About the Song
《How Sweet》 is a sleek and refreshing track by NewJeans, featured on How Sweet, released in 2024 under ADOR. Composed by 250, Sarah Aarons, Elvira Anderfjard, Oscar Scheller, Stella Bennett, and Tove Burman, with lyrics by Gigi, Sarah Aarons, Elvira Anderfjard, Oscar Scheller, Stella Bennett, Tove Burman, and DANIELLE, the song captures the cool confidence of finally stepping away from something that no longer feels right. Arranged by 250, 《How Sweet》 blends smooth production, understated groove, and NewJeans’ effortless vocal tone, turning emotional release into something stylish, light, and quietly empowering.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
all i know is now
al-ge dwae-sseo na (i know)
geu-dong-an maen-nal
always up and down (no more)
saeng-gak tto saeng-gak
spin-nin’ ’round and ’round
chan-ging my mind
al-ge dwae-sseo na (i know)
geu-dong-an maen-nal
always up and down (no more)
saeng-gak tto saeng-gak
spin-nin’ ’round and ’round
chan-ging my mind
All I know is now
I realized (I know)
Always up and down
Always up and down (No more)
Thinking and thinking
Spinnin’ ’round and ’round
Changing my mind
I realized (I know)
Always up and down
Always up and down (No more)
Thinking and thinking
Spinnin’ ’round and ’round
Changing my mind
su-sang-hae-seo geu-reot-ji
i-reon heot-so-ri (no more)
how it’s supposed to be
geu-man-hae cus it’s clear (it’s simple)
it’s like biting an apple
i-reon heot-so-ri (no more)
how it’s supposed to be
geu-man-hae cus it’s clear (it’s simple)
it’s like biting an apple
It’s suspicious, that’s why
These nonsense words (No more)
How it’s supposed to be
Stop it ’cause it’s clear (It’s simple)
It’s like biting an apple
These nonsense words (No more)
How it’s supposed to be
Stop it ’cause it’s clear (It’s simple)
It’s like biting an apple
to-xic lover
you’re no better, geo-gi sum-ji mal-go eol-leun na-wa
you little demon in my storyline
don’t knock on my door, i’ll see you out
you’re no better, geo-gi sum-ji mal-go eol-leun na-wa
you little demon in my storyline
don’t knock on my door, i’ll see you out
Toxic lover
You’re no better, don’t hide there, come out quickly
You little demon in my storyline
Don’t knock on my door, I’ll see you out
You’re no better, don’t hide there, come out quickly
You little demon in my storyline
Don’t knock on my door, I’ll see you out
and don’t you know how sweet it tastes
(how sweet it tastes)
ya don’t you know how sweet it tastes
(how sweet it tastes)
ya don’t you know how sweet it tastes
now that i’m without you
(how sweet it tastes)
ya don’t you know how sweet it tastes
(how sweet it tastes)
ya don’t you know how sweet it tastes
now that i’m without you
na deo-neun mut-ji an-heul-lae
(how sweet it tastes)
al-lyeo-ju-ji an-a-do dwae
(how sweet it tastes)
wow don’t you know how sweet it tastes
now that i’m without you
(how sweet it tastes)
al-lyeo-ju-ji an-a-do dwae
(how sweet it tastes)
wow don’t you know how sweet it tastes
now that i’m without you
I won’t ask anymore
(How sweet it tastes)
You don’t have to tell me
(How sweet it tastes)
Wow don’t you know how sweet it tastes
Now that I’m without you
(How sweet it tastes)
You don’t have to tell me
(How sweet it tastes)
Wow don’t you know how sweet it tastes
Now that I’m without you
mo-deun ge ty-pi-cal
so i’ve been praying so hard for a miracle
bu-reu-go iss-eo na-ui i-reum-eul
deo-neun an bwa drama it’s good karma
done scrolling thousand times
da al-go iss-eo ppeon-han su-ja-gil ppun-i-ya
wan-jeon swi-un gong-sik-i-ya
it’s like biting an apple
so i’ve been praying so hard for a miracle
bu-reu-go iss-eo na-ui i-reum-eul
deo-neun an bwa drama it’s good karma
done scrolling thousand times
da al-go iss-eo ppeon-han su-ja-gil ppun-i-ya
wan-jeon swi-un gong-sik-i-ya
it’s like biting an apple
Everything’s typical
So I’ve been praying so hard for a miracle
Calling my name
No more drama, it’s good karma
Done scrolling thousand times
I know it’s just an obvious trick
It’s a very easy formula
It’s like biting an apple
So I’ve been praying so hard for a miracle
Calling my name
No more drama, it’s good karma
Done scrolling thousand times
I know it’s just an obvious trick
It’s a very easy formula
It’s like biting an apple
and don’t you know how sweet it tastes
(how sweet it tastes)
ya don’t you know how sweet it tastes
(how sweet it tastes)
ya don’t you know how sweet it tastes
now that i’m without you
(how sweet it tastes)
ya don’t you know how sweet it tastes
(how sweet it tastes)
ya don’t you know how sweet it tastes
now that i’m without you
na deo-neun mut-ji an-heul-lae
(how sweet it tastes)
al-lyeo-ju-ji an-a-do dwae
(how sweet it tastes)
wow don’t you know how sweet it tastes
now that i’m without you
(how sweet it tastes)
al-lyeo-ju-ji an-a-do dwae
(how sweet it tastes)
wow don’t you know how sweet it tastes
now that i’m without you
I won’t ask anymore
(How sweet it tastes)
You don’t have to tell me
(How sweet it tastes)
Wow don’t you know how sweet it tastes
Now that I’m without you
(How sweet it tastes)
You don’t have to tell me
(How sweet it tastes)
Wow don’t you know how sweet it tastes
Now that I’m without you
i won’t wait, i’m feeling
my own way, i’m in it
cause me and you are di-fferent
so i won’t stay, i’m leaving
i won’t wait, i’m feeling
my own way, i’m in it
cause me and you are di-fferent
so i won’t stay, i’m leaving
my own way, i’m in it
cause me and you are di-fferent
so i won’t stay, i’m leaving
i won’t wait, i’m feeling
my own way, i’m in it
cause me and you are di-fferent
so i won’t stay, i’m leaving
and don’t you know how sweet it tastes
(how sweet it tastes)
ya don’t you know how sweet it tastes
(how sweet it tastes)
ya don’t you know how sweet it tastes
now that i’m without you
(how sweet it tastes)
ya don’t you know how sweet it tastes
(how sweet it tastes)
ya don’t you know how sweet it tastes
now that i’m without you
na deo-neun mut-ji an-heul-lae
(how sweet it tastes)
al-lyeo-ju-ji an-a-do dwae
(how sweet it tastes)
wow don’t you know how sweet it tastes
now that i’m without you
(how sweet it tastes)
al-lyeo-ju-ji an-a-do dwae
(how sweet it tastes)
wow don’t you know how sweet it tastes
now that i’m without you
I won’t ask anymore
(How sweet it tastes)
You don’t have to tell me
(How sweet it tastes)
Wow don’t you know how sweet it tastes
Now that I’m without you
(How sweet it tastes)
You don’t have to tell me
(How sweet it tastes)
Wow don’t you know how sweet it tastes
Now that I’m without you
to-xic lover
you’re no better, geo-gi sum-ji mal-go ppal-li na-wa
you little demon in my storyline
don’t knock on my door neo eol-leun na-ga-beo-ryeo
you’re no better, geo-gi sum-ji mal-go ppal-li na-wa
you little demon in my storyline
don’t knock on my door neo eol-leun na-ga-beo-ryeo
Toxic lover
You’re no better, don’t hide there, come out quickly
You little demon in my storyline
Don’t knock on my door, just get out quickly
You’re no better, don’t hide there, come out quickly
You little demon in my storyline
Don’t knock on my door, just get out quickly
to-xic lover
you’re no better, geo-gi sum-ji mal-go eol-leun na-wa
you little demon in my storyline
don’t knock on my door, i’ll see you out
you’re no better, geo-gi sum-ji mal-go eol-leun na-wa
you little demon in my storyline
don’t knock on my door, i’ll see you out
Toxic lover
You’re no better, don’t hide there, come out quickly
You little demon in my storyline
Don’t knock on my door, I’ll see you out
You’re no better, don’t hide there, come out quickly
You little demon in my storyline
Don’t knock on my door, I’ll see you out
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
생각
(saenggak)
thought
💡 Note: Refers to the repetitive mental processing and contemplation before arriving at a final resolution.
헛소리
(heotsori)
nonsense
💡 Note: Describes the empty, meaningless talk or lies spoken by a toxic partner that are no longer tolerated.
공식이야
(gongsikiya)
it is a formula
💡 Note: Metaphorically indicates that a solution or reality has become completely obvious and easy to understand.
이름을
(ireumeun)
name
💡 Note: Represents one’s identity and presence being called upon in the pursuit of a brand new start.
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The lyrics depict the refreshing sense of liberation and clarity that comes after breaking free from a deceptive and toxic relationship. It conveys a confident resolution to move forward independently, comparing the newfound sweet taste of freedom to a simple formula while refusing to indulge in any further unnecessary drama created by a former partner.
