“REBEL HEART” is an captivating track where vibrant vocal harmonies blend with an uplifting chorus. The sweet string harmonies, paired with upbeat drums, create a rich sound that enhances the overall perfection of the song.

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Song Credits

  • Artist: IVE
  • Album: IVE EMPATHY
  • Released: January 13, 2025
  • Recorded: 2024
  • Length: 3:08
  • Label: Starship Entertainment
  • Writer: Nietzsche (Korean lyrics); Gucci Caliente, Ryan Jhun, Thomas (G:son) Gustafsson, Jimmy Jansson, Maia Wright (original lyrics)
  • Composer: Emily Harbskk, Ryan Jhun, Thomas (G:son) Gustafsson, Jimmy Jansson, Maia Wright, Jack Brady, Jordan Roman

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IVE “REBEL HEART” Lyrics

Hangul

시작은 항상 다 이룬 것처럼
엔딩은 마치 승리한 것처럼
겁내지 않고 마음을 쏟을래
내 모양대로

이제 더 이상 신경 쓰지 않아
어디에서도 내 맘을 지키기
오해 받을 땐 자유에 맡겨둘래
다 알게 될 거니까

So you can love me, hate me
You will never be never be never be me
Try me, I’ll break free
You will never be never be never be me

[가/All] We are rebels in our heart
[가/All] Rebels in our heart
[가/All] We are rebels in our heart
[이/All] We are rebels in our heart
[이/All] 꺾이지 않아
[이/All] We are rebels in our heart

너는 어디가 조금 부족해
너는 거기가 뭔가 좀 넘쳐
I don’t care 뭐든 말은 참 쉽지
그래 실행이 어려운 거야

Do it, move it, do it
우린 그냥 할게
내 갈 길은 멀고
그 위에는 드라마가 있어

또 외로움이 너무 길어지는 밤엔
그 맘을 쏘아 올려

Love me, hate me
You will never be never be never be me
Try me, I’ll break free
You will never be never be never be me

[원/All] We are rebels in our heart
[원/All] Rebels in our heart
[원/All] We are rebels in our heart
[레이/All] We are rebels in our heart
[레이/All] 꺾이지 않아
[레이/All] We are rebels in our heart
(Rebels in our heart!)

Lalalala lalala lalala
Rebels in our heart!
Rebels in our heart!
Lalalala lalala lalala
Rebels in our heart!
Rebels in our heart!

우린 따로 이유를 묻지 않고
서로가 필요할 때가 있어
그런 맘이 어떤 건지 잘 알기에
영원을 바라는 사이보단
지금을 이해해주고 싶어
We will always be the rebels

Come, join as who you are
We are rebels, we are one
이 마음만으로
We are rebels, we are one

[리즈/All] We are rebels in our heart
[리즈/All] Rebels in our heart
[리즈/All] We are rebels in our heart
We are rebels in our heart
꺾이지 않아
We are rebels in our heart

Romanized


shijageun hangsang da irun geotcheoreom
endingeun machi seungnihan geotcheoreom
geomnaeji anko maeumeul ssodeullae
nae moyangdaero

ije deo isang shingyeong sseuji ana
eodieseodo nae mameul jigigi
ohae badeul ttaen jayue matgyeodullae
da alge dwel geonikka

So you can love me, hate me
You will never be never be never be me
Try me, I’ll break free
You will never be never be never be me

[Ga/All] We are rebels in our heart
[Ga/All] Rebels in our heart
[Ga/All] We are rebels in our heart
[Lee/All] We are rebels in our heart
[Lee/All] kkeokkiji ana
[Lee/All] We are rebels in our heart

neoneun eodiga jogeum bujokae
neoneun geogiga mweonga jom neomcheo
I don’t care mweodeun mareun cham shwipji
geurae shilhaengi eoryeoun geoya

Do it, move it, do it
urin geunyang halge
nae gal gireun meolgo
geu wieneun deuramaga isseo

tto weroumi neomu gireojineun bamen
geu mameul ssoa ollyeo

Love me, hate me
You will never be never be never be me
Try me, I’ll break free
You will never be never be never be me

[Won/All] We are rebels in our heart
[Won/All] Rebels in our heart
[Won/All] We are rebels in our heart
[Rei/All] We are rebels in our heart
[Rei/All] kkeokkiji ana
[Rei/All] We are rebels in our heart
(Rebels in our heart!)

Lalalala lalala lalala
Rebels in our heart!
Rebels in our heart!
Lalalala lalala lalala
Rebels in our heart!
Rebels in our heart!

urin ttaro iyureul mutji anko
seoroga piryohal ttaega isseo
geureon mami eotteon geonji jal algie
yeongweoneul baraneun saibodan
jigeumeul ihaehaejugo shipeo
We will always be the rebels

Come, join as who you are
We are rebels, we are one
i maeummaneuro
We are rebels, we are one

[Liz/All] We are rebels in our heart
[Liz/All] Rebels in our heart
[Liz/All] We are rebels in our heart
We are rebels in our heart
kkeokkiji ana
We are rebels in our heart

Translation

Start as if I achieved it all
End as if I won it all
Gonna pour my heart out, I won’t be afraid
Just gonna be me

I don’t care anymore
I’ll protect my heart no matter where I go
Leave all the misunderstandings up to you
Because they’ll find out eventually

So you can love me, hate me
You will never be never be never be me
Try me, I’ll break free
You will never be never be never be me

We are rebels in our heart,
Rebels in our heart
We are rebels in our heart
We are rebels in our heart
We won’t waver
We are rebels in our heart

You’re lacking something
You’re a bit overwhelming
I don’t care, anyone can run their mouth
Yeah, putting it into action is what’s hard

Do it, move it, do it
We’ll just do it
I’ve got a long way to go
And there’s drama that will unfold

On nights when the loneliness feels endless
I’ll shoot that heart into the sky

Love me, hate me
You will never be never be never be me
Try me, I’ll break free
You will never be never be never be me

We are rebels in our heart,
Rebels in our heart
We are rebels in our heart
We are rebels in our heart
We won’t waver
We are rebels in our heart
(Rebels in our heart!)

Lalalala lalala lalala
Rebels in our heart!
Rebels in our heart!
Lalalala lalala lalala
Rebels in our heart!
Rebels in our heart!

Without any reasons
Sometimes we just need each other
We know exactly what that feels like
So rather than expecting eternity
I want to understand your moment now
We will always be the rebels

Come, join as who you are
We are rebels, we are one
With this heart alone
We are rebels, we are one

We are rebels in our heart,
Rebels in our heart
We are rebels in our heart
We are rebels in our heart
We won’t waver
We are rebels in our heart

IVE “REBEL HEART” Meaning

IVE‘s “REBEL HEART” serves as both a continuation and evolution of their musical journey, blending the self-assuredness established in their earlier works with a new theme of camaraderie and empathy. As part of their broader transformation, the song moves beyond the individualism and narcissism seen in the trilogy of “ELEVEN,” “LOVE DIVE,” and “After LIKE” and instead emphasizes a collective sense of strength and support.

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Lyrically, the song starts by affirming self-confidence with lines like “I won’t be afraid, I’ll pour my heart out in my own way” and “I no longer care, I’ll protect my heart no matter where I am.” However, as the song progresses, it shifts focus, inviting listeners into a more inclusive message of empathy and understanding. “REBEL HEART” speaks not just to the self but also to the importance of connecting with others. This transformation in their narrative reflects IVE’s growth, as they have consistently looked inward for strength but are now expanding outward to offer comfort and solidarity. Through this, they not only deliver a more profound sense of solace but also signal their continued growth as artists capable of going farther together with their fans.