Stray Kids’ track “CEREMONY” celebrates triumph, resilience, and hard-earned success. It acts as a victory anthem that recognizes the obstacles the group overcame to reach the top, celebrating their achievements alongside their fans (STAY) in a festive, energetic atmosphere.

Song Credits

  • Artist: Stray Kids
  • Album: KARMA
  • Released: August 22, 2025
  • Length: 2:45
  • Label: JYP Entertainment
  • Lyrics: Bang Chan, Changbin, Han (3RACHA)
  • Composers: Bang Chan, Changbin, Han, VERSACHOI

Stray Kids “CEREMONY” Official MV

Stray Kids “CEREMONY” Lyrics

Hangul

Hip-hip (hooray)
Hip-hip (hooray)
Hip-hip, hip-hip
Yuh, yuh, yuh, yuh

We’re moving forward with maximum power
And we’re gonna dominate, pop it
장식하지, big news topic, 경험치는 수많은 trophy
No one, nobody can stop me, 수많은 억까는 도움닫기
Jump up, jump up like a pop-up toaster lift

Working off time, that ratio got us going worldwide (worldwide)
Thirsty day and night, they put us in the desert, but we survive
Busy giving our light, unlike them, we’re getting all the spotlight (spotlight)
Listen to the war cry, karma, karma, karma, karma

Hip-hip (hooray)
Hip-hip (hooray)
Hip-hip, hip-hip
Karma, karma, karma, karma

Ceremony
Hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip (hooray)
(Whoa) ceremony
Hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip (hooray)

We did it, 소리 질러, wow, slide, 반지 키스
받아 내 상 마치 부케, 봐라, 내 두 손은 두둑해
바쁠 때, 눈코 뜰 새가 없대, but that’s okay, 소감을 또 준비해
I feel like 우주, 붕, 붕, 붕 (ho)

You and I, let’s go celebrate, 이 상태는 엄청나
삐끗삐끗 터지는 emergency, we don’t care, show you 나 버젓이
여기저기, look at our paradise, 어디까지 갈지 예상 밖이야
시끌시끌 북적해, 우리 근처는 언제나 소음 발생이야

Working off time, that ratio got us going worldwide (worldwide)
Thirsty day and night, they put us in the desert, but we survive
Busy giving our light, unlike them, we’re getting all the spotlight, yeah
Listen to the war cry, karma, karma, karma, karma

Hip-hip (hooray)
Hip-hip (hooray)
Hip-hip, hip-hip
Karma, karma, karma, karma

Ceremony
Hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip (hooray)
(Whoa) ceremony
Hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip (hooray)

Yeah, we gon’ celebrate
‘Cause we got good karma, karma, karma, karma
Calmer, calmer, calmer
That’s our karma, karma, karma, karma

Yeah, we gon’ celebrate
‘Cause we got good karma, karma, karma, karma
Calmer, calmer, calmer (whoa)
Ceremony

Romanized

Hip-hip (Hooray)
Hip-hip (Hooray)
Hip-hip, hip-hip
Yuh, yuh, yuh, yuh

We’re moving forward with maximum power
And we’re gonna dominate, pop it
Jangsikaji, big news, topic
Gyeongheomchineun sumaneun trophy
No one, nobody can stop me
Sumaneun eokkkaneun doumdatgi
Jump up, jump up
Like a pop-up, toaster, lift

Working off time
That ratio got us going worldwide (Worldwide)
Thirsty day and night
They put us in the desert but we survive
Busy giving our light
Unlike them, we’re getting all the spotlight
Listen to the war cry
Karma, karma, karma, karma

Hip-hip (Hooray)
Hip-hip (Hooray)
Hip-hip, hip-hip
Karma, karma, karma, karma
Ceremony
Hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip (Hooray)
Woah, ceremony
Hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip (Hooray)

We did it, sori jilleo, wow
Slide, banji kiss, muah
Bada nae sang machi buke
Bwara nae du soneun dudukae
Bappeul ttae nunko tteul saega eopdae
But that’s okay, sogameul tto junbihae
I feel like uju
Bung, bung, bung (Ho)

You and I, let’s go celebrate
I sangtaeneun eomcheongna
Ppikkeutppikkeut teojineun emergency
We don’t care, show you na beojeosi
Yeogijeogi, look at our paradise
Eodikkaji galji yesang bakkiya
Sikkeulsikkeul bukjeokae
Uri geuncheoneun eonjena soeum balsaengiya

Working off time
That ratio got us going worldwide (Worldwide)
Thirsty day and night
They put us in the desert but we survive
Busy giving our light
Unlike them, we’re getting all the spotlight, yeah
Listen to the war cry
Karma, karma, karma, karma

Hip-hip (Hooray)
Hip-hip (Hooray)
Hip-hip, hip-hip
Karma, karma, karma, karma
Ceremony
Hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip (Hooray)
Woah, ceremony
Hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip (Hooray)

Yeah, we gon’ celebrate ’cause we got good
Karma, karma, karma, karma
Calmer, calmer, calmer, that’s our
Karma, karma, karma, karma
Yeah, we gon’ celebrate ’cause we got good
Karma, karma, karma, karma
Calmer, calmer, calmer
Oh, ceremony

Translation

Hip-hip (Hooray)
Hip-hip (Hooray)
Hip-hip, hip-hip
Yuh, yuh, yuh, yuh

We’re moving forward with maximum power
And we’re gonna dominate, pop it
Making headlines, big news topic
My experience points are my countless trophies
No one, nobody can stop me
All the hate gives me a running start
Jump up, jump up
Like a pop-up, toaster, lift

Working off time
That ratio got us going worldwide (Worldwide)
Thirsty day and night
They put us in the desert but we survive
Busy giving our light
Unlike them, we’re getting all the spotlight
Listen to the war cry
Karma, karma, karma, karma

Hip-hip (Hooray)
Hip-hip (Hooray)
Hip-hip, hip-hip
Karma, karma, karma, karma
Ceremony
Hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip (Hooray)
Ceremony
Hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip (Hooray)

We did it make some noise wow
Slide ring kiss, muah
Catch my award like it’s a bouquet
Look both my hands are full
When I’m busy I don’t even have time to blink
But that’s okay I prepare another acceptance speech
I feel like I’m the universe
Vroom, vroom, vroom (Ho)

You and I, let’s go celebrate
It’s getting intense now
Flicker, flicker, alarms blaring emergency
We don’t care, show you I’m standing firm
Here and there just look at our paradise
No one knows how far we gon’ end up
Chitter chatter, it’s crowded
There’s always commotion wherever we go

Working off time
That ratio got us going worldwide (Worldwide)
Thirsty day and night
They put us in the desert but we survive
Busy giving our light
Unlike them, we’re getting all the spotlight
Listen to the war cry
Karma, karma, karma, karma

Hip-hip (Hooray)
Hip-hip (Hooray)
Hip-hip, hip-hip
Karma, karma, karma, karma
Ceremony
Hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip (Hooray)
Ceremony
Hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip, hip (Hooray)

Yeah, we gon’ celebrate ’cause we got good
Karma, karma, karma, karma
Calmer, calmer, calmer, that’s our
Karma, karma, karma, karma
Yeah, we gon’ celebrate ’cause we got good
Karma, karma, karma, karma
Calmer, calmer, calmer
Ceremony

Stray Kids “CEREMONY” Meaning

Stray Kids’ “CEREMONY” is a powerful victory anthem that celebrates success, perseverance, and the rewards that come after years of hard work. The song reflects the group’s journey from overcoming challenges to achieving global recognition, turning their accomplishments into a grand celebration shared with their fans, STAY.

A central theme of the track is triumph earned through determination. Rather than attributing their success to luck, the lyrics emphasize that their achievements are the result of dedication, resilience, and the choices they made along the way. This idea connects to the song’s concept of shaping one’s own destiny through action.

“CEREMONY” also carries a strong sense of confidence and ambition. Through bold declarations and high-energy performances, Stray Kids express an unstoppable mindset, highlighting their willingness to push forward regardless of obstacles. The message reinforces the group’s identity as artists who continuously challenge themselves and refuse to give up.

Ultimately, “CEREMONY” is both a celebration of past victories and a statement of future determination. By combining festival-like energy with themes of self-belief and perseverance, the song encourages listeners to recognize their own achievements and keep striving toward their goals.