Huntr/X delivers an explosive anthem with ‘Takedown’ from the Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack. Michel ‘Lindgren’ Schulz writes the lyrics and composes the music alongside Ian Eisendrath. The track mixes intense beats with bold declarations of rebellion against deceit.
Released: June 20, 2025
Takedown
Huntr/X • From “Kpop Demon Hunters (Soundtrack From The Netflix Film / Deluxe Version)”
Takedown Lyrics Meaning Huntr/X | Kpop Demon Hunters (Soundtrack From The Netflix Film / Deluxe Version)
The lyricist uses sharp contrasts to describe a fight against inner demons. Lines like ‘You’re so sweet and easy on the eyes, but you’re hideous on the inside’ highlight the theme of unmasking false appearances. The song builds a narrative of reclaiming power through confrontation.
Takedown, takedownTakedown, takedown.
Takedown, down, down, down (HUNTR/X girls to the world)Takedown, down, down, down (HUNTR/X girls take on the world).
Takedown, takedownTakedown, takedown.
Takedown, down, down, down (It’s a takedown)Takedown, down, down, down (It’s a takedown).
So sweet, so easy on the eyes, but hideous on the insideYou’re so sweet and easy on the eyes, but you’re hideous on the inside.
Whole life spreading lies, but you can’t hide, baby, nice tryYour whole life is spent spreading lies, but you can’t hide, baby, nice try.
I’m ’bout to switch up these vibes, I finally opened my eyesI’m about to change these vibes, since I’ve finally opened my eyes.
It’s time to kick you straight back into the nightIt’s time to kick you straight back into the night.
‘Cause I see your real face and it’s ugly as sinBecause I see your real face and it’s as ugly as a sin.
Time to put you in your place ’cause you’re rotten withinIt’s time to put you in your place because you’re rotten within.
When your patterns start to showWhen your patterns start to show,
It makes the hatrеd wanna grow outta my veinsit makes the resentment grow through my veins.
I don’t think you’re ready for thе takedownI don’t think you’re ready for the takedown.
Break you into pieces in a world of pain, ’cause you’re all the sameI’ll break you into pieces in a world of pain, because you’re all the same.
Yeah, it’s a takedownYeah, it’s a takedown.
A demon with no feelings, don’t deserve to live, it’s so obvious (Oh-oh)A demon without feelings doesn’t deserve to exist, it’s so obvious.
I’ma gear up and take you downI’m going to gear up and take you down.
Woah-oh-oh, da-da-da, downWoah-oh-oh, da-da-da, down.
It’s a takedownIt’s a takedown.
Woah-oh-oh, da-da-da, downWoah-oh-oh, da-da-da, down.
I’ma take it downI’m going to take it down.
Woah-oh-oh, da-da-da, downWoah-oh-oh, da-da-da, down.
It’s a takedownIt’s a takedown.
Woah-oh-oh, da-da-da, down (Take it down)Woah-oh-oh, da-da-da, down (Take it down).
It’s a takedown, I’ma take you out, you break down like, “What?”It’s a takedown, I’m going to take you out and you’ll break down like, “What?”
It’s a takedown, I’ma take you out and I ain’t gonna stopIt’s a takedown, I’m going to take you out and I won’t ever stop.
Jeongsineul noko neol jitbalgo kareul saegyeonwaI’ll trample over you and leave my mark as you lose your mind,
You’ll be beggin’ and cryin’, all of you dyin’, never miss my shotyou’ll be begging and crying as you f#ll, and I’ll never miss my shot.
When your patterns start to showWhen your patterns start to show,
It makes the hatred wanna grow out of my veinsit makes the resentment grow through my veins.
I don’t think you’re ready for the takedownI don’t think you’re ready for the takedown.
Dangdanghage eodum ape dagaseo da mu neotteuryeoI’ll boldly step into the darkness and tear it all down.
Yeah, it’s a takedownYeah, it’s a takedown.
A demon with no feelings, don’t deserve to live, it’s so obvious (Oh-oh)A demon without feelings doesn’t deserve to exist, it’s so obvious.
I’ma gear up and take you downI’m going to gear up and take you down.
Woah-oh-oh, da-da-da, downWoah-oh-oh, da-da-da, down.
It’s a takedownIt’s a takedown.
Woah-oh-oh, da-da-da, downWoah-oh-oh, da-da-da, down.
I’ma take it down (Watch me do it, yeah)I’m going to take it down (Watch me do it, yeah).
Woah-oh-oh, da-da-da, downWoah-oh-oh, da-da-da, down.
It’s a takedown (Ooh)It’s a takedown.
Woah-oh-oh, da-da-da, down (Ooh)Woah-oh-oh, da-da-da, down.
Oh, you’re the master of illusionOh, you’re the master of illusion.
Nareul sogiryeo haji maDon’t even try to deceive me.
Look at all the masses that you’re foolin’Look at all the masses that you’re fooling,
But they’ll turn on you soon, so how?but they’ll turn on you soon, so how?
How can you sleep or live with yourself?How can you sleep or live with yourself?
A broken soul trapped in a nastiest shellYou’re a broken soul trapped in a hideous shell.
Yeonghon eomneun ni moksumeul kkeuneureo and watch you dieI’ve come to end your soulless existence and watch you fall.
You can try but you can’t hideYou can try, but you can’t hide.
It’s a takedown, I’ma take you out, you break down like, “What?”It’s a takedown, I’m going to take you out and you’ll break down like, “What?”
It’s a takedown, I’ma take you out and I ain’t gonna stopIt’s a takedown, I’m going to take you out and I won’t ever stop.
I’ma cut you open, lose control, then rip out your heartI’ll expose your darkness, lose control, and tear your core apart.
You’ll be beggin’ and cryin’, all of you dyin’You’ll be begging and crying as you all fall down.
I’ma gear up and take you downI’m going to gear up and take you down.
Woah-oh-oh, da-da-da, down (La-la-la)Woah-oh-oh, da-da-da, down.
It’s a takedownIt’s a takedown.
Woah-oh-oh, da-da-da, down (Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah)Woah-oh-oh, da-da-da, down.
I’ma take it downI’m going to take it down.
Woah-oh-oh, da-da-da, down (Ooh)Woah-oh-oh, da-da-da, down.
It’s a takedown (Ooh)It’s a takedown.
Woah-oh-oh, da-da-da, down (Watch me do it, yeah)Woah-oh-oh, da-da-da, down (Watch me do it, yeah).
Take it downTake it down.
Takedown Music Video
The meaning of ‘Takedown’ is about exposing hidden truths. The lyrics bring a fierce energy to the soundtrack of Kpop Demon Hunters, showcasing Huntr/X’s bold style.