Switchblade is an electronic dance track with an addictive hook, blending aespa’s restrained yet powerful vocals with an energetic instrumental, alongside a feature from Billboard chart-topping hip-hop artist Ty Dolla Sign.
Hangul
I got flash, I got flames
내 안의 blank, I ain’t got no limits
One time, got bad
뒤돌면 다시 romantic해
뒤바뀐 태도 like a merry go
Round, round, round, round
So I’ma change it up right now
What’s my name? I know you know
You heard it on the radio
조용히 숨 죽이고
Watch me go, go
What’s my name? I know you know
더 날카롭게 세우고
Now it’s time to slash
Let’s go
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up (Switchblade)
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up (Switchblade)
Press (Press), click (Click)
We (We) switch (Switch)
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up
Now it’s time to slash
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
Noise (Noise), shh (Shh), we clip (We clip)
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up
Now it’s time to slash
손끝에 blade flip, you love all of my sides
누벼 끌린 대로 어디든 다
겁을 내면서도 끌리잖아, I know your mind
You wanna see it more? Better stay in your lane
Ooh, that’s the life I’m livin’
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up, switchin’
But it ain’t for free
If you wanna be, wanna be, be like me
What’s my name? Again, you know
깨어난 눈빛 그대로
Now it’s time to slash
Let’s go
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up (Switchblade)
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up (Switchblade)
Press (Press), click (Click)
We (We) switch (Switch)
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up
Now it’s time to slash
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
Noise (Noise), shh (Shh), we clip (We clip)
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up
D-O-L-L-A
(Switch it, switch it, switch it)
Switch it up, no freaky (No freaky)
Played up last year, now they need me (Now they need me)
She want everything from me, she so greedy (So greedy)
But I just walked out the club with a three piece
Dolla get the money (Money), Dolla get the Won (Won)
Dolla break bread with the squad (Squad)
Soon as they think that we’re done
That’s when you know it’s time to switch it up
Switch, switch, switch it up
Switch, switch, mix it up
Like this, like this, switch it up
Switch, switch, switch
What’s my name? I know you know
천천히 몸을 낮추고
Switchin’ up my blade, you know
Switchin’ up my blade, let’s go
얌전히 갇혀 있던
진짜 날 풀어, set it off
Now it’s time to slash
Romanized
I got flash, I got flames
Nae anui blank, I ain’t got no limits
One time, got bad
Dwidolmyeon dasi romantichae
Dwibakkwin taedo like a merry go
Round, round, round, round
So I’ma change it up right now
What’s my name? I know you know
You heard it on the radio
Joyonghi sum jugigo
Watch me go, go
What’s my name? I know you know
Deo nalkaropge seugo
Now it’s time to slash
Let’s go
Switch it up, switch it up ,switch it up
Switch it up, switch it up ,switch it up (Switchblade)
Switch it up, switch it up ,switch it up
Switch it up, switch it up ,switch it up (Switchblade)
Press (Press), click (Click)
We (We) switch (Switch)
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up
Now it’s time to slash
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
Noise (Noise), shh (Shh), we clip (We clip)
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up
Now it’s time to slash
Sonkkеute blade flip, you love all of my sidеs
Nubyeo kkeullin daero eodideun da
Geobeul naemyeonseodo kkeullijana, I know your mind
You wanna see it more? Better stay in your lane
Ooh, that’s the life I’m livin’
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up, switchin’
But it ain’t for free
If you wanna be wanna be, be like me
What’s my name? Again you know
Kkaeeonan nunbit geudaero
Now it’s time to slash
Let’s go
Switch it up, switch it up ,switch it up
Switch it up, switch it up ,switch it up (Switchblade)
Switch it up, switch it up ,switch it up
Switch it up, switch it up ,switch it up (Switchblade)
Press (Press), click (Click)
We (We) switch (Switch)
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up
Now it’s time to slash
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
Noise (Noise), shh (Shh), we clip (We clip)
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up
D-O-L-L-A
(Switch it, switch it, switch it)
Switch it up, no freaky (No freaky)
Played up last year, now they need me (Now they need me)
She want everything from me, she so greedy (So greedy)
But I just walked out the club with a three piece
Dolla get the money (Money), Dolla get the Won (Won)
Dolla break bread with the squad (Squad)
Soon as they think that we’re done
That’s when you know it’s time to switch it up
Switch, switch, switch it up
Switch, switch, mix it up
Like this, like this, switch it up
Switch, switch, switch
What’s my name? I know you know
Cheoncheonhi momeul natchugo
Switchin’ up my blade, you know
Switchin’ up my blade, let’s go
Yamjeonhi gatyeo itdeon
Jinjja nal pureo, set it off
Now it’s time to slash
Translation
I got flash, I got flames
The blank inside me, I ain’t got no limits
One time, got bad
But when I turn around, I become romantic again
My attitude changes like a merry-go-round, round, round, round
So I’ma change it up right now
What’s my name? I know you know
You heard it on the radio
Quietly hold your breath
Watch me go, go
What’s my name? I know you know
Sharpening myself even more
Now it’s time to slash
Let’s go
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up (Switchblade)
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up (Switchblade)
Press (Press), click (Click)
We (We) switch (Switch)
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up
Now it’s time to slash
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that bеat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
Noise (Noisе), shh (Shh), we clip (We clip)
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up
Now it’s time to slash
A blade flip at my fingertips, you love all of my sides
Sewn wherever you are drawn, anywhere at all
Even while being afraid, you are drawn to it, I know your mind
You wanna see it more? Better stay in your lane
Ooh, that’s the life I’m livin’
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up, switchin’
But it ain’t for free
If you wanna be, wanna be, be like me
What’s my name? Again, you know
With those awakened eyes
Now it’s time to slash
Let’s go
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up (Switchblade)
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up (Switchblade)
Press (Press), click (Click)
We (We) switch (Switch)
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up
Now it’s time to slash
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
I’m on that beat, boy, bye
I’m on that beat, boy, bye (Switchblade)
Noise (Noise), shh (Shh), we clip (We clip)
Switch it up, switch it up, switch it up
D-O-L-L-A
(Switch it, switch it, switch it)
Switch it up, no freaky (No freaky)
Played up last year, now they need me (Now they need me)
She want everything from me, she so greedy (So greedy)
But I just walked out the club with a three piece
Dolla get the money (Money), Dolla get the Won (Won)
Ay, Dolla break bread with the squad (Squad)
Soon as they think that we’re done (Done)
That’s when you know it’s time to switch it up
Switch, switch, switch it up
Switch, switch, mix it up
Like this, like this, switch it up
Switch, switch, switch
What’s my name? I know you know
Slowly lowering my body (Oh, yeah)
Switchin’ up my blade, you know
Switchin’ up my blade, let’s go (Woo)
The real me that was quietly trapped
I’m setting it free, set it off
Now it’s time to slash
“Switchblade” uses the metaphor of a “switchblade” to represent aespa’s ability to transform and respond sharply in any situation, symbolizing both flexibility and strength. Just as a switchblade opens instantly and unexpectedly, the track portrays aespa as ready to unleash their power at any moment, confidently taking control of their own narrative and refusing to be limited by expectations or criticism.
The song also reflects aespa’s signature duality, balancing glamorous pop aesthetics with a fierce and hard-hitting energy beneath the surface. Musically, the sleek vocal delivery of the members blends with aggressive electronic beats, while Ty Dolla Sign adds a smooth R&B-influenced contrast that enhances the song’s dynamic and powerful atmosphere.