Why? Lyrics (English Translation) – Stray Kids

[Verse 1: Hyunjin Changbin & Felix]
Age is only a number yeah don’t worry about it
I’ll only take a different path than him
What is your problem?
I ain’t got time for the chitter-chat yeah
The voice of the devil only brings destruction, yeah
(Who?) They all do the same
But why can’t they understand us?
(When?) Everyday every night
They can not stop with the “Blah-blah”
(Where?) They’re everywhere
Everywhere looking like starving hyenas
What do they want? How am I gonna survive?
We do the same actions but we are the victims (Why?)
[Pre-Chorus: Lee Know Seungmin & Changbin]
Kill the sound (Kill the sound) Let me stay like this
Paint the town (Paint the town) Wagamama no my way
Repeating daily life (Why?)
Break the chains and leave us alone

[Chorus: Changbin & All]
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh oh-oh
Leave us alone
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh oh-oh
Leave us alone
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh oh-oh
Leave us alone
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh oh-oh

[Post-Chorus: Bang Chan Seungmin & Han]
Zip it up now with your unstoppable mouth
I can’t hear you I’m taking my time
I don’t know why
I’ll move on regardless
Oh-oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh
You don’t know who I am
It’s not a game, it’s a game
[Verse 2: Lee Know Han Hyunjin & Changbin]
The noise won’t go away don’t wanna hear them tell me
Volume off no-oh-oh-oh
You’ve decided that you’re being carried away by those around you.
No-oh-oh-oh
I got into the habit of calling
Colored glasses: white is black and black is white
I pretend not to even see my clouded judgment again
Trash in the streets yeah I like to call ’em people
I don’t wanna listen because they’re all hypocritical
Let’s cut off the negative energy
Go pronto without paying attention to the people around you

[Pre-Chorus: Bang Chan I.N Han & Changbin]
Kill the sound (Kill the sound) Let me stay like this
Paint the town (Paint the town) Wagamama no my way
Repeating daily life (Why?)
Break the chains and leave us alone

[Chorus: Han & All]
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh oh-oh
Leave us alone
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh oh-oh
Leave us alone
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh oh-oh
Leave us alone
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh oh-oh

[Post-Chorus: I.N Seungmin & Han]
Zip it up now with your unstoppable mouth
I can’t hear you I’m taking my time
I don’t know why
I’ll move on regardless
Oh-oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh
You don’t know who I am
It’s not a game, it’s a game

[Bridge: Lee Know Seungmin Han & All]
I can not stand it no more (Yeah yeah yeah)
Why can’t they leave us alone? (Yeah yeah yeah)
Time to just leave us alone (Yeah yeah yeah)
Watch me snap (*Why?*)
Don’t get involved leave us alone

[Chorus: Han & All]
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh oh-oh
Leave us alone
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh oh-oh
Leave us alone

[Post-Chorus: Bang Chan Seungmin & Changbin]
Zip it up now with your unstoppable mouth
I can’t hear you I’m taking my time
I don’t know why
I’ll move on regardless
Oh-oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh
You don’t know who I am
It’s not a game, it’s a game

[Verse 1: Hyunjin Changbin & Felix]
The lyrics convey frustration with societal norms and the pressure to conform. The speaker questions why others can’t understand their desire for individuality and why they’re constantly subjected to criticism and judgment (“They all do the same, but why can’t they understand us?”). They feel surrounded by negativity (“Everywhere looking like starving hyenas”) and wonder how they’ll survive amidst the constant scrutiny. Despite doing the same actions as others, they feel like victims of unjust criticism, prompting the recurring question, “Why?” It’s a plea to be allowed to chart their own course without being weighed down by others’ expectations.

[Pre-Chorus: Lee Know Seungmin & Changbin]
The lines express a desire to silence external noise, maintain one’s current state, and assert independence (“Wagamama no my way”). It’s a call to break free from repetitive daily routines and be left alone to pursue personal goals.

[Chorus: Changbin & All]
The repetitive chants signify a plea for solitude and freedom from external interference or judgment, emphasizing a desire for independence and space.

[Post-Chorus: Bang Chan Seungmin & Han]
The lyrics suggest silencing criticism and negativity (“Zip it up now”), asserting independence and determination (“I’ll move on regardless”). It reflects a refusal to be swayed by others’ opinions, emphasizing the seriousness of personal growth.

[Verse 2: Lee Know Han Hyunjin & Changbin]
These lines depict a rejection of external influences and a desire to block out negative voices (“Volume off”). The speaker refuses to be swayed by societal expectations, symbolized by “colored glasses” distorting reality. They recognize the hypocrisy around them and choose to detach from it, advocating for cutting off negative energy and focusing on personal growth without being influenced by others. It’s a call to prioritize authenticity and self-awareness over societal pressures.

[Pre-Chorus: Bang Chan I.N Han & Changbin]
The lyrics express a desire to silence external noise (“Kill the sound”), maintain one’s current state (“Let me stay like this”), and assert independence (“Wagamama no my way”). It’s a plea to break free from monotonous routines and be left alone.

[Post-Chorus: I.N Seungmin & Han]
These lines express a refusal to be influenced by criticism (“Zip it up now”), a determination to continue despite uncertainties (“I’ll move on regardless”), and a declaration of individuality amidst societal pressures.

[Bridge: Lee Know Seungmin Han & All]
The lines convey frustration with constant interference (“Why can’t they leave us alone?”), urging others to respect their need for space and autonomy. It’s a plea to be left alone and a warning against further involvement.

[Post-Chorus: Bang Chan Seungmin & Changbin]
The lyrics suggest silencing criticism (“Zip it up now”), focusing on personal growth (“I’ll move on regardless”), and asserting individuality despite external pressure. It emphasizes the seriousness of self-discovery and authenticity.