YAYAYA by STRAY KIDS Lyrics Meaning – Unveiling the Pursuit of Dreams and Realizations
Lyrics
야야 야야 야야 야야 야야 야야
야야야 (야) 오늘은 또 어디 가니 ey
야야야 (아 왜) 거기 가서 뭐할 거니 ey
넌 레드카펫 위에 있는
스타와 같은 위치
관객은 카메라맨 다들 전부
조심하길 바라니 ya
누가 필요해 I said they the best
That’s true 빨리 섭외해 (woah)
관객들은 모두 감탄해
네가 박살 냈던 무대들을 볼 때
감상해 너의 고집, 보지 못한 너의 똘끼
소식 없던 네 앤돌핀
오늘 숨김없이 show me
조심 없지 마치 골칫거리
Oh 어느 순간 사라지네
Oh 갑자기 떠나가네
넌 멀어지지마 everyday, day day day
붙잡아줘 내 손을 꼭 붙잡아줘
야야야 내 꿈속에서 너는 잔인한 것 같아
야야야 눈뜨면 내 앞의 너는 사라질 것 같아
야야야 난 상관없어 네게 들이대고 볼래
야야야 say what
야야야
야 verse two
Brrr 난 아직 두려워 출구가 안 보이는 목표가 no ay ay ay
계속 봐와도 방황해 난 믿지 못해
더는 나라도 uh
그래도 다 달려들어 그 꿈 너를 향해 run
흔들리는 동공을 감추지 못해
내 열정을 모두 분출
Pop pop pop pop pop 통통 튀는 매력
Dot dot dot dot 당장 점 찍어놔
바빠 매일 바빠 빠지는 게 하나 없는 넌 오늘도 바빠 ey
어디로 튈지 몰라 넌 ey
누구든 미치게 하잖아 ey
미친 지 오래 유통기한 없네
소장가친 national treasure ey
Oh 어느 순간 사라지네
Oh 갑자기 떠나가네
넌 멀어지지마 everyday, day day day
붙잡아줘 내 손을 꼭 붙잡아줘
야야야 내 꿈속에서 너는 잔인한 것 같아
야야야 눈뜨면 내 앞의 너는 사라질 것 같아
야야야 난 상관없어 네게 들이대고 볼래
야야야 say what
야야야
뭐 어때 whoo 널 갖기엔 아직 부족하지만
뭐 어때 whoo 자신감 속에서 방황할 나이
어떤 것도 두렵지 않아
이건 뭐 당연하잖아
Can’t nobody else do it like you
Baby baby ah
아마 이건 내 욕심이지만 네가 이걸 듣길
날 끝까지 지켜봐 줘
난 돼있어 모든 준비
잘 때마다 1위 생각해
또 다른 놈들은 다 생략해
답답하다고 도망을 치는 내게
네가 하나 알려줬어 출구 없어 no way (no way)
야야야 내 꿈속에서 너는 잔인한 것 같아
야야야 눈뜨면 내 앞의 너는 사라질 것 같아
야야야 난 상관없어 네게 들이대고 볼래
야야야 say what
야야야 one more time
야야야 내 꿈속에서 너는 잔인한 것 같아
야야야 눈뜨면 내 앞의 너는 사라질 것 같아
야야야 난 상관없어 네게 들이대고 볼래
야야야 say what
야야야 say what
야야야
In the dynamic landscape of K-Pop, Stray Kids emerges with a vivacity that transcends culture and language, and nowhere is this more palpable than in their track ‘YAYAYA’. More than a serendipitous arrangement of beats and rhythms, ‘YAYAYA’ is a narrative, a pulsating journey stitched into melody and rap verses that beckon a closer listen.
Laden with symbolism and the raw energy characteristic of the self-producing idol group, the lyrics of ‘YAYAYA’ resonate with a youthful spirit grappling with ambition, reality, and the ephemeral nature of success. Let’s dive into the deeper threads woven into this vibrant tapestry of sound and explore what Stray Kids is truly communicating.
Chasing Ephemeral Stardom: The Transience of Fame
Stray Kids captivates with ‘YAYAYA’, weaving a tale of the fleeting and oftentimes capricious nature of acclaim. The repetitive ‘야야야 (Yayaya)’ effectively mimics the call of the limelight – addictive yet elusive. Embodying the psyche of an artist in the glare of public adoration, the song’s protagonist stands ‘on the red carpet’, surrounded by the ‘cameramen’ and ‘audience’ – a fleeting moment of glory that is as intoxicating as it is transient.
This is a reminder of the inherent volatility of success, a common theme in the life of an idol, where today’s stardom can quickly fade into tomorrow’s obscurity. Stray Kids grapples with this instability, expressing the urgency to seize the moment (‘say what’) even though deep down, there’s an awareness that each encounter with fame might be the last.
Unleashing the Beat of Ambition: ‘Brrr 난 아직 두려워’
The palpable fear of uncharted futures radiates through the line ‘Brrr 난 아직 두려워 (I’m still afraid)’. It’s an admission that despite their outward confidence, anxiety looms over unseen goals. These words meshed with the heavy beats represent the heartbeat of Stray Kids’ relentless drive, as they confront the daunting road to realizing their dreams.
The song does not hide this trepidation but uses it as a catalyst for further ambition. Accompanied by a sonic backdrop of unyielding pace, the lyrics challenge the status quo, daring to aim high (‘run’) and reflect the uniquely Korean sentiment of ‘pali pali’ (hurry hurry) culture that pervades their industry.
A Parsimonious Love Affair: The Song’s Hidden Meaning
Upon a cursory listen, one might mistake ‘YAYAYA’ for a simple ode to the ups and downs of fame, but it is the complex relationship with an unforgiving muse that Stray Kids underscores. The ‘you’ that ‘disappears’ and ‘leaves’ in the chorus can be interpreted not just as a person, but as the very dream that Stray Kids and its members chase.
This adds a layer of introspection to the song, as it becomes a dialogue between the artist and their dreams – a quixotic love affair, where one is always on the brink of losing the other (‘내 꿈속에서 너는 잔인한 것 같아’, ‘In my dreams, you seem so cruel’).
Navigating the Mazes of Self-Doubt: ‘어디로 튈지 몰라 넌’
The unpredictable nature of one’s aspirations and self-worth in the face of adversity rings true in ‘YAYAYA’. ‘어디로 튈지 몰라 넌 (You never know where it will bounce to)’, the song suggests, evoking the image of a group caught in a struggle to both temper and harness their restive passions within the maze of a demanding industry and competitive art form.
Yet, it is in this very unpredictability and the essence of never knowing where one’s dream may lead that Stray Kids locates the exuberance of their art. This uncertainty is not a weakness but a driving force that propels them forward towards greatness.
Echoing Through the Ages: Memorable Lines that Resonate
Any hit song is anchored by lines that echo long after the music fades. ‘YAYAYA’ is rich with such verses, but ‘Can’t nobody else do it like you’ crystallizes the soul of the song: a celebration of individuality and the unique offerings each person brings to the collective table of life. It’s an empowering reminder that amid self-doubt and fierce competition, one’s distinctiveness is an irreplaceable force.
Whether it be through pursuing unattainable dreams or grappling with self-imposed limitations, ‘YAYAYA’ is a anthem for the brave and the bold. With these words, Stray Kids isn’t just making a statement; they are embodying the chant of their generation, urging their audience to revel in their idiosyncrasies and to forge ahead despite the unknown.
