NOT ME Lyrics – ILLIT (아일릿)

NOT ME Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
This part shows someone getting tired of people giving them names that don’t feel right. They’re basically saying they’re more than what others assume or label them as. It feels like they’re pushing back, wanting to be seen for who they really are instead of being boxed in by random nicknames or outside opinions.

[Verse 1]
Here, the singer talks about how people online joke about them and constantly make assumptions, yet they keep surprising everyone. Their life is busy and unpredictable, with tons of attention and comments coming in nonstop. They feel like others give them names and labels as if they know them better than they know themselves. It becomes overwhelming, almost like their whole identity is covered in stickers they never asked for. Deep down, they wish they could peel all those labels off and just breathe as their real self.

[Pre-Chrous]
This part shows them comparing themselves to a chameleon or a big puzzle, meaning they can be many things without fitting into one set answer. They aren’t here to follow someone else’s script. They want the freedom to shape themselves however they choose.

[Chorus]
Here, the singer lists all the different nicknames and labels people throw at them, from cute ones to cool ones to completely random ones. It shows how everyone seems to have their own idea of who they are. Even though some names sound fun or flattering, they don’t actually match how they see themselves. They repeat that none of these names fully represent them. It’s their way of saying that people often judge from the outside without understanding the real person behind the image. They want listeners to know that they shouldn’t be defined by other people’s assumptions, because their identity belongs to them alone.

[Post-Chorus]
This part repeats the idea that the names people keep calling them don’t match who they truly are. It highlights the frustration of being misunderstood and constantly categorized. By repeating the line over and over, it feels like they’re trying to shake off those labels, almost like a reminder to both themselves and others that they’re not just what people decide to call them.

[Verse 2]
Here, they admit that not every label is completely wrong, because sometimes people get parts of them right. But they don’t want anyone trying to trap them inside a single idea or identity. They find excitement in staying free, unpredictable, and not fixed to one version of themselves.

[Pre-Chrous]
This part shows them realizing how much they’ve grown and how complicated they can be, almost like playing a game on endless difficulty. They know they’re more than what people expect. They want to erase the limits placed on them and live in a way that feels bold and true. They’re choosing to follow what they want, not what others decide.

[Chorus]
In this section, even more labels are listed, showing just how many different identities people try to place on them. Some names sound powerful, some sound cute, and some are completely random. It shows how confusing and overwhelming it can be when everyone thinks they know who you are. Even though these names seem positive, they still don’t fully capture the real person inside. The singer keeps rejecting them because they want to define themselves instead of being shaped by outside voices. The repetition of the line reinforces the idea that they’re tired of being misunderstood. Instead of letting these names control them, they choose to stay true to who they actually are.

[Outro]
This section strongly repeats the main message: the labels people keep giving them don’t match their true self. By saying it again and again, it feels like they’re breaking away from all those expectations and pushing people to stop making assumptions. It also shows how often they get judged by names rather than personality or actions. The repetition feels almost like a final stand, reminding everyone that identity isn’t something others get to assign. They want to be known for who they really are, not for the long list of nicknames and titles people throw at them.