굶주린 means 'starving' or 'famished', a much stronger and more desperate word than simply being hungry. It's a striking adjective not commonly found in everyday K-pop lyrics.
In BATTER UP, BABYMONSTER uses it in the fierce line "굶주린 사자 같은" (like a starving lion), painting a vivid picture of a relentless, powerful creature fighting for its next meal. This isn't about wanting a snack; it's about a deep, primal ambition to conquer the stage, making it an unforgettable word that captures the song's bold confidence.
BATTER UP is BABYMONSTER’s rallying cry of self-confidence and fearless ambition. Borrowing the baseball phrase “batter up” as its hook, the song paints the members stepping to the plate, ready to swing for the fences with their talent and charisma. Lines like “I’m on a mission / Don’t need permission” and “Sting like a bee” show they are done asking for approval; they are here to make the rules, steal the spotlight, and leave a lasting sting in the memory of anyone who underestimates them.
Behind the swagger lies an invitation to listeners: raise your voice, own your choices, and jump into the game with them. Calling themselves the “Monsters of the world,” BABYMONSTER celebrates daring individuality while promising never to betray the trust of their supporters. The result is an explosive anthem that turns doubt into fuel, pressure into power, and every stage into a home run moment.