Smart by LE SSERAFIM stands out for its sleek Afrobeat-inspired production, built around rhythmic percussion, smooth basslines, and an infectious groove. The song blends soft yet confident vocals with melodic rap flows, creating a laid-back but charismatic atmosphere that perfectly complements its sharp and strategic message.

Song Credits

  • Artist: LE SSERAFIM
  • Album: EASY
  • Released: February 19, 2024
  • Length: 2:49
  • Label: Source Music
  • Writer: SCORE (13), Megatone (13), Supreme Boi, Arineh, BB ELLIOT, Zzz., “hitman” Bang, Paige Garabito, HUH YUNJIN, Jasmin Lee Maming, Teodor Herrgårdh, Hadar Adora, Charli & Lee Eun Hwa (153/Joombas)
  • Producer: 13

LE SSERAFIM “Smart” Official MV

LE SSERAFIM “Smart” Lyrics

Hangul

I’m a smarter baby, smarter
Smarter baby, smarter
하날 보면 열까지
간파해서 돌파하지
Wanna be a winner
Wanna be a winner
계획대로 돼가지
난 나비가 될 애송이

원하는 건 승리란 놈
I call it “sugar” (My sugar, sugar)
Plan대로라면 놓칠 리가 없지
내 Sugar, sugar (My sugar)

누군 말해, 내가 Mean-mean-mean-mean-mean
신경 안 써 쉿 쉿 쉿 쉿 쉿
내 패배 위에 필 아름다움 대신
더 강한 이름 “Villain”을 택했지

So 그게 바로 Me-me-me-me-me
내겐 보여, See-see-see-see-see
르세라핌 날 이끌어 To victory

I’m a smarter baby, smarter
Smarter baby, smarter
하날 보면 열까지
간파해서 돌파하지
Wanna be a winner
Wanna be a winner
계획대로 돼가지
난 나비가 될 애송이
I’m a smarter baby

Work hard in secret 아귀가 착착 맞게
I planned that, don’t be mad
Plan대로라면 난 될 수가 없지
그 Loser, loser (That loser)

누군 말해, 내가 Mean-mean-mean-mean-mean
신경 안 써 쉿 쉿 쉿 쉿 쉿
내 패배 위에 필 아름다움 대신
더 강한 이름 “Villain”을 택했지

So I just wanna be me-me-me-me
내겐 보여, See-see-see-see-see
르세라핌 날 이끌어 To victory

I’m a smarter baby, smarter
Smarter baby, smarter
하날 보면 열까지
간파해서 돌파하지
Wanna be a winner
Wanna be a winner
계획대로 돼가지
난 나비가 될 애송이
I’m a smarter baby

내 시계는 Tick-tock
필요했던 Shortcut
찾아내고 난 잡았지, Huh
누구는 말해, “That’s all luck”
난 말해, “No, it’s not luck”
내 땀은 Not lying, lying

Don’t slow down, 이 삶은 Superfast
Best scheme, 내 머릿속에
갓생, 난 준비를 끝냈어
Dinner of the winner, that is what I want to get

[채/All] I’m a smarter baby, smarter
Smarter baby, smarter
하날 보면 열까지
간파해서 돌파하지
Wanna be a winner
Wanna be a winner
계획대로 돼가지
난 나비가 될 애송이
I’m a smarter baby

Romanized

I’m a smarter baby, smarter
Smarter baby, smarter
hanal bomyeon yeolkkaji
ganpahaeseo dolpahaji
Wanna be a winner
Wanna be a winner
gyehwekdaero dwaegaji
nan nabiga dwel aesongi

weonhaneun geon seungniran nom
I call it “sugar” (My sugar, sugar)
Plan-daeroramyeon notchil riga eopji
nae Sugar, sugar (My sugar)

nugun malhae, naega Mean-mean-mean-mean-mean
shingyeong an sseo shwit shwit shwit shwit shwit
nae paebae wie pil areumdaum daeshin
deo ganghan ireum “Villain”-eul taekaetji

So geuge baro Me-me-me-me-me
naegen boyeo, See-see-see-see-see
LE SSERAFIM nal ikkeureo To victory

I’m a smarter baby, smarter
Smarter baby, smarter
hanal bomyeon yeolkkaji
ganpahaeseo dolpahaji
Wanna be a winner
Wanna be a winner
gyehwekdaero dwaegaji
nan nabiga dwel aesongi
I’m a smarter baby

Work hard in secret agwiga chakchak matge
I planned that, don’t be mad
Plan-daeroramyeon nan dwel suga eopji
geu Loser, loser (That loser)

nugun malhae, naega Mean-mean-mean-mean-mean
shingyeong an sseo shwit shwit shwit shwit shwit
nae paebae wie pil areumdaum daeshin
deo ganghan ireum “Villain”-eul taekaetji

So I just wanna be me-me-me-me
naegen boyeo, See-see-see-see-see
LE SSERAFIM nal ikkeureo To victory

I’m a smarter baby, smarter
Smarter baby, smarter
hanal bomyeon yeolkkaji
ganpahaeseo dolpahaji
Wanna be a winner
Wanna be a winner
gyehwekdaero dwaegaji
nan nabiga dwel aesongi
I’m a smarter baby

nae shigyeneun Tick-tock
piryohaetteon Shortcut
chajanaego nan jabatji, Huh
nuguneun malhae, “That’s all luck”
nan malhae, “No, it’s not luck”
nae ttameun Not lying, lying

Don’t slow down, i salmeun Superfast
Best scheme, nae meorissoge
gassaeng, nan junbireul kkeunnaesseo
Dinner of the winner, that is what I want to get

[Chae/All] I’m a smarter baby, smarter
Smarter baby, smarter
hanal bomyeon yeolkkaji
ganpahaeseo dolpahaji
Wanna be a winner
Wanna be a winner
gyehwekdaero dwaegaji
nan nabiga dwel aesongi
I’m a smarter baby

Translation

I’m a smarter baby, smarter
Smarter baby, smarter
When I look, I see through to ten
Penetrate and break through
Wanna be a winner
Wanna be a winner
As planned, it goes
I’ll be a butterfly

What I want is victory
I call it “sugar” (My sugar, sugar)
If it goes as planned, there’s no way I’ll miss it
My sugar, sugar (My sugar)

Who says I’m mean-mean-mean-mean-mean
I don’t care, shh shh shh shh shh
Instead of the beauty of defeat
I chose the stronger name, “villain”

So that’s me-me-me-me-me
I show it to myself, see-see-see-see-see
LE SSERAFIM leads me to victory

I’m a smarter baby, smarter
Smarter baby, smarter
When I look, I see through to ten
Penetrate and break through
Wanna be a winner
Wanna be a winner
As planned, it goes
I’ll be a butterfly
I’m a smarter baby

Work hard in secret, the arrow hits right on target
I planned that, don’t be mad
If it goes as planned, I can’t become
That loser, loser (That loser)

Who says I’m mean-mean-mean-mean-mean
I don’t care, shh shh shh shh shh
Instead of the beauty of defeat
I chose the stronger name, “villain”

So I just wanna be me-me-me-me
I show it to myself, see-see-see-see-see
LE SSERAFIM leads me to victory

I’m a smarter baby, smarter
Smarter baby, smarter
When I look, I see through to ten
Penetrate and break through
Wanna be a winner
Wanna be a winner
As planned, it goes
I’ll be a butterfly
I’m a smarter baby

My clock goes tick-tock
The shortcut I needed
I found it and caught it, huh
Some say, “that’s all luck”
I say, “no, it’s not luck”
My sweat is not lying, lying

Don’t slow down, life is superfast
Best scheme, in my head
I’m ready, I’ve finished preparing
Dinner of the winner, that is what I want to get

I’m a smarter baby, smarter
Smarter baby, smarter
When I look, I see through to ten
Penetrate and break through
Wanna be a winner
Wanna be a winner
As planned, it goes
I’ll be a butterfly
I’m a smarter baby

LE SSERAFIM “Smart” Meaning

Smart by LE SSERAFIM is an empowering anthem about ambition, intelligence, and self-confidence. The song emphasizes the idea of working smart rather than simply working hard, portraying success as the result of careful planning, strategy, and determination instead of mere luck. Through lyrics about everything going according to a “master plan,” the members express confidence in their ability to outthink obstacles and rise above doubt.

The song and its music video, however, sparked several controversies. Some international netizens accused the MV of appropriating Black culture due to its Afrobeat-inspired concept and visual elements, while others criticized the choreography and styling of minor member Hong Eunchae as overly mature. “Smart” also faced plagiarism discussions, with listeners comparing its sound and melody to Woman by Doja Cat and Water by Tyla.