Switchblade is an electronic dance track with a compelling hook, fusing aespa’s understated yet powerful vocals with an energetic instrumental, along with a feature from Billboard chart-topping hip-hop artist Ty Dolla Sign.
Hangul
I have the flash, I have the flames
The emptiness inside me, I have no limits
One time it went badly
When I turn around, it’s romantic again
Attitude changed as a good go
Round, round, round, round
So I’m going to change it right now
What is my name? I know, you know
You heard it on the radio
Quietly holding your breath
Watch me go, go
What is my name? I know, you know
Make it sharper
Now it’s time to cut
Let’s go
Change it, change it, change it
Switch it, switch it, switch it (Switchblade)
Change it, change it, change it
Switch it, switch it, switch it (Switchblade)
Press (Press), click (Click)
We (We) change (Change)
Change it, change it, change it
Now it’s time to cut
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
Noise (noise), shh (Shh), let’s cut (let’s touch)
Change it, change it, change it
Now it’s time to cut
손끝에 blade upside down, you love all my sides
Go anywhere, wherever you go
Even though I’m scared, I’m attracted to you, I know your mind
Want to see it more? Better to stay in your lane
Ooh, this is the life I’m living
Change it, change it, change it, change it
But it’s not free
If you want to be, you want to be, be like me
What is my name? Again, you know
Just like the eyes that woke up
Now it’s time to cut
Let’s go
Change it, change it, change it
Switch it, switch it, switch it (Switchblade)
Change it, change it, change it
Switch it, switch it, switch it (Switchblade)
Press (Press), click (Click)
We (We) change (Change)
Change it, change it, change it
Now it’s time to cut
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
Noise (noise), shh (Shh), let’s cut (let’s touch)
Change it, change it, change it
DOLLA
(Change, change, change)
Change it up, no weirdness (No weirdness)
They played last year, now they need me (now they need me)
She wants everything from me, she’s so greedy (so greedy)
But I just left the club with a threesome
Dolla get the money (money), Dolla get the won (won)
Dolla breaks bread with the team (Team)
As soon as they think we’re done
That’s when you know it’s time to change it
Change, change, change
Change, change, mix
So, so, change it
Change, change, change
What is my name? I know, you know
Slowly lower your body
I’m changing my blade, you know
I’ll change the blade, let’s go
I was silently trapped
Really set me free, unleash it
Now it’s time to cut
Romanised
I have the flash, I have the flames
Nae anui empty, I have no limits
One time it went badly
Dwidolmyeon binds romantichae
Dwibakkwin taedo as a cheerful away
Round, round, round, round
So I’m going to change it right now
What is my name? I know, you know
You heard it on the radio
Joyonghi sum jugigo
Watch me go, go
What is my name? I know, you know
Deo nalkaropge seugo
Now it’s time to cut
Let’s go
Change it, change it, change it
Switch it, switch it, switch it (Switchblade)
Change it, change it, change it
Switch it, switch it, switch it (Switchblade)
Press (Press), click (Click)
We (We) change (Change)
Change it, change it, change it
Now it’s time to cut
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
Noise (noise), shh (Shh), let’s cut (let’s touch)
Change it, change it, change it
Now it’s time to cut
Sonkkеute blade flip, you love all my sides
Nubyeo kkeullin daero eodideun da
Geobeul naemyeonseodo kkeullijana, I know your mind
Want to see it more? Better to stay in your lane
Ooh, this is the life I’m living
Change it, change it, change it, change it
But it’s not free
If you want to be, be like me
What is my name? Again you know
Kkaeeonan nunbit geudaero
Now it’s time to cut
Let’s go
Change it, change it, change it
Switch it, switch it, switch it (Switchblade)
Change it, change it, change it
Switch it, switch it, switch it (Switchblade)
Press (Press), click (Click)
We (We) change (Change)
Change it, change it, change it
Now it’s time to cut
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
Noise (noise), shh (Shh), let’s cut (let’s touch)
Change it, change it, change it
DOLLA
(Change, change, change)
Change it up, no weirdness (No weirdness)
They played last year, now they need me (now they need me)
She wants everything from me, she’s so greedy (so greedy)
But I just left the club with a threesome
Dolla get the money (money), Dolla get the won (won)
Dolla breaks bread with the team (Team)
As soon as they think we’re done
That’s when you know it’s time to change it
Change, change, change
Change, change, mix
So, so, change it
Change, change, change
What is my name? I know, you know
Cheoncheonhi momeul natchugo
I’m changing my blade, you know
I’ll change the blade, let’s go
Yamjeonhi is here
Jinjja nal pureo, let it go
Now it’s time to cut
Translation
I have the flash, I have the flames
The emptiness inside me, I have no limits
One time it went badly
But when I turn around, I become romantic again
My attitude changes like a carousel, round, round, round
So I’m going to change it right now
What is my name? I know, you know
You heard it on the radio
Hold your breath calmly
Watch me go, go
What is my name? I know, you know
Sharpening me even more
Now it’s time to cut
Let’s go
Change it, change it, change it
Switch it, switch it, switch it (Switchblade)
Change it, change it, change it
Switch it, switch it, switch it (Switchblade)
Press (Press), click (Click)
We (We) change (Change)
Change it, change it, change it
Now it’s time to cut
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
Noise (Noisе), shh (Shh), let’s cut (let’s touch)
Change it, change it, change it
Now it’s time to cut
A blade that moves at my fingertips, you love all my sides
Sewn wherever you are drawn, everywhere
Even if you are afraid, you are attracted to it, I know your mind
Want to see it more? Better to stay in your lane
Ooh, this is the life I’m living
Change it, change it, change it, change it
But it’s not free
If you want to be, you want to be, be like me
What is my name? Again, you know
With those awakened eyes
Now it’s time to cut
Let’s go
Change it, change it, change it
Switch it, switch it, switch it (Switchblade)
Change it, change it, change it
Switch it, switch it, switch it (Switchblade)
Press (Press), click (Click)
We (We) change (Change)
Change it, change it, change it
Now it’s time to cut
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
Noise (noise), shh (Shh), let’s cut (let’s touch)
Change it, change it, change it
DOLLA
(Change, change, change)
Change it up, no weirdness (No weirdness)
They played last year, now they need me (now they need me)
She wants everything from me, she’s so greedy (so greedy)
But I just left the club with a threesome
Dolla get the money (money), Dolla get the won (won)
Yeah, Dolla breaks bread with the team (team)
As soon as they think we’re done (Done)
That’s when you know it’s time to change it
Change, change, change
Change, change, mix
So, so, change it
Change, change, change
What is my name? I know, you know
Slowly lowering my body (Oh, yeah)
I’m changing my blade, you know
I raise the blade, let’s go (Woo)
The real me that was silently trapped
I’m releasing it, I’m turning it off
Now it’s time to cut
“Switchblade” uses the metaphor of a “switchblade” to represent Aespa’s ability to transform and respond sharply in any situation, symbolizing both flexibility and strength. Just as a switchblade opens instantly and unexpectedly, the track portrays aespa ready to unleash their power at any moment, confidently taking control of their narrative and refusing to be limited by expectations or criticism.
The song also reflects Aespa’s signature duality, balancing glamorous pop aesthetics with a fierce, punchy energy beneath the surface. Musically, the members’ elegant vocal delivery blends with aggressive electronic beats, while Ty Dolla Sign adds a smooth R&B-influenced contrast that enhances the song’s dynamic and powerful vibe.
