“Hot Sauce” by NCT Dream uses the spicy condiment as a metaphor for the group’s addictive, irresistible, and confident charms. The lyrics express that once you get a taste of their dynamic energy, you will be completely hooked and unable to handle the heat.

Song Credits

  • Artist: NCT DREAM
  • Album: Hot Sauce
  • Released: June 28, 2021
  • Length: 3:16
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Lyricists: Moon Yeo-reum (문여름), Jo Yoon-kyung (조윤경)
  • Composition: Martin Wave, Tinashe Sibanda, Philip Kembo, Rosina “Soaky Siren” Russell, John Mitchell, Ninos Hanna, Yoo Young-jin

NCT DREAM “Hot Sauce” Official MV

NCT DREAM “Hot Sauce” Lyrics

Hangul

Hot sauce 깊이 dip that eh
날 따라 넌 twist that eh
Hot sauce 타오를 때 ooh
입맛대로 골라 ma dish

넌 뭐가 궁금해
나는 너만의 chef
이건 너를 위한 plate
Yeah 내가 맛 보여 줄게

시간은 충분해 지금 우리
눈치도 보지 마 그저 taste it
내 비법은 색다른 spicy
살짝만 스쳐도 정신없지

설탕이 발린 맛엔
이내 질리기 쉬워
뜨거운 나의 feelin’
지금 느꼈지 넌
너와 내 사이 선명히 보인
커져만 가는 열기
난 오감을 깨워 네 맘을 깨워
터질 것만 같은 ma skill

골라 ma dish
골라 ma dish
골라 ma dish
Hot sauce 깊이 dip that eh
날 따라 넌 twist that eh
Hot sauce 타오를 때 ooh
입맛대로 골라 ma dish

아예 방심 하지마
Uh 빈틈이 없을 테니까
Yeah 넌 자극적인 내 감각
Ooh 가능하겠니 감당 nope

Yeah yeah 버틸 턱이 없잖아
Nah 긴장을 더 풀고서 넌
Bon appetit now that’s right
주체 못 해 자꾸 빠져드는 맛
Cuz you can’t stop
난 끝까지 get ya

찾게 될 걸 every day
(And every night)
중독돼 이미 넌
네 맘을 더 섞어놔
(이젠 남김없이)
계속 원하게 돼
어지런 머리 네 두 손발이
이끌려 내게 이미
좀 더 자극적일 매 순간들이
강렬해 what we gon’ eat

골라 ma dish
(I’m the one
What you want
What you want
What you want ah ya)
골라 ma dish
(I’m the one
What you want
What you want
What you want ah ya)
골라 ma dish
Hot sauce 깊이 dip that eh
날 따라 넌 twist that eh
Hot sauce 타오를 때 ooh
입맛대로 골라 ma dish

너를 삼켜버린 feelin’
사로잡은 이런 끌림
뗄 수가 없잖아
좀 더 깊이 빠져들 때
원해 원해 원해봐 더 babe
얼마든지 더 바래 바래 babe
너의 혀끝 위로 아른거릴
완벽해진 맛을 즐겨
You want it babe

(I’m the one
What you want
What you want
What you want ah ya)
골라 ma dish
(I’m the one
What you want
What you want
What you want ah ya)
골라 ma dish
Hot sauce 깊이 dip that eh
날 따라 넌 twist that eh
Hot sauce 타오를 때 ooh
입맛대로 골라 ma dish

Romanized

Hot sauce gipi dip that eh
Nal ttara neon twist that eh
Hot sauce taoreul ttae ooh
Ipmattaero golla ma dish

Neon mweoga gunggeumhae
Naneun neomane chef
Igeon neoreul wihan plate
Yeah naega mat boyeo julge

Shiganeun chungbunhae jigeum uri
Nunchido boji ma geujeo taste it
Nae bibeopeun saekdareun spicy
Saljjagman seuchyeodo jeongshineopji

Seoltangi ballin masen
Inae jilligi shwiweo
Tteugeoun naye feelin’
Jigeum neukkyeotji neon
Neowa nae sai seonmyeonghi boin
Keojyeoman ganeun yeolgi
Nan ogameul kkaeweo ne mameul kkaeweo
Teojil geonman gateun ma skill

Golla ma dish
Golla ma dish
Golla ma dish
Hot sauce gipi dip that eh
Nal ttara neon twist that eh
Hot sauce taoreul ttae ooh
Ipmattaero golla ma dish

Aye bangshim hajima
Uh binteumi eopseul tenikka
Yeah neon jageukjeogin nae gamgak
Ooh ganeunghagenni gamdang nope

Yeah yeah beotil teogi eopjana
Nah ginjangeul deo pulgoseo neon
Bon appetit now that’s right
Juche mot hae jakku ppajyeodeuneun mat
Cuz you can’t stop
Nan kkeutkkaji get ya

Chatge dwel geol every day
(And every night)
Jungdokdwae imi neon
Ne mameul deo seokkeonwa
(Ijen namgimeopshi)
Gyesok weonhage dwae
Eojireon meori ne du sonbari
Ikkeullyeo naege imi
Jom deo jageukjeogil mae sungandeuri
Gangnyeolhae what we gon’ eat

Golla ma dish
(I’m the one
What you want
What you want
What you want ah ya)
Golla ma dish
(I’m the one
What you want
What you want
What you want ah ya)
Golla ma dish
Hot sauce gipi dip that eh
Nal ttara neon twist that eh
Hot sauce taoreul ttae ooh
Ipmattaero golla ma dish

Neoreul samkyeobeorin feelin’
Sarojapeun ireon kkeullim
Ttel suga eopjana
Jom deo gipi ppajyeodeul ttae
Weonhae weonhae weonhaebwa deo babe
Eolmadeunji deo barae barae babe
Neoye hyeokkeut wiro areungeoril
Wanbyeokhaejin maseul jeulgyeo
You want it babe

(I’m the one
What you want
What you want
What you want ah ya)
Golla ma dish
(I’m the one
What you want
What you want
What you want ah ya)
Golla ma dish
Hot sauce gipi dip that eh
Nal ttara neon twist that eh
Hot sauce taoreul ttae ooh
Ipmattaero golla ma dish

Translation

Hot sauce deeply dip that eh
You follow me and twist that eh
Hot sauce when it burns ooh
Pick as you like ma dish

What are you curious about
I’m your personal chef
This plate is for you
Yeah I’ll let you taste it

We have enough time now
Don’t look around just taste it
My secret is the unusual spicy
Just passing by it makes you crazy

It’s easy to get sick
Of the sugarcoated taste
My heated feelin’
You’re feeling it just now
The clearly visible heat
Between you and me keeps getting hotter
I wake up the five senses, I wake up your feelings,
It feels like exploding ma skill

Pick ma dish
Pick ma dish
Pick ma dish
Hot sauce deeply dip that eh
You follow me and twist that eh
Hot sauce when it burns ooh
Pick as you like ma dish

Don’t let your guard down at all
Uh It’ll be watertight
Yeah my stimulating senses, can you
Ooh handle it nope

Yeah yeah there’s no way you can withstand it
Nah Relax more and
Bon appétit now that’s right
You can’t control it, you keep falling for the taste
Cuz you can’t stop
Until the end I get ya

You’ll look for it every day
(And every night)
You’re addicted already
Stir up your feelings more
(Without leaving anything now)
You’ll keep wanting it
You feel dizzy, your hands and feet are
Already drawn to me
Every stimulating moment
Is so intense what we gon’ eat

Pick ma dish
(I’m the one
What you want
What you want
What you want ah ya)
Pick ma dish
(I’m the one
What you want
What you want
What you want ah ya)
Pick ma dish
Hot sauce deeply dip that eh
You follow me and twist that eh
Hot sauce when it burns ooh
Pick as you like ma dish

Your feelin’ swallowed you up
This captivating attraction
You can’t separate it
When you fall for it more
You want it want it want it even more babe
Ask for more as much as you want babe
Enjoy the perfect taste
Lingering over the tip of your tongue
You want it babe

(I’m the one
What you want
What you want
What you want ah ya)
Pick ma dish
(I’m the one
What you want
What you want
What you want ah ya)
Pick ma dish
Hot sauce deeply dip that eh
You follow me and twist that eh
Hot sauce when it burns ooh
Pick as you like ma dish

NCT DREAM “Hot Sauce” Meaning

NCT DREAM’s “Hot Sauce” is a bold and energetic hip-hop track that uses spicy sauce as a metaphor for the group’s unique charm, confidence, and irresistible appeal. The song delivers a message that once someone experiences NCT DREAM’s energy, they will be completely captivated.

At its core, the “hot sauce” symbolizes the group’s powerful presence and addictive charisma. Just like a spicy flavor that leaves a lasting impression, NCT DREAM portrays themselves as impossible to ignore, bringing excitement and intensity wherever they go.

Another important theme is growth and transformation. “Hot Sauce” marked a significant moment in NCT DREAM’s career, showcasing a more mature and confident image compared to their earlier youthful concepts. The lyrics reflect their self-assurance and determination to stand out from the crowd.

Ultimately, “Hot Sauce” is an anthem of confidence and individuality. Through its playful metaphors, vibrant production, and powerful performance, the song celebrates NCT DREAM’s evolution while inviting listeners to embrace their own unique strengths and energy.