Aespa’s “Dirty Work” is a dance song characterized by its captivating bass of synths and interesting vocal melodies. The texts bring an enhancement message of self-agency, which blends perfectly with the distinct vocal tone of Aespa which shows a different side of their charm: cool, cold and without elegant effort, in contrast with their normal intense energy.
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[Verse 1: Karina, Winter, Giselle]World domination, I don’t have to say it
It seems mutations that have never been
Treat, when I see a lot
Give it fire, revealed
And I don’t really care if you like it, like me
I don’t really want to play well, well
Choose the right answer to choose an incorrect answer
Open your eyes, come to bite me
[Chorus: Ningning, Karina]Sharp teeth, bite first
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Bold eyes, cold look
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
[Post-Chorus: All, Winter]Jobs, jobs, jobs (yes)
Work, work, work, jobs
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
[Verse 2: Giselle, Ningning]I’m not an IT girl, more like a successful girl
Mafia ties that return to the old world
Fear in their eyes, I always look
Call me the harvest, knock, knock, knock
It’s me, it’s me, a little bad
Just because I’m cute doesn’t mean I don’t do difficult things
Difficult things, they make me feel thunder
Let me think, 뭐를 하든 하든 하든 하든 하든 하든 하든 하든 하든 하든 하든 하든 하든 하든 하든
[Chorus: Winter, Giselle, Karina]Acute eyes, ferocious appearance
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Keep tight, it becomes hard
True bad business, this is a dirty job (dirty work)
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
[Bridge: Karina, Giselle, Winter, Ningning]We don’t see you as a threat
Thin rule, a layer of glass
Do it in my own way, break it
Easy I have two feet to pass, yes
Raise the dust, let it talk about it
Striscia out of the mud, let him know
In the rhythm that wakes up the problem
Look both eyes, well, you found it alarming
[Refrain: Karina, Ningning, Winter, Giselle]Let it fall low, low, low, bass, bass
Elaborate, resolve it
Let it fall low, low, low, bass, bass
Elaborate, resolve it
Let it fall low, low, low, bass, bass
Elaborate, resolve it
Let it fall low, low, low, bass, bass
Elaborate, resolve it (work)
[Chorus: Karina, Winter]Sharp teeth, bite first
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Bold eyes, cold look
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
[Post-Chorus: All, Ningning, Karina]I work, (work) I work, (work) Jobs, (Jobs) Jobs (Jobs; Yes)
Work, work, work
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Jobs, jobs, jobs (yes)
Work, work, work
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Romanized
[Verse 1: Karina, Winter, Giselle]World domination, I don’t have to say it
Jeonen Eopdeon Dollyeonbyeoni Gata
Jeojuya in Dasuro Bol Ttaen
Fire ‘in Fire, Suturo Balkyeo
And I don’t really care if you like it, like me
I don’t really want to play well, well
Odabel Gore GE Jeongdabin Seontak
Open your eyes, come to bite me
[Chorus: Ningning, Karina]The sharp teeth bite first
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, it’s a dirty job
Bold eyes, cold look
Bancizia business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
[Post-Chorus: All, Winter]Jobs, jobs, jobs (yes)
Work, work, work, jobs
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
[Verse 2: Giselle, Ningning]I’m not an IT girl, more like a successful girl
Mafia ties that return to the old world
Fear in their eyes, I always look
Call me the harvest, knock, knock, knock
It’s me, it’s me, a little bad
Just because I’m cute doesn’t mean I don’t do difficult things
Difficult things, they make me feel thunder
Let me think, mworeul hadeun will like it, I like it
[Chorus: Winter, Giselle]Acute eyes, ferocious appearance
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Keep tight, it becomes hard
True bad business, this is a dirty job (dirty work)
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
[Bridge: Karina, Giselle, Winter, Ningning]We don’t see you as a threat
Rule of Yalpakan, Ttowin Han Gyeobui Glass
Nae mamaero hae, kkaeteuryo nae
Sciep is not the girl who is not bold, yah
Raise the dust, let it talk about it
Striscia out of the mud, let him know
Beonnoereul Kkaeuneun Eumnyul Sye
Du nuneul bwa, well, you’ve already found it
[Refrain: Karina, Ningning, Winter, Giselle]Let it fall low, low, low, bass, bass
Elaborate, resolve it
Let it fall low, low, low, bass, bass
Elaborate, resolve it
Let it fall low, low, low, bass, bass
Elaborate, resolve it
Let it fall low, low, low, bass, bass
Elaborate, resolve it (work)
[Chorus: Karina, Winter]The sharp teeth bite first
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Bold eyes, cold look
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
[Post-Chorus: All, Ningning, Karina]I work, (work) I work, (work) Jobs, (Jobs) Jobs (Jobs; Yes)
Work, work, work
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Jobs, jobs, jobs (yes)
Work, work, work
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Translation
[Verse 1: Karina, Winter, Giselle]World domination, I don’t have to say it
Nobody like me, so I did my lane, yes
Rebels or die, they always hate
Give it fire, show me your face, yes
And I don’t really care if you like it, like me
I don’t really want to play well, well
I have the answer, I will take my possibilities
Open your eyes, come to bite me [Chorus: Ningning, Karina]The sharp teeth bite first
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Bold eyes, cold look
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Real bad business, this is a dirty job [Post-Chorus: All, Winter]Jobs, jobs, jobs (yes)
Work, work, work
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, this is a dirty job [Verse 2: Giselle, Ningning]I’m not an IT girl, more like a successful girl
Mafia ties, returning to the old world
Fear in their eyes, I always look
Call me the harvest, knock, knock, knock
It’s me, it’s me, a little bad
Just because I’m cute does not mean, I don’t do difficult things
Difficult things, they make me feel thunder
Let me think, if it’s me, I like them, I like it [Chorus: Winter, Giselle]Acute eyes, ferocious appearance
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Keep tight, it becomes hard
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Real bad business, this is a dirty job [Bridge: Karina, Giselle, Winter, Ningning]We don’t see you as a threat
Weak like the rules, so we destroy the glass
I do it better, break it, don’t bend
With my two feet, I have easily passed, yes
Raise the dust, let it talk about it
Striscia out of the mud, let him know
By singing my song, I am shouted stronger
Look in my eyes, yes, you’ve already found it [Post-Bridge: Karina, Ningning, Winter, Giselle]Let it fall low, low, low, bass, bass
Elaborate, resolve it
Let it fall low, low, low, bass, bass
Elaborate, resolve it
Let it fall low, low, low, bass, bass
Elaborate, resolve it
Let it fall low, low, low, bass, bass
Elaborate, resolve it (work) [Chorus: Karina, Winter]The sharp teeth bite first
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Bold eyes, cold look
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, this is a dirty job (yes)
Real bad business, this is a dirty job [Post-Chorus: All, Ningning, Karina]Jobs (Jobs), Jobs (Jobs), Jobs (Jobs), Jobs (yes)
Work, work, work
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Jobs, jobs, jobs (yes)
Work, work, work
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
Real bad business, this is a dirty job
The “dirty work” texts raise the concept of empowerment in a declaration of bold and fearless purpose. It is more than a simple song on trust: it is about taking the initiative when no one else will do so, enter in uncomfortable spaces and own every part of yourself without excuses. Aespa does not wait for permission or the game according to anyone’s rules.
Instead, they thrive in chaos, without fear of dirtying their hands and facing the challenges that others avoid. The song samples those who guide with action, who are not afraid of judgment, failure or disorder, because they know that real force derives from doing what is necessary, not what is easy.
With clear and non -apologitic texts and an air of fresh challenge, “Dirty Work” presents Aespa as fierce and unstoppable: a group ready to manage what others cannot and have a nice aspect by doing it. It is a hymn of determination, self safety and silent domination, inspiring listeners to embrace their power, break the patterns and take control of their history.
