8-BIT HEART Lyrics (English Translation) – ITZY

8-BIT HEART (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
Starting a new chapter or moment, like entering a game.

[Verse 1: Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Yuna]
This part talks about feeling tired of the dull, ordinary world and wanting to escape it, like pressing restart on life. The singer wants to drop fake filters and face things more honestly. They express frustration at people’s lies and disappointment but still show strength, ready to face anyone or anything without backing down. It’s about resetting after being let down.

[Pre-Chorus: Chaeryeong]
They see themselves as something extra, not the main story, but still confident about it.

[Chorus: Ryujin, Chaeryeong, Lia, Yuna]
Here, the singer feels emotionally drained and frustrated, as if their heart is a glitching game that keeps getting messed with. Someone keeps interrupting their peace, making them feel stuck in a loop. They want to shut everything down and protect themselves. It’s like saying, “Stop playing with my emotions, I’m done being your game.” They take back control and defend their heart.

[Verse 2: Chaeryeong, Yeji, Yuna]
This part shows how the singer understands that life and emotions aren’t simple. They work hard to grow and improve, like upgrading software or fixing broken pixels. Even when their heart breaks, they rebuild it and become stronger. There’s also a bit of anger and self-assurance, questioning someone who treated them carelessly and reminding themselves of their worth and power.

[Pre-Chorus: Lia]
Again, they confidently call themselves a side quest, showing they don’t need main character approval to matter.

[Chorus: Yuna, Lia, Yeji, Chaeryeong]
The same feelings return—being hurt but fighting back. The singer wants to refresh their heart, delete fake emotions, and go into shutdown mode to heal. They’re frustrated that someone keeps disturbing their emotional balance but are determined to protect their peace and not let anyone mess with their “8-bit heart” anymore.

[Interlude: Ryujin, Yuna, Chaeryeong]
They show a softer side here, missing someone who left. They’re calling out, hoping that person will come back, showing that behind the strength, there’s still loneliness and longing.

[Bridge: Lia, Chaeryeong, Yeji, Ryujin]
This part feels like they’re talking to someone who’s moved on. They wonder if that person is happier elsewhere, maybe in a different “game” or life. There’s curiosity, sadness, and realization—they’re starting to accept that the other person has changed or left, and that they themselves must move on too.

[Chorus: Yeji, Yuna, Chaeryeong, Ryujin]
The emotions peak again. They’re tired of someone replaying the same hurt, so they decide to reset everything. The “8-bit heart” represents a digital way of coping—refreshing emotions and rebuilding after pain. They finally stand strong, no longer letting others damage their peace, showing confidence and self-protection.

[Outro: Lia]
A quick goodbye, lighthearted and final, like ending a game and walking away.