“rat race” by V8
This EDM track uses the metaphor of a ‘rat race’ to depict the fierce, relentless journey two people have frantically rushed through together. Collaborating with Dylan Brady, the main producer of 100 gecs, the track fuses a hyperpop style with accessible pop elements, making it easy for anyone to enjoy. A heartbeat-like synthesizer sound pairs with honest, soliloquy-like lyrics, further spotlighting their unstoppable energy even amidst occasional chaos. The chorus and drop sections follow one another breathlessly to heighten the tension, while the cool piano and string melodies flowing at the end gently invite listeners to reflect on the days spent running without rest
V8
Artist: V8
Genre: Electronica
Release Date: 2026.06.29
Lyrics by 한솔Vernon, THE 8, Alice Longyu Gao, Jake Torrey, Robb Roy
Composed by 한솔Vernon, THE 8, Dylan Brady, Alice Longyu Gao, Jake Torrey, Robb Roy, UHD, Will Not Fear, Rhode, Lodge Boy
Arranged by Dylan Brady, UHD, Will Not Fear, Rhode, Lodge Boy
Romanization
I feel the pressure is starting to climb
If I make one mistake, I’ll fall
I know it’s only a matter of time
Before they find me out oh
I know I don’t deserve
All that I’ve got
Knocked down, can’t stop, feels like
Everyday’s a rat race
Always on the bag chase
Never have a bad day
Or you’ll be in last place
Tryna make a smash hit
‘Til I’m in the casket
Life is for the taken, baby
I just wanna grab it
(Everyday’s a)
zhēdǎngzhù ruǎnruò
bùràng rén kànpò
xiàoróng shì wàiké
lièhén zài shǎnshuò
dāng yèsè jiàngluò
shuí péi wǒ chàngzhegē
jìngzi lǐ nàge
hái shìbúshì wǒ
They love me
They want me
Yeah, more than 16
So we are shooting a movie titled “Mickey”
Hi 18
What you mean?
This ain’t a movie scene
jal bwadwo, Ending credit
Everyday’s a rat race
pīnmìng chōng dào xiànzài
búshì wèile bèi yǎnmái
suǒyǒu hànshuǐ hé shānghài
Tryna make a smash hit
‘Til I’m in the casket
Life is for the taken, baby
I just wanna grab it
Everyday’s a rat race
Always on the bag chase
Never have a bad day
Or you’ll be in last place
Tryna make a smash hit
‘Til I’m in the casket
Life is for the taken, baby
I’m just tryna grab it
(Everyday’s a)
Hangul
I feel the pressure is starting to climb
If I make one mistake, I’ll fall
I know it’s only a matter of time
Before they find me out oh
I know I don’t deserve
All that I’ve got
Knocked down, can’t stop, feels like
Everyday’s a rat race
Always on the bag chase
Never have a bad day
Or you’ll be in last place
Tryna make a smash hit
‘Til I’m in the casket
Life is for the taken, baby
I just wanna grab it
(Everyday’s a)
遮挡住软弱
不让人看破
笑容是外壳
裂痕在闪烁
当夜色降落
谁陪我唱着歌
镜子里那个
还是不是我
They love me
They want me
Yeah, more than 16
So we are shooting a movie titled “Mickey”
Hi 18
What you mean?
This ain’t a movie scene
잘 봐둬, Ending credit
Everyday’s a rat race
拼命冲到现在
不是为了被掩埋
所有汗水和伤害
Tryna make a smash hit
‘Til I’m in the casket
Life is for the taken, baby
I just wanna grab it
Everyday’s a rat race
Always on the bag chase
Never have a bad day
Or you’ll be in last place
Tryna make a smash hit
‘Til I’m in the casket
Life is for the taken, baby
I’m just tryna grab it
(Everyday’s a)
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Source: Genie Music
Romanized by KLyrics For You
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