Holiday Lyrics (English Translation) – Stray Kids

Holiday (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1: Bang Chan, Hyunjin, Seungmin]
They’re talking about how long it’s been since they had any real free time. Life has been so full of nonstop tasks that everything feels like a blur. They start doubting themselves, wondering how much more they can handle and why they’re even pushing so hard. All this pressure makes them want to escape outside and breathe, almost calling for help because they feel overwhelmed.

[Pre-Chorus: Lee Know, Felix, I.N, Hyunjin]
They just want to recharge under the sun and feel alive again. They imagine running freely without any worries crowding their mind. Taking a deep breath feels like a small moment of peace they desperately need. They don’t want pressure or stress anymore and dream of being like a bird flying high, light and unbothered, far away from all the heaviness.

[Chorus: Bang Chan, Hyunjin, Felix, Changbin]
They’re completely drained and admitting they seriously need a break. After working nonstop and giving everything they have, they’ve hit a wall where they can’t keep going. They feel stuck, lost, and unable to move forward unless they step away for a moment. All they want is a simple, honest pause from everything so they can breathe and reset without guilt.

[Verse 2: Han, Changbin]
They’re trying to stay hopeful, believing that better days will eventually return and things will settle back to normal. Even though life is usually smooth, some days feel sharp and painful, like they’ll burst from the pressure. They acknowledge how tough things have been for everyone, but they’re also proud of the progress they’ve made. Now feels like the perfect moment to rest, lie in the shade, and slow down. Time has been divided into tiny pieces, and they’ve spent too long chasing and competing. Instead, they want more balance—giving, sharing, and choosing peace. Breaks are necessary, not optional, and whenever they lose energy, they just need to refill it. They’ve stopped caring about expectations and simply want permission to rest without judgment.

[Pre-Chorus: I.N, Changbin, Bang Chan, Seungmin, *Han*]
They long for the sun to lift their spirits and make them feel alive again. They picture themselves running freely under the light with no worries clouding their head. Taking a deep breath feels like a reset, filling their chest with calm instead of stress. They want the freedom and lightness of a bird soaring high above everything weighing them down.

[Chorus: Seungmin, I.N, Felix]
They’re exhausted and admitting once more that they urgently need a holiday. Working constantly has worn them out, and they’re asking to finally step back. They feel stuck and unable to move forward because they’re running on empty. Feeling lost and drained, they need a moment away from everything to breathe and recover before they can continue.

[Bridge: Lee Know, Hyunjin, Han]
They want a break without anyone chasing after them or asking for more. They’ve been pushing themselves for so long that they just need space to exist quietly. They reassure others that they’ll return when they’re ready, but for now, they need time alone to rest and reset without interruption.

[Outro: I.N.]
A simple plea to let them rest.