aespa’s song “Bite” is an intense and energetic track that explores themes of dangerous attraction, temptation and surrender to desire. The lyrics describe a captivating, almost predatory love story in which the narrator is fully aware of the risk but cannot resist the intoxicating charms of his partner.
Hangul
Be careful, I’ll bite
(Bite, bite, bite, bite)
(Bite, bite, bite, bite)
Hold me back, I’m about to break the cage
You talk a lot until you see my face
I’m coming, you better give me space
I say I can’t help it, just crash
I won’t waste all my time
Play well, not mine
Highlight an unknown aspect
I said I might bite you back
With every step I take, I sculpt my moves
No matter what you say, I don’t care about you
My way
The pain that completed me
Play it cool until you go over the limit
You don’t know where I come from, but you’re under my rules
So better to stay away from it
So it’s better to stay away from my bad side
Be careful, because I bite (Ah)
I will swallow you easily
One bite (Ah)
Don’t mess with me, deeper
I bite
Say I’m so bad, you bet you’re right
Look at me, fight by instinct (Ah)
Frozen veneers, they built my career
Like, wait, the temperature changed in an instant
Change your words, what do you do? What do you want?
I’m here to kill, here to conquer
Eat them like candy, now they call me Willy Wonka
When I’m in my zone, I feel like a dancer
Touch me more than I will make you feel karma
So far I’ve let it pass
I’ll go easy on you
For every road I have traveled I have paid my debt
No matter what you say, I don’t care about you
My way
Another phase beyond
Better to duck, the shadow that has crossed the line
Like a fool, dare me, I’m done with this
So better to stay away from it
Better to stay away from my negative side
Be careful, because I bite (Ah)
I will swallow you easily
One bite (bite, yeah; Ah)
Don’t mess with me, deeper
I bite
Say I’m so bad, you bet you’re right
Look at me, fight by instinct (Ah)
Frozen veneers, I built my career on the bite
It saved my heart from a lesson
I built my protection (Protection)
I’m doing it for me
he chose me
The instinct to fall deeply asleep
Don’t wake up that part of me (Ooh-ooh)
Run or it will get ugly
Ooh, yes
Be careful, because I bite (Ah)
I will swallow you easily
One bite (Ah)
Don’t mess with me, deeper
I bite
Say I’m so bad, you bet you’re right
Look at me, fight according to your instinct (Ah)
Frozen veneers, I built my career on the bite
Please get out of my way (bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (bite, bite, bite, bite)
Please get out of my way (bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (bite, bite, bite, bite; bite)
Please get out of my way (bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (bite, bite, bite, bite)
Please get out of my way (bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (bite, bite, bite, bite; bite)
Romanised
Be careful, I’ll bite
(Bite, bite, bite, bite)
(Bite, bite, bite, bite)
Hold me back, I’m about to break the cage
You talk a lot until you see my face
I’m coming, you better give me space
I say Pial is crashing
I won’t waste all my time
Play well, Jabineun is not mine
Natseon moseubeul kkeonae
I said I might bite you back
Ganeun georeummada I sculpted my moves
Mwora tteodeureodo I don’t care about you
My way
Pain nal wanseonghan
Seoneul neomgi jeonkkajiman plays great
You don’t know where I come from, but you’re under my rules
So better to stay away from it
So it’s better to stay away from my negative side
Be careful, because I bite (Ah)
Neol gappunhi samkyeobeoril
One bite (Ah)
Don’t make fun of me, deo gipsugi
I bite
Say I’m so bad, you bet you’re right
Look at me, fight bonneungdaero (Ah)
Frozen veneers, they built my career
Like, wait, sunsikgane bakkwyeobeorin ondo
Maleul bakkweo dae what do you do? What do you want?
I’m here to kill, here to conquer
Eat them like candy, now they call me Willy Wonka
When I’m in my zone, I feel like a dancer
Nal deo geondeuryeobwa then I will make you feel the karma
Jigeumkkajin I let it pass
I’ll go easy on you
Jinaon Gilmada I have paid my dues
Mwora tteodeureodo I don’t care about you
My way
Neomeoseon phase
Better to duck, seoneul neomun shadow
Like a fool, dare me, I’m done with this
So better to stay away from it
Better to stay away from my negative side
Be careful, because I bite (Ah)
Neol gappunhi samkyeobeoril
One bite (bite, yeah; Ah)
Don’t make fun of me, deo gipsugi
I bite
Say I’m so bad, you bet you’re right
Look at me, fight bonneungdaero (Ah)
Frozen veneers, I built my career on the bite
It saved my heart from a lesson
I built my protection (Protection)
I’m doing it for me
Nareul Taekhaetji
Gipi jamdeureotdeon instinct
Don’t wake up that part of me (Ooh-ooh)
Run or it will get ugly
Ooh, yes
Be careful, because I bite (Ah)
Neol gappunhi samkyeobeoril
One bite (Ah)
Don’t make fun of me, deo gipsugi
I bite
Say I’m so bad, you bet you’re right
Look at me, fight bonneungdaero (Ah)
Frozen veneers, I built my career on the bite
Please get out of my way (bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (bite, bite, bite, bite)
Please get out of my way (bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (bite, bite, bite, bite; bite)
Please get out of my way (bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (bite, bite, bite, bite)
Please get out of my way (bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (bite, bite, bite, bite; bite)
Translation
Be careful, I’ll bite
(Bite, bite, bite, bite)
(Bite, bite, bite, bite)
Hold me back, I’m about to break the cage
You talk a lot until you see my face
I’m coming, you better give me space
I say instead of running away, crash head-on
I won’t waste all my time
Playing well, pity is not mine
Revealing a side of me you’ve never seen
I said I might bite you back
With every single step I take, I have sculpted my moves
It doesn’t matter what noise you make, I don’t care about you
My way
The pain is what made me whole
I do as long as you don’t go over the limit
You don’t know where I come from, but you’re under my rules
So better to stay away from it
So it’s better to stay away from my negative side
Be careful, because I bite (Ah)
I will swallow you whole without breaking a sweat
One bite (Ah)
Don’t mess with me, sink even deeper
I bite
Say I’m so bad, you bet you’re right
Look at me, I fight by pure instinct (Ah)
Frozen veneers, they built my career
Like, wait, the temperature completely changed in a split second
You keep changing your words, what do you do? What do you want?
I’m here to kill, here to conquer
Eat them like candy, now they call me Willy Wonka
When I’m in my zone, I feel like a dancer
Go ahead and provoke me more, then I’ll make you feel the karma
So far I’ve let it pass
I’ll go easy on you
On every path I have walked, I have paid my debt
It doesn’t matter what noise you make, I don’t care about you
My way
Going through yet another phase
Better duck, the disrespect (shadow) has crossed the line
Like a fool, dare me, I’m done with this
So better to stay away from it
Better to stay away from my negative side
Be careful, because I bite (Ah)
I will swallow you whole without breaking a sweat
One bite (bite, yeah; Ah)
Don’t mess with me, sink even deeper
I bite
Say I’m so bad, you bet you’re right
Look at me, I fight by pure instinct (Ah)
Frozen veneers, I built my career on the bite
It saved my heart from a lesson
I built my protection (Protection)
I’m doing it for me
I chose myself
Instinct fast asleep
Don’t wake up that part of me (Ooh-ooh)
Run or it will get ugly
Ooh, yes
Be careful, because I bite (Ah)
I will swallow you whole without breaking a sweat
One bite (Ah)
Don’t mess with me, sink even deeper
I bite
Say I’m so bad, you bet you’re right
Look at me, I fight by pure instinct (Ah)
Frozen veneers, I built my career on the bite
Please get out of my way (bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (bite, bite, bite, bite)
Please get out of my way (bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (bite, bite, bite, bite; bite)
Please get out of my way (bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (bite, bite, bite, bite)
Please get out of my way (bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (bite, bite, bite, bite; bite)
“Bite” by aespa is a dark, high-energy song about dangerous attraction, temptation, and giving in to intense desire. Through hypnotic imagery and fierce vocals, the song portrays a relationship that feels thrilling, addictive and slightly toxic, but impossible to resist.
One of the main themes of the song is seductive danger. The lyrics compare the attraction to something “sweet as poison”, showing how the narrator is fully aware of the risks but willingly chooses to dive deeper into the relationship. Rather than avoiding danger, the song embraces the excitement and adrenaline that comes from losing control.
“Bite” also explores themes of power and domination. The recurring phrase about “sharp teeth” symbolizes taking control instead of becoming a victim. Rather than allow himself to be consumed by the relationship, the narrator chooses to “bite first,” reclaiming trust and power within the emotional dynamic.
At the same time, the track reflects Aespa’s fierce, cyber-surrealist identity. Images such as glowing eyes in the darkness and dangerous sparks create a mysterious and rebellious atmosphere that celebrates stepping out of innocence and embracing a darker, bolder side of oneself. Combined with its intense production and hypnotic energy, “Bite” becomes an anthem about temptation, confidence and fearless desire.
