aespa’s song “Bite” is an intense, energetic track exploring themes of dangerous attraction, temptation, and surrendering to desire. The lyrics depict a captivating, almost predatory romance where the narrator is fully aware of the risk but cannot resist the intoxicating allure of their partner.
Hangul
Careful, ’cause I bite
(Bite, bite, bite, bite)
(Bite, bite, bite, bite)
Hold me back, I’m ’bout to break the cage
You talk a lot ’til you see my face
I’m coming through, you better give me space
I say 피할 바에 그냥 crash
Ain’t gon’ waste all my time
Playing nice, 자비는 not mine
낯선 모습을 꺼내
I said I might bite you back
가는 걸음마다 I’ve been carving my moves
뭐라 떠들어도 I don’t care about you
My way
날 완성한 pain
선을 넘기 전까지만 play it cool
You don’t know where I’m from, but you’re under my rules
So better keep off
So better stay off my bad side
Careful, ’cause I bite (Ah)
널 가뿐히 삼켜버릴
Onе bite (Ah)
Don’t mess with me, 더 깊숙이
I bitе
Say I’m so mean, you bet you’re right
Look at me, 본능대로 fight (Ah)
Iced out veneers, built my career
Like, hold up, 순식간에 바뀌어버린 온도
말을 바꿔 대 what you do? What you wanna?
I’m here to slay here to conquer
Eat ’em up like candy, now they call me Willy wonka
When I’m in my zone, feeling like a baller
날 더 건드려봐 then I’ll make you, feel the karma
지금까진 I let it through
I’m going easy on you
지나온 길마다 I’ve been paying my dues
뭐라 떠들어도 I don’t care about you
My way
또 넘어선 phase
Better get low, 선을 넘은 shade
Like a fool, dare me, I’m done with it
So better keep off
Better stay off my bad side
Careful, ’cause I bite (Ah)
널 가뿐히 삼켜버릴
One bite (Bite, yeah; Ah)
Don’t mess with me, 더 깊숙이
I bite
Say I’m so mean, you bet you’re right
Look at me, 본능대로 fight (Ah)
Iced out veneers, built my career on bite
Saved my heart from a lesson
Built my own protection (Protection)
Doing this for me
나를 택했지
깊이 잠들었던 instinct
Don’t wake that side of me (Ooh-ooh)
Run or it’ll get ugly
Ooh, yeah
Careful, ’cause I bite (Ah)
널 가뿐히 삼켜버릴
One bite (Ah)
Don’t mess with me, 더 깊숙이
I bite
Say I’m so mean, you bet you’re right
Look at me, 본능대로 fight (Ah)
Iced out veneers, built my career on bite
Please just get out my way (Bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (Bite, bite, bite, bite)
Please just get out my way (Bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (Bite, bite, bite, bite; Bite)
Please just get out my way (Bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (Bite, bite, bite, bite)
Please just get out my way (Bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (Bite, bite, bite, bite; Bite)
Romanized
Careful, ’cause I bite
(Bite, bite, bite, bite)
(Bite, bite, bite, bite)
Hold me back, I’m ’bout to break the cage
You talk a lot ’til you see my face
I’m coming through, you better give me space
I say pihal ba’e geunyang crash
Ain’t gon’ waste all my time
Playing nice, jabineun not mine
Natseon moseubeul kkeonae
I said I might bite you back
Ganeun georeummada I’ve been carving my moves
Mwora tteodeureodo I don’t care about you
My way
Nal wanseonghan pain
Seoneul neomgi jeonkkajiman play it cool
You don’t know where I’m from, but you’re under my rules
So better keep off
So better stay off my bad side
Careful, ’cause I bite (Ah)
Neol gappunhi samkyeobeoril
One bite (Ah)
Don’t mess with me, deo gipsugi
I bite
Say I’m so mean, you bet you’re right
Look at me, bonneungdaero fight (Ah)
Iced out veneers, built my career
Like, hold up, sunsikgane bakkwyeobeorin ondo
Maleul bakkweo dae what you do? What you wanna?
I’m here to slay here to conquer
Eat ’em up like candy, now they call me Willy wonka
When I’m in my zone, feeling like a baller
Nal deo geondeuryeobwa then I’ll make you, feel the karma
Jigeumkkajin I let it through
I’m going easy on you
Jinaon gilmada I’ve been paying my dues
Mwora tteodeureodo I don’t care about you
My way
Tto neomeoseon phase
Better get low, seoneul neomun shade
Like a fool, dare me, I’m done with it
So better keep off
Better stay off my bad side
Careful, ’cause I bite (Ah)
Neol gappunhi samkyeobeoril
One bite (Bite, yeah; Ah)
Don’t mess with me, deo gipsugi
I bite
Say I’m so mean, you bet you’re right
Look at me, bonneungdaero fight (Ah)
Iced out veneers, built my career on bite
Saved my heart from a lesson
Built my own protection (Protection)
Doing this for me
Nareul taekhaetji
Gipi jamdeureotdeon instinct
Don’t wake that side of me (Ooh-ooh)
Run or it’ll get ugly
Ooh, yeah
Careful, ’cause I bite (Ah)
Neol gappunhi samkyeobeoril
One bite (Ah)
Don’t mess with me, deo gipsugi
I bite
Say I’m so mean, you bet you’re right
Look at me, bonneungdaero fight (Ah)
Iced out veneers, built my career on bite
Please just get out my way (Bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (Bite, bite, bite, bite)
Please just get out my way (Bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (Bite, bite, bite, bite; Bite)
Please just get out my way (Bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (Bite, bite, bite, bite)
Please just get out my way (Bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (Bite, bite, bite, bite; Bite)
Translation
Careful, ’cause I bite
(Bite, bite, bite, bite)
(Bite, bite, bite, bite)
Hold me back, I’m ’bout to break the cage
You talk a lot ’til you see my face
I’m coming through, you better give me space
I say, rather than running away, just crash head-on
Ain’t gon’ waste all my time
Playing nice, mercy is not mine
Unveiling a side of me you’ve never seen
I said I might bite you back
With every single step I take, I’ve been carving my moves
No matter what noise you make, I don’t care about you
My way
The pain is what made me whole
I only play it cool right up until you cross the line
You don’t know where I’m from, but you’re under my rules
So better keep off
So better stay off my bad side
Careful, ’cause I bite (Ah)
I’ll swallow you whole without breaking a sweat
One bite (Ah)
Don’t mess with me, sinking in even deeper
I bite
Say I’m so mean, you bet you’re right
Look at me, I fight on pure instinct (Ah)
Iced out veneers, built my career
Like, hold up, the temperature completely shifted in a split second
You keep switching up your words, what you do? What you wanna?
I’m here to slay here to conquer
Eat ’em up like candy, now they call me Willy wonka
When I’m in my zone, feeling like a baller
Go ahead and provoke me more, then I’ll make you, feel the karma
Up until now, I let it through
I’m going easy on you
On every path I’ve walked, I’ve been paying my dues
No matter what noise you make, I don’t care about you
My way
Surpassing yet another phase
Better get low, the disrespect (shade) has crossed the line
Like a fool, dare me, I’m done with it
So better keep off
Better stay off my bad side
Careful, ’cause I bite (Ah)
I’ll swallow you whole without breaking a sweat
One bite (Bite, yeah; Ah)
Don’t mess with me, sinking in even deeper
I bite
Say I’m so mean, you bet you’re right
Look at me, I fight on pure instinct (Ah)
Iced out veneers, built my career on bite
Saved my heart from a lesson
Built my own protection (Protection)
Doing this for me
I chose myself
The deeply sleeping instinct
Don’t wake that side of me (Ooh-ooh)
Run or it’ll get ugly
Ooh, yeah
Careful, ’cause I bite (Ah)
I’ll swallow you whole without breaking a sweat
One bite (Ah)
Don’t mess with me, sinking in even deeper
I bite
Say I’m so mean, you bet you’re right
Look at me, I fight on pure instinct (Ah)
Iced out veneers, built my career on bite
Please just get out my way (Bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (Bite, bite, bite, bite)
Please just get out my way (Bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (Bite, bite, bite, bite; Bite)
Please just get out my way (Bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (Bite, bite, bite, bite)
Please just get out my way (Bite, bite, bite, bite)
You better know your place (Bite, bite, bite, bite; Bite)
“Bite” by aespa is a dark, high-energy track about dangerous attraction, temptation, and surrendering to intense desire. Through hypnotic imagery and fierce vocals, the song portrays a relationship that feels thrilling, addictive, and slightly toxic, yet impossible to resist.
One of the main themes of the song is seductive danger. The lyrics compare attraction to something “sweet like poison,” showing how the narrator is fully aware of the risks but willingly chooses to dive deeper into the relationship. Rather than avoiding the danger, the song embraces the excitement and adrenaline that come with losing control.
“Bite” also explores themes of power and dominance. The recurring line about “sharp teeth” symbolizes taking control instead of becoming a victim. Rather than being consumed by the relationship, the narrator chooses to “bite first,” reclaiming confidence and power within the emotional dynamic.
At the same time, the track reflects aespa’s signature fierce and cyber-surrealist identity. Imagery like glowing eyes in the dark and dangerous sparks creates a mysterious, rebellious atmosphere that celebrates stepping outside of innocence and embracing a darker, bolder side of oneself. Combined with its intense production and hypnotic energy, “Bite” becomes an anthem about temptation, confidence, and fearless desire.