RIIZE’s “Love 119” compares the overwhelming rush of first love to an emergency situation. The song blends a melancholy, dreamy piano melody with upbeat drums to describe the feeling of suddenly being struck by love and desperately needing the other person to “save” them.
Hangul
Because of my pride
Let’s put an end to it
I did it
One, two, let’s go
Oh my God, that girl is a killer
Such a beautiful love, it seems like a thriller
It has begun
This is an emergency (Vroom)
One-one-nine, one-one-nine
Save my life, save my life
She frees me
This is emergency love (Love)
You’re like a flashlight (flashlight)
I keep losing my attention (Oh)
Among many people (Ooh)
For a moment I only saw you (you)
Everybody says love is so sweet, oh-ah (so sweet)
I still don’t know what it is, right now (Mm)
A strange tremor that I felt for the first time
This is serious, I’m not joking
Being a friend is deeper, deeper, deeper
Maybe a love song, yeah (love song, yeah)
뺏긴 my heart, that girl is a killer (Killer)
Love is so beautiful, it feels like a thriller (Thriller)
It has begun
This is an emergency (Vroom)
One-one-nine, one-one-nine (One-one-nine)
Save my life, save my life (Save my life)
She frees me
This is emergency love (Love)
This is strange, what do I do?
nothing about you
I care all day, you make my day
This feeling will happen one day, I want to know
Ringing in my ears, love is so sweet, oh-ah (so sweet)
I’m the one who can’t stop falling in love with you (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Why do you keep asking yourself that?
It’s ridiculous, I’m not joking (I’m not)
As time goes by, it gets deeper, deeper.
It’s me who goes (it’s me)
뺏긴 my heart, that girl is a killer (Killer; Killer)
Love is so beautiful, it feels like a thriller (Thriller; Thriller)
It has begun
This is an emergency (Vroom)
One-one-nine, one-one-nine (One-one-nine)
Save my life, save my life (Save my life)
She frees me
This is emergency love (Love)
What is this?
You know what I’m talking about
Why is my heart so dizzy?
Does all this mean I like you?
Then I don’t want to drag it anymore, ooh
Something else (something else)
Nothing but (Nothing but)
I want everything with you
뺏긴 my heart, that girl is a killer (Killer)
Love is so beautiful, it feels like a thriller (Thriller, oh-oh-oh)
It has begun
This is an emergency (Vroom)
One-one-nine, one-one-nine (Oh; One-one-nine)
Save my life, save my life (Save my life)
She sets me free (Hey)
This is emergency love (Love)
Romanised
Gwaenhan jajonsim ttaemune
Kkeunnaejago mareul
Haebeoringeoya
One, two, let’s go
Come on, that girl is a killer
Such a beautiful love, it seems like a thriller
Sijakdwaetji
Igeon emergency (Vroom)
One-one-nine, one-one-nine
Save my life, save my life
She frees me
Igeon emergency love (Love)
Neoneun machi flashlight (Flashlight)
Jakkuman siseoneul ppaetgyeo (Oh)
Maneun saram sogeseo (Ooh)
Sungan neoman boyeosseo (You)
Dadeul malhaji, love is so sweet, oh-ah (so sweet)
I’ll drink more now (Mm)
Cheoeum neukkin isanghan tteollim
Igeon Jinsim, I’m not kidding
Chinguigien deo deeper, deeper, deeper
Eojjeomyeon love song, yes (love song, yes)
Ppaetgin my heart, that girl is a killer (Killer)
Love is so beautiful, it feels like a thriller (Thriller)
Sijakdwaetji
Igeon emergency (Vroom)
One-one-nine, one-one-nine (One-one-nine)
Save my life, save my life (Save my life)
She frees me
Igeon emergency love (Love)
Isanghae, what should I do?
Neoe Wanhan Geon Mworado
Singyeong sseuyeo nan all day, neon mandeureo my day
One day I will play, nan algo sipeo
Gwitgae ullin, love is so sweet, oh-ah (so sweet)
Meomchul on eopsi ppajyeobeorin naya (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Deny jakku ganggeumhae waeji?
Maldo an dwae, I’m not kidding (I’m not kidding)
Sigani galsurok gipeo gipeo gipeojyeo
Ganun najana (najana)
Come on, that girl is a killer (Killer; Killer)
Love is so beautiful, it feels like a thriller (Thriller; Thriller)
Sijakdwaetji
Igeon emergency (Vroom)
One-one-nine, one-one-nine (One-one-nine)
Save my life, save my life (Save my life)
She frees me
Igeon emergency love (Love)
Igeon mwolka?
You know what I’m talking about
And where did my mother go?
I modeun ge naega neol joahaneun geonga
Sorry, I’m not sure what to do, ooh
Dareun geon (dareun geon)
Nothing but (Nothing but)
I want everything with you
Ppaetgin my heart, that girl is a killer (Killer)
Love is so beautiful, it feels like a thriller (Thriller, oh-oh-oh)
Sijakdwaetji
Igeon emergency (Vroom)
One-one-nine, one-one-nine (Oh; One-one-nine)
Save my life, save my life (Save my life)
She sets me free (Hey)
Igeon emergency love (Love)
Translation
In the shadow of pride
My ego whispers to me
Let it go and finish it
One, two, let’s go
You stole my heart, that girl is a killer
Such a beautiful love, it seems like a thriller
It’s started
This is an emergency (Vroom)
One-one-nine, one-one-nine
Save my life, save my life
She frees me
This is emergency love (Love)
You light up like a flashlight (Flashlight)
Over and over, catching my attention (Oh)
In a crowd packed shoulder to shoulder (Ooh)
For a moment I only saw you, no one else (You)
They all say, “Love is so sweet,” oh-ah (So sweet)
But I still don’t understand, right now (Mm)
It’s a new, strange and exciting sensation
I mean this, I’m not kidding
Much deeper, deeper, deeper than friendship
Maybe this is a love song, yeah (love song, yeah)
You stole my heart, that girl is a killer (Killer)
Love is so beautiful, it feels like a thriller (Thriller)
It’s started
This is an emergency (Vroom)
One-one-nine, one-one-nine (One-one-nine)
Save my life, save my life (Save my life)
She frees me
This is emergency love (Love)
I’m acting strange, what do I do?
If it has to do with you
I worry all day, only you make my day
This emotion, one day I want to know
Echoes in my ear, “Love is so sweet”, oh-ah (So sweet)
I can’t help but fall endlessly (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Why am I so curious about you?
This is getting ridiculous, I’m not kidding (I’m not kidding)
As time goes by
I fall much deeper, deeper (I’m the one who falls)
You stole my heart, that girl is a killer (Killer; Killer)
Love is so beautiful, it feels like a thriller (Thriller; Thriller)
It’s started, this is an emergency (Vroom)
One-one-nine, one-one-nine (One-one-nine)
Save my life, save my life (Save my life)
She frees me
This is an emergency (Love)
What is this?
You know what I’m talking about
Why is my mind spinning like crazy?
Is all this happening because I like you?
If so, I don’t want to keep dragging, ooh
Everything else is (Everything else is)
Nothing but (Nothing but)
I want everything with you
You stole my heart, that girl is a killer (Killer)
Love is so beautiful, it feels like a thriller (Thriller, oh-oh-oh)
It’s started
This is an emergency (Vroom)
One-one-nine, one-one-nine (Oh; One-one-nine)
Save my life, save my life (Save my life)
She sets me free (Hey)
This is an emergency (Love)
“Love 119” by RIIZE is a romantic pop song that compares the overwhelming feeling of first love to an emergency situation. Borrowing its title from South Korea’s emergency telephone number, the song describes falling in love as something sudden, uncontrollable and impossible to ignore.
Basically, the song presents love as an urgent cry for help. The narrator feels completely overwhelmed by their emotions, describing their crush as someone who can “save” them from the confusion and excitement caused by these new feelings. Through this metaphor, the song captures the intensity of experiencing love for the first time.
Another important theme is seizing the moment. The lyrics and music video highlight the importance of acting on your feelings instead of letting opportunities pass you by. The story suggests that hesitation can lead to remorse, encouraging listeners to be courageous when it comes to expressing their emotions.
The emotional vibe of the song is enhanced by the sampling of Izi’s Emergency Room. The familiar melody adds a nostalgic layer to the track, blending the innocence of first love with a sense of longing and emotional vulnerability.
Ultimately, “Love 119” is a heartfelt song about the excitement, urgency and unpredictability of young love. Turning a romantic crush into an emergency call, RIIZE perfectly captures the feeling of being overwhelmed by emotions you can no longer control.
