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aespa – Drama. Lyrics Meaning: You Are the Main Character of Your Story

Ever feel like you’re just a side character in your own life? Like you’re watching a movie unfold but someone else is holding the script, making all the big moves while you just react? It’s a frustrating feeling, right? You know you’ve got more to offer, a bigger story to tell, if only you could grab the pen and write the next scene yourself. Well, what if I told you there’s a perfect anthem for that exact moment—a track that’s all about snatching that pen back, tearing up the old script, and starting your own epic saga. This is precisely the electrifying energy aespa unleashes, and we’re about to dive deep into what makes it so powerful.

Unpacking the Unapologetic Power of aespa’s “Drama”

Right from the get-go, “Drama” doesn’t just walk into the room; it kicks the door down. The opening lines are a declaration of a brand new, unapologetic self. It’s not about being nice or fitting in; it’s about being bold and true. Just listen to this entrance:

Ziggy, ziggy, zag, I’m new

‘Cause I go biggie, biggie, bad, it’s true
Nalkaroun nun ane bichin toxic
The toxic reflected in my sharp eyes
Nae bonneungeul danggyeo zoom
Pulls my instincts in, zoom

This isn’t just an introduction; it’s a mission statement. The “ziggy, ziggy, zag” suggests moving in an unpredictable, unconventional way. Aespa isn’t following a straight line. They’re embracing the “bad,” seeing the toxicity around them, and using it as fuel to zoom in on their own instincts. It’s a powerful way of saying, “I see the negativity, and instead of letting it break me, I’m using it to focus my power.” It’s about owning every part of yourself, even the “savage” and “baddest” sides.

Lyrics: "Drama" by aespa

aespa – Drama [ENGLISH Translation]

Yeah, yeah
I’m the drama

Ziggy, ziggy, zag, I’m new
‘Cause I go biggie, biggie, bad, it’s true
That toxic vibe reflected in my sharp eyes
Drawing out my instincts, zoom
Hold up, what? (Oh, my God)
You say, what? (You’ll get hurt)
You better watch out
We’re already a huge boom
We’re speeding off, vroom
I li-li like me when I roll
Li-li-like me when I’m savage
Li-li-like me when I go
Li-li-like it when I’m the baddest
Hold up, following the light
Run, r-r-running away, run
Go finally, ra-ta-ta-ta
I’m opening up the next world

One, two, it’s time to go
I have no regrets
I faced it and shattered it
The rules will move according to me
Moving the world with a tap of my fingertips
Yeah, I’m coming

I bring, I bring all the
Drama-ma-ma-ma
I bring drama-ma-ma-ma
With my girls in the back
Girls in the back
Drama
Trauma-ma-ma-ma
I break trauma-ma-ma-ma
With MY WORLD in the back
A drama that starts with me (All that)

Drama-ma-ma-ma (Bring it that)
Drama-ma-ma-ma
With my girls in the back
Girls in the back, yeah (I break)
Trauma-ma-ma-ma (We them)
Trauma-ma-ma-ma
With MY WORLD in the back
The one that starts with me
Drama

Drama-ma-ma-ma
Drama-ma-ma-ma (Three, two, one)
Drama-ma-ma
You know I’ve been kind of like

One, two, three (Yeah, yeah)
A next scene that’ll surprise you (What? What?)
I’ve got the key (Uh)
The main character is me, uh-uh-uh (Yeah)
Four, three, two, going down, easily through (Yeah)
Like a Deja Vu
An image that just appears
Don’t you bother trying to stop me
This is my drama
I won’t stop your provocations
Uh, I’m a stunner (Hahaha)

One, two, it’s time to go
Me, on fire (the burning me)
I feel it, and I love it
The rules are changing
I open my eyes (open both my eyes)
You know (You)
It’s started (Now)
It’s coming

Into the REAL WORLD
The climax is coming (Woah)
Don’t be afraid
You and I (Oh, yeah)
The story we’re writing together (Oh, yeah)
The things that blocked my way, no (Oh)
Leaping over my limits every day
Oh, I’ma make it my way
Out of the way, yeah (Oh, yeah)

I bring, I bring all the
Drama-ma-ma-ma
I bring drama-ma-ma-ma (Oh, oh-oh-oh)
With my girls in the back
Girls in the back
Drama
Trauma-ma-ma-ma (Trauma-ma-ma-ma)
I break Trauma-ma-ma-ma (Trauma-ma-ma-ma)
With MY WORLD in the back (With MY WORLD in the back, yeah)
The drama that comes with me (All that)

(Hey) You know, I’m savage
(Hey) The unstoppable baddest
(Hey) The thrill all around me
(Hey) The drama in this wild journey (Drama-ma-ma)
All the trauma I’m about to shatter (Drama-ma-ma)
The drama starts now

Yeah, yeah
MY drama that will start with you

aespa – Drama [ROMAJI Lyric]

Yeah, yeah
I’m the drama

Ziggy, ziggy, zag, I’m new
‘Cause I go biggie, biggie, bad, it’s true
Nalkaroun nun ane bichin toxic
Nae bonneungeul danggyeo zoom
Hold up, what? (Oh, my God)
You say, what? (Dachyeo neon)
You better watch out
Urin imi geosen boom
Dallyeogago isseo vroom
I li-li like me when I roll
Li-li-like me when I’m savage
Li-li-like me when I go
Li-li-like it when I baddest
Hold up, bicheul ttaraseo
Dara da da dallyeonaga run
Go finally, ra-ta-ta-ta
Daeum segyereul yeoreo nan

One, two, it’s time to go
Huhoe eopseo nan
Matseo nan kkaebeoryeotji
Nal ttaraseo umjigil rules
Sonkkeuteuro sesangeul dudeuryeo umjigyeo
Yeah, I’m coming

I bring, I bring all the
Drama-ma-ma-ma
I bring drama-ma-ma-ma
With my girls in the back
Girls in the back
Drama
Trauma-ma-ma-ma
I break trauma-ma-ma-ma
With MY WORLD in the back
Naro sijakdoeneun drama (All that)

Drama-ma-ma-ma (Bring it that)
Drama-ma-ma-ma
With my girls in the back
Girls in the back, yeah (I break)
Trauma-ma-ma-ma (We them)
Trauma-ma-ma-ma
With MY WORLD in the back
Naro sijakdoeneun
Drama

Drama-ma-ma-ma
Drama-ma-ma-ma (Three, two, one)
Drama-ma-ma
You know I’ve been kind of like

One, two, three (Yeah, yeah)
Kkamjjak nollal daeum scene (What? What?)
Kireul geomeojwin (Uh)
Juingongeun na, uh-uh-uh (Yeah)
Four, three, two, going down, swipge through (Yeah)
Deja Vu gachi
Geuryeojineun imiji
Nal guji makji mara
Igeon nae drama
Dobareun guji an maga
Uh, I’m a stunner (Hahaha)

One, two, it’s time to go
Taoreuneun nal (Taneun nal)
Neukkyeo nan and I love it
Saerowojineun rules
Nan nuneul tteo (Du nuneul tteo)
Sijakdoen geol (Neon)
Ara (Now)
It’s coming

Into the REAL WORLD
Dagaon climax (Woah)
Duryeowohaji ma
You and I (Oh, yeah)
Hamkke sseo naeryeoganeun story (Oh, yeah)
Nal garomagadeon, no (Oh)
Hangyereul ttwieo neomeo every day
Oh, I’ma make it my way
Out of the way, yeah (Oh, yeah)

(Hey) You know, I’m savage
(Hey) Geochimeomneun baddest
(Hey) Nareul dullossan thrill
(Hey) Geochin yeojeong sogui drama (Drama-ma-ma)
Naega kkaeteuril modeun trauma (Drama-ma-ma)
Jigeum sijakdoeneun drama

Yeah, yeah
Neoro sijakdoel MY drama

aespa – Drama [ORIGINAL Lyric]

aespa – Drama [ROMAJI Lyric]

Yeah, yeah
I’m the drama

Ziggy, ziggy, zag, I’m new
‘Cause I go biggie, biggie, bad, it’s true
Nalkaroun nun ane bichin toxic
Nae bonneungeul danggyeo zoom
Hold up, what? (Oh, my God)
You say, what? (dachyeo neon)
You better watch out
Urin imi geosen boom
Dallyeogago isseo vroom
I li-li like me when I roll
Li-li-like me when I’m savage
Li-li-like me when I go
Li-li-like it when I baddest
Hold up, bicheul ttaraseo
Dara da da dallyeonaga run
Go finally, ra-ta-ta-ta
Daeum segyereul yeoreo nan

One, two, it’s time to go
Huhoe eopseo nan
Matseo nan kkaebeoryeotji
Nal ttaraseo umjigil rules
Sonkkeuteuro sesangeul dudeuryeo umjingnyeo
Yeah, I’m coming

Drama-ma-ma-ma (Bring it that)
Drama-ma-ma-ma
With my girls in the back
Girls in the back, yeah (I break)
Trauma-ma-ma-ma (We them)
Trauma-ma-ma-ma
With MY WORLD in the back
Naro sijakdoeneun
Drama

Drama-ma-ma-ma
Drama-ma-ma-ma (Three, two, one)
Drama-ma-ma
You know I’ve been kind of like

One, two, it’s time to go
Taoreuneun nal (taneun nal)
Neukkyeo nan and I love it
Saerowojineun rules
Nan nuneul tteo (du nuneul tteo)
Sijakdoen geol (neon)
Ara (Now)
It’s coming

Into the REAL WORLD
Dagaon climax (Woah)
Duryeowohaji ma
You and I (Oh, yeah)
Hamkke sseo naeryeoganeun story (Oh, yeah)
Nal garomagatdeon, no (Oh)
Hangyereul ttwieo neomeo every day
Oh, I’ma make it my way
Out of the way, yeah (Oh, yeah)

(Hey) You know, I’m savage
(Hey) geochimeomneun baddest
(Hey) nareul dulleossan thrill
(Hey) geochin yeojeong sogui drama (Drama-ma-ma)
Naega kkaeteuril modeun trauma (Drama-ma-ma)
Jigeum sijakdoeneun drama

Yeah, yeah
Neoro sijakdoel MY drama

aespa – Drama [KOREAN Lyric]

Yeah, yeah
I’m the drama

Ziggy, ziggy, zag, I’m new
‘Cause I go biggie, biggie, bad, it’s true
날카로운 눈 안에 비친 toxic
내 본능을 당겨 zoom
Hold up, what? (Oh, my God)
You say, what? (다쳐 넌)
You better watch out
우린 이미 거센 boom
달려가고 있어 vroom
I li-li like me when I roll
Li-li-like me when I’m savage
Li-li-like me when I go
Li-li-like it when I baddest
Hold up, 빛을 따라서
달아 다 다 달려나가 run
Go finally, ra-ta-ta-ta
다음 세계를 열어 난

One, two, it’s time to go
후회 없어 난
맞서 난 깨버렸지
날 따라서 움직일 rules
손끝으로 세상을 두드려 움직여
Yeah, I’m coming

I bring, I bring all the
Drama-ma-ma-ma
I bring drama-ma-ma-ma
With my girls in the back
Girls in the back
Drama
Trauma-ma-ma-ma
I break trauma-ma-ma-ma
With MY WORLD in the back
나로 시작되는 drama (All that)

Drama-ma-ma-ma (Bring it that)
Drama-ma-ma-ma
With my girls in the back
Girls in the back, yeah (I break)
Trauma-ma-ma-ma (We them)
Trauma-ma-ma-ma
With MY WORLD in the back
나로 시작되는
Drama

Drama-ma-ma-ma
Drama-ma-ma-ma (Three, two, one)
Drama-ma-ma
You know I’ve been kind of like

One, two, three (Yeah, yeah)
깜짝 놀랄 다음 scene (What? What?)
키를 거머쥔 (Uh)
주인공은 나, uh-uh-uh (Yeah)
Four, three, two, going down, 쉽게 through (Yeah)
Deja Vu 같이
그려지는 이미지
날 굳이 막지 말아
이건 내 drama
도발은 굳이 안 막아
Uh, I’m a stunner (Hahaha)

One, two, it’s time to go
타오르는 날 (타는 날)
느껴 난 and I love it
새로워지는 rules
난 눈을 떠 (두 눈을 떠)
시작된 걸 (넌)
알아 (Now)
It’s coming

Into the REAL WORLD
다가온 climax (Woah)
두려워하지 마
You and I (Oh, yeah)
함께 써 내려가는 story (Oh, yeah)
날 가로막았던, no (Oh)
한계를 뛰어 넘어 every day
Oh, I’ma make it my way
Out of the way, yeah (Oh, yeah)

(Hey) You know, I’m savage
(Hey) 거침없는 baddest
(Hey) 나를 둘러싼 thrill
(Hey) 거친 여정 속의 drama (Drama-ma-ma)
내가 깨트릴 모든 trauma (Drama-ma-ma)
지금 시작되는 drama

Yeah, yeah
너로 시작될 MY drama

aespa – Drama [ENGLISH Lyric Translation]

Yeah, yeah
I’m the drama

Ziggy, ziggy, zag, I’m new
‘Cause I go biggie, biggie, bad, it’s true
Sharp eye, inside it’s toxic
Zoom in, pull on my instincts
Hold up, what? (Oh my God)
You say, what? (You gon’ get hurt)
You better watch out
We already that big, tough, boom
Racing with that big, bad, vroom
I li-li like me when I roll
Li-li-like me when I’m savage
Li-li-like me when I go
Li-li-likie when I baddest
Hold up, chasing lights
Racing lights, run, run on, run
Go finally, ra-ta-ta-ta
Open up a new world, boom, ta-da

One, two, it’s time to go
Regrets, ain’t got ’em
Square up, I break ’em
Rules, they gon’ follow me
Tap my finger and watch the world move
Yeah, I’m coming

I bring, I bring all the
Drama-ma-ma-ma
I bring drama-ma-ma-ma
With my girls in the back
Girls in the back
Drama
Trauma-ma-ma-ma
I break trauma-ma-ma-ma
With MY WORLD in the back
It starts with me, drama (All that)

Drama-ma-ma-ma (Bring it that)
Drama-ma-ma-ma
With my girls in the back
Girls in the back, yeah (I break)
Trauma-ma-ma-ma (We them)
Trauma-ma-ma-ma
With MY WORLD in the back
It starts with me
Drama

Drama-ma-ma-ma
Drama-ma-ma-ma (Three, two, one)
Drama-ma-ma
You know I’ve been kind of like

One, two, three (Yeah, yeah)
Cue that jump-scare scene (What? What?)
Who’s got the key? (Uh)
Main character, that’s me, uh-uh-uh (Yeah)
Four, three, two, going down, breezin’ through (Yeah)
Just like Deja Vu
They picture my image
Don’t try to stop me
This is my drama
Pull up if you wanna
Uh, I’m a stunner (Hahaha)

One, two, it’s time to go
Burning Day (Burning Day)
I felt and I love it
New rules
I open my eyes (Open both eyes)
It started (You)
I know (Now)
It’s coming

Into the REAL WORLD
Climax on deck (Woah)
Don’t be afraid
You and I (Oh, yeah)
Together we write this story (Oh, yeah)
Past hurdles, no more (Oh)
Push boundaries every day
Oh, I’ma make it my way
Out of the way, yeah (Oh, yeah)

(Hey) You know, I’m savage
(Hey) Unstoppable, baddest
(Hey) All wrapped in thrill
(Hey) Bumpy off-road drama (Drama-ma-ma)
(Hey) I’ll break this cycle of trauma (Drama-ma-ma)
It starts now, drama

Yeah, yeah
It starts with you, MY drama

From Trauma to Triumph: The Lyrical Journey

Now, here’s where the song gets really clever. The central theme revolves around two words that sound similar but mean wildly different things: Trauma and Drama. The whole song is a narrative about transforming one into the other. It’s about taking all the past hurts, the challenges, and the things that tried to hold you down (trauma) and turning them into the driving force of your own story (drama).

Flipping the Script

The chorus is where this transformation happens in real-time. It’s an explosive, confident chant that completely reclaims the narrative. Instead of being a victim of circumstances, you become the creator of events.

I bring, I bring all the
Drama-ma-ma-ma
I bring drama-ma-ma-ma
With my girls in the back
…

Trauma-ma-ma-ma
I break trauma-ma-ma-ma
With MY WORLD in the back
Naro sijakdoeneun drama
The drama that starts with me

See what they did there? They’re not just bringing “Drama,” they’re actively breaking “Trauma.” It’s an act of defiance. The pain of the past isn’t something to be hidden; it’s something to be shattered. And the most crucial line is “The drama that starts with me.” This is the ultimate power move. You’re no longer reacting to events; you are the event. You are the beginning of the new story.

The World is Your Stage

The second verse doubles down on this “main character energy.” It’s filled with imagery of a movie set, where aespa is firmly in the director’s chair. They’re not waiting for their cue; they’re writing the scenes and calling “action!”

Kkamjjak nollal daeum scene
The next surprising scene
Kireul geomeojwin
The one who holds the key
Juingongeun na, uh-uh-uh
The protagonist is me, uh-uh-uh

This is so direct and empowering. There’s no room for interpretation. The song is explicitly telling you that you are the protagonist. You hold the key to the next scene. It’s a fantastic reminder that you have the agency to steer your life in any direction you choose. The line, “Don’t you dare try to stop me, this is my drama,” is the ultimate boundary-setting anthem.

My Girls in the Back: The Power of Solidarity

One of the most heartwarming and crucial elements of this song is that this journey isn’t a solo one. It’s easy to miss, but the line “With my girls in the back” is repeated and is just as important as the main declaration. This isn’t just about individual empowerment; it’s about collective strength. It paints a picture of you leading the charge, but with your trusted friends, your support system, right there with you, having your back. They’re not just passengers; they are part of “MY WORLD” that helps break the trauma. This adds a beautiful layer of sisterhood and solidarity to a powerful anthem of self-love.

The message here is crystal clear: taking control of your life and starting your own “drama” is an incredibly brave act, but you don’t have to do it alone. True strength is found not only in yourself but also in the people you surround yourself with. It’s about creating a world with people who lift you up as you write your story together.

Ultimately, “Drama” is more than just a song; it’s a manual for empowerment. It’s a loud, vibrant, and electrifying call to action to stop being a spectator in your own life. It encourages you to embrace your flaws, use your past as a stepping stone rather than an anchor, and create a future that is unapologetically yours. The positive takeaway is that you have the power to redefine your narrative at any moment.

So, that’s my take on it, but the beauty of music is how it speaks to everyone differently. What does “Drama” mean to you? When you hear it, what scenes from your own life’s movie play in your head? I’d love to hear your thoughts on it!

aespa – Drama. Lyrics Meaning: You Are the Main Character of Your Story

Unpacking the Unapologetic Power of aespa’s “Drama”

Lyrics: "Drama" by aespa

aespa – Drama [ENGLISH Translation]

aespa – Drama [ROMAJI Lyric]

aespa – Drama [ORIGINAL Lyric]

aespa – Drama [ROMAJI Lyric]

aespa – Drama [KOREAN Lyric]

aespa – Drama [ENGLISH Lyric Translation]

From Trauma to Triumph: The Lyrical Journey

Flipping the Script

The World is Your Stage

My Girls in the Back: The Power of Solidarity

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