The lyrics focus on relentless ambition and the raw, unbridled energy that develops from breaking past personal limits to conquer the concrete jungle. The phrase “move like an animal,” usually linked to wild or chaotic behavior, is here reinterpreted as a symbol of pure instinct, unstoppable drive, and the fierce determination needed to reach the top. The daily grind might involve worn-out shoes and intense caffeine addiction, but embracing a fearless, unapologetic attitude strengthens the narrator’s ascent from the city streets to global stages and penthouses. The repeated chorus highlights the intense, primal urge to succeed, transforming raw ambition into a high-energy anthem of trusting one’s gut. Instead of viewing survival in the city as a stressful burden, the song portrays it as an exhilarating, boundary-pushing hunt, underscoring the thrill of going with your instincts and rising above the rest.
HOME: DELUXE
Artist: BOYNEXTDOOR
Genre: Dance
Release Date: 2026.09.28
Lyrics by Kako, 지코 (ZICO), 명재현, 태산, 운학
Composed by Kako, Pop Time, 명재현, 태산, 운학, Daily, HAJU
Arranged by Pop Time, Daily, HAJU, XENO VIBE
Romanization
Move like animal
Animal
seoul kkokdaegi da-eum wichi
bilding supe nuga jipjuin
tongjjaero bueo hot chilli
dwisireun not my business
Like doremi ollaga ha, high
ipbeoreutgachi damdadi damda
Coachella
Penthouse
New York, in the States
Prestige
Players
namaseute
This is what you gotta do
Move like animal
Animal, animal, animal
gaja like animal
Animal, animal, animal
Move like animal
eojeui nareul sinhowibanhae
Limit-ya na jababwara
asyatchu se beone syatchu drip
Caffeine jungdokjeung sidong kyeo brain
ppangkkunan sinbareun myeot gaeya
neureonan T-T-shirt
Coachella
Penthouse
New York, in the States
Prestige
Players
namaseute
This is what you gotta do
Move like animal
Animal, animal, animal
gaja like animal
Animal, animal, animal
Move like animal
You’ll wanna leak it
kkeunnaejun beat is
bunmyeonghi click it
dangyeonhi need it
geunyang hae wow
Go with your instincts
geunyang hae wow
Go with your instincts
Move like animal
Animal, animal, animal
gaja like animal
Animal, animal, animal
You can’t take it anymore
Can’t take it anymore
I’m an animal
Move like an animal
English Translation
Move like animal
Animal
Next stop, top of Seoul
In this forest of towers, who’s the landlord?
Pour it all out, hot chilli
What comes next? Not my business
Like doremi, I’m going ha, high
Repeating like a habit, dam-da-di dam-da
Coachella
Penthouse
New York, in the States
Prestige
Players
Namaste
This is what you gotta do
Move like animal
Animal, animal, animal
Let’s go, like animal
Animal, animal, animal
Move like animal
Blew past yesterday’s me like a red light
Hey limit, come and catch me
Three shots in my iced tea, shot shot drip
Caffeine kicks in, my brain starts running
How many worn-out shoes is that?
Stretched-out T-T-shirt
Coachella
Penthouse
New York, in the States
Prestige
Players
Namaste
This is what you gotta do
Move like animal
Animal, animal, animal
Let’s go, like animal
Animal, animal, animal
Move like animal
You’ll wanna leak it
This beat is lethal
You’re gonna click it
Totally need it
Just go, WOW
Go with your instincts
Just go, WOW
Go with your instincts
Move like animal
Animal, animal, animal
Let’s go, like animal
Animal, animal, animal
You can’t take it anymore
Can’t take it anymore
I’m an animal
Move like an animal
Hangul
Move like animal
Animal
서울 꼭대기 다음 위치
빌딩 숲에 누가 집주인
통째로 부어 hot chilli
뒷일은 not my business
Like doremi 올라가 ha, high
입버릇같이 담다디 담다
Coachella
Penthouse
New York, in the States
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Players
나마스테
This is what you gotta do
Move like animal
Animal, animal, animal
가자 like animal
Animal, animal, animal
Move like animal
어제의 나를 신호위반해
Limit야 나 잡아봐라
아샷추 세 번에 샷추 drip
Caffeine 중독증 시동 켜 brain
빵꾸난 신발은 몇 개야
늘어난 T-T-shirt
Coachella
Penthouse
New York, in the States
Prestige
Players
나마스테
This is what you gotta do
Move like animal
Animal, animal, animal
가자 like animal
Animal, animal, animal
Move like animal
You’ll wanna leak it
끝내준 beat is
분명히 click it
당연히 need it
그냥 해 wow
Go with your instincts
그냥 해 wow
Go with your instincts
Move like animal
Animal, animal, animal
가자 like animal
Animal, animal, animal
You can’t take it anymore
Can’t take it anymore
I’m an animal
Move like an animal
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Source: Genie Music
Romanized: KLyrics For You
English translation: KOZ Entertainment
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