Kick It by NCT 127 Lyrics Meaning – Unraveling the Martial Arts Metaphor in K-Pop’s Arena

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Lyrics

Yeah, let me introduce you to some, to some
New thangs (ay yo), new thangs (ay, woah), new thangs (hoo)
Bass kick swingin’ like I’m Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee (ay yo), Bruce Lee (you want it?)
Shimmy, shimmy, shimmy
불이 붙네 (you know that) 불이 붙네
이 무대 위로 뜰 땐 (ha)
난 앞으로 찔러 좌우 Bruce Lee (ah yo)
날아다녀 하루 종일 Bruce Lee

Hey, yeah
Comin’ up 지금 여기로
Baby 이 느낌은 이해 못해 머리론
Fighting for all day
아무 생각 말고 너의 이야기대로 걸어
어두운 어제가 오늘을 삼켜 버리기 전에
내 목소린 더 퍼져야 해, 소리치면 돼
내겐 no more trauma

Baby, we go wild (eh, eh)
One two seven squad (eh, eh)
난 앞으로 질러 pow
좌우로 내질러 pow

난 앞으로 찔러 좌우
New thangs (ay yo), new thangs (ay, woah), new thangs (hoo)
우리가 어딜 가든 축제
들어 축배 (ay oh) like my birthday (you want?)
모두 감아 차올리지 높이 (you know that)
Where ma roof at? (you know that)
지붕이 우주에 (ha)
난 앞으로 찔러 좌우 Bruce Lee (ay oh)
날아다녀 하루 종일 Bruce Lee (say what?)
(Na, na, na, na, na, na)

Ya! got that drip, 흘러 넘쳐 guts
잃어버린 겁, 어디서도 make it poppin’
Keep it movin’ like ‘Jeet Kune’
내 앞을 막을 땐
Samuel Jackson 돼 wassup? yeah
베베 꼬인 놈 baby, you just gotta watch

‘Enter The Dragon’ 난 영화같이
걸음 걸이마처 martial arts
Looking that everybody looking at me
Cams action movie, shh
쓰러뜨려 하나씩 (쉿)
Blows away 자비는 없지 ruthless
Droppin’ the bomb on ma enemies
And I’m gonna kick it like Bruce Lee

수많은 날들의 같은 장면을 반복한 끝에
어제의 날 무너뜨리고 소리치면 돼
내겐 no more trauma

Baby, we go wild (eh, eh)
One two seven squad (eh, eh)
We ain’t never gonna stop
끝이 안보여도 가

난 앞으로 찔러 좌우
New thangs (ay yo), new thangs (ay, woah) new thangs (hoo)
난 앞으로 찔러 좌우 Bruce Lee
날아다녀 하루 종일 Bruce Lee (you want?) (na na na na na na)

My world 만들어가 yeah
상상조차 할 수 없었던
아주 극적인 장면 그 깊은 곳에
눈앞에 펼쳐질 새로운 세상들
손안에 잡힐 듯 내 안으로 들어와
어둠 끝에 다시 난 새로 태어나 ah

Pow pow pow
Pow pow ah
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na (pow pow pow pow oh oh)
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na (pow pow pow pow o-okay)

난 앞으로 찔러 좌우
New thangs (ay oh), new thangs (hoo) new thangs (hoo)
우리가 어딜 가든 축제
들어 축배 (you want it) like my birthday (eh eh eh eh eh eh)

Shimmy shimmy shimmy 불이 훅
Shimmy shimmy shimmy 훅

높이 (you know that)
Where ma roof at? 지붕이 우주에 (na na na na na na)
난 앞으로 찔러 좌우 (ay yo) Bruce Lee
날아다녀 하루 종일 Bruce Lee (na na na na na na)
날아다녀 하루 종일 Bruce Lee
Du du du du pow pow, du du du du pow pow
Du du du du pow pow pow

NCT 127’s ‘Kick It,’ a high-octane blend of braggadocio and martial arts metaphor, isn’t just a song — it’s an anthem of self-empowerment and reinvention. Through its infectious beats and evocative imagery, it beckons listeners into a world where every kick, every shout, is a battle cry against the past’s ‘trauma’ and a leap towards a new self.

With lyrical allusions to iconic figures like Bruce Lee, the track encapsulates more than just its hip-hop sensibilities. It becomes a canvas on which NCT 127 paints a narrative of overcoming and evolving — an audacious message delivered with the bravado of a kung fu master in the heart of the K-pop coliseum.

‘Bruising’ Beats and Ancient Techniques: A Soundtrack for Overcoming

NCT 127 harnesses the spirit of kung fu legend Bruce Lee, the song’s beats ‘swing’ with the precision and power characteristic of Lee’s Jeet Kune Do — suggesting a musical parallel to martial mastery. The fierceness of the composition challenges listeners to confront their struggles head-on, with the relentless energy of a fighter in the ring.

Not only does the music mirror the might of martial arts, but it also serves as a backdrop against which the conversation on personal battles and victories play out. The rhythm becomes the heartbeat of perseverance, propelling one towards the zenith of their potential.

A New Creed with Every ‘New Thang’: NCT 127’s Manifesto of Change

‘New thangs’ isn’t just a recurring lyrical motif; it’s a clarion call for novelty and innovation. The phrase resonates as a bold declaration of the group’s commitment to reinvent themselves and their art form, shedding the old to embrace the avant-garde.

The message is clear: change is not only welcome but necessary. With every ‘new thang,’ NCT 127 forges ahead, dynamically adapting to the ever-changing cultural landscape while remaining anchored in their unique essence.

From ‘Enter the Dragon’ to ‘Enter The Stage’: NCT 127’s Cinematic Splendor

‘Enter The Dragon,’ a direct nod to Bruce Lee’s iconic film, serves as an evocative intertextual element, transforming ‘Kick It’ into a cinematic spectacle. NCT 127’s stage becomes a canvas for storytelling, on which each member embarks on a heroic journey akin to Lee’s onscreen adventures.

The cinematic analogy extends to the group’s performance, which is choreographed not unlike a martial arts battle — precise, explosive, each movement telling a tale of confrontation and victory, a narrative encapsulated within every verse.

Breaking Free From ‘Trauma’: The Song’s Hidden Rebellion

At its core, ‘Kick It’ conceals a deeper rebellion against the ‘trauma’ of the past. NCT 127 positions themselves as both victims and victors, suggesting that liberation comes through the act of ‘fighting for all day’ and letting the voice spread rather than capitulating to yesterday’s shadows.

The rejection of trauma becomes an act of personal and collective catharsis for the group and their fans alike. Each cry of ‘no more trauma’ resounds as a pledge to break free and forge ahead into uncharted territories of one’s life and identity.

Immortal Lines and Eternal Echoes: ‘Bruce Lee’ as an Emblem of Resilience

Phrases like ‘Bass kick swingin’ like I’m Bruce Lee’ and ‘난 앞으로 찔러 좌우 Bruce Lee’ (I kick it from the center, left to right, Bruce Lee) etch themselves into the collective consciousness. These are not just catchy lines but mantras of motivation — each mention of Bruce Lee embodying an ideal of resilience and agility.

Such lines reverberate beyond the confines of the song, lending themselves to a life of their own in pop culture. They act as reminders that within every individual lies the potential to ‘kick it’ like Bruce Lee — with strength, grace, and unfaltering spirit.