Jaehyun’s “Smoke” is a sultry, R&B-infused hip-hop track about the excitement of picking up a lover and cruising through the night together. The lyrics use smoke as a metaphor to describe the hazy, intoxicating, and lingering atmosphere of a romantic late-night drive.

Song Credits

  • Artist: Jaehyun (NCT)
  • Album: J – The 1st Album
  • Released: August 26, 2024
  • Length: 2:50
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Lyrics: JAEHYUN, MarcLo, Jorgen Odegard, and Tatiana “Tatu” Matthews
  • Producer: MarcLo, Jorgen Odegard, and Tatiana “Tatu” Matthews

Jaehyun “Smoke” Official MV

Jaehyun “Smoke” Lyrics

Hangul

Jump in if you feel it, yeah

Say what you say what’s the play
Tryna get caught up with you
I’m in the coupe 채워 두지 가득 fuel
오늘은 what you wanna do?
I’m going all out (yeah)
단둘이 맞이하는 evening
오늘 밤을 너와 함께 driftin’ (yeah)
Better yet I’m here to make it easier
On you, so I

I’m pulling around to
Come take you out, yeah
앨범 한 바퀴 돌리고 난 후
It’s your turn, baby, oh
하루를 맡겨줘 let me take you out (let me take you out)
조명을 낮추듯 sun is going down (sun is going down)
바뀌는 초록 불 when you hit the dial
Yeah, I got the, I got the, I got the, I got the

hold up, you’re too hot, too hot
Smoke coming out the boombox
(Smoke) hold up, you’re too hot, too hot
(Smoke) smoke coming out the boombox

808 trunk goin’ crazy (goin’ crazy)
한껏 피는 아지랑이
Hot girl, pump up the AC
Pump up the, pump, pump up the AC (yeah, yeah)
해와 같이 타는 시소
해가 떨어지면 붕 떠 위로 (come on)
왠지 네게 가는 길은 길어져
I don’t know why

I’m pulling around to
Come take you out, yeah
앨범 한 바퀴 돌리고 난 후
It’s your turn, baby, oh
You know what’s good for you, let me take you out (let me take you out)
조명을 낮추듯 sun is going down (sun is going down)
하늘엔 노란불 when you hit the dial
Yeah, I got the, I got the, I got the, I got the

hold up, you’re too hot, too hot
Smoke coming out the boombox
(Smoke) hold up, you’re too hot, too hot
(Smoke) smoke coming out the boombox
(Smoke) hold up, you’re too hot, too hot
(Smoke) smoke coming out the boombox (oh)
(Smoke) hold up, you’re too hot, too hot
(Smoke) smoke coming out the boombox

I’m pulling around, yeah (pulling around)
To come take you out, yeah
앨범 한 바퀴 더 돌리고 난 후
It’s your turn baby, oh
Let me take you out (let me take you out)
Going down (sun is going down)
I got to, I got to, I got to take you out

Smoke coming out the boombox (ooh)
Ra-da-da-da-ra
Oh
Yeah
Ra-da-da-da-ra

Romanized

Jump in if you feel it, yeah

Say what you say what’s the play
Tryna get caught up with you
I’m in the coupe, chaewo duji
Gadeuk fuel oneureun what you wanna do?
I’m going all out (Ayy)
Dan duri majihaneun evening
Oneulbameul neowa hamkke driftin’
Better yet I’m here to make it easier
On you, so I

I’m pulling around to
Come take you out, yeah
Aelbeom han bakwi dolligo nan hu
It’s your turn, baby, oh
Harureul matgyeojwo, let me take you out (Let me take you out)
Jomyeongeul natchudeut sun is going down (Sun is going down)
Bakkwineun chorokbul when you hit the dial
Yeah, I got the, I got the, I got the, I got the

(Smoke) Hold up, you’re too hot, too hot
Smoke coming out the boombox
(Smoke) Hold up, you’re too hot, too hot
(Smoke) Smoke coming out the boombox

808 trunk goin’ crazy
Hankkeot pineun ajirangi
Hot girl pump up the AC
Pump up the, pump, pump up the (AC)
Haewa gachi taneun siso
Haega tteoreojimyeon bung tteo wiro
Waenji nege ganeun gireun gireojyeo
I don’t know why

I’m pulling around to
Come take you out, yeah
Aelbeom han bakwi dolligo nan hu
It’s your turn, baby, oh
You know what’s good for you, let me take you out (Let me take you out)
Jomyeongeul natchudeut sun is going down (Sun is going down)
Haneuren noranbul when you hit the dial
Yeah, I got the, I got the, I got the, I got the

(Smoke) Hold up, you’re too hot, too hot
Smoke coming out the boombox
(Smoke) Hold up, you’re too hot, too hot
(Smoke) Smoke coming out the boombox
(Smoke) Hold up, you’re too hot, too hot
(Smoke) Smoke coming out the boombox (Oh)
(Smoke) Hold up, you’re too hot, too hot
(Smoke) Smoke coming out the boombox

I’m pulling around, yeah
To come take you out
Yeah, aelbeom han bakwi
Deo dolligo nan hu
It’s your turn baby oh
Let me take you out (Let me take you out)
Going down (Sun is going down)
I got to, I got to, I got to take you out

Smoke coming out the boombox (Ooh)
Da-da-da-da-da
Oh
Yeah
Da-da-da-da-da

Translation

Jump in if you feel it, yeah

Say what you say what’s the play
Tryna get caught up with you
I’m in the coupe, keeping it completely filled up
With fuel, so what you wanna do today?
I’m going all out (Ayy)
An evening that just the two of us greet together
Tonight, I’m driftin’ right along with you
Better yet I’m here to make it easier
On you, so I

I’m pulling around to
Come take you out, yeah
After spinning this album one full time around,
It’s your turn, baby, oh
Entrust your whole day to me, let me take you out (Let me take you out)
Just like dimming the house lights, the sun is going down (Sun is going down)
The light switches to green when you hit the dial
Yeah, I got the, I got the, I got the, I got the

(Smoke) Hold up, you’re too hot, too hot
Smoke coming out the boombox
(Smoke) Hold up, you’re too hot, too hot
(Smoke) Smoke coming out the boombox

The 808 trunk goin’ crazy
Heat haze blooming up to its absolute peak
Hot girl pump up the AC
Pump up the, pump, pump up the (AC)
Riding a seesaw with the sun
Once the sun drops, we float high up into the air
For some reason, the road leading to you keeps getting longer
I don’t know why

I’m pulling around to
Come take you out, yeah
After spinning this album one full time around,
It’s your turn, baby, oh
You know what’s good for you, let me take you out (Let me take you out)
Just like dimming the house lights, the sun is going down (Sun is going down)
There’s a yellow caution light in the sky when you hit the dial
Yeah, I got the, I got the, I got the, I got the

(Smoke) Hold up, you’re too hot, too hot
Smoke coming out the boombox
(Smoke) Hold up, you’re too hot, too hot
(Smoke) Smoke coming out the boombox
(Smoke) Hold up, you’re too hot, too hot
Smoke coming out the boombox (Oh)
(Smoke) Hold up, you’re too hot, too hot
Smoke coming out the boombox

I’m pulling around, yeah
To come take you out
Yeah, after spinning this album
One more full time around,
It’s your turn baby oh
Let me take you out (Let me take you out)
Going down (Sun is going down)
I got to, I got to, I got to take you out

Smoke coming out the boombox (Ooh)
Da-da-da-da-da
Oh
Yeah
Da-da-da-da-da

Jaehyun “Smoke” Meaning

Jaehyun’s “Smoke” is a smooth R&B and hip-hop track that captures the excitement of a late-night drive with someone special. Through its sensual atmosphere and laid-back groove, the song explores the feeling of escaping everyday routines and becoming completely immersed in a romantic moment.

The title “Smoke” serves as a metaphor for the hazy and intoxicating emotions that surround the relationship. Much like smoke itself, the attraction lingers in the air, creating a sense of mystery, anticipation, and desire. The lyrics focus on the chemistry between two people, emphasizing the thrill of being together and living in the moment.

A major theme of the song is freedom and connection. The nighttime drive symbolizes a temporary escape from reality, where distractions fade away and the focus remains entirely on the shared experience. The track’s relaxed yet passionate energy reflects the excitement of getting closer to someone and enjoying every second of their company.

Interestingly, the music video presents a deeper and more symbolic narrative inspired by the story of Narcissus. While the song itself centers on romance, the visuals explore themes of self-obsession, isolation, and identity. This contrast creates an intriguing duality, with the lyrics looking outward toward connection while the music video examines an inward focus on the self.

Ultimately, “Smoke” is a seductive song about attraction, intimacy, and living in the present. Combined with its thought-provoking visuals, the track offers both a romantic experience and a deeper reflection on perception and identity.