“Fame” by RIIZE is an angry-style hip hop song driven by an intense, charging beat and the raw texture of electric guitar, creating a powerful sense of dynamic energy. Through its lyrics, the track expresses RIIZE’s ideal vision as “emotional pop artists”, conveying the message that what they truly seek is not fame itself, but the sharing of emotions and love.
Hangul
They don’t really love me, they don’t really love me
They, they are, they are
They don’t really love me, they don’t really love me
Na-na-na
Shouting, loud, crying, crying
Fear, pain, but move on
Everything I did it for
My love, not fame
Will he love me? Even if I collapse
I pretend I’m not like that, do I seem good to you?
The breathtaking night embraces me
I’m afraid to see myself like this
Dreams don’t lie, words lie (Woah, ooh-woah, woah)
Is this a drama written for me? (Woah, ooh-woah, woah)
When you call me, why don’t you hesitate (Woah, ooh-woah, woah)
Ask me, do I deserve your faith? (Ooh, yeah, yeah, woo)
All this false fame, maybe I don’t need it
Embrace a piece of feeling
I just want a deep, deep love
I won’t stop
Along the way, run for you (Yeah, woo)
How are you now when you look at me? (How are you now?)
I still want it, where are you? (Where are you?)
Still can’t see, shout far away to find you (look for you)
Shout out your name (shout out your name)
It’s not about fame, nah
Shout out your name, yeah (shout out your name)
It’s not about fame, nah
Super hard (Super hard), do it hard (do it hard)
What kind of day (breathe, breathe) do you want? Yes
Not what I look like, but the real me
It’s just now that I explode, the bass goes boom, boom, boom, boom (Boom)
Standing up for my reason, light shining on me (Yeah)
Snap, snap, flashlight
Pass me the key
I’m with you forever (go on, go on)
All this false fame, maybe I don’t need it
Embrace a piece of feeling
We will run and chase, we will do it every day
If we’re together, we can do it, you know I need you
Along the way, run for you (Yeah, woo)
How are you now when you look at me? (How are you now?)
I still want it, where are you? (Where are you?)
Still can’t see, shout far away to find you (look for you)
Shout out your name (shout out your name)
It’s not about fame, nah
Shout out your name, yeah (shout out your name)
It’s not about fame, nah
Woo
Yes
It’s not about fame, nah
Romanised
They don’t really love me, they don’t really love me
They, they are, they are
They don’t really love me, they don’t really love me
Na-na-na
Shouting, loud, crying, crying
Fear, pain, but move on
Everything I did it for
My love, not fame
Will he love me? naega muneojyeodo
Nan anin cheokae, do I look good?
Sum makineun bami nareul kkeureoanji
Ireon nae moseup boiler bwa
Kkumeun don’t lie, raneun mal geojinmal (Woah, ooh-woah, woah)
Nareul wihae sseonaen drama ilkka (Woah, ooh-woah, woah)
When you call me, mangseoriji wae (Woah, ooh-woah, woah)
Naege mureobwa, do I deserve your faith? (Ooh, yeah, yeah, woo)
All this false fame, maybe I don’t need it
Kkeureoana has the feel of jogagui
Ojik stone gimpgo keeps his advice geol
I won’t stop
On the road, dallyeo neol wihae (Yeah, woo)
Nal boneun jigeum neon eottae? (jigeum neon eottae?)
Ajikdo wonhae, where are you? (Where are you?)
I still can’t see, meolli sorichyeo neoreul chaja (chaja)
Shout out your name (shout out your name)
It’s not about fame, nah
Shout out your name, yeah (shout out your name)
It’s not about fame, nah
Super hard (Super hard), do it hard (do it hard)
Eotteon nal (sumeul, sumeul) wonhalkka? Yes
Geonmosuseup mamal farm must have a change of law
Seyure for us is a faithful, demanding, naked, fulcrum day (the Lord)
Show up for my reason, nal bichuneun bit (Yeah)
Snap, snap, flashlight
Pass me the key
Senatolo (Gobing, this
All this false fame, maybe I don’t need it
Kkeureoana has the feel of jogagui
We will run and chase, we will do it every day
Hamkkeramyeon urin irwonae, you know I need you
On the road, dallyeo neol wihae (Yeah, woo)
Nal boneun jigeum neon eottae? (jigeum neon eottae?)
Ajikdo wonhae, where are you? (Where are you?)
I still can’t see, meolli sorichyeo neoreul chaja (chaja)
Shout out your name (shout out your name)
It’s not about fame, nah
Shout out your name, yeah (shout out your name)
It’s not about fame, nah
Woo
Yes
It’s not about fame, nah
Translation
They don’t really love me, they don’t really love me
They, they are, they are
They don’t really love me, they don’t really love me
Na-na-na
Shouting, loud, crying, crying
Fear, pain, but move on
Everything I did it for
My love, not fame
Will he love me? Even if I collapse
Do I pretend to be fine, do I look good?
The stifling nights hold me tight
I’m afraid to let you see this side of me
They say “dreams don’t lie”, but that’s a lie (Woah, ooh-woah, woah)
Is this just a drama I wrote for myself? (Woah, ooh-woah, woah)
When you call me, why do you hesitate? (Woah, ooh-woah, woah)
Ask me, do I deserve your faith? (Ooh, yeah, yeah, woo)
All this false fame, maybe I don’t need it
Holding onto a single piece of feeling
All I want is deep, intense love
I won’t stop
On the road, running for you (Yeah, woo)
How do you feel, looking at me now? (How do you feel now?)
I still want you, where are you? (Where are you?)
Still can’t see, I scream in the distance, looking for you (Looking)
Shout out your name (shout out your name)
It’s not about fame, nah
Shout out your name, yeah (shout out your name)
It’s not about fame, nah
Super hard (Super hard), do it hard (do it hard)
What kind of day do you want? (Breathing, breathing) Yes
Not the surface, but the real me
I explode right now, bass go boom, boom, boom, boom (Boom)
Standing up for my reason, light shining on me (Yeah)
Snap, snap, flashlight
Pass me the key
I’m with you forever (go on, go on)
All this false fame, maybe I don’t need it
Holding onto a single piece of feeling
We will run and chase, we will do it every day
Together we will make it, you know I need you
On the road, running for you (Yeah, woo)
How do you feel, looking at me now? (How do you feel now?)
I still want you, where are you? (Where are you?)
Still can’t see, I scream in the distance, looking for you (Looking)
Shout out your name (shout out your name)
It’s not about fame, nah
Shout out your name, yeah (shout out your name)
It’s not about fame, nah
Woo
Yes
It’s not about fame, nah
Title track “Fame” marks RIIZE’s first foray into angry-style hip hop, channeling a raw, dynamic energy that sharply amplifies its message and sets it apart from the group’s previously bright and ambitious sound. Beyond its intense production, the song explores the duality of fame, questioning whether public recognition truly leads to happiness and ultimately rejecting “false fame” in favor of something more meaningful.
“Fame” delves into the anxieties and emotional weight of celebrity, capturing the pain of feeling judged or unloved while being forced to appear strong. Ultimately, RIIZE offers a powerful statement of authenticity, emphasizing that genuine connection, self-acceptance and shared emotions with their fans, BRIIZE, matter far more than superficial success, symbolized by their relentless search for the one presence that truly understands them.
