Bang Chan, Changbin, and other lyricists pen ‘특 (S-Class)’ for Stray Kids’ album ★★★★★ (5-Star). The song celebrates the group’s uniqueness, blending bold hip-hop beats with confident lyrics. The performers shine as they describe their journey as a ‘special star’ rising above the rest.
Released: June 2, 2023
특 (S-Class)
Stray Kids • From “★★★★★ (5-Star)”
Lyricist
Bang Chan, Changbin & Others
★★★★★ (5-Star)’s 특 (S-Class) Korean Lyrics English Meaning
Stray Kids describe themselves as ‘weirdos’ who refuse to conform, even in a city like Seoul. The lyrics mention ‘Serpent Road’ and ‘S-Class,’ comparing their success to luxury and speed. One standout line, ‘I’m up above the world, so high, I’ll be there shining day and night,’ highlights their unwavering confidence.
Yeogin Seoul teukbyeolsiThis is the special city of Seoul,
Sumaneun gijeogeul ireukyeotjiwhere we’ve made countless miracles happen.
Garyeojin byeoldeul sai tteooreuneun teukbyeol (byeol, byeol, byeol, byeol)A special star is rising from between the hidden ones (star, star, star, star).
Byeollan geottuseongiWe’re a bunch of weirdos,
Byeonhameopjiand we never change.
Beonhwahaneun georiOn these ever-changing streets,
Georigeorimada geollijeokgeorineun geothere are things that get in the way at every corner.
Clean it up, clean it up, get backClean it up, clean it up, get back.
Geonman beonjireurеu teongteong bin kkangtongThey’re just shiny, empty cans on the outside.
Bichi beonjyeo deouk binnaneun stara star that glows even more as the light spreads.
Hipap seutep keumjimagi balji teukchullan ge teukgiI take big hip-hop steps, being exceptional is my specialty.
Nae jipcheoreom deunadeulji teukjipI walk in and out of special features like it’s my own home.
Jageopsireun an bureowo teuksilFrom my workshop, I don’t envy any VIP room.
Deuksildeuksilgeoryeo dokbojeogin teukjingIt’s crawling with one-of-a-kind features.
Duribeonduribeon eojungtteojung ttuieomttuieom boneun aedeuriThose kids who just look around vaguely, glancing over things,
Ppeonjjeokppeonjjeok binnaneun geotdeulman bomyeon dallyeo beoreusi, no, nohave a habit of chasing only the things that sparkle and shine, no, no.
Binnaneun geol jjotgibodan binnaneun jjogiBut instead of chasing what shines,
Doeneun ge hwolssin pom japgi pyeonhae, shine like a diamond, ‘kay?it’s way easier to strike a pose by becoming the one who shines, shine like a diamond, ‘kay?
SwervingSwerving,
I’m speeding on Serpent RoadI’m speeding on Serpent Road.
Luxurious like I’m an S-ClassLuxurious like I’m an S-Class,
Best of the best on first classbest of the best on first class.
I’m up above the world, so highI’m up above the world, so high,
I’ll be there shining day and nightI’ll be there shining day and night.
They wonder how my spotlight is so brightThey wonder how my spotlight is so bright.
Counting starsCounting stars.
Teukbyeorui byeorui byeorui byeorui byeorui byeorui byeoruiA special kind of star, among stars, among stars, among stars,
Byeollan nom (That’s me)I’m a weird one (That’s me).
Byeorui byeorui byeorui byeorui byeorui byeorui byeolA star among stars, a star of stars, a star of stars.
Iri my work (Bling, bling, everyday)This is my work (Bling, bling, everyday).
Bitkkal ppeonjjeok bitkkal ppeonjjeokOur shine is dazzling, our shine is dazzling.
Bitkkal ppeonjjeokae classneun teukOur shine is dazzling, our class is S-Class.
Bitkkal ppeonjjeok bitkkal ppeonjjeokOur shine is dazzling, our shine is dazzling.
Bichi beonjyeo deouk binnaneun starThe light spreads, a star that shines even brighter.
I feel like the brightest starI feel like the brightest star.
Bichi ssodajineun bamOn a night when the light pours down,
What does ‘특 (S-Class)’ mean? The lyrics convey the idea of standing out as unique and exceptional. Stray Kids turn their individuality into a dazzling anthem that celebrates their special place in the music world.