Like a prison break, release everything, Freeze, release
rul gateun geon gyaena jwo da buswobeoryeora bang, bang
Give rules to them, smash everything bang, bang
dalryeonaga sugap ppaen chaero
Run out with handcuffs removed
eolryeoitdeon nae mom ttaeng ttaeryeo
Hit my frozen body, release
nune boeneun ge eopseo jigeum
Nothing is visible to me now
idaero seunggireul han sone geomeojwin chaempieon
Like this, a champion grasping victory in one hand
geujeo da sikgeopaji
Everyone just freaks out
yeoyuga mome bae tteokani
Leisure is clearly ingrained in my body
dongjak geuman, chiljeonpalgi
Stop, seven falls, eight rises
da igyeonael ttaekkaji I'll keep rocking
Until I overcome everything, I'll keep rocking
Step out naega wonhaneun daero
Step out, as I want
umjigyeo araseodeul movin' naekineun daero
Move, everyone moving as they please
nae apeul garomangneun geodaehan bingsan
The giant iceberg blocking my way
nogil sigan eopseo buswo
No time to melt it, break it
chagaun bingpan wie mikkeureojyeo neomeojyeodo
Even if I slip and fall on the cold ice
du eokkae tuktuk teolgo ireoseo
Dust off both shoulders and stand up
jeonbange keun hamseong soriro
With a loud roar in front
ttaeng
Release!
eoreum, eoreum
Freeze, freeze
ttaeng
Release!
ttaeng
Release!
du son meori wiro
Both hands above your head
haebanggameul neukkyeo
Feel the sense of liberation
mulchong
Water gun
sulrae ogi jeone twieo
Run before the tagger comes
eoreum ttaeng, eoreum ttaeng
Freeze, release, Freeze, release
I'm crossing the line deoneun mot chama
I'm crossing the line, I can't stand it anymore
han beon deo I break the ice
One more time, I break the ice
eongnulreotdeon maldeul just let it out
The words I suppressed, just let them out
dasi tto I break the ice
Again, I break the ice
ttwieo, bingpanieodo let it go
Run, even if it's ice, let it go
taewo, simjangui bureul kiwo right now
Burn, light the fire in your heart right now
taolra deo geochimeopsi ttwieo
Blaze up, run more fearlessly
ttaeng
Release!
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칠전팔기 — seven falls, eight rises
칠전팔기 (chil-jeon-pal-gi) is a powerful four-character idiom that literally translates to "seven falls, eight rises." It embodies the spirit of resilience and perseverance, meaning to never give up despite repeated failures.
In "FREEZE," Stray Kids use this idiom to convey a message of overcoming obstacles and continuing to fight until victory. It's an inspiring and memorable phrase that perfectly captures the song's energetic and determined theme.
Stray Kids' "FREEZE" is an energetic anthem about breaking free from restrictions and living life on your own terms. The song kicks off with a playful nod to the Korean children's game "얼음 땡" [Ice, Tag], setting a tone of youthful rebellion against the mundane routine of "아침 먹고 땡, 점심 먹고 땡, 저녁 먹고 땡" [After breakfast, tag; after lunch, tag; after dinner, tag]. They're tired of feeling powerless even after taking care of basic needs, and they're ready to sweep away rules and regulations like a "깨진 분위기나 쓸어가" [broken atmosphere].
This track is all about seizing control and being a champion of your own destiny. Stray Kids declare they'll "끌리는 대로 매일매일 해" [do whatever they're drawn to every day] and "목표엔 내 것만을 대입해" [only substitute their own things into their goals]. They're not going to be held back by hesitation, saying "눈치만 보다가 뭣도 못 하잖아" [If you only watch others, you can't do anything]. Instead, they're going to "부숴" [break] any giant icebergs in their way, even if they slip and fall. It's a powerful call to action, urging listeners to throw their hands in the air and feel the "해방감을 느껴" [sense of liberation] from all the pressures, just like a "prison break"!
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