aespa brings a bold statement with their song Savage. YOO YOUNG JIN writes the lyrics and produces the beat. The group tells a story of fighting a fake world.
Released: October 5, 2021
Savage
Aespa
Savage Meaning & Lyrics (Aespa)
The writer describes a battle against digital lies. The artists sing, ‘I see through your words, your weak algorithm.’ They mention a sword of light to show their strength.
Oh my goshOh my gosh.
Don’t you know I’m a SavageDon’t you know I’m a Savage?
I’m a Killa neoreul kkae ae ajikto garigo hwangageul pyeolchin neoI’m a Killa, here to wake you up, you who still hide behind illusions.
Paella we holler duryeopji ana neo neo hit you harderWe holler, we’re not afraid of you, we’ll hit you harder.
Nal mireoneoeo Deep fake on meYou try to push me down with a ‘deep fake’ on me,
Junbiga andoen mudaero moranoeo Fake on mecornering me on an unprepared stage, a ‘fake’ on me.
Got everybody mock up to meYou got everybody to mock me,
Suchireul neukkige mentareul heundeureonwashaking up my mind to make me feel ashamed.
Ssaneulhan gwanjung muneojyeo aeMy ‘ae’ collapses in front of a cold audience.
Deoneun neol mot chama Say noI can’t take you anymore, I say no.
Dugo bwa nan jom Savage neoui Dirty han Play deoneun dugo bolsu eopseoJust you wait, I’m a Savage, I can’t watch your dirty games anymore.
Nareul muneotteurigo sipeun ne hwangakdeuri jeomjeom neoreul guchukal iyuga dwaeThe very illusions you use to break me are becoming the reason I’ll take you down.
I’m a Savage neol busyeokkae julge OhI’m a Savage, I’ll shatter you to pieces, oh.
I’m a Savage neol jitbalpa julge OhI’m a Savage, I’ll crush you under my feet, oh.
Get me get me now get me get me now (Zu Zu Zu Zu)Get me, get me now, get me, get me now (Zu Zu Zu Zu).
Jigeum nareul jaba anim nan deo Savage (Zu Zu Zu Zu)You’d better catch me now, or I’ll get even more Savage (Zu Zu Zu Zu).
Get me get me now get me get me now (Zu Zu Zu Zu)Get me, get me now, get me, get me now (Zu Zu Zu Zu).
Ijen naega neoreul jaba Now I’m a SavageNow it’s my turn to catch you, now I’m a Savage.
Gimme gimme now gimme gimme now (Zu Zu Zu Zu)Gimme, gimme now, gimme, gimme now (Zu Zu Zu Zu).
Neoui mari boyeo ne yakjeom Algorithm (Zu Zu Zu Zu)I see through your words, your weak algorithm (Zu Zu Zu Zu).
Gimi gimi na gimi gimi na (Zu Zu Zu Zu)You’ll give in, you’ll give in now (Zu Zu Zu Zu).
MA ae SYNK banghae malgo kkeojyeo Savage (Zu Zu Zu Zu)Don’t mess with my ‘ae’s’ SYNK, just get lost, Savage (Zu Zu Zu Zu).
Mmm everybody looks at meMmm, everybody looks at me.
Iksukajanni yangbohae chamayaman dwae eoreunseureopgeThey say, ‘You should be used to it, just give in and endure it like an adult’.
I’m locked up in the glass nan nolgo sipeundeI’m locked up in the glass, but I just want to play.
Neomu kkeumjjikan gidae geureon hwangak teure nareul gadwo nwaThese terrible expectations trap me in a frame of illusions.
I’m going Gwangyaro game in mullichyeo gyomyohan iganjilI’m going to ‘Gwangya,’ game in, to defeat your clever attempts to divide us.
And my aerobuteo meoreojige mandeul hoesimchan ne trickAnd your master trick designed to separate me from my ‘ae’.
We gone Gwangyaro game in beoeobeoryeo nae bicheui geomWe’re going to ‘Gwangya,’ game in, I draw my sword of light.
Demijireul ipeun nege injeongsajeong bolgeot eomneun peonchiYou’ve already taken damage, now here’s a merciless punch.
Geugeot bwa nan jom Savage neoui jaesaengnyeogeul maga heuteureonwa ppaenwaSee? I’m a Savage. I’ll block your ability to regenerate, scatter you, and drain you away.
Itji mara yeogin baro Gwangya neoui sigongganeun nae tteutdaero Make it break itDon’t forget, this is the ‘Gwangya.’ Your time and space are mine to make or break as I please.
I’m a Savage neol busyeokkae julge OhI’m a Savage, I’ll shatter you to pieces, oh.
I’m a Savage neol jitbalpa julge OhI’m a Savage, I’ll crush you under my feet, oh.
Get me get me now get me get me now (Zu Zu Zu Zu)Get me, get me now, get me, get me now (Zu Zu Zu Zu).
Jigeum nareul jaba anim nan deo Savage (Zu Zu Zu Zu)You’d better catch me now, or I’ll get even more Savage (Zu Zu Zu Zu).
Get me get me now get me get me now (Zu Zu Zu Zu)Get me, get me now, get me, get me now (Zu Zu Zu Zu).
Ijen naega neoreul jaba Now I’m a SavageNow it’s my turn to catch you, now I’m a Savage.
Gimme gimme now gimme gimme now (Zu Zu Zu Zu)Gimme, gimme now, gimme, gimme now (Zu Zu Zu Zu).
Neoui mari boyeo ne yakjeom Algorithm (Zu Zu Zu Zu)I see through your words, your weak algorithm (Zu Zu Zu Zu).
Gimi gimi na gimi gimi na (Zu Zu Zu Zu)You’ll give in, you’ll give in now (Zu Zu Zu Zu).
MA ae SYNK banghae malgo kkeojyeo Savage (Zu Zu Zu Zu)Don’t mess with my ‘ae’s’ SYNK, just get lost, Savage (Zu Zu Zu Zu).
Wigie ppajin nal jikyeojun geon neoyeosseoYou were the one who protected me when I was in danger.
My naevis we love UMy naevis, we love you.
My victory hanaui SYNK DIVE modu nega mandeureojun gihoeran geoMy victory, this one ‘SYNK DIVE,’ it’s all a chance that you created for us.
I know your sacrifices ohI know your sacrifices, oh.
My naevis we love UMy naevis, we love you.
Ara urin bandeusi ne gieokdeureul chajajulgeWe know we’ll find your lost memories for you.
Urin manna kkok buwal geudaeumWe’ll meet for sure and then, you’ll be revived.
SavageSavage.
YeahYeah.
Get me get me now get me get me now (Zu Zu Zu Zu)Get me, get me now, get me, get me now (Zu Zu Zu Zu).
Jigeum nareul jaba anim nan deo Savage (Zu Zu Zu Zu)You’d better catch me now, or I’ll get even more Savage (Zu Zu Zu Zu).
Get me get me now get me get me now (Zu Zu Zu Zu)Get me, get me now, get me, get me now (Zu Zu Zu Zu).
Ijen naega neoreul jaba Now I’m a SavageNow it’s my turn to catch you, now I’m a Savage.
Gimme gimme now gimme gimme now (Zu Zu Zu Zu)Gimme, gimme now, gimme, gimme now (Zu Zu Zu Zu).
Neoui mari boyeo ne yakjeom Algorithm (Zu Zu Zu Zu)I see through your words, your weak algorithm (Zu Zu Zu Zu).
Gimi gimi na gimi gimi na (Zu Zu Zu Zu)You’ll give in, you’ll give in now (Zu Zu Zu Zu).
MA ae SYNK banghae malgo kkeojyeo Savage (Zu Zu Zu Zu)Don’t mess with my ‘ae’s’ SYNK, just get lost, Savage (Zu Zu Zu Zu).
Ha ha whatHa ha, what?
Savage Music Video
What does ‘Savage’ mean? The lyrics describe a brave fight against digital tricks. The performers show true power in every verse.