ITZY’s “Motto” (the title track of their twelfth EP) is a heartfelt love letter to their fans (MIDZY) and a motivational anthem about self-confidence. The lyrics revolve around the message “I choose myself,” encouraging listeners to trust their choices, move forward with confidence, and rely on the mutual trust built with their supporters.
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Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
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Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
You are my motto
Close your eyes
I can feel you by my side
All the time
Oh, yeah, huh
Make me fearless, uh
When I wander in the darkness always noisy
It put me in a trance
Your familiar voice
Falling like fate, change, change my calling
I know you feel it too
You have to trust me, darling, and you’ll see
The dream of you finally reaching me
You are my desire, guide me
You are the glow, wake me up
When you find yourself at the end of the world
Uh, shine on me
Take me to a better place
I’m not afraid of this ending
Yes, I need you by my side
Ready? Dive in
Take my hand
There’s no one like you, you, you
I want to be the one
I won’t stop at you, ah
Now I know
You, my everything is as dazzling as you
you shine on me
I want you so much because you are my motto, oh
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Mo-mo-mo-mo
Joy spreads in you
I don’t know where it ends (Yeah)
The night of hesitation is over (Yeah)
Shines brightly clearly
hot breath
Take me to steer
Even if it’s the end of the world, move
I have to get up
I have to get up, throw me
Don’t hesitate, no regrets
Every day, without ever looking back
Yes, the answer is just you
Take me to a better place
I’m not afraid of this ending
Yes, I need you by my side
Ready? Dive in
Take my hand
There’s no one like you, you, you
I want to be the one
I won’t stop at you, ah
Now I know
You, my everything is as dazzling as you
you shine on me
I want you so much because you are my motto, oh
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
You are my motto, oh
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
You know, I know
That I need your love
Let’s call it us
Even at this moment
At the end of our time together
something that fills me
Call you anytime
When I need someone, you
Oh, now I know
Take me there like this
Take my hand
There’s no one like you, you, you
I want to be the right one (the right one)
I won’t stop at you, ah (Ah)
As you know
Feeling so meant to be, this tremor
Don’t go easy (Ah, ah)
Become one because you are my motto, oh
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto (My motto)
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto (Baby, yes, you know)
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
You are my motto, oh
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
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Romanised
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
You are my motto
Don’t miss the range
I can feel you by my side
All the time
Oh, yeah, huh
Make me fearless, uh
Neul soranhan eodumeul hemael ttae
It put me in a trance
Voice of Iksukhan neoui
Unless I’m falling, I’m changing my calling
I know you feel it too
You have to trust me, darling, gidaryeojwo you’ll see
Kkeutnae daeul neoran kkum
You are my desire, nal ikkeureo
You are the glow, nal ireukyeo
Swim kkeute that isseul ttae
Uh, hwanhi Nareul Bicywer
Take me to a better place
I’m not afraid
Yes, I need you by my side
Ready? Dive in
Take my hand
There’s no one like you, you, you
I want to be the one
Neoreul hyanghae meomchuji ana, ah
Now I know
Neol, neol dalma nunbusil, my everything
Nal bichun neo
I want you so much because you are my motto, oh
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Mo-mo-mo-mo
Neoro beonjyeooneun delight (delight)
Engineering Key Spring (Yes)
Mangseorideon bameun over (Yes)
Seonmyeonghage binna clearly
Tteugeoun suspects
Nal deryeoga swerves
Sesang kkeutira haedo move
I have to get up
I have to get up, Nareul Deonjyeo
Don’t hesitate, huhoe eopge
Every day, without ever looking back
Yes, dabeun ojik neoya
Take me to a better place
I’m not afraid
Yes, I need you by my side
Ready? Dive in
Take my hand
There’s no one like you, you, you
I want to be the one
Neoreul hyanghae meomchuji ana, ah
Now I know
Neol, neol dalma nunbusil, my everything
Nal bichun neo
I want you so much because you are my motto, oh
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
You are my motto, oh
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
You know, I know
That I need your love
Let’s call it us
Jigeum smelling
That’s how it is
Nae aneul chaeunun something
Call you anytime
When I need someone, you
Oh, now I know
Take me there like this
Take my hand
There’s no one like you, you, you
I want to be the right one (the right one)
Neoreul hyanghae meomchuji ana, ah (Ah)
As you know
I feel so destined to be, i tteollimi
Don’t go easy (Ah, ah)
Hanaga dwae why are you my motto, oh
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto (My motto)
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto (Baby, yes, you know)
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
You are my motto, oh
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Translation
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
You are my motto
I close both eyes
I can feel you by my side
All the time
Oh, yeah, huh
Make me fearless, uh
Every time I wander in the noisy, chaotic darkness
It put me in a trance
Your familiar voice
Falling like fate, change and shift my calling
I know you feel it too
You have to trust me, darling, wait for me, you’ll see
The dream called “you” that I will finally reach
You are my desire, guiding me forward
You are the glow that lifts me up
When I find myself at the edge of the world
Uh, shine on me
Take me to a better place
I’m not afraid of what this ending will be like
Yes, I need you by my side
Ready? Dive in
Take my hand
There’s no one like you, you, you
I want to be the one
I won’t stop running towards you, ah
Now I know
My everything will shine brightly, reflecting you and resembling you
You, who enlighten me
I want you so much because you are my motto, oh
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Mo-mo-mo-mo
A joy that spreads through me because of you (Delight)
I don’t know where the end might be (Yeah)
The nights of hesitation are over (Yeah)
Shining vividly and clearly
My burning breath
He takes me away, swerving
Even if it’s the end of the world, move
I have to get up
I have to get up, throwing myself into it
Don’t hesitate, then there will be no regrets
Every day, without ever looking back
Yes, you are the only answer
Take me to a better place
I’m not afraid of what this ending will be like
Yes, I need you by my side
Ready? Dive in
Take my hand
There’s no one like you, you, you
I want to be the one
I won’t stop running towards you, ah
Now I know
My everything will shine brightly, reflecting you and resembling you
You, who enlighten me
I want you so much because you are my motto, oh
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
You are my motto, oh
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
You know, I know
That I need your love
Let’s call it us
Even at this very moment
At the end of the time we shared together
There is something that fills me inside
Call you anytime
When I need someone, you
Oh, now I know
Take me there like this
Take my hand
There’s no one like you, you, you
I want to be the right one (the right one)
I won’t stop running towards you, ah (Ah)
As you know
Feeling so meant to be, this trembling sensation
Don’t go easy (Ah, ah)
Let’s become one, because you are my motto, oh
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto (My motto)
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto (Baby, yes, you know)
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
You are my motto, oh
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
Motto Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo
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“Motto” by ITZY is a powerful pop song focused on self-confidence, trust and gratitude towards fans. As the title track of their 12th EP, the song reflects both ITZY’s personal journey and the strong bond they share with MIDZY.
One of the main meanings of the song is self-empowerment. Through lyrics about trusting your path and choosing yourself over fear or doubt, “Motto” encourages listeners to move forward with confidence without relying on external validation. The message aligns with ITZY’s long-standing theme of independence and self-love.
At the same time, the track also serves as a heartfelt love letter to their fans. Leader Yeji described MIDZY as a “lighthouse” who guided the group through difficult times, making the title “Motto” symbolize the values and support system that keep ITZY motivated and strong.
Musically, “Motto” combines energetic melodies with emotional sincerity, balancing confidence and warmth. The song ultimately reminds us to have faith in ourselves, appreciate the people who support us, and continue to chase our dreams without hesitation.
