“Takedown” is a fierce K-pop anthem that fuses pop and electronic sounds with diss-track intensity, channeling raw rage and energy. Its impact grew even stronger with a real-world rendition by TWICE’s Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung, released as the lead single and featured in the film’s end credits.
Song Credits
- Vocal: TWICE JEONGYEON, JIHYO & CHAEYOUNG
- Album: K-pop Demon Hunters soundtrack
- Released: June 20, 2025
- Length: 3:07
- Label: Republic Records & Universal Music Group
- Writer: Michel “Lindgren” Schulz
- Producer: Michel “Lindgren” Schulz & Ian Eisendrath
KPop Demon Hunters “TAKEDOWN” Official Lyric Video
K-Pop Demon Hunters “TAKEDOWN” Lyrics
English
[Intro]
Takedown, takedown
Takedown, down, down, down (HUNTR/X girls to the world)
Takedown, takedown
Takedown, down, down, down (It’s a takedown)
[Verse 1]
So sweet, so easy on the eyes, but hideous on the inside
Whole life spreading lies, but you can’t hide, baby, nice try
I’m ’bout to switch up these vibes, I finally opened my eyes
It’s time to kick you straight back into the night
[Refrain]
‘Cause I see your real face, and it’s ugly as sin
Time to put you in your place, ’cause you’re rotten within
When your patterns start to show
It makes the hatrеd wanna grow outta my veins
[Pre-Chorus]
I don’t think you’re ready for thе takedown
Break you into pieces in the world of pain ’cause you’re all the same
Yeah, it’s a takedown
A demon with no feelings don’t deserve to live, it’s so obvious
[Chorus]
I’ma gear up and take you down
Woah-oh, da-da-da, down
It’s a takedown
Woah-oh, da-da-da, down
I’ma take it down
Woah-oh, da-da-da, down
It’s a takedown
Woah-oh, da-da-da, down (Take it down)
[Verse 2]
It’s a takedown, I’ma take you out, you break down like, “What?”
It’s a takedown, I’ma take you out, and it ain’t gonna stop
정신을 놓고 널 짓밟고 칼을 새겨놔
You’ll be beggin’ and cryin’, all of you dyin’, never miss my shot
[Refrain]
When your patterns start to show
It makes the hatred wanna grow out of my veins
[Pre-Chorus]
I don’t think you’re ready for the takedown
당당하게 어둠 앞에 다가서 다 무너뜨려
Yeah, it’s a takedown, a demon with no feelings
Don’t deserve to live, it’s so obvious
[Chorus]
I’ma gear up and take you down
Woah-oh, da-da-da, down
It’s a takedown
Woah-oh, da-da-da, down
I’ma take it down (Watch me do it, yeah)
Woah-oh, da-da-da, down
It’s a takedown (Ooh)
Woah-oh, da-da-da, down (Ooh)
[Bridge]
Oh, you’re the master of illusion
나를 속이려 하지마
Look at all the masses that you’re foolin’
But they’ll turn on you soon, so how?
How can you sleep or live with yourself?
A broken soul trapped in a nastiest shell
영혼없는 니 목숨을 귾으러 and watch you die
You can try but you can’t hide
[Verse 3]
It’s a takedown, I’ma take you out (Oh, woah-oh, woah-oh)
You break down like “What?”
It’s a takedown, I’ma take you out (Oh, woah-oh, woah-oh)
And I ain’t gonna stop
I’ma cut you up, you’ll lose control (Oh, woah-oh, woah-oh)
Then rip out your heart
You’ll be beggin’ and cryin’, all of you dyin’ (Oh, woah-oh, woah-oh)
[Chorus]
I’ma gear up and take you down
Oh, woah-oh, da-da-da, down (La-la-la)
It’s a takedown (Oh)
Oh, woah-oh, da-da-da, down (Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah)
I’ma take it down
Oh, woah-oh, da-da-da, down (Ooh)
It’s a takedown (Ooh)
Oh, woah-oh, da-da-da, down (Watch me do it, yeah)
[Outro]
Take it down
KPop Demon Hunters “TAKEDOWN” Meaning
“Takedown” embodies the fierce determination of the film’s heroines—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey—who take on the role of protectors, vowing to defeat every demon that endangers their fans. At its core, the song is about empowerment and resistance, reflecting not only a battle against supernatural enemies but also a metaphorical fight to shield loved ones from forces that corrupt or consume their souls.

TWICE delivers this message with raw intensity, giving the anthem an added weight that resonates beyond the film. The track channels the urgency of standing up for those who cannot defend themselves, painting the girls as warriors whose strength comes from loyalty and love.

This sense of power and unity struck a chord with listeners worldwide, helping the song debut at #86 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the tracking week ending July 12, 2025. The milestone marked Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung’s first appearances on the chart and TWICE’s third overall, further underscoring how the song’s blend of fierce energy and emotional meaning resonated both within the film’s universe and the global music stage.

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