“WILDSIDE” by Red Velvet (from their Japanese album Flowering) is an empowering anthem about self-discovery, liberating yourself from limitations, and embracing your true self without fear.
Japanese
Mmm
I show you inside myself
Listen
From a sweet and melting place
Ooh-out
look at yourself in the mirror
Who are you?
be yourself and be authentic
I want to continue dancing with my figure
I’m looking inside myself for a me that I don’t even know
Child? Crazy? I don’t know the truth
Even if I know I will lose, I will fight
(Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, yes)
I don’t need to keep running, ooh
In oo-out my wild side, my wild side
I have overcome my weakness, I haven’t seen you yet
Wild side, far, far away
Up and up, to places I haven’t seen yet
Nobody can stop me now
Let’s start running with “Seno”
Goodbye, I’m not who I used to be
Look at the wild side
Wild
Wild
Do it instinctively, come with me
Let’s go down, down, down, down the road
I didn’t go anywhere, now I could go anywhere
Afraid of change, I only look from the side
Being protected by you and breathing
Puppet, muppet, made to dance miserably
I thought I wasn’t good at it
But behind the weakness there was strength
Words of a loveless person, I don’t care anymore
I’ll show you that I want to show you the truth
I will never tell myself lies
(Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, yes)
Fly where you want to go now, ooh
I’m never afraid of going to heaven
In oo-out my wild side, my wild side
I have overcome my weakness, I haven’t seen you yet
Wild side, far, far away
Up and up, to places I haven’t seen yet
Nobody can stop me now
Let’s start running with “Seno”
Goodbye, I’m not who I used to be
Look at the wild side
I don’t even know
accept yourself
I want to love you more, I want to believe you
Don’t get lost, yes, yes, yes
Starlight It’s already dark
tearing apart the night
So bright, sparkling
La-la-la-la-la
In oo-out my wild side, my wild side
I have overcome my weakness, I haven’t seen you yet
Wild side, far, far away
Up and up, to places I haven’t seen yet
Nobody can stop me now (Oh)
Let’s start running with “Seno” (Oh)
Goodbye, I’m not who I used to be
Look at the wild side
Wild
Wild
Do it instinctively, come with me
Let’s go down, down, down
I’ll show you my wild side
Romanised
Mmm
I show you inside myself
Listen
Amakute toketeku basho kara
Ooh-out
Kagami no jibun or mitsumeru
Who are you?
Jibunrashiku itsuwari no nai
Sugata de odoritsuzuketai
Watashi sae mo shiranai watashi o sagasu inside me
Child? Crazy? Shinjitsu wakannaino
Makeru for shit, fight
(Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, yes)
Nigete bakari iran nai, ooh
In oo-out my wild side, my wild side
Yowa sa koeta mada minu watashi o
Wild side, far, far away
Takaku takaku mada minu basho done
Dare mo tomerarenai mō
“Seno” de hashiride sō
Goodbye, Kore didn’t do Watashi Janaino
The wild side of Miteinasai
Wild
Wild
Honnoude do it, come with me
Let’s go down, down, down, down the road
I didn’t go anywhere, now I could go anywhere
Kawaru no o osore gawa kara miteru dake
Kimi ni mamorare kokyū suru dake de
Puppet, muppet, mitai ni mijime ni odora sare
Jibun wa dameda to homottetano
Demo yowa sa no ura ni tsuyo sa ga attano
Ai no nai hito no kotoba, I don’t care anymore
I will show you Meseta Shinjitsu
Mō jibun ni never tells lies
(Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, yes)
Ikitai basho and ima fly, ooh
I’m never afraid of going to heaven
In oo-out my wild side, my wild side
Yowa sa koeta mada minu watashi o
Wild side, far, far away
Takaku takaku mada minu basho done
Dare mo tomerarenai mō
“Seno” de hashiride sō
Goodbye, Kore didn’t do Watashi Janaino
The wild side of Miteinasai
Watashi sae shiranai
Jibun or ukeireruno
Motto aishitai, shinjiteitai
Mayowanai yes, yes, yes, yes
Star light for children
Yoru or kirisaite
So brilliant, Kirameke
La-la-la-la-la
In oo-out my wild side, my wild side
Yowa sa koeta mada minu watashi o
Wild side, far, far away
Takaku takaku mada minu basho done
Dare for tomeranei for (Oh)
“Seno” de hashiride I know (Oh)
Goodbye, Kore didn’t do Watashi Janaino
The wild side of Miteinasai
Wild
Wild
Honnoude do it, come with me
Let’s go down, down, down
I’ll show you my wild side
Translation
Mmm
I show you inside myself
Listen
From a sweet melting point
Ooh-out
Looking at myself in the mirror
Who are you?
I want to be myself and
Keep dancing without pretending
I look inside myself that I don’t even know
Child? Crazy? I don’t know the truth
I fight even if I know I will lose
(Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, yes)
I can’t always run away
In oo-out my wild side, my wild side
The invisible self that has overcome weakness
Wild side, far, far away
Higher and higher towards the invisible place
Nobody can stop me anymore
Get ready, go
Goodbye, I’m not the same as before
Check out my wild side
Wild
Wild
By instinct, do it, come with me
Let’s go down, down, down, down the road
I didn’t go anywhere, now I could go anywhere
Fear of change, just looking at it from the side
When you protect me and I’m breathing
I am forced into unhappiness like a puppet, muppet
I thought I wasn’t good at it
But behind the weakness there was strength
Words of people without love, I don’t care anymore
I’ll show you the truth
I will never tell lies to myself again
(Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, yes)
Fly now to the place I want to be
I’m never afraid of going to heaven
In oo-out my wild side, my wild side
The invisible self that has overcome weakness
Wild side, far, far away
Higher and higher towards the invisible place
Nobody can stop me anymore
Get ready, go
Goodbye, I’m not the same as before
Check out my wild side
Accept myself
I don’t know that either
I want to love more
Believe me more
So I don’t get lost, yes, yes, yes
Starlight, already pierces the dark night
So bright, sparkle, la-la-la-la-la
In oo-out my wild side, my wild side
The invisible self that has overcome weakness
Wild side, far, far away
Higher and higher towards the invisible place
Nobody can stop me anymore
Get ready, go
Goodbye, I’m not the same as before
Check out my wild side
Wild
Wild
By instinct, do it, come with me
Let’s go down, down, down
I’ll show you my wild side
“WILDSIDE” by Red Velvet is a bold and powerful anthem about self-discovery, freedom, and embracing your true self without fear. Released as the lead single from their Japanese album Floweringthe song highlights the detachment from limits and the confident entry into a stronger identity.
One of the main themes of the song is self-responsibility. The lyrics reflect on times when members felt trapped by expectations, comparing themselves to a “puppet” or “muppet” controlled by others. Rather than remain confined to their comfort zone, they choose to face insecurity and reclaim their independence.
The phrase “wild side” symbolizes the hidden, wild version of oneself that was once suppressed. It represents the courage, authenticity and confidence to reveal every side of who I am without fear of judgement. Through this transformation, the song encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and inner strength.
“WILDSIDE” also carries a strong message about challenging limits and unapologetically chasing ambition. Members reject negativity and refuse to let criticism stop them from pursuing what they truly want. This rebellious energy is visually reinforced in the music video, in which Red Velvet appears as ferocious and elegant thieves who steal luxury jewelry that symbolizes freedom, trust and breaking away from constraints to pursue one’s desires.
