ITZY’s “Motto” (the title track of their 12th EP) is a heartfelt love letter to their fans (MIDZY) and a motivational anthem about self-trust. The lyrics revolve around the message of “I choose myself,” encouraging listeners to trust their own choices, march forward confidently, and rely on the mutual trust built with their supporters.

Song Credits

  • Artist: ITZY
  • Album: Motto
  • Released: May 18, 2026
  • Length: 3:13
  • Label: JYP Entertainment
  • Composer: Rouno (KOR), Justin Reinstein & Morgan Kubes
  • Lyricist: 구성민 (Gu Seong Min) (PAPERMAKER), 방혜현 (Bang Hye Hyun) & NODAY

ITZY “Motto” Official MV

ITZY “Motto” Lyrics

Hangul

Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
You are my motto

두 눈을 감아
I can feel you by my side
All the time
Oh, yeah, eh
Make me fearless, uh
늘 소란한 어둠을 헤맬 때
Got me in a trance
익숙한 너의 voice

운명처럼 fallin’, 달라져 shift my callin’
I know that you feel it, too
You gotta trust me baby, 기다려줘 you’ll see
끝내 닿을 너란 꿈

You are my wish, 날 이끌어
You are the gleam, 날 일으켜
세상 끝에 서 있을 때
Uh, 환히 나를 비춰
Take me to a better place
이 결말 따윈 not afraid
Yeah I need you by my side
Ready? Dive in

Take my hand
Ain’t, ain’t nobody like you, you, you
I wanna be the one
너를 향해 멈추지 않아, ah
Now I know
널, 널 닮아 눈부실 my everything
날 비춘 너
Want you so bad ’cause you are my motto, oh

Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo

너로 번져오는 delight (Delight)
끝이 어딘지는 몰라 (Yeah)
망설이던 밤은 over (Yeah)
선명하게 빛나 clearly
뜨거운 숨이
날 데려가 swervin’
세상 끝이라 해도 move
I gotta stand

I gotta stand, 나를 던져
Don’t hesitate, 후회 없게
Everyday, never look back
Yeah, 답은 오직 너야
Take me to a better place
이 결말 따윈 not afraid
Yeah I need you by my side
Ready? Dive in

Take my hand
Ain’t, ain’t nobody like you, you, you
I wanna be the one
너를 향해 멈추지 않아, ah
Now I know
널, 널 닮아 눈부실 my everything
날 비춘 너
Want you so bad ’cause you are my motto, oh

Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
You are my motto, oh
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto

You know, I know
That I need your love
Let’s call it us
지금 순간도
함께한 시간의 끝에
내 안을 채우는 something
Call you any time
When I need someone, you

Oh, now I know
Take me there like that

Take my hand
Ain’t, ain’t nobody like you, you, you
I wanna be the one (The one)
너를 향해 멈추지 않아, ah (Ah)
As you know
Feeling so meant to be, 이 떨림이
Don’t take it slow (Ah, ah)
하나가 돼 ’cause you are my motto, oh

Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto (My motto)
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto (Baby, yeah, you know)
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
You are my motto, oh
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto

Romanized

Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
You are my motto

Du nuneul gama
I can feel you by my side
All the time
Oh, yeah, eh
Make me fearless, uh
Neul soranhan eodumeul hemael ttae
Got me in a trance
Iksukhan neoui voice

Unmyeongcheoreom fallin’, dallajyeo shift my callin’
I know that you feel it, too
You gotta trust me baby, gidaryeojwo you’ll see
Kkeutnae daeul neoran kkum

You are my wish, nal ikkeureo
You are the gleam, nal ireukyeo
Sesang kkeute seo isseul ttae
Uh, hwanhi nareul bicywer
Take me to a better place
I gyeolmal ttawin not afraid
Yeah I need you by my side
Ready? Dive in

Take my hand
Ain’t, ain’t nobody like you, you, you
I wanna be the one
Neoreul hyanghae meomchuji ana, ah
Now I know
Neol, neol dalma nunbusil my everything
Nal bichun neo
Want you so bad ’cause you are my motto, oh

Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo

Neoro beonjyeooneun delight (Delight)
Kkeuti eodinjineun molla (Yeah)
Mangseorideon bameun over (Yeah)
Seonmyeonghage binna clearly
Tteugeoun sumi
Nal deryeoga swervin’
Sesang kkeutira haedo move
I gotta stand

I gotta stand, nareul deonjyeo
Don’t hesitate, huhoe eopge
Everyday, never look back
Yeah, dabeun ojik neoya
Take me to a better place
I gyeolmal ttawin not afraid
Yeah I need you by my side
Ready? Dive in

Take my hand
Ain’t, ain’t nobody like you, you, you
I wanna be the one
Neoreul hyanghae meomchuji ana, ah
Now I know
Neol, neol dalma nunbusil my everything
Nal bichun neo
Want you so bad ’cause you are my motto, oh

Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
You are my motto, oh
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto

You know, I know
That I need your love
Let’s call it us
Jigeum sungando
Hamkkehan siganui kkeute
Nae aneul chaeunun something
Call you any time
When I need someone, you

Oh, now I know
Take me there like that

Take my hand
Ain’t, ain’t nobody like you, you, you
I wanna be the one (The one)
Neoreul hyanghae meomchuji ana, ah (Ah)
As you know
Feeling so meant to be, i tteollimi
Don’t take it slow (Ah, ah)
Hanaga dwae ’cause you are my motto, oh

Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto (My motto)
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto (Baby, yeah, you know)
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
You are my motto, oh
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto

Translation

Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
You are my motto

I close both eyes
I can feel you by my side
All the time
Oh, yeah, eh
Make me fearless, uh
Whenever I wander through the noisy, chaotic darkness
Got me in a trance
Your familiar voice

Falling like destiny, it changes and shifts my callin’
I know that you feel it, too
You gotta trust me baby, wait for me, you’ll see
The dream called “you” that I will finally reach

You are my wish, guiding me forward
You are the gleam, lifting me up
When I am standing at the edge of the world
Uh, shine brightly upon me
Take me to a better place
I’m not afraid of whatever this ending looks like
Yeah I need you by my side
Ready? Dive in

Take my hand
Ain’t, ain’t nobody like you, you, you
I wanna be the one
I won’t stop running toward you, ah
Now I know
My everything will shine brilliantly, reflecting and resembling you
You, who shines light on me
Want you so bad ’cause you are my motto, oh

Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo

A delight spreading through me because of you (Delight)
I don’t know where the end might be (Yeah)
The nights of hesitation are over (Yeah)
Shining vividly and clearly
My burning breath
Takes me away, swervin’
Even if it’s the edge of the world, move
I gotta stand

I gotta stand, throwing my whole self in
Don’t hesitate, so there are no regrets
Everyday, never look back
Yeah, you are the only answer
Take me to a better place
I’m not afraid of whatever this ending looks like
Yeah I need you by my side
Ready? Dive in

Take my hand
Ain’t, ain’t nobody like you, you, you
I wanna be the one
I won’t stop running toward you, ah
Now I know
My everything will shine brilliantly, reflecting and resembling you
You, who shines light on me
Want you so bad ’cause you are my motto, oh

Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
You are my motto, oh
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto

You know, I know
That I need your love
Let’s call it us
Even at this exact moment
At the end of the time we’ve shared together
There’s something filling me up inside
Call you any time
When I need someone, you

Oh, now I know
Take me there like that

Take my hand
Ain’t, ain’t nobody like you, you, you
I wanna be the one (The one)
I won’t stop running toward you, ah (Ah)
As you know
Feeling so meant to be, this trembling sensation
Don’t take it slow (Ah, ah)
We become one, ’cause you are my motto, oh

Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto (My motto)
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto (Baby, yeah, you know)
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
You are my motto, oh
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto
Mo-mo-mo-mo-mo-motto

ITZY “Motto” Meaning

“Motto” by ITZY is an empowering pop track centered on self-belief, confidence, and gratitude toward fans. As the title track of their 12th EP, the song reflects both ITZY’s personal journey and the strong connection they share with MIDZY.

One of the song’s main meanings is self-empowerment. Through lyrics about trusting your own path and choosing yourself over fear or doubt, “Motto” encourages listeners to move forward confidently without relying on outside validation. The message aligns with ITZY’s long-standing theme of independence and self-love.

At the same time, the track also acts as a heartfelt love letter to their fans. Leader Yeji described MIDZY as a “lighthouse” that guided the group through difficult moments, making the title “Motto” symbolize the values and support system that keep ITZY motivated and strong.

Musically, “Motto” combines energetic melodies with emotional sincerity, balancing confidence with warmth. The song ultimately delivers a hopeful reminder to trust yourself, appreciate the people who support you, and continue chasing your dreams without hesitation.