ITZY’s “THAT’S A NO NO” is an empowering dance-pop track from their IT’z ME album that serves as a witty, direct rebuttal to negativity and haters. The lyrics express confidence in brushing off unwanted opinions, telling critics that their attempts to make the members fall apart are useless “That’s a no no”.

Song Credits

  • Artist: ITZY
  • Album: IT’z ME
  • Released: March 9, 2020
  • Length: 3:01
  • Label: JYP Entertainment
  • Lyrics:  Shim Eun-ji, KASS
  • Producer: Shim Eun-ji, KASS, Ariowa Irosogie

ITZY “THAT’S A NO NO” Performance

ITZY “THAT’S A NO NO” Lyrics

Hangul

Ay-ay (oh-oh-oh)
Ay-ay (ra-ta-ta-ta)
Ay-ay (oh-oh-oh)
Ay-ay

태생이 그래, 난 흥이 넘쳐
열일곱 살인데, 뭐 그래봤자?
노느라 바빠 밀린 내 답장
Well made, 걱정이 분에 넘쳐

move up, faster, faster
(Whoa) gettin’ louder, louder
(Whoa) 즐거웠으면 돼 that’s all
거기까지 don’t ask no questions

무례하든 말든 어설픈 그 말론
Can’t let you kill my vibe (ra-ta-ta-ta), that’s a no, no
Sorry, I beg your pardon, 시들길 바랐다면
말했을 텐데, I told ya, that’s a no, no

Whoo (ay-ay-ay-ay-ay), ha (oh-oh-oh)
Whoo (ay-ay-ay-ay-ay), do what I want, say what I wanna
Whoo (ay-ay-ay-ay-ay), ha (oh-oh-oh)
Whoo (ay-ay-ay-ay-ay), do what I want, say what I wanna

Hit that thang like a drum, ta-ta
Rum-pa-pa-pum, pa-pa-pum, pa-pa
밤새워, 밤새워 춤을 춰, 내 몸이 착착, 리듬을 타, 타
Blow that thang like a brass, bam-bam
Rum-pa-pa-pum, pa-pa-pum, pa-pa
내 춤이 멈추지 않도록, say that’s a no, no, that’s, that’s a no, no

You think that you know me? (You think that you know me?)
착각은 자유지 (착각은 자유지)
취존 but hey, you (취존 but hey, you)
그 선은 넘지 말길 (그 선은 넘지 말길)

내 노력 like bust down
한 땀, 한 땀 모이지 (한 땀, 한 땀 모이지)
Icy하게 빛 (icy하게 빛)
눈이 부셔, 핑

무례하든 말든 어설픈 그 말론
Can’t let you kill my vibe (ra-ta-ta-ta), that’s a no, no
Sorry, I beg your pardon, 시들길 바랐다면
말했을 텐데, I told ya, that’s a no, no

Whoo (ay-ay-ay-ay-ay), ha (oh-oh-oh)
Whoo (ay-ay-ay-ay-ay), do what I want, say what I wanna
Whoo (ay-ay-ay-ay-ay), ha (oh-oh-oh)
Whoo (ay-ay-ay-ay-ay), do what I want, say what I wanna

혹시 내가 무너지길 바랐다면
안타깝지만 that’s no, I’m sorry
I’m gonna keep singing, I’m gonna keep dancing
무서울게 없어 난

Hit that thang like a drum, ta-ta
Rum-pa-pa-pum, pa-pa-pum, pa-pa
밤새워, 밤새워 춤을 춰, 내 몸이 착착, 리듬을 타, 타
Blow that thang like a brass, bam-bam
Rum-pa-pa-pum, pa-pa-pum, pa-pa
내 춤이 멈추지 않도록, say that’s a no, no, that’s, that’s a no, no

Whoo (ay-ay-ay-ay-ay), ha (oh-oh-oh)
Whoo (ay-ay-ay-ay-ay), that’s a no, no
Whoo (ay-ay-ay-ay-ay), ha (oh-oh-oh)
Whoo (ay-ay-ay-ay-ay), that’s a no, no

Romanized

Ay-ay (oh-oh-oh)
Ay-ay (ra-ta-ta-ta)
Ay-ay (oh-oh-oh)
Ay-ay

Taesaengi geurae nan heungi neomchyeo
Yeorilgop sarinde mwo geuraebwatja
Noneura bappa millin nae dapjang
Well made geokjeongi bune neomchyeo
Oooh move up faster faster
Oooh gettin’ louder louder
Oooh jeulgeowosseumyeon dwae That’s all
Geogikkaji Don’t ask no questions

Muryehadeun maldeun eoseolpeun geu mallon
Can’t let you kill my vibe, that’s a no no
Sorry, I beg your pardon
Sideulgil baratdamyeon malhaesseul tende I told ya
That’s a no no

Ah ya ya ya ya uh uh uh ah ya ya ya ya
Do what I want
Say what I wanna
Ah ya ya ya ya uh uh uh ah ya ya ya ya
Do what I want
Say what I wanna

Hit that thang like a drum ta ta
Rum pa pa pum pa pa pum pa pa
Bamsaewo bamsaewo chumeul chwo nae momi chakchak rideumeul ta ta
Blow that thang like a brass bam bam
Rum pa pa pum pa pa pum pa pa
Nae chumi meomchuji antorok Say that’s a no no, that’s a no no

You think that you know me?
Chakgageun jayuji chwijon But hey you
Geu seoneun neomji malgil
Nae noryeok Like bust down han ttam han ttam moiji
ICYhage bit nuni busyeo ping

Muryehadeun maldeun eoseolpeun geu mallon
Can’t let you kill my vibe, that’s a no no
Sorry, I beg your pardon
Sideulgil baratdamyeon malhaesseul tende I told ya
That’s a no no

Ah ya ya ya ya uh uh uh ah ya ya ya ya
Do what I want
Say what I wanna
Ah ya ya ya ya uh uh uh ah ya ya ya ya
Do what I want
Say what I wanna

Hoksi naega muneojigil baratdamyeon antakkapjiman That’s no, I’m sorry
I’m gonna keep singing
I’m gonna keep dancing
Museoulge eopseo nan

Hit that thang like a drum ta ta
Rum pa pa pum pa pa pum pa pa
Bamsaewo bamsaewo chumeul chwo nae momi chakchak rideumeul ta ta
Blow that thang like a brass bam bam
Rum pa pa pum pa pa pum pa pa
Nae chumi meomchuji antorok Say that’s a no no, that’s a no no

Ah ya ya ya ya uh uh uh ah ya ya ya ya
That’s a no no
Ah ya ya ya ya uh uh uh ah ya ya ya ya
That’s a no no

Translation

Ay-ay (oh-oh-oh)
Ay-ay (ra-ta-ta-ta)
Ay-ay (oh-oh-oh)
Ay-ay

I’m born to be full of fun
But still I’m only seventeen
I’m busy having fun, my replying behind in
Well made worries are beyond any means
Oooh move up faster faster
Oooh gettin’ louder louder
Oooh it’s okay if it was funny, that’s all
Until then, don’t ask no questions
Rude or what
With those clumsy words
Can’t let you kill my vibe
That’s a no no
Sorry, I beg your pardon
If you wanted to me to wither away
I would have told you I told ya
That’s a no no

Ah ya ya ya ya uh uh uh ah ya ya ya ya
Do what I want
Say what I wanna
Ah ya ya ya ya uh uh uh ah ya ya ya ya
Do what I want
Say what I wanna

Hit that thang like a drum ta ta
Rum pa pa pum pa pa pum pa pa
Stay up all night, stay up
Dance and my body perfectly rid on the rhythm
Blow that thang like a brass bam bam
Rum pa pa pum pa pa pum pa pa
For my dance to not stop
Say that’s a no no, that’s a no no

You think that you know me?
You can think what you want
I respect you, but hey you
Don’t ever cross that line
My effort like bust down
One by one get together
ICY-ly flash, it’s dazzling, ping

Rude or what
With those clumsy words
Can’t let you kill my vibe
That’s a no no
Sorry, I beg your pardon
If you wanted to me to wither away
I would have told you I told ya
That’s a no no

Ah ya ya ya ya uh uh uh ah ya ya ya ya
Do what I want
Say what I wanna
Ah ya ya ya ya uh uh uh ah ya ya ya ya
Do what I want
Say what I wanna

If you ever wanted me to fall
It’s a pity but that’s no, I’m sorry
I’m gonna keep singing
I’m gonna keep dancing
There’s nothing to be scared of for me

Hit that thang like a drum ta ta
Rum pa pa pum pa pa pum pa pa
Stay up all night, stay up
Dance and my body perfectly rid on the rhythm
Blow that thang like a brass bam bam
Rum pa pa pum pa pa pum pa pa
For my dance to not stop
Say that’s a no no, that’s a no no

Ah ya ya ya ya uh uh uh ah ya ya ya ya
That’s a no no
Ah ya ya ya ya uh uh uh ah ya ya ya ya
That’s a no no

ITZY “THAT’S A NO NO” Meaning

ITZY’s “THAT’S A NO NO,” from their IT’z ME album, is an empowering dance-pop track that delivers a confident response to criticism and negativity. The lyrics send a clear message that outside opinions and attempts to bring them down have no power over them. By repeatedly declaring “That’s a no no,” the song turns rejection of negativity into a bold and playful statement.

The track emphasizes self-confidence and independence, reflecting ITZY’s signature message of self-love and authenticity. Instead of trying to please critics, the lyrics highlight the importance of staying true to oneself and refusing to let others define personal worth or success.

Musically, “THAT’S A NO NO” combines an energetic beat with a catchy and memorable hook, reinforcing its empowering tone. The high-energy choreography and dynamic stage presence further amplify the song’s message, making it a performance-driven anthem about standing strong and confidently shutting down negativity.