aespa’s “SHAKIN'” is a high-energy anthem about unapologetic confidence, upsetting the status quo, and overcoming negativity. The text focuses on owning your power, not being bothered by criticism and demanding respect on your own terms.
Hangul
This is not acceptable behavior
Yes, trembling
As unknown as it is, it is very bizarre
Yes, I keep it nice, I keep it sincere
There is no need to decorate it
As it stands now, they are a classic
I know you like my fashion (Yeah)
It’s all eyes on me, okay, no need to mention it
Already the main attraction (Yeah)
Let’s bring the juice
The pace becomes faster
My sensitive senses wake me up, I feel good
Swallow your heart and shake it, the ice breaks
I’ll make you tremble, tremble
I’ll make you tremble, tremble
You’re throwing fire at my, at my, at
Yes, I’ll make you tremble, tremble
Look at your throne, look at your throne
Look at your throne, look at your throne
The moment you stop, I’ll come get you
Let’s bring the juice
Trembling from my point of view ’cause I’m so beautiful (What?)
It’s okay to be scared, you’re so typical (Yeah)
I analyze you easily, say who’s who (Ice)
It’s okay to let your guard down, it’s okay (Cool)
I know you feel the tension (Yeah; Oh)
I dare to wonder if it’s a lie, no need to ask
Yeah, I’m thinking about that action (Yeah)
Let’s bring the juice
I’ll make you tremble
Shake your whole world, all good
Break it all to your heart’s content, break the ice (Release it all to your heart’s content, oh)
I’ll make you tremble, tremble
I’ll make you tremble, tremble
You’re throwing fire at my, at my, at
Yes, I’ll make you tremble, tremble
It gets a little flashy
It gets a little mean
Stay fly, float
I’m about to do it, I-I’m the GOAT
The greatest of all time, let’s strut in
Even if I turn my head, it’s nothing (Now)
Go crazy when I’m in your pocket
I’ll make you tremble, tremble, I get it
I’ll make you tremble, tremble (Yuh)
I’ll make you tremble, tremble (Uh-uh)
You’re throwing fire at my, at my, at
Yes, I’ll make you shake, shake (Yes)
Look at your throne, look at your throne
Look at your throne, look at your throne
The moment you stop, I’m coming for you (Yeah)
Let’s bring the juice
Get a little flashy (Flashy)
Get a little bad (bad)
Stay fly, float
Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
Romanised
This is not acceptable behavior
Yes, trembling
Very extravagant Natseonmankeum
Yes, I keep it nice, I keep it sincere
Click on the download button
Jigeum inneun geudaero, I’m a classic
I know you like my fashion (Yeah)
All eyes are on me, nal ganeumhae, needless to say
Imi main attraction (Yeah)
Let’s bring the juice
Deo ppallajineun tempo
Yeminhan gamgagi nal kkaewo feels good
Ne maeumeul samkin dwi heundeureo the ice breaks
I’ll make you tremble, tremble
I’ll make you tremble, tremble
You’re throwing fire at my, at my, at
Yes, I’ll make you tremble, tremble
Look at your throne, look at your throne
Look at your throne, look at your throne
Meomchithaneun Sungan, I come for you
Let’s bring the juice
Trembling from my point of view ’cause I’m so beautiful (What?)
Geobi nal mando haji, you’re so typical (Yeah)
Nan swipge neol muneoteuryeo tells who’s who (Ice)
Bangsimhaedo gwaenchana is beautiful (beautiful)
I know you feel the tension (Yeah; Oh)
Gamhi geojisinji uisimhae no need to ask questions
Yeah, I’m thinking about that action (Yeah)
Let’s bring the juice
I’ll make you tremble
In the oven everything is fine
Ne modeun yellow maeumkkeot kkaetteuryeo breaks the ice (ne modeun yellow maeumkkeot, oh)
I’ll make you tremble, tremble
I’ll make you tremble, tremble
You’re throwing fire at my, at my, at
Yes, I’ll make you tremble, tremble
It gets a little flashy
It gets a little mean
Stay fly, float
I’m about to do it, I-I’m the GOAT
The greatest of all time, let’s strut in
Meori gullyeo bwatja nothing (Now)
Go crazy when I’m in your pocket
I’ll make you tremble, tremble, I get it
I’ll make you tremble, tremble (Yuh)
I’ll make you tremble, tremble (Uh-uh)
You’re throwing fire at my, at my, at
Yes, I’ll make you shake, shake (Yes)
Look at your throne, look at your throne
Look at your throne, look at your throne
Meomchithaneun Sungan, I’m coming for you (Yes)
Let’s bring the juice
Get a little flashy (Flashy)
Get a little bad (bad)
Stay fly, float
Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
GOAT
Translation
This is not acceptable behavior
Yes, trembling
As unknown as it is, very extravagant
Yes, I keep it nice, I keep it sincere
There’s no need to force myself to get dressed
Just as they are now, they are a classic
I know you like my fashion (Yeah)
They are all eyes on me, evaluating me, no need to mention it
Already the main attraction (Yeah)
Let’s bring the juice
The pace continues to get faster
My heightened senses wake me up, I feel good
After swallowing your heart, I shake it, the ice breaks
I’ll make you tremble, tremble
I’ll make you tremble, tremble
You’re throwing fire at my, at my, at
Yes, I’ll make you tremble, tremble
Look at your throne, look at your throne
Look at your throne, look at your throne
The moment you hesitate, I’ll come get you
Let’s bring the juice
Trembling from my point of view ’cause I’m so beautiful (What?)
It makes sense that you’re scared, you’re so typical (Yeah)
I can destroy you so easily, say who’s who (Ice)
Even if you let your guard down, it’s okay (Cool)
I know you feel the tension (Yeah; Oh)
How dare you doubt that it’s fake? There is no need to ask questions
Yeah, I’m thinking about that action (Yeah)
Let’s bring the juice
I’ll make you tremble (Oh)
I’ll shake your whole world, all right
I’ll freely shatter all that’s yours, icebreaker (I’ll freely shatter all that’s yours, oh)
I’ll make you tremble, tremble
I’ll make you tremble, tremble
You’re throwing fire at my, at my, at
Yes, I’ll make you tremble, tremble
It gets a little flashy
It gets a little mean
Stay fly, float
I’m about to do it, I-I’m the GOAT
The greatest of all time, let’s strut in
No matter how much you think about it, nothing (Now)
Go crazy when I’m in your pocket
I’ll make you tremble, tremble, I get it
I’ll make you tremble, tremble (Yuh)
I’ll make you tremble, tremble (Uh-uh)
You’re throwing fire at my, at my, at
Yes, I’ll make you shake, shake (Yes)
Look at your throne, look at your throne
Look at your throne, look at your throne
The moment you hesitate, I’m coming for you (Yeah)
Let’s bring the juice
Get a little flashy (Flashy)
Get a little bad (bad)
Stay fly, float
Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
GOAT
aespa’s “SHAKIN'” is a bold, energetic anthem about confidence, power and breaking expectations. Through fierce lyrics and an intense atmosphere, the song emphasizes not being bothered by criticism while confidently taking control of your position and identity.
One of the main themes of the song is unapologetic self-confidence. aespa dismisses negativity and criticism as “typical,” making it clear that they refuse to stoop to match outside opinions. Instead, the lyrics reinforce their belief that they operate on an entirely different level, embracing individuality and self-confidence without hesitation.
The track also focuses on dominance and taking control. Lyrics like “Behold Your Throne” symbolize challenging existing standards and confidently stepping into positions of power. Rather than waiting for approval, aespa present themselves as fearless figures ready to claim space and make an undeniable impact.
The title “SHAKIN’” serves as a metaphor for shaking up the status quo and upsetting expectations. The energetic delivery of the song reflects the idea of leaving a powerful and flashy impression that cannot be ignored. Overall, “SHAKIN’” becomes an uplifting anthem about strength, ambition, and the confidence to change the game on your own terms.
