WE GO UP – English Lyrics

• By: BABYMONSTER

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into BABYMONSTER's 'WE GO UP' to experience a burst of K-pop energy! This track, sung in Korean with notable English phrases, showcases the group's dynamic vocal and rap skills over a strong, brassy hip-hop production. Learning through this song offers insight into the confident, ambitious spirit of a leading 5th-generation girl group. Its powerful delivery and slick choreography make it a special entry point into contemporary K-pop.

[English]

Yeah

This ain’t a game and you know we don’t play

You ain’t never seen the typa show we boutta show ya

You ain’t never heard this typa flow we crashing on ya

Tidal wave, tidal wave, it’s about to go

You will never dominate, domino when I see you fall

Know I pop better get back

Hand in my pocket

Watch the rocket blow

Shove your worries aside right now

Look at me on a roll

Let bygones be bygones

I ain’t never had no problems

That high road we gon’ walk over

Cause icons be icons

Whatchu gon’

Whatchu gon’ do

Lookin’ good

Lookin’ fly

Lookin’ brand new

Unbelievable

Not a chance

It’s ridiculous (You love it love it)

When we pull up, know it’s all on site

B.A.B.Y.M.O.N we up, up, up

We go up like whoa

We’re killas killas

We go up like whoa

We’re villains villains

Up high for me baby

High for me baby oh

Up like whoa can you feel us feel us

We go up like whoa

We’re killas killas

We go up like whoa

We’re villains villains

Up high for me baby

High for me baby oh

This is how we do it

We go whoa oh oh oh

Copy copy copy copy, till the error pop up

Copy copy, wanna be me but you’re never gonna

They all eatin’ my leftovers

I left over what’s left over

Like ring ring, come and get closer

We take over, that’s game over

Nobody do it like this

Nobody nobody do it like this

You’re never catching me slip

I switch it on with a flick of the wrist

Let bygones be bygones

I ain’t never had no problems

That high road we gon’ walk over

Cause icons be icons

Whatchu gon’

Whatchu gon’ do

Lookin’ good

Lookin’ fly

Lookin’ brand new

Unbelievable

Not a chance

It’s ridiculous (You love it love it)

When we pull up, know it’s all on site

B.A.B.Y.M.O.N we up, up, up

We go up like whoa

We’re killas killas

We go up like whoa

We’re villains villains

Up high for me baby

High for me baby oh

Up like whoa can you feel us feel us

We go up like whoa

We’re killas killas

We go up like whoa

We’re villains villains

Up high for me baby

High for me baby oh

This is how we do it

We go whoa oh oh oh

We do it loud and proud

Yeah we run it up, run it up

Gonna spark the fire

Burn it up, burn it up

On top of the world

Say my name, say my name

Rewriting the rules, we’re the game changer uh uh

Definition dangerous, dangerous

Clock is ticking, ticking

Buckle up, buckle up

Bet you never met a monster like me

I’ll never stop, don’t forget we gon’ make history

We go up like whoa

We’re killas killas

We go up like whoa

We’re villains villains

Up high for me baby

High for me baby oh

B.A.B.Y.M.O.N

We go up like whoa

We’re killas killas

We go up like whoa

We’re villains villains

Up high for me baby

High for me baby oh

This is how we do it

We go whoa oh oh oh

We go up

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dominate /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/ C1	verb - to be the most powerful or important
rocket /ˈrɒkɪt/ B1	noun - a vehicle that travels into space or a fast‑moving projectile verb - to increase or rise very quickly
wave /weɪv/ A2	noun - a moving ridge on the surface of water verb - to move your hand back and forth as a greeting
tidal /ˈtaɪdl/ C1	adjective - related to the rise and fall of the sea
high /haɪ/ A2	adjective - at a great height
icons /ˈaɪkɒn/ B2	noun - a symbol or representation, especially one widely recognized
villains /ˈvɪlənz/ B2	noun - people who do bad or evil deeds
monster /ˈmɒnstər/ B1	noun - a large, frightening, or mythical creature
spark /spɑːk/ B1	noun - a small flash of light or fire verb - to cause something to begin or develop
fire /faɪə/ A1	noun - the flames that burn something verb - to discharge a weapon or to dismiss from a job
burn /bɜːn/ B1	verb - to be on fire; to cause to be on fire
rewrite /riːˈraɪt/ C1	verb - to write something again, often with changes
rules /ruːlz/ A2	noun - principles that tell how something is done or what can be done
history /ˈhɪstəri/ B1	noun - the study of past events or the record of events
copy /ˈkɒpi/ A2	noun - an exact replica of something verb - to duplicate a document or data
error /ˈɛrər/ B1	noun - a mistake or problem
leftovers /ˈlɛftˌoʊvərz/ B2	noun - food remaining after a meal
flick /flɪk/ B2	noun - a quick, sudden movement, especially with the fingers verb - to make a rapid, light movement with the fingers or hand
wrist /rɪst/ B2	noun - the joint between the hand and the forearm
dangerous /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ B1	adjective - likely to cause harm or injury

Key Grammar Structures

• You ain’t never seen the typa show we boutta show ya

  ➔ Double Negative & Colloquial Contraction

  ➔ The use of 'ain't never' is a double negative, common in informal speech. 'Boutta' is a colloquial contraction of 'about to'. This demonstrates a relaxed, confident tone. The use of 'ya' instead of 'you' is also colloquial.

• Know I pop better get back

  ➔ Ellipsis & Imperative Mood

  ➔ The sentence is elliptical – the verb 'you' is implied. 'Get back' is in the imperative mood, giving a direct command. 'Pop' is used as slang for performing well or being successful.

• Whatchu gon’ do

  ➔ Colloquial Contraction & Future with 'gon'

  ➔ 'Whatchu' is a colloquial contraction of 'what are you'. 'Gon' is a non-standard contraction of 'going to', used to express future intention. This is very informal and adds to the song's energetic vibe.

• We go up like whoa

  ➔ Simile & Informal Intensifier

  ➔ 'Like whoa' functions as a simile, comparing the act of 'going up' to the feeling of surprise or excitement expressed by 'whoa'. It's an informal intensifier, emphasizing the extent of their rise.

• They all eatin’ my leftovers

  ➔ Slang & Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ 'Eatin'' is a colloquial spelling of 'eating'. 'Eatin’ my leftovers' is slang meaning others are copying or benefiting from what the artist has already done. The present continuous tense ('are eating') emphasizes that this is happening now.