RIIZE’s “9 Days” is an energetic anthem about the relentless, exhausting, but ultimately rewarding pursuit of dreams. The title metaphorically describes a schedule so jam-packed that a standard seven-day week feels like it has stretched into nine, yet the members remain determined to push forward and achieve their goals.

Song Credits

  • Artist: RIIZE
  • Album: RIIZING
  • Released: April 28, 2024
  • Length: 2:40
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Composers: August Rigo, Nick Kandler, Madeindvn, Jin Chan
  • Lyricists: Hye-Hyun Bang

RIIZE “9 Days” Official MV

RIIZE “9 Days” Lyrics

Hangul

잠들지 못한 새벽
불 꺼진 차 안에 잠시 몸을 기대
내 일주일은 매번
이틀쯤은 더 길게 가는 듯해

I try 어제보다 오늘
빠르게 달려가 계속 Day by day
난 숨차도 I‘m doing my best
후회는 안 남게
때론 발이 무겁지만
계속 나아가야 해 We alright

I’ve been out here 9 whole days
매일 반복돼 무대 위의 난
I’ve been going 9 whole days
매일 반복해 내 꿈은 Too far
이 감정들은 Truth
나 계속 움직이는 이유
I’ve been going 9 whole days
이겨내야 해 거울 앞의 날

무대와 Lesson 또 Recording
눈뜨면 또다시 되풀이
어색했던 모든 게 조금씩
일상이 돼가
좀 이제는 알 것 같다가도
낯설어 여전히
Why can‘t it be easy
쉽게만 보였던 모든 건 어려워
끝없는 연습과 노력
난 날 하루도 멈출 수 없어

I try 더욱 올라가는
기대와 한계를 넘어 Day by day
난 끝까지 I‘m doing my best
늘 내게 약속해
때론 잠시 넘어져도
나를 믿고 계속 달려 나가

I’ve been out here 9 whole days
매일 반복돼 무대 위의 난
I’ve been going 9 whole days
매일 반복해 내 꿈은 Too far
이 감정들은 Truth
나 계속 움직이는 이유
I’ve been going 9 whole days
이겨내야 해 거울 앞의 날

I should’ve known
I should’ve known
I should’ve known
끝이란 없어 매 순간
또 다른 나를 향해 나아가

Romanized

jamdeulji mothan saebyeok
bul kkeojin cha ane jamshi momeul gidae
nae iljeleun maebeon
iteuljjeumeun deo gilge ganeun deuthae

I try eojeboda oneul
ppareuge dallyeoga gyesok Day by day
nan sumchado I‘m doing my best
huhweneun an namge
ttaeron bari mugeopjiman
gyesok naagaya hae We alright

I’ve been out here 9 whole days
maeil banbokdwae mudae wiye nan
I’ve been going 9 whole days
maeil banbokhae nae kkumeun Too far
i gamjeongdeureun Truth
na gyesok umjigineun iyu
I’ve been going 9 whole days
igyeonaeya hae geoul ape nal

mudaewa Lesson tto Recording
nuntteumyeon ttodashi dwepuri
eosaekhaetteon modeun ge jogeumsshik
ilsangi dwaega
jom ijeneun al geot gattagado
natsseoreo yeojeonhi
Why can‘t it be easy
shwipgeman boyeotteon modeun geon eoryeoweo
kkeuteomneun yeonseupgwa noryeok
nan nal harudo meomchul su eopseo

I try deouk ollaganeun
gidaewa hangyereul neomeo Day by day
nan kkeutkkaji I‘m doing my best
neul naege yaksokhae
ttaeron jamshi neomeojyeodo
nareul mitgo gyesok dallyeo naga

I’ve been out here 9 whole days
maeil banbokdwae mudae wiye nan
I’ve been going 9 whole days
maeil banbokhae nae kkumeun Too far
i gamjeongdeureun Truth
na gyesok umjigineun iyu
I’ve been going 9 whole days
igyeonaeya hae geoul ape nal

I should’ve known
I should’ve known
I should’ve known
kkeuchiran eopseo mae sungan
tto dareun nareul hyanghae naaga

Translation

Daybreak finds me yet unslept
Lights off, leaning back into the car seat
My week always feels like
It’s two days longer than other’s

I try to be better today than yesterday
To keep on running, Day by day
Out of breath, but I’m doing my best
So that I won’t regret
Sometimes my feet feel heavy
Still we gotta keep going, We alright

I’ve been out here 9 whole days
Day in, day out, on the stage
I’ve been out here 9 whole days
Day in, day out, my dream is Too far
Truth lies here in my feelings
It’s the reason I keep moving
I’ve been out here 9 whole days
Must beat my reflection in the mirror

Stage, then Lesson, again Recording
My eyes open and here we go again
Everything that had felt awkward
Bit by bit becomes routine
Think I kinda get it now, then
Again it all feels strange
Why can’t it be easy
What seemed easy is actually real hard
Endless practice and sweat
I can’t stop myself even for a day

I try to meet higher expectations and
Overcome limits, Day by day
I’m doing my best until the end
Keep promising myself
Though I might trip and fall sometimes
I put trust in myself and keep going

I’ve been out here 9 whole days
Day in, day out, on the stage
I’ve been out here 9 whole days
Day in, day out, my dream is Too far
Truth lies here in my feelings
It’s the reason I keep moving
I’ve been out here 9 whole days
Must beat my reflection in the mirror

I should’ve known
I should’ve known
I should’ve known
There’s no finish line, at each moment
Again I strive onward to find another me

RIIZE “9 Days” Meaning

RIIZE’s “9 Days” is an energetic anthem about perseverance, ambition, and the demanding reality of pursuing a dream. The song captures the nonstop pace of the members’ lives, portraying a schedule so overwhelming that an ordinary seven-day week feels as though it stretches into nine days.

The title “9 Days” serves as a metaphor for relentless hard work. Through lyrics about sleepless nights, constant travel, and moving from one commitment to another without rest, the track highlights the sacrifices required to achieve success. Despite the exhaustion, the members continue pushing forward with determination and purpose.

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Another key theme is the group’s journey before debut. The song reflects the long hours, uncertainty, and dedication they experienced as trainees. By sharing these personal experiences, RIIZE offers an honest look at the effort and resilience that helped them reach their goals, turning their struggles into motivation rather than discouragement.

Ultimately, “9 Days” is a celebration of persistence and growth. Rather than focusing solely on fatigue, the track emphasizes the passion that keeps the members moving forward, encouraging listeners to keep chasing their dreams no matter how challenging the road may become.