“Gnarly” is an hyper-pop trace characterized by daring and unique sounds, with additions of dance and punk elements. The fearless voice of the group of six members and direct texts amplify Katseye’s intense energy. With “Nodoso”, Katseye not only shows off their distinct colors and charm, but also amplifies their aura as artists with even more clarity.
Song credits
- Artist: Katseye
- Released: April 30, 2025
- Length: 2:22
- Label: Hybe Umg, LLC
- Writer: Tim Randolph, Kyle Buckley, Alice Longyu Gao, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Madison Love
- Producer: Pink Slip, Tim Randolph, “Hitman” Bang, Slow Rabbit
Katseye MV official “Gnarly”
Katseye “Gnarly” texts
They could describe everything with one single word
You know, likeBoba tea (Gnarly)
Tesla (Gnarly)
Fried chicken (Gnarly)
Partyin' in the Hollywood Hills (Ugh)
This song (Gnarly)
Oh, my God, that new beat (Gnarly, fucking gnarly)
Oh, my God, is this real? (Everything's gnarly)Oh, we're in a session tonight, gang, gang
Oh, we're going out tonight, gang, gang
Oh, my God, this song is so lit, congratulations
Now you be like, "Gang"
Gang, gang, gang, gang, gang (Haha)Gnarly
Gnarly
Everything's gnarly
Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly (Gnarly)
Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly (Gnarly)
Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly (Gnarly)
Everything's gnarlyHottie, hottie, like a bag of Takis
I'm the shit, I'm the shit (Gnarly)
Obvi, obvi, they be tryna copy
I'm the shit, I'm the shitNa-na-na-na-na-gnarly (Gnarly)
Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly
I'm the shit, I'm the shit
Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly (Gnarly)
Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly
I'm the shit, I'm the shitGnarly
Making beats for a boring, dumb bitch
Fucking gnarly (Gnarly)
Don't talk to me, you're gnarly
I'm not, shit is (Gnarly)
Je-je-jealous of my mansion?
Yeah, the view is fucking gnarly (Gnarly)Gnarly
Everything's gnarly
Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly (Gnarly)
Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly (Gnarly)
Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly (Gnarly-gnarly-gnarly)
Everything's gnarlyHottie, hottie, like a bag of Takis
I'm the shit, I'm the shit (Gnarly)
Obvi, obvi, they be tryna copy
I'm the shit, I'm the shit (Shit)Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly (Gnarly)
Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly
I'm the shit, I'm the shit
Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly (Gnarly)
Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly
I'm the shit, I'm the shitEverything's gnarly
Katseye “loud” meaning
“Gnarly” is a brazen and bold evolution that captures the group’s attitude without fear of the group and their unpleasant embrace of the absurd. With texts that shout “Boba Tea”, “Tesla” and “Fried Chicken”, the song seems to be a sliding of the flow of consciousness through the digital mind of Gen Z. The randomness of all this is not only for the shock value, it is part of the charm of Katseye. The repetition of “loudly” transforms the word into a mantra, a catch-all for something wild, beautiful or outside pocket. It is a song on the possession of the room, not delivering a message.
The track opens with Yoonchae that introduces the concept of the word “gnarled”, which describes how a word that can mean both “unpleasant” and “excellent”, giving tone to the hyperactive and surreal music video that corresponds to Bonkers of Bonkers of the song.
What really distinguishes “loudly” is Katseye’s adamant trust. The choir, with lines such as “hottie, hottie, like a Takis bag / are shit”, perfectly encapsulates the brazen person of the group: not sorry and confident. This track is designed to make the listeners feel unstoppable, capturing that energy through its bold and brazen approach. Under the glitter and chaos, “loudly” also suggests the journey of the group that navigates in fame and control, with lines like “Jes-je-gealous of my home?” By suggesting an awareness of public perception, but launching it in swagger and challenge. It is not a question of showing that it is they have their own space with fresh effort.
However, the song recently aroused some disputes. The music video presents scenes that some spectators consider inappropriate for a minor, especially considering his minor minor, Yoonchae, who is 17 years old. This aroused debates on the sexualization of young idols in the K-pop sector. In addition, “nodoso” faced plagiarism accusations. Critics underline the similarities between his music video and those of “Ddu -du Ddu-D” of Blackpink and Aespa’s “drama”, suggesting that Katseye may have drawn inspiration from the concepts and aesthetics of these groups.
Despite these controversies, Katseye’s “nodous” also received praise, in particular from the Netizen Koreans, for its bold style and experimental approach, marking a significant evolution in the artistic direction of the group.
