“ZOO” by Taeyong, Jeno, Hendery, Yangyang, and Giselle is an energetic hip-hop track that compares the ruthless, competitive entertainment industry to a wild zoo. The song’s meaning centers on embracing one’s primal instincts, breaking rules, and rising to the top to dominate the stage.

Song Credits

  • Artist: TAEYONG, JENO, HENDERY, YANGYANG, GISELLE
  • Album: 2021 Winter SMTOWN : SMCU EXPRESS
  • Released: December 27, 2021
  • Length: 2:58
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Lyrics: TAEYONG, JENO, GISELLE, Rick Bridges
  • Composition: RYAN JHUN, Keelah Jacobsen, Cameron Joseph Rugg (Cazzi Opeia)

TAEYONG, JENO, HENDERY, YANGYANG, GISELLE “ZOO” Stage Video

TAEYONG, JENO, HENDERY, YANGYANG, GISELLE “ZOO” Lyrics

Hangul

Head to toe cool like lion
CEO Boss like a bison
I’m in a rush rush rush
목표를 항해 Boom boom boom (run)
고고 하고 도도 해
뻣뻣하게 세운 턱
가쁜 숨 내쉬어
우리 위상을 높히지
Lit lit lit lit lit
Lit like an eagle in the sky

여긴 광야야야
We so wild wild wild wild
여긴 광야야야
We so wild wild wild wild

Can you hear me roaring?
난 이빨을 드러내지
니 먹이가 되는 대신
Don’t you know that I’m a savage

뒤로 물러서 Move, it’s dangerous
느껴져 피부 아래 Tension
선을 넘을지 몰라 True
This is awesome wild

Just like a ZOO
본능의 춤
Partying feeling young
You know what to do do do
Just like a ZOO
본능의 춤
Partying feeling young
You know what to do do do

자유롭게 더 생각해 봐 You can ah
너가 느낀 그 분위기에 Focus on
Look around 지금 Feels right
두드려봐 숨은 Real mind
Shake it up 위험할지 몰라
그래도 원하면
Trynna make it a crown
고민 없이 발을 떼?
You so wildin’
겁 없이 부딪히기로

여긴 광야야야
We so wild wild wild wild
여긴 광야야야
We so wild wild wild wild

No hesitate yeah yeah
Yeah l’m in the FLAT
Over here didn’t know
It’s so wild wild wild
날 막아서도 I’m not afraid
본능을 따라서 전부 걸고 Doing it all

Outta control
난 신경 쓰지 않아 아무것도
감각을 뛰어넘는 꿈
WHO? WE!

Just like a ZOO
본능의 춤
Partying feeling young
You know what to do do do
Just like a ZOO
본능의 춤
Partying feeling young
You know what to do do do

Just like a ZOO
Breaking the rules
Just like a ZOO
Making the news
Just like a ZOO
We never lose
Just like a ZOO

Just like a like a like a like a like a
Just like a ZOO
Just like a ZOO
Just like a ZOO
Just like a ZOO
Just like a ZOO
Just like a ZOO
Just like a like a like a like a like a

거칠어진 세상
믿을 것은 없단 걸
So I ate and ate it all
왕좌를 지킬뿐

솟구쳐 퍼지는 아드레날린
멈출 수 없어 끝을 볼 때까진
Let loose in the mood show them how we do
Get wild go loud like an animal

Just like a ZOO
본능의 춤
Partying feeling young
You know what to do do do
Just like a ZOO
본능의 춤
Partying feeling young
You know what to do do do

Just like a ZOO
본능의 춤
Just like a ZOO
본능의 춤

Romanized

Head to toe cool like lion
CEO Boss like a bison
I’m in a rush rush rush
Mokpyoreul hanghae Boom boom boom (run)
Gogo hago dodo hae
Ppeotppeotage seun teok
Gappeun sum naeshwieo
Uri wisangeul nopiji
Lit lit lit lit lit
Lit like an eagle in the sky

Yeogin gwangyayaya
We so wild wild wild wild
Yeogin gwangyayaya
We so wild wild wild wild

Can you hear me roaring?
Nan ippareul deureonaeji
Ni meogiga dweneun daeshin
Don’t you know that I’m a savage

Dwiro mulleoseo Move, it’s dangerous
Neukkyeojeo pibu arae Tension
Seoneul neomeulji molla True
This is awesome wild

Just like a ZOO
Bonneunge chum
Partying feeling young
You know what to do do do
Just like a ZOO
Bonneunge chum
Partying feeling young
You know what to do do do

Jayuropge deo saenggakae bwa You can ah
Neoga neukkin geu bunwigie Focus on
Look around jigeum Feels right
Dudeuryeobwa sumeun Real mind
Shake it up wiheomhalji molla
Geuraedo weonhamyeon
Trynna make it a crown
Gomin eopshi bareul tte?
You so wildin’
Geop eopshi budichigiro

Yeogin gwangyayaya
We so wild wild wild wild
Yeogin gwangyayaya
We so wild wild wild wild

No hesitate yeah yeah
Yeah l’m in the FLAT
Over here didn’t know
It’s so wild wild wild
Nal magaseodo I’m not afraid
Bonneungeul ttaraseo jeonbu geolgo Doing it all

Outta control
Nan shingyeong sseuji ana amugeotto
Gamgageul ttwieoneomneun kkum
WHO? WE!

Just like a ZOO
Bonneunge chum
Partying feeling young
You know what to do do do
Just like a ZOO
Bonneunge chum
Partying feeling young
You know what to do do do

Just like a ZOO
Breaking the rules
Just like a ZOO
Making the news
Just like a ZOO
We never lose
Just like a ZOO

Just like a like a like a like a like a
Just like a ZOO
Just like a ZOO
Just like a ZOO
Just like a ZOO
Just like a ZOO
Just like a ZOO
Just like a like a like a like a like a

Geochireojin sesang
Mideul geoseun eoptan geol
So I ate and ate it all
Wangjwareul jikilppun

Sotgucheo peojineun adeurenallin
Meomchul su eopseo kkeucheul bol ttaekkajin
Let loose in the mood show them how we do
Get wild go loud like an animal

Just like a ZOO
Bonneunge chum
Partying feeling young
You know what to do do do
Just like a ZOO
Bonneunge chum
Partying feeling young
You know what to do do do

Just like a ZOO
Bonneunge chum
Just like a ZOO
Bonneunge chum

Translation

Head to toe cool like lion
CEO boss like a bison
I’m in a rush, rush, rush
Towards my goal boom, boom, boom (Run)
I am classy and sassy
Chin up high, held so high
Breathing fast
Raising our reputation
Lit, lit, lit, lit, lit
Lit like an eagle in the sky

This is KWANGYA-YA-YA
We so wild, wild, wild, wild
This is KWANGYA-YA-YA
We so wild, wild, wild, wild

Can you hear me roaring?
I bare my teeth at you
Instead of becoming your prey
Don’t you know that I’m a savage?

Take a step back, move, it’s dangerous
Feel it under the skin, tension
I might cross the line, true
This is awesome, wild

Just like a zoo
Dance of instinct
Partying, feeling young
You know what to do, do, do
Just like a zoo
Dance of instinct
Partying, feeling young
You know what to do, do, do

Open up your mind and be free, you can, ah
The vibe you were feeling just now focus on
Look around, right now feels right
Knock on your hidden real mind
Shake it up, it may be dangerous
But if you still want it
Tryna make it a crown
Take a step, no hesitation?
You so wildin’
Just go for it, fearless

This is KWANGYA-YA-YA
We so wild, wild, wild, wild
This is KWANGYA-YA-YA
We so wild, wild, wild, wild

No hesitate, yeah, yeah
Yeah, l’m in the FLAT
Over here, didn’t know
It’s so wild, wild, wild
Even if you block my way, I’m not afraid (Nah)
Following my instinct, I bet everything, doing it all

Outta control
I don’t care about anything at all (Yeah)
All the dreams beyond the senses
Who? We!

Just like a zoo
Dance of instinct
Partying, feeling young
You know what to do, do, do
Just like a zoo
Dance of instinct
Partying, feeling young
You know what to do, do, do (Yeah, ayy)

Just like a ZOO
Breaking the rules
Just like a ZOO
Making the news
Just like a ZOO
We never lose
Just like a ZOO

Just like a like a like a like a like a
Just like a ZOO
Just like a ZOO
Just like a ZOO
Just like a ZOO
Just like a ZOO
Just like a ZOO
Just like a like a like a like a like a

A tougher world
There’s nothing to trust
So I ate and ate it all
I’m just protecting my throne

An eager surge of adrenaline
I can’t stop until I reach the end
Let loose in the mood, show them how we do
Get wild, go loud like an animal

Just like a zoo
Dance of instinct
Partying, feeling young
You know what to do, do, do (Just like a zoo)
Just like a zoo
Dance of instinct
Partying, feeling young
You know what to do, do, do

Just like a zoo
Dance of instinct
Just like a zoo
Dance of instinct

TAEYONG, JENO, HENDERY, YANGYANG, GISELLE “ZOO” Meaning

“ZOO” by Taeyong, Jeno, Hendery, Yangyang, and Giselle is a fierce hip-hop track that compares the entertainment industry to a wild zoo where only the strongest and most adaptable survive. Through aggressive rap verses and explosive energy, the song portrays the artists as untamed animals navigating a competitive world filled with challenges and pressure.

At its core, “ZOO” is about survival and ambition. The lyrics describe an environment where trust is limited and success must be earned through talent, confidence, and determination. Rather than following established rules, the performers rely on their instincts and individuality to stand out from the crowd and reach the top.

Another key theme is embracing one’s primal nature. The chorus encourages listeners to stop overthinking and act with confidence, channeling their raw energy and passion. By comparing themselves to wild animals, the artists emphasize freedom, power, and the willingness to break boundaries in pursuit of their goals.

The song also explores the pressures that come with success. References to protecting a throne and maintaining a position at the top highlight the constant effort required to stay ahead in a highly competitive industry. Despite these challenges, the track presents ambition as something exciting rather than intimidating.

Ultimately, “ZOO” is a high-energy anthem about confidence, instinct, and refusing to be controlled by limitations. Through its bold lyrics and powerful performances, the song celebrates individuality and the drive to dominate any stage you step onto.