Album
Release Date
October 13, 2023
Genre
Composers / Lyricists
BIG Naughty (Seo Dong-hyun), Ryan S. Jhun, Willie Weeks, Ryan Curtis, Maddie Duke, Y0UNG
Participating Members
About the Song
《Payback》 is a bold and emotionally charged track by IVE, featured on their album I’VE MINE. The song was composed by Ryan S. Jhun, Willie Weeks, Ryan Curtis, and Maddie Duke, with arrangement by Ryan S. Jhun and Willie Weeks, creating a powerful and modern pop sound layered with emotional intensity. The lyrics, written by BIG Naughty, Y0UNG, and Ryan S. Jhun, explore themes of self-awareness, emotional resilience, and reclaiming personal strength after experiencing vulnerability. Through its confident tone and expressive vocal delivery, 《Payback》 reflects IVE’s evolving artistry, presenting a message of empowerment and emotional clarity while reinforcing their distinctive identity in contemporary pop.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
ul-lyeo-dae-neun al-lam-eun gi-bun jo-eun tune
u-ri a-pe pyeol-chyeo-jil a-reum-da-un view
gi-pi bo-gi wi-hae keu-ge cha-meun sum
The ringing alarm is a pleasant tune
The beautiful view unfolds before us
Holding my breath to see deeply
nal gi-da-ri-neun neo-reul wi-hae
neo-man i-sseum man-jok-hae
o-jik neol wi-han
neo-ma-ne ui-han
sweetest melody
For you who waits for me
I’m satisfied with just you
Only for you
By only you
Sweetest melody
nal a-peu-ge a-peu-ge ha-ji-ma how dare
ne mam-eul sum-gi-go a-nin cheok hae-bwa-do so-yong-eop-seo
beol-sseo i-mi
nat-seon gam-jeong na-reul hyang-hae heu-reu-ni
Hurt me, hurt me, how dare you
Even if you hide your heart and pretend, it’s useless
Already
Strange emotions flow towards me
jal deu-reo-bwa geu-reo-ke
ah nu-neul tteo-bwa ne a-pe
’cause i’d always think of you
Listen well like that
Ah, open your eyes in front of you
‘Cause I’d always think of you
sa-ram-eun swip-ge an byeon-hae
nae mam-eul kkeo-nae bo-yeo-ju-myeon
sa-rang-e jeong-ui-ga ba-kkwil geol
People don’t change easily
If I show you my heart
The definition of love will change
chu-wi-reul mat-seo ssa-weo
neo-man i-sseum nan okay
Fighting against the cold
I’m okay if only you’re here
neo-ma-ne ui-han
sweetest melody
By only you
Sweetest melody
nal a-peu-ge a-peu-ge ha-ji-ma how dare
ne mam-eul sum-gi-go a-nin cheok hae-bwa-do so-yong-eop-seo
beol-sseo i-mi
nat-seon gam-jeong na-reul hyang-hae heu-reu-ni
Hurt me, hurt me, how dare you
Even if you hide your heart and pretend, it’s useless
Already
Strange emotions flow towards me
jal deu-reo-bwa geu-reo-ke
ah nu-neul tteo-bwa ne a-pe
’cause i’d always think of you
Listen well like that
Ah, open your eyes in front of you
‘Cause I’d always think of you
you better get going
eo-di-do eop-seo
ae-ga i-sseul got
ne-ga in-neun geo-gi
when i feel lonely
pil-yo-hae o-jik
ne u-seum so-ri
You better get going
There’s nowhere
For me to be
Where you are
When I feel lonely
I need only
Your laughter
nal a-peu-ge a-peu-ge ha-ji-ma how dare
ne mam-eul sum-gi-go a-nin cheok hae-bwa-do so-yong-eop-seo
beol-sseo i-mi
nat-seon gam-jeong na-reul hyang-hae heu-reu-ni
Hurt me, hurt me, how dare you
Even if you hide your heart and pretend, it’s useless
Already
Strange emotions flow towards me
jal deu-reo-bwa geu-reo-ke
ah nu-neul tteo-bwa ne a-pe
’cause i’d always think of you
Listen well like that
Ah, open your eyes in front of you
‘Cause I’d always think of you
The song expresses a devoted promise to stay by a loved one’s side and provide comfort through a “sweetest melody.” It describes a love so deep that it can redefine the very meaning of love itself, comparing the resilience of their bond to a flower blooming in winter.
