Escalator (Final Ver.) album artwork

Escalator (Final Ver.)

Escalator (Final Ver.)

Artist: ITZY•Album: GOLD
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English16% KR📅 2022K-PopITZY

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Escalator (Final Ver.)” (Escalator (Final Ver.)) is performed by ITZY, released on the album GOLD in 2022.

💡 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 (ah) like the King Louis (ah)

나만의 비기 (ah) 깨부숴, ceiling (ah)

na-man-ui bi-gi (ah) kkae-bu-swo, ceiling (ah)

Eh-oh, eh-oh, eh-oh, eh-oh-eh (ah-ah-ah)

On my escalator (ah-ah-ah)

호랑이 무늬, carpet의 주인 (ah-hah)

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

Don't need no gimmicks (ah-hah), 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, p-p-p-p-pass

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

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

(Up, up, up, up, up, up) Bye

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

On my escalator

I am not losing (ah) likе the King Louis (ah)

나만의 비기 (ah) 깨부숴, ceiling (ah)

na-man-ui bi-gi (ah) kkae-bu-swo, ceiling (ah)

Eh-oh, eh-oh, eh-oh, eh-oh-eh (ah-ah-ah)

On my escalator (ah-ah-ah)

Verse 6

호랑이 무늬, carpеt의 주인 (ah-ha)

ho-rang-i mu-nui, carpеt-ui ju-in (ah-ha)

Don't need no gimmicks (ah-ha), born to be listening

저 위에서 널 기다려

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

(See ya later, see ya later) (저 위에서 널 기다려)

(See ya later, see ya later) (jeo wi-e-seo neol gi-da-ryeo)

곧 만나겠지 아마도

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

(See ya later, see ya) (곧 만나겠지 아마도) Bye

(See ya later, see ya) (got man-na-gess-ji a-ma-do) Bye

조금 있다 보자고 (See ya later, see ya later)

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)

Verse 7

(Up, up, up, up, up, up) Bye

Bye

Eh-oh, eh-oh, eh-oh, eh-oh-eh (ah-ah-ah)

On my escalator

I am not losing (ah) like the King Louis (ah)

나만의 비기 (ah) 깨부셔, ceiling (ah)

na-man-ui bi-gi (ah) kkae-bu-syeo, ceiling (ah)

Eh-oh, eh-oh, eh-oh, eh-oh-eh (ah-ah-ah)

On my escalator (ah-ah-ah)

Verse 8

하늘 위 불빛 (ah-ha) 당기지 구미 (ah-ha)

ha-neul wi bul-bit (ah-ha) dang-gi-ji gu-mi (ah-ha)

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

Hey, hey, hey, hey (kick it off)

Hey, hey, hey

Going up

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Escalator (Final Ver.)" (Escalator (Final Ver.)) 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 (Final Ver.)" 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 (Final Ver.)" 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 (Final Ver.)”?

"Escalator (Final Ver.)" (Escalator (Final Ver.)) by ITZY is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connec...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Escalator (Final Ver.)”.

Performer (아티스트)ITZY
Album (앨범)GOLD
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under ITZY 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 Escalator (Final Ver.) by ITZY?

"Escalator (Final Ver.)" 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.

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Who wrote and produced Escalator (Final Ver.) by ITZY?

"Escalator (Final Ver.)" is performed by ITZY, released on the album "GOLD" in 2022. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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