NCT WISH’s “Surf” (2025) is a vibrant, hybrid dance-pop summer anthem that embodies youthful energy, freedom, and the thrill of new love. It uses the metaphor of surfing through waves to convey a refreshing, carefree spirit designed to beat the summer heat.
Hangul
Ayy, oh, ayy, oh, ayy, oh, ayy
Let us surf
레몬이 너무 셔, 한 쪽 눈을 찡그려
네가 좀 오해하면 어때 (Show me up)
햇살이 너무 세, 두 쪽 뺨 다 붉어져
맘껏 좀 설레는 건 어때 (Show me, up, up, up, up)
(날) 맡겨볼래 바람에, 넌 어때?
태양 아래 (Ooh) 더 감추지 마 네 맘 (Yeah)
그림자마저 발밑에 숨어 이 순간
우린 어디로 튈지 몰라, we’re still young, huh
파돈 부서져 하얀 veil처럼
네 머리에 씌워줄래
상상력이 번져 바다 저 끝까지
그어진 선을 넘어줘, jump out right now (Ooh)
Surf, surf, 두 손 잡고
바다 위에서
춤을 춰 나의 dancer
Surf, surf, 두 손 잡고
이대로 놓지 말아 줘
바로 지금
Let us surf
Ayy, 이미 난 갇혔어 너라는 섬에서
Swim and surf
Let us surf
Ayy, 이미 난 갇혔어 너라는 섬에서
Swim and surf
Okay
내가 너를 많이 알아 (I know)
네 표정, 네 groovin’, 몸짓 딱 (Uh, yeah)
보면 오늘 기분이, 어땠나 (Okay)
오늘따라 온종일
Up and down이 심했구나
내가 풀어줄 기회잖아 (Uh, huh)
자 발맞춰 다음은 저기로
어디로 갈지 말해줘
And you’re my 지도
We’ll fly, oops
우리 기분 너무 높아, yeah
모래 위에 적힌 우리 이름이 (이름이)
새 파도 속에 흩어진대도 (흩어진대도)
지금 마주한 이 감정은 (Yeah)
지워지지 않아 (지지 않아)
바람에 실어 용기 내 말할게 (Oh, babe)
더 깊게 네게 빠진 것 같아 (빠진 것 같아)
둘만의 wave, 노을 위로 잡은 hands
이대로 놓지 말아 줘, jump out right now (Ooh)
Surf, surf, 두 손 잡고 (두 손 잡고, woah)
바다 위에서
춤을 춰 나의 dancer (춤을 춰 나의 dancer)
Surf, surf, 두 손 잡고 (Yeah)
이대로 놓지 말아 줘
바로 지금
Let us surf
Ayy, 이미 난 갇혔어 너라는 섬에서
Swim and surf
Let us surf
Ayy, 이미 난 갇혔어 너라는 섬에서
Swim and surf
Surf, okay
Romanized
Ayy, oh, ayy, oh, ayy, oh, ayy
Let us surf
Remoni neomu syeo, han jjok nuneul jjinggeuryeo
Nega jom ohaehamyeon eottae (Show me up)
Haetsari neomu se, du jjok ppyam da bulgeojyeo
Mamkkeot jom seolleneun geon eottae (Show me, up, up, up, up)
(Nal) matgyeobollae barame, neon eottae?
Taeyang arae (Ooh) deo gamchuji ma ne mam (Yeah)
Geurimjamajeo balmite sumeo i sungan
Urin eodiro twilji molla, we’re still young, huh
Padon buseojyeo hayan veilcheoreom
Ne meorie ssuiwojullae
Sangsangnyeogi beonjyeo bada jeo kkeutkkaji
Geueojin seoneul neomeojwo, jump out right now (Ooh)
Surf, surf, du son japgo
Bada wieseo
Chumeul chwo naui dancer
Surf, surf, du son japgo
Idaero nochi mara jwo
Baro jigeum
Let us surf
Ayy, imi nan gatyeosseo neoraneun seomeseo
Swim and surf
Let us surf
Ayy, imi nan gatyeosseo neoraneun seomeseo
Swim and surf
Okay
Naega neoreul mani ara (I know)
Ne pyojeong, ne groovin’, momjit ttak (Uh, yeah)
Bomyeon oneul gibuni, eottaenna (Okay)
Oneulttara onjongil
Up and downi simhaetguna
Naega pureojul gihoejana (Uh, huh)
Ja balmatchwo daeumeun jeogiro
Eodiro galji malhaejwo
And you’re my jido
We’ll fly, oops
Uri gibun neomu nopa, yeah
Morae wie jeokin uri ireumi (ireumi)
Sae pado soge heuteojindaedo (heuteojindaedo)
Jigeum majuhan i gamjeongeun (Yeah)
Jiwojiji ana (jiji ana)
Barame sireo yonggi nae malhalge (Oh, babe)
Deo gipge nege ppajin geot gata (ppajin geot gata)
Dulmanui wave, noeul wiro jabeun hands
Idaero nochi mara jwo, jump out right now (Ooh)
Surf, surf, du son japgo (du son japgo, woah)
Bada wieseo
Chumeul chwo naui dancer (chumeul chwo naui dancer)
Surf, surf, du son japgo (Yeah)
Idaero nochi mara jwo
Baro jigeum
Let us surf
Ayy, imi nan gatyeosseo neoraneun seomeseo
Swim and surf
Let us surf
Ayy, imi nan gatyeosseo neoraneun seomeseo
Swim and surf
Surf, okay
Translation
Ayy, oh, ayy, oh, ayy, oh, ayy
Let us surf
The lemon’s so sour, I squint one eye
So what if you misunderstand me a little? (Show me up)
The sunlight’s so strong, both my cheeks turn red
How about letting yourself feel excited freely? (Show me, up, up, up, up)
How about trusting yourself to the wind? What do you think?
Under the sun (Ooh), don’t hide your feelings anymore (Yeah)
Even the shadows hide beneath our feet in this moment
We never know where we’ll bounce next, we’re still young, huh
The waves crash apart like a white veil
Can I place it over your head?
Imagination spreads all the way to the edge of the sea
Cross over the drawn line, jump out right now (Ooh)
Surf, surf, holding both hands
Out on the ocean
Dance for me, my dancer
Surf, surf, holding both hands
Don’t let go like this
Right now
Let us surf
Ayy, I’m already trapped on the island called you
Swim and surf
Let us surf
Ayy, I’m already trapped on the island called you
Swim and surf
Okay
I know you really well (I know)
Your expressions, your grooving, your movements exactly (Uh, yeah)
I can tell how your mood was today (Okay)
Seems like all day today
Your emotions went up and down a lot
This is my chance to make you feel better, huh?
Now match your steps with mine, next we’ll go over there
Tell me where you want to go
And you’re my map
We’ll fly, oops
Our mood is way too high, yeah
Even if our names written in the sand
Get scattered by the next wave
The feelings we’re facing right now (Yeah)
Won’t disappear
I’ll gather my courage and say it on the wind (Oh, babe)
I think I’ve fallen even deeper for you
Our private wave, hands held against the sunset
Don’t let go like this, jump out right now (Ooh)
Surf, surf, holding both hands
Out on the ocean
Dance for me, my dancer
Surf, surf, holding both hands
Don’t let go like this
Right now
Let us surf
Ayy, I’m already trapped on the island called you
Swim and surf
Let us surf
Ayy, I’m already trapped on the island called you
Swim and surf
Surf, okay
“Surf” by NCT WISH is a bright and refreshing summer song about youth, freedom, and the excitement of falling in love. Using surfing as a metaphor, the track captures the feeling of riding emotional waves and enjoying carefree moments without fear or hesitation.
The lyrics compare romance to surfing through the ocean, symbolizing the thrill, unpredictability, and energy that come with new feelings. Phrases like “let us surf” and “swim and surf” reflect the group’s playful and adventurous spirit, encouraging listeners to fully enjoy the rush of youth and connection.
“Surf” also continues NCT WISH’s signature “Wishcore” identity, blending cheerful melodies, uplifting energy, and dreamy summer vibes. The song focuses less on heavy emotions and more on the freedom of living in the moment and creating happy memories together.
With its funky dance-pop sound, bright vocals, and sunny Bali-inspired visuals, “Surf” delivers a youthful atmosphere that feels both energetic and refreshing like escaping into summer with someone special.