“YO-I-DON!” by NCT WISH is an upbeat track filled with a positive message about new beginnings and chasing dreams. It conveys a strong determination to move forward with burning hope, encouraging listeners to confidently take their marks and sprint toward the future.

Song Credits

  • Artist: NCT WISH
  • Album: YO-I-DON! / BOY MEETS GIRL
  • Released: July 13, 2026
  • Length: 2:44
  • Label: SM Entertainment/avex music creative Inc
  • Lyrics: KOMO, Heon Seo, Chan, SHIRT
  • Composers: PARKMOONCHI, Heon Seo, Chan, SHIRT

NCT WISH “YO-I-DON!” Official MV

NCT WISH “YO-I-DON!” Lyrics

Japanese

よーい、ドン
Hey, hey, hey, hey (Yeah, here we go)
Hey, hey, hey, hey, ハイハイ
Hey, hey, hey, hey (Yeah, here we go)
Hey, hey, hey, hey (Yeah, yeah)

誰だって need you (Need you) 君のこと (Oh)
いつだって with you (With you) 奇跡の日々 (Ooh)
眩しい姿
まぶたの裏 焼き付けた
近づく distance (ハイ) 始まりの予感
踵返す (ハイ) なんてありえないさ
ためらわない 全て alright
理由とかいらないから 君となら

時間を忘れて (よし) 夢中になって (あれ)
We can make it one day, 行けるところまで
We can go, come over
もう一度始めるよ (Here we go)

いつだって 誰だって
さぁ 位置について よーい、ドン で go, go (Ooh, yeah)
運命を飛び越して
どこまでいこう 走ろうか 一緒に

Don, don, don, don, don (よーい)
Don, don, don, don, don (よーい)
Don, don, don, don, don (Let’s go)
みんな よーい、ドン
Don, don, don, don, don (Oh, woah)
Don, don, don, don, don
二度とない (Yeah)
今を駆けて行こう

気温急上昇中の my mind
考え過ぎちゃ台無し
今この瞬間 trust my side
Taking off, taking off ohh
愛しい日々 戻れない日 (Ooh)
逃さないように はしゃいだ

夢の中で目が合って (Oh)
近づく distance 時が止まって
一 二 三 四 oh, can’t stop, can’t stop, freestyle on
もう一度始めるよ (Here we go)

いつだって 誰だって
さぁ 位置について よーい、ドン で go, go (Ooh, yeah)
運命を飛び越して
手を取り行こう 君とどこまでも

Take off, don
Let’s go, get up, よーい、ドン yeah
Take off, scream out
Make a wish, it’s time to (Oh, let’s go)

(Gonna be yours) いつだって 誰だって (Hey)
輝けるシーズンは やって来る wow, wow
(Gonna be yours) 運命が変わっても (Hey)
Yeah, 君らしく 駆け抜けて let’s go
いつだって 誰だって (Woah, oh)
さぁ 位置について よーい、ドン で go, go (Ooh, yeah)
運命を飛び越して (Yeah, yeah)
どこまでいこう 走ろうか 一緒に

Don, don, don, don, don (よーい)
Don, don, don, don, don (よーい)
Don, don, don, don, don (Let’s go)
みんな よーい、ドン (Oh)
Don, don, don, don, don (Oh, woah)
Don, don, don, don, don (Oh)
二度とない (Yeah)
僕らのレースを

Romanized

Yo ̄ i, don
Hey, hey, hey, hey (Yeah, here we go)
Hey, hey, hey, hey, haihai
Hey, hey, hey, hey (Yeah, here we go)
Hey, hey, hey, hey (Yeah, yeah)

Daredatte need you (Need you) kimi no koto (Oh)
Itsu datte with you (With you) kiseki no hibi (Ooh)
Mabushii sugata
Mabuta no ura yakitsuketa
Chikadzuku distance (hai) hajimari no yokan
Kakato kaesu (hai) nante arienai sa
Tamerawanai subete alright
Riyū toka iranaikara kimitonara

Jikan o wasurete (yoshi) muchū ni natte (are)
We can make it one day, ikeru tokoro made
We can go, come over
Mōichido hajimeru yo (Here we go)

Itsu datte daredatte
Sa~a ichi ni tsuite yo ̄ i, don de go, go (Ooh, yeah)
Unmei o tobikoshite
Doko made ikou hashirou ka issho ni

Don, don, don, don, don (yo ̄ i)
Don, don, don, don, don (yo ̄ i)
Don, don, don, don, don (Let’s go)
Min’na yo ̄ i, don
Don, don, don, don, don (Oh, woah)
Don, don, don, don, don
Nidoto nai (Yeah)
Ima o kakete ikou

Kion kyūjōshō-chū no my mind
Kangae sugicha dainashi
Ima kono shunkan trust my side
Taking off, taking off ohh
Itoshī hibi modorenai hi (Ooh)
Nogasanai yō ni hashaida

Yumenonakade-me ga atte (Oh)
Chikadzuku distance -ji ga tomatte
Ichi ni san shi oh, can’t stop, can’t stop, freestyle on
Mōichido hajimeru yo (Here we go)

Itsu datte daredatte
Sa~a ichi ni tsuite yo ̄ i, don de go, go (Ooh, yeah)
Unmei o tobikoshite
Te o tori ikou-kun to doko made mo

Take off, don
Let’s go, get up, yo ̄ i, don yeah
Take off, scream out
Make a wish, it’s time to (Oh, let’s go)

(Gonna be yours) itsu datte daredatte (Hey)
Kagayakeru shīzun wa yattekuru wow, wow
(Gonna be yours) unmei ga kawatte mo (Hey)
Yeah, -kunrashiku kakenukete let’s go
Itsu datte daredatte (Woah, oh)
Sa~a ichi ni tsuite yo ̄ i, don de go, go (Ooh, yeah)
Unmei o tobikoshite (Yeah, yeah)
Doko made ikou hashirou ka issho ni

Don, don, don, don, don (yo ̄ i)
Don, don, don, don, don (yo ̄ i)
Don, don, don, don, don (Let’s go)
Min’na yo ̄ i, don (Oh)
Don, don, don, don, don (Oh, woah)
Don, don, don, don, don (Oh)
Nidoto nai (Yeah)
Bokura no rēsu o

Translation

Ready, set, go! (Yōi, don)
Hey, hey, hey, hey (Yeah, here we go)
Hey, hey, hey, hey (Yes, yes!)
Hey, hey, hey, hey (Yeah, here we go)
Hey, hey, hey, hey (Yeah, yeah)

Everyone needs you, need you, yeah, you (Oh)
Always with you, with you, these miraculous days (Ooh)
Your dazzling figure
Is burned into the back of my eyelids
The distance between us is shrinking (Yes!), a premonition of a beginning
Turning back on my heels (Yes!) is completely out of the question
No hesitation, everything’s alright
I don’t need a reason, as long as I’m with you

Losing track of time (Alright!), getting completely swept up in it (Wait, what?)
We can make it one day, as far as we can possibly go
We can go, come over
Let’s start all over again (Here we go)

No matter when, no matter who,
Come on, take your marks, and on “Ready, set, go!”, let’s go, go (Ooh, yeah)
Leaping right over destiny,
How far should we go? Shall we run together?

Go, go, go, go, go (Ready…) (Don, don, don… yōi)
Go, go, go, go, go (Ready…) (Don, don, don… yōi)
Go, go, go, go, go (Let’s go)
Everybody, ready, set, go!
Go, go, go, go, go (Oh, woah)
Go, go, go, go, go
Let’s sprint through this moment
That will never happen twice (Yeah)

The temperature in my mind is rapidly rising
Overthinking will only ruin the vibe
Right here, right now, trust my side
Taking off, taking off ohh
Precious days, days we can never go back to (Ooh)
We played and ran wild so we wouldn’t miss a single second

Our eyes met inside a dream (Oh)
The distance shrinks, time completely stops
One, two, three, four, oh, can’t stop, can’t stop, freestyle on
Let’s start all over again (Here we go)

No matter when, no matter who,
Come on, take your marks, and on “Ready, set, go!”, let’s go, go (Ooh, yeah)
Leaping right over destiny,
Let’s hold hands and go, anywhere and everywhere with you

Take off, go! (don)
Let’s go, get up, ready, set, go! yeah
Take off, scream out
Make a wish, it’s time to (Oh, let’s go)

(Gonna be yours) No matter when, no matter who (Hey)
Our shining season is bound to come, wow, wow
(Gonna be yours) Even if our destiny changes (Hey)
Yeah, just be yourself and sprint right through, let’s go
No matter when, no matter who (Woah, oh)
Come on, take your marks, and on “Ready, set, go!”, let’s go, go (Ooh, yeah)
Leaping right over destiny (Yeah, yeah)
How far should we go? Shall we run together?

Go, go, go, go, go (Ready…) (Don, don, don… yōi)
Go, go, go, go, go (Ready…) (Don, don, don… yōi)
Go, go, go, go, go (Let’s go)
Everybody, ready, set, go! (Oh)
Go, go, go, go, go (Oh, woah)
Go, go, go, go, go (Oh)
Through this race of ours
That will never happen twice (Yeah)

NCT WISH “YO-I-DON!” Meaning

NCT WISH’s “YO-I-DON!” is an energetic youth anthem about new beginnings, chasing dreams, and moving confidently toward the future. Filled with optimism and excitement, the song encourages listeners to take the first step toward their goals with courage and determination.

The title “YO-I-DON!” comes from a Japanese phrase commonly used to start a race, similar to “Ready, set, go!” The song uses this expression as a metaphor for life’s journey, portraying every new challenge as the beginning of an exciting race toward personal dreams and aspirations.

NCT WISH “YO-I-DON!” Lyrics 1

A major theme of the track is youthful ambition. The lyrics celebrate the passion, curiosity, and fearless spirit of youth, inspiring listeners to embrace opportunities and overcome obstacles without losing sight of their goals. Even when the road ahead seems uncertain, the song emphasizes believing in yourself and continuing to move forward.

Ultimately, “YO-I-DON!” delivers a hopeful message about growth and possibility. Through its vibrant sound and uplifting lyrics, NCT WISH invites listeners to begin their own journey with confidence, reminding them that every dream starts with a single step forward.