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Next Level

Next Level

Artist: aespa•Album: Next Level - Single
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English35% KR📅 2021K-Popaespa

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Next Level” (Next Level) is performed by aespa, released on the album Next Level - Single in 2021.

💡 Linguistic Features: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Practice singing along with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

Lyrics, Romanization & English Translation

Verse 1

I'm on the next level, yeah

절대적 룰을 지켜

jeol-dae-jeok rul-eul ji-kyeo

내 손을 놓지 말아

nae son-eul not-ji mal-a

결속은 나의 무기

gyeol-sok-eun na-ui mu-gi

광야로 걸어가

gwang-ya-ro geol-eo-ga

알아 네 home ground (yeah, yeah, yeah)

al-a ne home ground (yeah, yeah, yeah)

위협에 맞서서

wi-hyeop-e mat-seo-seo

제껴라, 제껴라, 제껴라

je-kkyeo-ra, je-kkyeo-ra, je-kkyeo-ra

Chorus

Ooh-wee-ooh, wee

상상도 못 한 black out

sang-sang-do mos han black out

유혹은 깊고 진해 (too hot, too hot)

yu-hok-eun gip-go jin-hae (too hot, too hot)

Ooh-wee-ooh, wee

맞잡은 손을 놓쳐

mat-jap-eun son-eul not-chyeo

난 절대 포기 못 해

nan jeol-dae po-gi mos hae

I'm on the next level

저 너머의 문을 열어

jeo neo-meo-ui mun-eul yeol-eo

Verse 3

Next level

널 결국엔 내가 부셔

neol gyeol-guk-en nae-ga bu-syeo

Next level

Kosmo에 닿을 때까지

K-o-s-m-o-e dat-eul ttae-kka-ji

Next level

제껴라, 제껴라, 제껴라

je-kkyeo-ra, je-kkyeo-ra, je-kkyeo-ra

La-la-la-la-la-la (ha, ha!)

La-la-la-la-la-la

Verse 4

La-la-la-la-la-la

La-la-la-la-la

I see the nu evo (yah)

적대적인 고난과 슬픔은

jeok-dae-jeok-in go-nan-gwa seul-peum-eun

널 더 popping 진화시켜

neol deo popping jin-hwa-si-kyeo

That's my nævis, it's my nævis

You lead, we follow

감정들을 배운 다음

gam-jeong-deul-eul bae-un da-eum

Verse 5

Watch me while I make it out

Watch me while I work it out

Watch me while I make it out

Watch me while I work it out

Work it, work it, work it out

감당할 수 없는 절망도

gam-dang-hal su eop-neun jeol-mang-do

내 믿음을 깨지 못해

nae mit-eum-eul kkae-ji mos-hae

(Watch me while I work it)

Verse 6

더 아픈 시련을 맞아도

deo a-peun si-ryeon-eul mat-a-do

난 잡은 손을 놓지 않을게, oh

nan jap-eun son-eul not-ji an-eul-ge, oh

(Watch me while I work it)

Beat drop

Nævis calling

(Æ) 절대로 뒤를 돌아보지 말아

(Æ) jeol-dae-ro dwi-reul dol-a-bo-ji mal-a

(Æ) 광야의 것 탐내지 말아

(Æ) gwang-ya-ui geos tam-nae-ji mal-a

(Æ) 약속이 깨지면

(Æ) yak-sok-i kkae-ji-myeon

Verse 7

모두 걷잡을 수 없게 돼

mo-du geot-jap-eul su eop-ge dwae

언제부턴가 불안해져 가는 신호

eon-je-bu-teon-ga bul-an-hae-jyeo ga-neun sin-ho

널 파괴하고 말 거야 (we want it)

neol pa-goe-ha-go mal geo-ya (we want it)

Come on, show me the way

To Kosmo, yeah, yeah

Black Mamba가 만들어낸 환각 퀘스트

Black M-a-m-b-a-ga man-deul-eo-naen hwan-gak kwe-seu-teu

Aespa, æ를 분리시켜놓길 원해, 그래

Aespa, æreul bun-ri-si-kyeo-not-gil won-hae, geu-rae

중심을 잃고 목소리도 잃고

jung-sim-eul il-go mok-so-ri-do il-go

Verse 8

비난받고 사람들과 멀어지는 착각 속에

bi-nan-bat-go sa-ram-deul-gwa meol-eo-ji-neun chak-gak sok-e

Nævis, 우리 æ, æ들을 불러봐

Nævis, u-ri æ, ædeul-eul bul-reo-bwa

Aespa의 next level, "P.O.S"를 열어봐

A-e-s-p-a-ui next level, "P.O.S"reul yeol-eo-bwa

이건 real world, 깨어났어

i-geon real world, kkae-eo-nass-eo

We against the villain, what's the name?

Black Mamba

Ooh-wee-ooh, wee

결국 난 문을 열어

gyeol-guk nan mun-eul yeol-eo

Verse 9

그 빛은 네겐 fire (too hot, too hot)

geu bit-eun ne-gen fire (too hot, too hot)

Ooh-wee-ooh, wee

난 궁금해 미치겠어 (like this)

nan gung-geum-hae mi-chi-gess-eo (like this)

이다음에 펼칠 story, ha!

i-da-eum-e pyeol-chil story, ha!

I'm on the next level

저 너머의 문을 열어

jeo neo-meo-ui mun-eul yeol-eo

Next level

널 결국엔 내가 부셔

neol gyeol-guk-en nae-ga bu-syeo

Verse 10

Next level

Kosmo에 닿을 때까지

K-o-s-m-o-e dat-eul ttae-kka-ji

Next level

제껴라, 제껴라, 제껴라

je-kkyeo-ra, je-kkyeo-ra, je-kkyeo-ra

I'm on the next level

더 강해져 자유롭게

deo gang-hae-jyeo ja-yu-rop-ge

Next level

난 광야의 내가 아냐

nan gwang-ya-ui nae-ga a-nya

Verse 11

Next level

야수 같은 나를 느껴

ya-su gat-eun na-reul neu-kkyeo

Next level

제껴라, 제껴라, 제껴라, ha!

je-kkyeo-ra, je-kkyeo-ra, je-kkyeo-ra, ha!

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Next Level” by aespa.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Next Level" (Next Level) by aespa is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and personal growth, capturing the nuanced dynamics of modern relationships and youthful passion.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean phrasing in "Next Level" employs subtle cultural idioms and layered lyricism. Phrasing shifts between introspective Korean stanzas and rhythmic English phrases, allowing listeners to experience both universal accessibility and culturally rich linguistic nuance.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Crafted with refined arrangement techniques, "Next Level" highlights aespa's dynamic vocal range across textured instrumentation and modern beat drops.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, feelings
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
사랑(Sarang)
Love, affection

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “Next Level”?

"Next Level" (Next Level) by aespa is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnera...

Q: How can I practice singing “Next Level” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Next Level”.

Performer (아티스트)aespa
Album (앨범)Next Level - Single
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under aespa and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the English translation and meaning of Next Level by aespa?

"Next Level" is performed by aespa. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

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Who wrote and produced Next Level by aespa?

"Next Level" is performed by aespa, released on the album "Next Level - Single" in 2021. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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