IVE’s track “HEYA” is a bold, hip-hop-infused anthem about confidence, desire, and taking control. The lyrics are a modern, empowering reinterpretation of the traditional Korean folktale “The Tiger Who Loved the Sun”.

Song Credits

  • Artist: IVE
  • Album: IVE SWITCH
  • Released: April 29, 2024
  • Length: 3:10
  • Label: Starship Entertainment 
  • Lyrics: Lee Seu-ran, EXY (WJSN), SOHLHEE
  • Composers: Ryan S. Jhun, Dem Jointz, Ido Nadjar, Kloe Latimer, Jack Brady, Jordan Roman

IVE “HEYA” Official MV

IVE “HEYA” Lyrics

Hangul

Let’s get it
Look at it
Pay attention

얼어붙은 맘 어디 깨볼까?
놀라버렸던 네 심장 말이야
맘에 들었어 넌 그냥 say “Yes”
내가 널 부르면 “얼음, 땡” (any remember?)

널 노리는 내 두 눈 (uh-huh, ah-ooh)
숨을 죽인 그다음 (uh-huh, ah-ooh)
한 발 낮춘 attitude (my attitude, ah-ooh)
때를 기다리는 pose (ah-ooh)

어둠 속 빛난 tiger eyes (ah-ooh)
날 감춘 채로 다가가 (ah-ooh)
새빨간 말로 홀려 놔 (ah-ooh)
방심한 순간 claw

우린 더 높이
하늘에 닿을 것처럼 외쳐 너를 깨워
올려 봐, 노려봐, 넌 내 거니까 다
자꾸 널 보면 탐이, 탐이 나

해야, 해야, 해야
한입에 널 삼킬 때야 (탐이, 탐이 나)
해야, 해야, 해야
이미 내가 이긴 패야 (널 보면 탐이, 탐이 나)

해야, 해야, 해야
뜨겁게 떠오르는 해야
별안간 홀린 그 순간 bite
단 한 번에 난 널 휘리휘리 catch ya

더 높이 keep it up
Uh-huh
Happily ever after? Nope
(Da-da-da-dun-dun)

못 기다린대 못 돼버린 내 맘이
겁 따윈 없는 척하지 마 너 감히
멀어져 넌 가니 어차피 한 입 거리 (hey)
옳지 착하지 더 이리이리 오렴

네 맘 나 주면 안 잡아먹지 right now (now)
내 발톱 아래 뭘 숨겼을지 watch out (out)

우린 더 높이
하늘에 닿을 것처럼 외쳐 너를 깨워 (깨워)
올려 봐 노려봐 넌 내 거니까 다
자꾸 널 보면 탐이, 탐이 나

해야, 해야, 해야
한입에 널 삼킬 때야 (탐이, 탐이 나)
해야, 해야, 해야
이미 내가 이긴 패야 (널 보면 탐이, 탐이 나)

해야, 해야, 해야
뜨겁게 떠오르는 해야
별안간 홀린 그 순간 bite
단 한 번에 난 널 휘리휘리 catch ya

휘리휘리, 휘리휘리
휘리휘리, 휘리휘리

더 붉게, 더 밝게
타올라 뜨거워도 좋으니
더 높게, 더 높게
숨어도 넌 내 손바닥 안이니

깊은 어둠이, 짙은 구름이
또 긴 밤 아래 널 감출 테니
Chew and swallow
Get ready for it, baby (listen when I say, yeah)

자꾸 널 보면 탐이, 탐이 나

해야, 해야, 해야
한입에 널 삼킬 때야 yeah (탐이, 탐이 나)
해야, 해야, 해야 (oh)
이미 내가 이긴 패야 (널 보면 탐이, 탐이 나)

해야, 해야, 해야
뜨겁게 떠오르는 해야
별안간 홀린 그 순간 bite
Da-da-da-dun-dun-dun

Romanized

Let’s get it
Look at it
Pay attention

eoreobuteun mam eodi kkaebolkka?
nollabeoryeotteon ne shimjang mariya
mame deureosseo neon geunyang Say yes
naega neol bureumyeon “eoreum ttaeng”

(Da da da dun dun)
neol norineun nae du nun
sumeul jugin geudaeum
han bal najchun attitude
ttaereul gidarineun pose

eodum sok binnan tiger eyes
nal gamchun chaero dagaga
saeppalgan mallo hollyeo nwa
bangshimhan sungan claw

urin deo nopi
haneure daeul geotcheoreom wechyeo neoreul kkaeweo
ollyeo bwa noryeobwa neon nae geonikka da
jakku neol bomyeon tami tami na

haeya haeya haeya
hanipe neol samkil ttaeya
(tami tami na)
haeya haeya haeya
imi naega igin paeya
(neol bomyeon tami tami na)

haeya haeya haeya
tteugeopge tteooreuneun haeya
byeorangan hollin geu sungan Bite
dan han beone nan neol hwirihwiri Catch ya

deo nopi Keep it up
Uh huh
Happily ever after? Nope!
(Da da da dun dun)

mot gidarindae mot dwaebeorin nae mami
geop ttawin eomneun cheokhaji ma neo gamhi
meoreojyeo neon gani
eochapi han ip geori (Hey)
olchi chakhaji deo iriiri oryeom

ne mam na jumyeon an jabameokji Right now
nae baltop arae mweol sumgyeosseulji Watch out

urin deo nopi
haneure daeul geotcheoreom wechyeo neoreul kkaeweo
ollyeo bwa noryeobwa neon nae geonikka da
jakku neol bomyeon tami tami na

haeya haeya haeya
hanipe neol samkil ttaeya
(tami tami na)
haeya haeya haeya
imi naega igin paeya
(neol bomyeon tami tami na)

haeya haeya haeya
tteugeopge tteooreuneun haeya
byeorangan hollin geu sungan Bite
dan han beone nan neol hwirihwiri Catch ya

hwirihwiri hwirihwiri
hwirihwiri hwirihwiri

deo bulkge deo balkge
taolla tteugeoweodo joeuni
deo nopge deo nopge
sumeodo neon nae sonbadak anini

gipeun eodumi jiteun gureumi
tto gin bam arae neol gamchul teni
Chew and swallow
Get ready for it, baby
(Listen when I say)

jakku neol bomyeon tami tami na

haeya haeya haeya
hanipe neol samkil ttaeya
(tami tami na)
haeya haeya haeya
imi naega igin paeya
(neol bomyeon tami tami na)

haeya haeya haeya
tteugeopge tteooreuneun haeya
byeorangan hollin geu sungan Bite
Da da da dun dun dun

Translation

Let’s get it
Look at it
Pay attention

Should I break this icy heart?
Yes, I mean your startled heart
I like it, you just have to say yes
When I call you it’s “Freeze tag”

(Da da da dun dun)
My eyes locked on you
After holding my breath
Taking down a notch on the attitude
Wait for the right moment and pose

Tiger eyes shining in the darkness
Approaching while in disguise
Mesmerizing you with crimson words
Claw the moment you let your guard down

We rise up above
Shouting as if to reach the sky, waking you up
Raise it up, aim for it, because you’re mine
Every time I see you, my desire grows

HEYA HEYA HEYA
It’s time to swallow you in a bite
(I want it and want it)
HEYA HEYA HEYA
It’s already my victory
(When I see you, I can’t resist)

HEYA HEYA HEYA
To the blazing sun rising up
The moment you’re enchanted, I’ll bite
In a snap, I’ll swiftly catch ya

Keep it up higher
Uh huh
Happily ever after? Nope!
(Da da da dun dun)

My uncontrollable heart can’t wait anymore
Don’t you dare pretend to be fearless
I see you move away but
You’re just one bite for me (Hey)
That’s right baby, come closer and closer

Give me your heart right now, I won’t bite
What might be hiding beneath my claws, watch out

We rise up above
Shouting as if to reach the sky, waking you up
Raise it up, aim for it, because you’re mine
Every time I see you, my desire grows

HEYA HEYA HEYA
It’s time to swallow you in a bite
(I want it and want it)
HEYA HEYA HEYA
It’s already my victory
(When I see you, I can’t resist)

HEYA HEYA HEYA
To the blazing sun rising up
The moment you’re enchanted, I’ll bite
In a snap, I’ll swiftly catch ya

Swirl it and swirl it
Swirl it and swirl it

Brighter, redder
It’s okay to rise up and burn
Higher, up higher
Even if you hide, you’re still in the palm of my hand

The deep darkness, the thick clouds will
Hide you beneath a long night again
Chew and swallow
Get ready for it, baby
(Listen when I say)

Every time I see you, my desire grows

HEYA HEYA HEYA
It’s time to swallow you in a bite
(I want it and want it)
HEYA HEYA HEYA
It’s already my victory
(When I see you, I can’t resist)

HEYA HEYA HEYA
To the blazing sun rising up
The moment you’re enchanted, I’ll bite
Da da da dun dun dun

IVE “HEYA” Meaning

“HEYA” by IVE is a powerful anthem about confidence, attraction, and taking control of your own desires. The song reimagines romance through a bold and assertive lens, portraying the members as fearless individuals who actively pursue what they want.

A central theme of the track is the reinterpretation of the Korean folktale The Tiger Who Loved the Sun. In the original story, the tiger longs for the unattainable sun. In “HEYA,” IVE transforms this narrative by embodying the tiger itself strong, captivating, and fully in control of the situation.

The lyrics emphasize confidence and seduction. Using tiger imagery, the members portray themselves as charismatic figures who effortlessly capture attention. Rather than waiting to be chosen, they become the ones who enchant and draw others into their orbit.

Overall, “HEYA” is an empowering statement about self-assurance and independence. By blending traditional folklore with modern confidence, the song celebrates taking charge of your own story and embracing your strength without hesitation.