“NASA” by ATEEZ is an anthem about unwavering ambition, ambition and creating a lasting legacy and “masterpiece” by pushing boundaries, similar to space exploration. It signifies a shift from their previous ocean-themed, pirate tradition to exploring the “unknown” of space, representing a higher, more limitless phase in their career.
Hangul
Put your gear down, you’re here, eyes on me, look
Today’s cycle is irregular, show me, call me Houdini, I’m fascinated by your mind
I never stop, sweep everything away, just sweep away the cost, go
Crazy, woah, you know, I still print barcodes
Take care of it, bring me my things, I won’t take them, hotline bling
Kill him, all those hits, tie him up, all those bands, I…
The 808 is so deep you’ll break your ribs
Put meat on it, cook it, special meal
I spit gold and silver
Make it a masterpiece
The value does not change
That is until I rest in peace
Walk out
I fly, so much higher than the sky
Let’s go
Up to that universe, going up
Shoot for the stars like NASA, always going up like my stack
Ready for your signal, go faster, aim for the stars like NASA
Eyes on, no dough, rooting for my fall, yeah, I get it (who’s that?)
The dough rises like a half stack
Go up and go far, hell yeah
I don’t decide, no limits, yes, only towards the sky
Shoot for the stars like NASA, always going up like my stack
Ready for your signal, go faster, aim for the stars like NASA
It’s ironic, even if you become a star, you launch rockets
Everyone, be careful with your heads. We are casually breathing fire.
Hiding from me, NASA space is my home
An alien who came to play around the world for a while, that’s me
I’m scared, my life is turning red like Apple stock
Up and down, swarm of fallen ants, prey to Wall Street
Collect stars, subtract them, add them, then crash them, cold collector
Even the fall is creative, it’s true, my value is different
I spit gold and silver
Make it a masterpiece
The value does not change
That is until I rest in peace
Walk out
I fly, so much higher than the sky
Let’s go
Up to that universe, going up
Shoot for the stars like NASA, always going up like my stack
Ready for your signal, go faster, aim for the stars like NASA
Eyes on, no dough, rooting for my fall, yeah, I get it (who’s that?)
The dough rises like a half stack
Go up and go far, hell yeah
I don’t decide, no limits, yes, only towards the sky
Shoot for the stars like NASA, always going up like my stack
Ready for your signal, go faster, aim for the stars like NASA
Every night it rains, pouring money and fame
I want it more and more
It’s hot tonight, keep it up, yeah
Until morning comes, round and round
Romanised
Naeryeonwa jangbineun tuk, watjana, eyes on me, look
Goreuji oneurui loop, boyeojwo, call me Houdini, hollyeobeoriji nan mind
I never stop, sweep everything away, do sseureo dama cost, go
Michige, woah, heaven, take my barcode
Chaenggyeonwa bring my things, a bada, the bling hotline
Jungnyeo, all those hits, mukkeo, all those groups, I…
The 808 is so deep you’ll break your ribs
Geu wie eonjeo meat, yorihae, special meal
Baeteo nan gold and silver
Mandeurean, masterpiece
Gachineun an byeonhaji
That is until I rest in peace
Walk out
I fly, so much higher than the sky
Let’s go
Let’s be a floater, going up
Shoot for the stars like NASA, always going up like my stack
Ready for your signal, go faster, aim for the stars like NASA
Eyes on, no dough, rooting for my fall, yeah, I get it (who’s that?)
The dough rises like a half stack
Ollaga jeo meolli, hell, yes
Jeonghaji ana limitless, yes, oroji hyanghae haneullo
Shoot for the stars like NASA, always going up like my stack
Ready for your signal, go faster, aim for the stars like NASA
Ironyhaji, byeori dwaesseodo rocketeul soni
Da meori josim urinates hamburo makes spit fire
The whole NASA is in my house
I’m not sure what to do, it’s me
Museowo nae sali mak bulgeojyeo like Apple broth
Oreurangnaerirak, churakan gaemi tte, wolgaui meogitgam
Byeoldeureul suhwakae ppaego deohada churaksikyeo cold collector
The creator of Churangmajeo, Maja, nae gachineun different
Baeteo nan gold and silver
Mandeurean, masterpiece
Gachineun an byeonhaji
That is until I rest in peace
Walk out
I fly, so much higher than the sky
Let’s go
Let’s be a floater, going up
Shoot for the stars like NASA, always going up like my stack
Ready for your signal, go faster, aim for the stars like NASA
Eyes on, no dough, rooting for my fall, yeah, I get it (who’s that?)
The dough rises like a half stack
Ollaga jeo meolli, hell, yes
Jeonghaji ana limitless, yes, oroji hyanghae haneullo
Shoot for the stars like NASA, always going up like my stack
Ready for your signal, go faster, aim for the stars like NASA
Maeil bameul makes it rain, ssodajineun money and fame
I want it more and more
Tteugeowo oneul bam, keep it up, yeah
Achimi ol ttaekkaji, ’round and ’round
Translation
Drop the gear with a thud, I’m here now, eyes on me, look
Pick today’s loop, show it off, call me Houdini, I’ll hypnotize your mind
I never stop, I brush everything, I just collect the costs, go
They drive you crazy, woah, you know, I keep printing them like barcodes
Pack your bags, bring my things, I’m not answering, Hotline Bling
Killing all their hits, uniting all their bands, I…
The 808s are so deep they will fracture your ribs
Layer meat, cook it, a special meal
I spit gold and silver
Create a masterpiece
Its value never changes
That is until I rest in peace
Walk out
I fly so higher than the sky
Let’s go
Up to space, going up
Shoot for the stars like NASA, always going up like my stack
Ready for your signal, go faster, aim for the stars like NASA
Eyes on, no dough, rooting for my fall, yeah, I get it (who’s that?)
The dough rises like a half stack
Going up there, hell yeah
No limits set, yes, aiming only for the sky
Shoot for the stars like NASA, always going up like my stack
Ready for your signal, go faster, aim for the stars like NASA
It’s ironic, even after becoming a star, I still launch rockets
Watch your head, we spit fire without restraint
Hide me, I’m NASA, space is my home
An alien who came to act on the world stage for a moment, that’s me
It’s scary, my life keeps turning as red as Apple stock
Up and down, ants falling, prey to Wall Street
Collect stars, add and subtract, drop them, cool collector
I am the creator of autumn too, yes, my value is different
I spit gold and silver
Create a masterpiece
Its value never changes
That is until I rest in peace
Walk out
I fly so higher than the sky
Let’s go
Up to space, going up
Shoot for the stars like NASA, always going up like my stack
Ready for your signal, go faster, aim for the stars like NASA
Eyes on, no dough, rooting for my fall, yeah, I get it (who’s that?)
The dough rises like a half stack
Going up there, hell yeah
No limits set, yes, aiming only for the sky
Shoot for the stars like NASA, always going up like my stack
Ready for your signal, go faster, aim for the stars like NASA
Every night we make it rain, money and fame pour down
I want it more and more
Tonight is hot, keep it up, yes
‘Till the morning comes, ’round and ’round
ATEEZ “NASA” is an anthemic song that channels ambition, growth and the pursuit of greatness through the metaphor of space exploration. The lyrics emphasize a “shoot for the stars” mentality, with lyrics about constant ascent and upward push symbolizing the group’s determination to continue evolving. Rather than plateauing, the song reflects a relentless drive to reach new heights and redefine one’s limits.
A key theme in “NASA” it is inheritance. The song highlights the desire to create something lasting, a “masterpiece” that goes beyond temporary success. This is in line with ATEEZ’s artistic path, marking a shift from their previous ocean and pirate-inspired concepts towards a broader and more limitless universe. Moving from the sea to space symbolizes overcoming borders and entering unknown territory.
The track also incorporates clever wordplay, as “NASA” can refer to both the space agency and the Korean word screw (meaning “screw”), which implies strengthening one’s position and consolidating one’s identity in the industry. Combined with its high-energy sound and powerful visuals, “NASA” ultimately conveys a message of ambition, resilience and aiming beyond what seems possible.
