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Escalator

Escalator

Artist: ITZY•Album: BORN TO BE
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English17% KR📅 2024K-PopITZY

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Escalator” (Escalator) is performed by ITZY, released on the album BORN TO BE in 2024.

💡 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

Going up, escalator

Make it better, that's my manner

So see ya later on an escalator

Going up

Look, 난 필요 없어 navigate (yup)

Look, nan pil-yo eop-eo navigate (yup)

Hey, 본능이 나를 activate (yup)

Hey, bon-neung-i na-reul activate (yup)

Don't make a wish now, just do it

지금 순간이 my new birthday

ji-geum sun-gan-i my new birthday

Chorus

Switch on, switch on, 뭘 그리 놀라 넌

Switch on, switch on, mwol geu-ri nol-ra neon

Wake up, wake up, 넋 놓고 있다가는 lost

Wake up, wake up, neok not-go iss-da-ga-neun lost

Kick off, kick off, 주저않고 저질러

Kick off, kick off, ju-jeo-an-go jeo-jil-reo

Now, just kick it off, now, just kick it off

Up, up, never go down, 오르막길을 즐기는 type

Up, up, never go down, o-reu-mak-gil-eul jeul-gi-neun type

Bottom up, 세우지 탑, yes, do it my way, 멈추지 않아

Bottom up, se-u-ji tap, yes, do it my way, meom-chu-ji an-a

Up, up, never go down, 오르막길을 즐기는 type

Up, up, never go down, o-reu-mak-gil-eul jeul-gi-neun type

(Up, up, up, up, up, up) bye

Verse 3

Eh-oh, eh-oh, eh-oh, eh-oh-eh

On my escalator

I am not losing like the King Louis

나만의 비기 깨부숴, ceiling

na-man-ui bi-gi kkae-bu-swo, ceiling

Eh-oh, eh-oh, eh-oh, eh-oh-eh

On my escalator

호랑이 무늬, carpet의 주인

ho-rang-i mu-nui, c-a-r-p-e-t-ui ju-in

Don't need no gimmicks, born to be highest ranking

Verse 4

Escalator

So see ya later on an escalator (going up)

Escalator

Winning mentality, escalator (going up)

Freak that, 눈높이를 낮출 일은 없지 절대

Freak that, nun-nop-i-reul nat-chul il-eun eop-ji jeol-dae

Sun tan, 누구보다 태양을 원해

Sun tan, nu-gu-bo-da tae-yang-eul won-hae

What was that? 발밑에다 두고 온 두려움

What was that? bal-mit-e-da du-go on du-ryeo-um

It's my update, the latest, pass

Verse 5

Up, up, never go down, 내가 딱 어울리는 건 crown

Up, up, never go down, nae-ga ttak eo-ul-ri-neun geon crown

멈추는 법을 몰라 더 커지는 gap, 날 탐내다간

meom-chu-neun beop-eul mol-ra deo keo-ji-neun gap, nal tam-nae-da-gan

Up, up, never go down, 내가 딱 어울리는 건 crown

Up, up, never go down, nae-ga ttak eo-ul-ri-neun geon crown

(Up, up, up, up, up, up) bye

Eh-oh, eh-oh, eh-oh, eh-oh-eh

On my escalator

I am not losing likе the King Louis

나만의 비기 깨부숴, ceiling

na-man-ui bi-gi kkae-bu-swo, ceiling

Verse 6

Eh-oh, eh-oh, eh-oh, eh-oh-eh

On my escalator

호랑이 무늬, carpеt의 주인

ho-rang-i mu-nui, carpеt-ui ju-in

Don't need no gimmicks, born to be listening

저 위에서 널 기다려 (저 위에서 널 기다려)

jeo wi-e-seo neol gi-da-ryeo (jeo wi-e-seo neol gi-da-ryeo)

(See ya later, see ya later)

곧 만나겠지 아마도 (곧 만나겠지 아마도)

got man-na-gess-ji a-ma-do (got man-na-gess-ji a-ma-do)

(See ya later, see ya) bye

Verse 7

조금 있다 보자고

jo-geum iss-da bo-ja-go

(See ya later, see ya later)

끝없이 높이 going up (five, four, three, two)

kkeut-eop-i nop-i going up (five, four, three, two)

(Up, up, up, up, up, up) bye

Bye

Eh-oh, eh-oh, eh-oh, eh-oh-eh

On my escalator

I am not losing like the King Louis

Verse 8

나만의 비기 깨부셔, ceiling

na-man-ui bi-gi kkae-bu-syeo, ceiling

Eh-oh, eh-oh, eh-oh, eh-oh-eh

On my escalator

하늘 위 불빛 당기지 구미

ha-neul wi bul-bit dang-gi-ji gu-mi

Like crunchy biscuits, born to be (yeah, kick it off)

Hey, hey

Hey, hey (kick it off)

Hey, hey, hey

Verse 9

Going up

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Escalator” by ITZY.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Escalator" (Escalator) by ITZY 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 "Escalator" 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, "Escalator" highlights ITZY'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 “Escalator”?

"Escalator" (Escalator) by ITZY is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerabil...

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

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Escalator”.

Performer (아티스트)ITZY
Album (앨범)BORN TO BE
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under ITZY and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Escalator, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Escalator by ITZY?

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

Where can I practice singing Escalator with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced Escalator by ITZY?

"Escalator" is performed by ITZY, released on the album "BORN TO BE" in 2024. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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