“ATE!” by the Japanese girl group GPP (under SM Entertainment Japan) is an empowering, high-energy anthem about unapologetic confidence, success, and proving doubters wrong. The title and central theme play on the modern slang phrase “ate” (short for “they ate that”), which means doing something perfectly, achieving excellence, or looking flawless.

Song Credits

  • Artist: GPP
  • Album: ATE!
  • Released: May 20, 2026
  • Length: 2:55
  • Label: SM Entertainemt Japan
  • Composers: Taka Perry, 麦野優衣 (Yui Mugino) & Kota Banks
  • Lyricist: Taka Perry, Kota Banks, Yui Mugino, Skaai

GPP “ATE!” Official MV

GPP “ATE!” Lyrics

Japanese

澄んだ瞳に映る壁
雲を切り取っても見たい夢
全てが叶うならねぇどうしたい？
目が回るほど彩るジェットコースター

花びらのように (Oh, yeah)
気持ち重なり (Oh, yeah)
弾ける世界
(All around the world, yeah, yeha)
まるで poppin’ candy (Uh-huh)
したい事ばかり (Uh-huh)
ここが始まり
Five, six, seven

We eight, eight, eight, eight, eight, eight, eight
魅惑の味 (Yeah) なにが好き？(Yeah)
誤魔化せない taste, taste, taste, taste, taste, taste, taste
かける magic (Yeah), 八が勝ち (Yeah)

Baby, ain’t no limit, 超えてく理想
Chewy, funky, icy, got that crunch (What, what, what?)
本物じゃなきゃ味気ないでしょ
Goofy, cutie, baddie got that punch (What, what, what?)

Ayy, 振り返らずに walk (Walk)
ダイヤのエイトから始まる show (Show)
武器に丸替わる love のマインド
溢れる自信もマイクスタンド
雰囲気だけでいいんだっけ？(What?)
言ってるだけでいいんだっけ？(What?)
芯から燃える味だけ (What?)
進化してるこの flavor

We eight, eight, eight, eight, eight, eight, eight
魅惑の味 (Yeah) なにが好き？(Yeah)
誤魔化せない taste, taste, taste, taste, taste, taste, taste
かける magic (Yeah), 八が勝ち (Yeah)

Baby, ain’t no limit, 超えてく理想
Chewy, funky, icy, got that crunch (What, what, what?)
本物じゃなきゃ味気ないでしょ
Goofy, cutie, baddie got that punch (What, what, what?)

ずっと追い求めてく本能
押さえつけないで
狙って飛ばして
自由な空の果て

Five, six, seven

We eight, eight, eight, eight, eight, eight, eight
魅惑の味 (Yeah) なにが好き？(Yeah)
誤魔化せない taste, taste, taste, taste, taste, taste, taste
かける magic (Yeah), 八が勝ち (Yeah)

Romanized

Sunda hitomi ni utsuru kabe
Kumo o kiritottemo mitai yume
Subete ga kanaunara nee doushityai?
Mega mawaru hodo irodoru jet coaster

Hanabira no you ni (Oh, yeah)
Kimochi kasanari (Oh, yeah)
Hajikeru sekai
(All around the world, yeah, yeah)
Marude poppin’ candy (Uh-huh)
Shitai koto bakari (Uh-huh)
Koko ga hajimari
Five, six, seven

We eight, eight, eight, eight, eight, eight, eight
Miwaku no aji (Yeah) nani ga suki? (Yeah)
Gomakasenai taste, taste, taste, taste, taste, taste, taste
Kakeru magic (Yeah), hachi ga kachi (Yeah)

Baby, ain’t no limit, koeteku risou
Chewy, funky, icy, got that crunch (What, what, what?)
Honmono janakya ajikenai desho
Goofy, cutie, baddie got that punch (What, what, what?)

Ayy, furikaerazu ni walk (Walk)
Daiya no eito kara hajimaru show (Show)
Buki ni marugawaru love no maindo
Afuleru jishin mo microphone stand
Fuinki dake de iindakke? (What?)
Itteru dake de iindakke? (What?)
Shin kara moeru aji dake (What?)
Shinkashiteru kono flavor

We eight, eight, eight, eight, eight, eight, eight
Miwaku no aji (Yeah) nani ga suki? (Yeah)
Gomakasenai taste, taste, taste, taste, taste, taste, taste
Kakeru magic (Yeah), hachi ga kachi (Yeah)

Baby, ain’t no limit, koeteku risou
Chewy, funky, icy, got that crunch (What, what, what?)
Honmono janakya ajikenai desho
Goofy, cutie, baddie got that punch (What, what, what?)

Zutto ooimotometeku honnou
Osai tsukenaide
Neratte tobashite
Jiyuu na sora no hate

Five, six, seven

We eight, eight, eight, eight, eight, eight, eight
Miwaku no aji (Yeah) nani ga suki? (Yeah)
Gomakasenai taste, taste, taste, taste, taste, taste, taste
Kakeru magic (Yeah), hachi ga kachi (Yeah)

Translation

The wall reflected in clear eyes
A dream I still want to see, even if I have to slice through the clouds
If everything could come true, hey, what would you do?
A roller coaster coloring the world so fast it makes your head spin

Like flower petals (Oh, yeah)
Our feelings layer together (Oh, yeah)
A bursting world
(All around the world, yeah, yeah)
Just like poppin’ candy (Uh-huh)
Nothing but things I want to do (Uh-huh)
This is where it begins
Five, six, seven

We eight, eight, eight, eight, eight, eight, eight
A charming, magnetic flavor (Yeah), which one do you like? (Yeah)
A taste you can’t fake , taste, taste, taste, taste, taste, taste
Casting our magic (Yeah), eight takes the win (Yeah)

Baby, ain’t no limit, surpassing our ideals
Chewy, funky, icy, got that crunch (What, what, what?)
If it’s not the real deal, it’s completely flavorless, right?
Goofy, cutie, baddie got that punch (What, what, what?)

Ayy, walking ahead without looking back (Walk)
The show starts right from the Eight of Diamonds (Show)
A mind full of love that completely transforms into a weapon
Even this overflowing confidence serves as a microphone stand
Wait, was just a vibe supposed to be enough? (What?)
Was just talking a big game supposed to be enough? (What?)
Give me only the flavor that burns right from the core (What?)
This flavor is constantly evolving

We eight, eight, eight, eight, eight, eight, eight
A charming, magnetic flavor (Yeah), which one do you like? (Yeah)
A taste you can’t fake , taste, taste, taste, taste, taste, taste
Casting our magic (Yeah), eight takes the win (Yeah)

Baby, ain’t no limit, surpassing our ideals
Chewy, funky, icy, got that crunch (What, what, what?)
If it’s not the real deal, it’s completely flavorless, right?
Goofy, cutie, baddie got that punch (What, what, what?)

Forever chasing after our raw instincts
Don’t suppress them
Take aim and launch it
To the very ends of the free sky

Five, six, seven

We eight, eight, eight, eight, eight, eight, eight
A charming, magnetic flavor (Yeah), which one do you like? (Yeah)
A taste you can’t fake , taste, taste, taste, taste, taste, taste
Casting our magic (Yeah), eight takes the win (Yeah)

GPP “ATE!” Meaning

“ATE!” by GPP is a bold, high-energy anthem about confidence, success, and unapologetically owning your power. Inspired by the popular slang phrase “ate” meaning someone performed exceptionally well or looked flawless the song celebrates excellence and self-assurance.

A major theme of the track is flawless execution. The lyrics focus on dominating every situation with confidence, whether through performance, style, attitude, or talent. “ATE!” encourages listeners to walk into any room knowing they can stand out and succeed.

The song also carries a strong message of self-confidence and empowerment. Rather than seeking validation from others, GPP embraces individuality and encourages people to trust their own abilities without fear of criticism or judgment.