NCT DREAM’s song “TRICKY” explores the thrilling but maddening pursuit of a captivating love interest. The lyrics capture the frustrating sensation of chasing someone who is constantly just out of reach, comparing the experience to a never-ending, addictive puzzle.

Song Credits

  • Artist: NCT DREAM
  • Album: Beat It Up
  • Released: November 17, 2025
  • Length: 2:57
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Lyricists: Hong Eun Hee
  • Composition: Niklas Jarelius Persson, JOP (NOR)

NCT DREAM “TRICKY” Official Audio

NCT DREAM “TRICKY” Lyrics

Hangul

Got my heart going, “Bang, bang”
날 마치 속이듯이, ayy
아무리 불러도 대체 (대체)
좁혀지지 않는 거리 (Ooh)
Yeah, 두 손을 뻗어 더 잠시 스쳐 갈 때
확실해지는 호기심, 절대 떼낼 수 없는 그 tag
홀린 듯이 난 chasing you, 서서히 빠져 다시
끝을 모른 채

And I just want to be where you are, 가빠 오는 숨
호흡 끝으로 네가 보여 멀리
Don’t go stoppin’ me now
Slow me down, ’cause you’re making it

Tricky for me (Yeah)
목은 계속 타오지
Tricky for me
Uh, 뛰어들어 끝없이
Said up down, 계속된 sight
깊은 블랙홀처럼, can’t figure it out (You making, making me)
Tricky for me (Tricky, tricky, tricky, tricky, yeah)
중독된 듯 아찔하지

Yeah, uh, 알 수 없는 주파수를 던져, uh
빼앗긴 my time, 벌써 물러서긴 일러
길을 잃은 채, 그저 본능에 몸을 맡겨
아슬한 ride, 널 향한 call
Got me in love, I can’t let you go
Wait, 무시 못 할 빛이 나, boom, boom, boom, flash
나도 모르게 너의 흔적을 trace
위험해도 go, 잠재울 수 없을 미래, I just wanna go

And I just want to be where you are, 가빠 오는 숨
엇갈리는 숨 감각들은 또 너를 느껴 아직
내 욕심은 커져, I’m losing my mind over you
Slow me down, ’cause you’re making it

Tricky for me (Tricky, tricky, tricky, tricky, yeah)
목은 계속 타오지 (Tricky, tricky)
Tricky for me (Girl, you making it tricky)
Uh, 뛰어들어 끝없이
Said up down, 계속된 sight
깊은 블랙홀처럼, can’t figure it out (You making, making me)
Tricky for me (Tricky, tricky, tricky, tricky, yeah)
중독된 듯 아찔하지

너무 멀리
와버려 전부 낯선 something
If you need me
날 향해 와줘 천천히 (천천히, 천천히, 천천-천천-천천-천천—)
Yeah, uh, I’m gonna get hit so hard
어지러워 now
It’s getting tricky, it’s getting tricky
It’s getting, it’s getting tricky (Slow me down, ’cause you’re making it)

Tricky for me (‘Cause you making me tricky, yeah; Yeah)
목은 계속 타오지
Tricky for me (Tricky, you make it, make it, makin’ it, makin’ it)
Uh, 뛰어들어 끝없이 (Uh)
Said up down, 계속된 sight
깊은 블랙홀처럼, can’t figure it out (You making, making me; Get it)
Tricky for me (Tricky, yeah; Yeah, yeah)
중독된 듯 아찔하지

Romanized

Got my heart going, “Bang, bang”
Nal machi sogideusi, ayy
Amuri bulleodo daeche (daeche)
Jopyeojiji anneun geori (Ooh)
Yeah, du soneul ppeodeo deo jamsi seuchyeo gal ttae
Hwaksilhaejineun hogisim, jeoldae ttenael su eomneun geu tag
Hollin deusi nan chasing you, seoseohi ppajyeo dasi
Kkeuteul moreun chae

And I just want to be where you are, gappa oneun sum
Hoheup kkeuteuro nega boyeo meolli
Don’t go stoppin’ me now
Slow me down, ’cause you’re making it

Tricky for me (Yeah)
Mogeun gyesok taoji
Tricky for me
Uh, ttwieodeureo kkeuteopsi
Said up down, gyesokdoen sight
Gipeun beullaekolcheoreom, can’t figure it out (You making, making me)
Tricky for me (Tricky, tricky, tricky, tricky, yeah)
Jungdokdoen deut ajjilhaji

Yeah, uh, al su eomneun jupasureul deonjyeo, uh
Ppaeatgin my time, beolsseo mulleoseogin illeo
Gireul ileun chae, geujeo bonneunge momeul matgyeo
Aseulhan ride, neol hyanghan call
Got me in love, I can’t let you go
Wait, musi mot hal bichi na, boom, boom, boom, flash
Nado moreuge neoui heunjeogeul trace
Wiheomhaedo go, jamjaeul su eopseul mirae, I just wanna go

And I just want to be where you are, gappa oneun sum
Eotgallineun sum gamgakdeureun tto neoreul neukkyeo ajik
Nae yoksimeun keojyeo, I’m losing my mind over you
Slow me down, ’cause you’re making it

Tricky for me (Tricky, tricky, tricky, tricky, yeah)
Mogeun gyesok taoji (Tricky, tricky)
Tricky for me (Girl, you making it tricky)
Uh, ttwieodeureo kkeuteopsi
Said up down, gyesokdoen sight
Gipeun beullaekolcheoreom, can’t figure it out (You making, making me)
Tricky for me (Tricky, tricky, tricky, tricky, yeah)
Jungdokdoen deut ajjilhaji

Neomu meolli
Wabeoryeo jeonbu natseon something
If you need me
Nal hyanghae wajwo cheoncheonhi (cheoncheonhi, cheoncheonhi, cheoncheon-cheoncheon-cheoncheon-cheoncheon—)
Yeah, uh, I’m gonna get hit so hard
Eojireowo now
It’s getting tricky, it’s getting tricky
It’s getting, it’s getting tricky (Slow me down, ’cause you’re making it)

Tricky for me (‘Cause you making me tricky, yeah; Yeah)
Mogeun gyesok taoji
Tricky for me (Tricky, you make it, make it, makin’ it, makin’ it)
Uh, ttwieodeureo kkeuteopsi (Uh)
Said up down, gyesokdoen sight
Gipeun beullaekolcheoreom, can’t figure it out (You making, making me; Get it)
Tricky for me (Tricky, yeah; Yeah, yeah)
Jungdokdoen deut ajjilhaji

Translation

Got my heart going, “Bang, bang” As if deceiving me, ayy No matter how much I call, why (why) Is this distance not closing? (Ooh) Yeah, when I stretch out both hands and brush past for a moment This curiosity becomes certain, that tag I can never take off As if possessed, I’m chasing you, falling back in slowly Without knowing the end

And I just want to be where you are, my breath growing short At the edge of my breath, I see you in the distance Don’t go stoppin’ me now Slow me down, ’cause you’re making it

Tricky for me (Yeah) My throat keeps burning up Tricky for me Uh, diving in endlessly Said up down, this continuous sight Like a deep black hole, can’t figure it out (You making, making me) Tricky for me (Tricky, tricky, tricky, tricky, yeah) Dizzying, as if addicted

Yeah, uh, throwing out an unknown frequency, uh My time has been stolen, it’s too early to back down now Lost, I just surrender my body to instinct A thrilling ride, a call toward you Got me in love, I can’t let you go Wait, a light shines that can’t be ignored, boom, boom, boom, flash Without realizing, I trace your footprints Even if it’s dangerous, go; a future that can’t be put to rest, I just wanna go

And I just want to be where you are, my breath growing short Intersecting breaths, my senses still feel you My greed grows, I’m losing my mind over you Slow me down, ’cause you’re making it

Tricky for me (Tricky, tricky, tricky, tricky, yeah) My throat keeps burning up (Tricky, tricky) Tricky for me (Girl, you making it tricky) Uh, diving in endlessly Said up down, this continuous sight Like a deep black hole, can’t figure it out (You making, making me) Tricky for me (Tricky, tricky, tricky, tricky, yeah) Dizzying, as if addicted

I’ve come too far Everything is some unfamiliar something If you need me Come toward me slowly (slowly, slowly, slo-slo-slo-slow—) Yeah, uh, I’m gonna get hit so hard I’m dizzy now It’s getting tricky, it’s getting tricky It’s getting, it’s getting tricky (Slow me down, ’cause you’re making it)

Tricky for me (‘Cause you making me tricky, yeah; Yeah) My throat keeps burning up Tricky for me (Tricky, you make it, make it, makin’ it, makin’ it) Uh, diving in endlessly (Uh) Said up down, this continuous sight Like a deep black hole, can’t figure it out (You making, making me; Get it) Tricky for me (Tricky, yeah; Yeah, yeah) Dizzying, as if addicted

NCT DREAM “TRICKY” Meaning

NCT DREAM’s “TRICKY” is a playful yet intense song about chasing someone who remains frustratingly out of reach. The track captures the excitement, confusion, and obsession that come with being drawn to a person whose feelings and intentions seem impossible to fully understand.

At its core, the song explores the thrill of pursuing the unattainable. The lyrics describe a situation where the narrator constantly tries to get closer to their love interest, only to find that the distance never truly disappears. This creates a feeling of being “tricked” by someone who is always just beyond reach.

Another major theme is addictive attraction. Despite the uncertainty and frustration, the narrator cannot stop pursuing the person. The lyrics compare this irresistible pull to being caught in a black hole, symbolizing a powerful attraction that continues to draw them in regardless of the consequences.

Ultimately, “TRICKY” reflects the blurred line between fantasy and reality. Through its dreamy atmosphere and playful storytelling, the song portrays the dizzying experience of being captivated by someone who feels like an unsolvable puzzle mysterious, frustrating, and impossible to forget.