Red Velvet’s “WILDSIDE” (from their Japanese album Bloom) is an empowering anthem about self-discovery, breaking free from limitations, and embracing your true, fearless self.

Song Credits

  • Artist: Red Velvet
  • Album: Bloom
  • Released: March 27, 2022
  • Length: 3:50
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Composer: DEEZ, YUNSU, Anne Judith Stokke Wik
  • Lyricist: BOYHOOD

Red Velvet “WILDSIDE” Official MV

Red Velvet “WILDSIDE” Lyrics

Japanese

Mmm
Show you inside myself
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甘くて溶けてく場所から
O-o-o-out
鏡の自分を見つめる
Who are you?
自分らしく偽りのない
姿で踊り続けたい
私さえも知らない私を探す inside me
Baby? Crazy? 真実分かんないの

負けると知ってても fight
(Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, yeah)
逃げてばかりいらんない, ooh

Inside o-o-out my wild side, my wild side
弱さ超えた まだ見ぬ私を
Wild side, far away, far away
高く高く まだ見ぬ場所まで
誰も止められないもう
「せーの」で走り出そう
Goodbye, これまでの私じゃないの
見ていなさい wild side

Wild
Wild
本能で do it, come along with me
Let us go down, down, down, down, the street

I didn’t go anywhere, now I could go everywhere
変わるのを恐れ, 側から見てるだけ
君に守られ呼吸するだけで
Puppet, muppet, みたいに惨めに踊らされ
自分はダメだと思ってたの
でも弱さの裏に強さがあったの
愛のない人の言葉, I don’t care about it anymore
I will show you 真実見せたいの

もう自分に never tell lies
(Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, yeah)
行きたい場所へ今 fly, ooh
I’m never scared of going to the sky

Inside o-o-out my wild side, my wild side
弱さ超えた まだ見ぬ私を
Wild side, far away, far away
高く高く まだ見ぬ場所まで
誰も止められないもう
「せーの」で走り出そう
Goodbye, これまでの私じゃないの
見ていなさい wild side

私さえ知らない
自分を受け入れるの
もっと愛したい, 信じていたい
迷わないよう, yeah, yeah, yeah
Starlight もう暗い
夜を切り裂いて
So bright, 煌めけ
La-la-la-la-la

Inside o-o-out my wild side, my wild side
弱さ超えた まだ見ぬ私を
Wild side, far away, far away
高く高く まだ見ぬ場所まで
誰も止められないもう (Oh)
「せーの」で走り出そう (Oh)
Goodbye, これまでの私じゃないの
見ていなさい wild side

Wild
Wild
本能で do it, come along with me
Let us go down, down, down
I will show you my wild side

Romanized

Mmm
Show you inside myself
Listen

Amakute toketeku basho kara
O-o-o-out
Kagami no jibun o mitsumeru
Who are you?
Jibunrashiku itsuwari no nai
Sugata de odoritsuzuketai
Watashi sae mo shiranai watashi o sagasu inside me
Baby? Crazy? Shinjitsu wakannaino

Makeru to shittete mo fight
(Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, yeah)
Nigete bakari iran nai, ooh

Inside o-o-out my wild side, my wild side
Yowa sa koeta mada minu watashi o
Wild side, far away, far away
Takaku takaku mada minu basho made
Dare mo tomerarenai mō
“Seno”de hashiride sō
Goodbye, kore made no watashi janaino
Miteinasai wild side

Wild
Wild
Honnoude do it, come along with me
Let us go down, down, down, down, the street

I didn’t go anywhere, now I could go everywhere
Kawaru no o osore gawa kara miteru dake
Kimi ni mamorare kokyū suru dake de
Puppet, muppet, mitai ni mijime ni odora sare
Jibun wa dameda to omottetano
Demo yowa sa no ura ni tsuyo sa ga attano
Ai no nai hito no kotoba, I don’t care about it anymore
I will show you shinjitsu misetaino

Mō jibun ni never tell lies
(Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, yeah)
Ikitai basho e ima fly, ooh
I’m never scared of going to the sky

Inside o-o-out my wild side, my wild side
Yowa sa koeta mada minu watashi o
Wild side, far away, far away
Takaku takaku mada minu basho made
Dare mo tomerarenai mō
“Seno”de hashiride sō
Goodbye, kore made no watashi janaino
Miteinasai wild side

Watashi sae shiranai
Jibun o ukeireruno
Motto aishitai, shinjiteitai
Mayowanai yō, yeah, yeah, yeah
Starlight mō kurai
Yoru o kirisaite
So bright, kirameke
La-la-la-la-la

Inside o-o-out my wild side, my wild side
Yowa sa koeta mada minu watashi o
Wild side, far away, far away
Takaku takaku mada minu basho made
Dare mo tomerarenai mō (Oh)
“Seno”de hashiride sō (Oh)
Goodbye, kore made no watashi janaino
Miteinasai wild side

Wild
Wild
Honnoude do it, come along with me
Let us go down, down, down
I will show you my wild side

Translation

Mmm
Show you inside myself
Listen

From a sweet melting spot
O-o-o-out
Looking at myself in the mirror
Who are you?
I want to be myself and
Keep dancing without pretending
I look inside me for myself that I don’t even know
Baby? Crazy? I don’t know the truth

I fight even if I know I’ll lose
(Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, yeah)
I can’t always be running away

Inside o-o-out my wild side, my wild side
The unseen me who has overcome weakness
Wild side, far away, far away
Higher and higher to the place unseen
No one can stop me anymore
Get set, go
Goodbye, I’m not my old self
Take a look at my wild side

Wild
Wild
By instinct, do it, come along with me
Let us go down, down, down, down the street

I didn’t go anywhere, now I could go everywhere
Scared of change, just looking from the side
When you protect me and I’m breathing
I’m forced into misery like a puppet, muppet
I thought I was no good
But behind weakness there was strength
Words from loveless people, I don’t care about it anymore
I will show you the truth

Never tell lies to myself anymore
(Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, yeah)
Fly now to the place I want to be
I’m never scared of going to the sky

Inside o-o-out my wild side, my wild side
The unseen me who has overcome weakness
Wild side, far away, far away
Higher and higher to the place unseen
No one can stop me anymore
Get set, go
Goodbye, I’m not my old self
Take a look at my wild side

Accepting myself
That I don’t even know of
I want to love more
Believe myself more
So I don’t get lost, yeah, yeah, yeah
Starlight, slash the dark night already
So bright, sparkle, la-la-la-la-la

Inside o-o-out my wild side, my wild side
The unseen me who has overcome weakness
Wild side, far away, far away
Higher and higher to the place unseen
No one can stop me anymore
Get set, go
Goodbye, I’m not my old self
Take a look at my wild side

Wild
Wild
By instinct, do it, come along with me
Let us go down, down, down
I will show you my wild side

Red Velvet “WILDSIDE” Meaning

“WILDSIDE” by Red Velvet is a bold and empowering anthem about self-discovery, freedom, and embracing one’s fearless true self. Released as the lead single from their Japanese album Bloom, the song highlights breaking away from limitations and confidently stepping into a stronger identity.

One of the main themes of the track is self-empowerment. The lyrics reflect on moments when the members felt trapped by expectations, comparing themselves to a “puppet” or “muppet” controlled by others. Rather than staying confined to their comfort zone, they choose to confront insecurity and reclaim their independence.

The phrase “wild side” symbolizes the hidden, untamed version of themselves that was once suppressed. It represents courage, authenticity, and the confidence to reveal every side of who they are without fear of judgment. Through this transformation, the song encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and inner strength.

“WILDSIDE” also carries a strong message about defying limitations and chasing ambitions unapologetically. The members reject negativity and refuse to let criticism stop them from pursuing what they truly want. This rebellious energy is visually reinforced in the music video, where Red Velvet appears as fierce and stylish robbers stealing luxury jewelry symbolizing freedom, confidence, and breaking away from constraints to pursue their desires.