Pinggye Ttawin Chiwoso throw those excuses away.
Chabyeol Eopseo Deuribatgo BaewoThere’s no difference, just dive in and learn.
Wasted Jinanbamui Gieok FadedI’m wasted, and last night’s memories have faded.
Uh Dallajin Geon EopseodoEven if nothing has really changed,
Baby Dareundeuthaebaby, it feels a bit different now.
Modeun Ge Meomchun Deut JoyonghaeEverything is quiet, as if the world has stopped.
Oh Finally Deo SeonmyeonghaejyeoFinally, everything is becoming clearer.
Malhaji Mothan JinsimThe truth I could never speak,
Dama Watdeon Modeun Geand everything I’ve been holding inside,
Deureonagetji Bicheurowill finally be revealed in the light.
Kkeuteomneun Haneureul KkumkkwoI’m dreaming of an endless sky,
Nae Nuneul Gameun Chaeeven with my eyes closed.
Nopi Balge BinnalgeI’ll shine brightly and reach high,
Nege Daeul Su Itdorokso that I can finally reach you.
Oh It’s Shining Like A Rainbow\ Nal GamssaanajwoIt’s shining like a rainbow, so wrap your arms around me.
Gain Again Ah-AhI’m gaining momentum once again.
Rainbow Shade Music Video
Rainbow Shade turns exhaustion into a colorful, spinning declaration. The Korean lyrics describe a wandering rainbow that keeps turning, a powerful symbol of restless energy.