Participating Members
Nayeon
Jeongyeon
Momo
Sana
Jihyo
Mina
Dahyun
Chaeyoung
Tzuyu
About the Song
《ESPRESSO》 is a bold and stylish pop track by TWICE that captures attraction as something intense, addictive, and instantly awakening. Released in 2021 as part of the album Formula of Love: O+T=<3 under JYP Entertainment, the song compares love to a shot of espresso—strong, sharp, and impossible to ignore. Written and composed by MosPick and Young Chance, with arrangement handled by MosPick, the track blends confident lyrics with sleek, modern production. Rather than portraying romance as slow and delicate, 《ESPRESSO》 emphasizes intensity, confidence, and instant chemistry, presenting love as something that hits fast, lingers long, and leaves you craving more.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
e s p r e s s o
that’s who i am
han mo-geum-e neo-reul KKAE-WO
sim-jang-eun ttwi-go on-mom-eu-ro peo-jyeo-ga-ji
that’s who i am
han mo-geum-e neo-reul KKAE-WO
sim-jang-eun ttwi-go on-mom-eu-ro peo-jyeo-ga-ji
Espresso that’s who i am. With a single sip i wake you up. My heart starts racing and it spreads through your whole body.
dan han beon-e PERFECT CAFFEINE take it away
JUNG-DOK-doen geot ga-teun neu-kkim lovin’ it
one shot 24/7
neol mi-chi-ge ha-neun i saek-eun BLACK
JUNG-DOK-doen geot ga-teun neu-kkim lovin’ it
one shot 24/7
neol mi-chi-ge ha-neun i saek-eun BLACK
In one take i’m the perfect caffeine take it away. It feels like addiction and i’m loving it. One shot twenty four seven. This color that drives you crazy is black.
what you waiting for
look how beautiful
neom-chi-ge neom-chi-ge ga-deuk dam-a-jul-ge
look how beautiful
neom-chi-ge neom-chi-ge ga-deuk dam-a-jul-ge
What you waiting for. Look how beautiful. I’ll pour it full until it overflows.
deo JIT-EO-JIN na-ui color
deo gi-peo-jin BITTER flavor
nae mam-eun neo-man neu-kkil su is-seo
ne sim-jang-eul ttwi-ge hal na
deo gi-peo-jin BITTER flavor
nae mam-eun neo-man neu-kkil su is-seo
ne sim-jang-eul ttwi-ge hal na
My color grows deeper. My bitter flavor sinks in stronger. My heart is something only you can taste. I’m the one who makes your heart beat.
drip drop han bang-ul-ssik tteo-reo-ji-neun geon
neo-reul kkae-ul wan-byeok-han nae POTION
this you’ve never seen before
get ready babe
neo-reul kkae-ul wan-byeok-han nae POTION
this you’ve never seen before
get ready babe
Drip drop falling one drop at a time. My perfect potion to wake you up. This you’ve never seen before. Get ready babe.
keeps you awake geu-rae deo deo deo eo-dup-ge
DRIP deo jin-ha-ge
DROP a-jil-ha-ge
ttae-ro-neun dal-kom-ha-ge na na na na na
DRIP deo jin-ha-ge
DROP a-jil-ha-ge
ttae-ro-neun dal-kom-ha-ge na na na na na
Keeps you awake yeah deeper and darker. Drip richer. Drop sharper. Sometimes sweet na na na na na.
drip deo jin-ha-ge
drop a-jil-ha-ge
dan han beon-e neo-ui sim-jang-eul ttwi-ge ha-neun SHOT
drop a-jil-ha-ge
dan han beon-e neo-ui sim-jang-eul ttwi-ge ha-neun SHOT
Drip richer. Drop sharper. One shot that makes your heart race instantly.
e s p r e s s o
that’s who i am
e s p r e s s o
that’s who i am
that’s who i am
e s p r e s s o
that’s who i am
Espresso that’s who i am. Espresso that’s who i am.
han-ma-di-e ppa-jyeo-deu-reo
i-je-neun do-ri-kil su eop-neun FANTASY yeah
i-mi neo-neun i-ge pyo-ryo-hae take it away
i-je-neun do-ri-kil su eop-neun FANTASY yeah
i-mi neo-neun i-ge pyo-ryo-hae take it away
You fall in with just one word. Now there’s no turning back it’s a fantasy yeah. You already know this signal take it away.
jung-dok-doen geot ga-teun neu-kkim lovin’ it
one step geu-dae-ro nae-ge
neo-mu ga-kka-wo-ji-myeon jo-geum wi-heom-hae
one step geu-dae-ro nae-ge
neo-mu ga-kka-wo-ji-myeon jo-geum wi-heom-hae
It feels like addiction and i’m loving it. One step just like that come closer to me. If you get too close it might be a little dangerous.
drip deo jin-ha-ge
drop a-jil-ha-ge
meom-chu-gil su eop-seo SAM-KYEO-beo-rin-geol
drop a-jil-ha-ge
meom-chu-gil su eop-seo SAM-KYEO-beo-rin-geol
Drip richer. Drop sharper. You can’t stop you’ve already swallowed it.
deo jit-eo-jin na-ui color
deo gi-peo-jin bitter flavor
nae mam-eun neo-man neu-kkil su is-seo
ne sim-jang-eul ttwi-ge hal na
deo gi-peo-jin bitter flavor
nae mam-eun neo-man neu-kkil su is-seo
ne sim-jang-eul ttwi-ge hal na
My color grows deeper. My bitter flavor sinks in stronger. My heart is something only you can taste. I’m the one who makes your heart beat.
drip drop han bang-ul-ssik tteo-reo-ji-neun geon
neo-reul kkae-ul wan-byeok-han nae potion
this you’ve never seen before
get ready babe
neo-reul kkae-ul wan-byeok-han nae potion
this you’ve never seen before
get ready babe
Drip drop falling one drop at a time. My perfect potion to wake you up. This you’ve never seen before. Get ready babe.
keeps you awake geu-rae deo deo deo eo-dup-ge
drip deo jin-ha-ge
drop a-jil-ha-ge
ttae-ro-neun dal-kom-ha-ge na na na na na
drip deo jin-ha-ge
drop a-jil-ha-ge
ttae-ro-neun dal-kom-ha-ge na na na na na
Keeps you awake yeah deeper and darker. Drip richer. Drop sharper. Sometimes sweet na na na na na.
drip deo jin-ha-ge
drop a-jil-ha-ge
dan han beon-e neo-ui sim-jang-eul ttwi-ge ha-neun shot
drop a-jil-ha-ge
dan han beon-e neo-ui sim-jang-eul ttwi-ge ha-neun shot
Drip richer. Drop sharper. One shot that makes your heart race instantly.
i se-sang mo-deun saek-kkal jeon-bu da
i se-sang mo-deun saek jeon-bu da BLEND IT
ha-na-ga doe-eo seon-myeong-hae-jin black
geu-ge nal CHUM-CHU-GE hae
i se-sang mo-deun saek jeon-bu da BLEND IT
ha-na-ga doe-eo seon-myeong-hae-jin black
geu-ge nal CHUM-CHU-GE hae
All the colors in this world. Blend every shade together. Becoming one clear black. That’s what makes me dance.
jit-eo-ji-neun i HYANG-GI
deo gi-peo-jin u-ri story
imma say it once
i’m not saying it twice
deo gi-peo-jin u-ri story
imma say it once
i’m not saying it twice
This scent grows stronger. Our story goes deeper. Imma say it once. I’m not saying it twice.
look in my eyes
ne sim-jang-eul ttwi-ge hal na
ne sim-jang-eul ttwi-ge hal na
Look in my eyes. I’m the one who makes your heart beat.
drip drop han bang-ul-ssik tteo-reo-ji-neun geon
neo-reul kkae-ul wan-byeok-han nae potion
this you’ve never seen before
get ready babe
neo-reul kkae-ul wan-byeok-han nae potion
this you’ve never seen before
get ready babe
Drip drop falling one drop at a time. My perfect potion to wake you up. This you’ve never seen before. Get ready babe.
keeps you awake geu-rae deo deo deo eo-dup-ge
drip deo jin-ha-ge
drop a-jil-ha-ge
ttae-ro-neun dal-kom-ha-ge na na na na na
drip deo jin-ha-ge
drop a-jil-ha-ge
ttae-ro-neun dal-kom-ha-ge na na na na na
Keeps you awake yeah deeper and darker. Drip richer. Drop sharper. Sometimes sweet na na na na na.
drip deo jin-ha-ge
drop a-jil-ha-ge
dan han beon-e neo-ui sim-jang-eul ttwi-ge ha-neun shot
drop a-jil-ha-ge
dan han beon-e neo-ui sim-jang-eul ttwi-ge ha-neun shot
Drip richer. Drop sharper. One shot that makes your heart race instantly.
e s p r e s s o
that’s who i am
e s p r e s s o
that’s who i am
that’s who i am
e s p r e s s o
that’s who i am
Espresso that’s who i am. Espresso that’s who i am.
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
중독된
(jung-dok-doen)
addicted
💡 Note: being physically or mentally dependent on a particular substance
아찔하게
(a-jil-ha-ge)
dizzily/breathtakingly
💡 Note: causing a sudden feeling of dizziness or intense excitement
삼켜버린걸
(sam-kyeo-beo-rin-geol)
swallowed
💡 Note: having taken something into the stomach through the mouth
향기
(hyang-gi)
scent/aroma
💡 Note: a distinctive and pleasant smell, often associated with coffee
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The song captures love as something bold and addictive, like a shot of espresso that instantly wakes you up and takes over your senses. It expresses the thrill of being drawn into someone’s presence, where attraction feels intense, irresistible, and impossible to escape. The lyrics play with contrasts of bitterness and sweetness, showing how love can be sharp yet comforting at the same time. At its core, the song celebrates confidence and desire, portraying love as a powerful rush that keeps the heart racing and fully awake.
