NOT ME Lyrics (English Translation) – ILLIT (아일릿)

NOT ME (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The opening lines show the singer pushing back against being called names that don’t feel right to them. It’s like they’re tired of people assuming who they are based on random labels. They keep repeating the phrase to make it clear that others don’t get to decide their identity, and they want to reclaim that control for themselves.

[Verse 1]
This part talks about how people joke around online and form opinions without really knowing the person. The singer feels like they constantly surprise others because they don’t fit into the simple categories people expect. They get a lot of attention, which they’re grateful for, but it also makes them feel watched and misunderstood. Even their friends throw different names at them, almost like everyone thinks they know who they should be. All the labels start to feel overwhelming and cling to them like stickers they never asked for. They want to pull all those labels off because none of them truly show who they are inside.

[Pre-Chrous]
Here, the singer compares themselves to something always changing, like a chameleon or a huge puzzle. They’re telling others that they’re not someone who can be solved or defined by another person. They’re simply themselves, and they can show many sides without being trapped by one idea or expectation.

[Chorus]
This section shows how people keep giving the singer tons of nicknames, each one trying to define them in a different way. Some names are cute, some are cool, and some don’t make sense at all. It feels like everyone has their own version of who they think the singer is. But the singer keeps pushing back, repeating that none of those names truly represent them. They want to make it clear that they aren’t just a collection of random impressions or labels. They want people to stop assuming and start seeing them for who they really are instead of what sounds catchy or convenient.

[Post-Chorus]
This part repeats the idea that none of the names people keep saying actually belong to them. It’s the singer’s way of standing firm and reminding everyone that they don’t want to be boxed in by labels. The repetition feels like they’re brushing off all the guesses and identities that others try to place on them. It’s almost like they’re building a wall of confidence each time they repeat it, reinforcing that only they can choose what they want to be called and how they want to be seen.

[Verse 2]
Here, the singer admits that not every guess about them is totally wrong. Sometimes people do get parts of them right. But they don’t want anyone to trap them inside one idea or identity. They enjoy being unpredictable and having the freedom to be different, and that freedom feels exciting and refreshing to them.

[Pre-Chrous]
In this part, the singer points out how their own actions show that they’re complicated in a good way. They see themselves as someone who doesn’t fit into simple categories. They encourage breaking boundaries and refusing to be limited by what others see on the surface. They believe they were made to choose their path and express themselves however they want, without needing permission or approval.

[Chorus]
This longer section lists even more names people throw at the singer, showing how overwhelming it can be when everyone tries to define you differently. Some names are flattering, some silly, some powerful, and some completely opposite from each other. It shows how people project their ideas, expectations, and fantasies onto the singer. But the singer keeps reminding everyone that none of those names truly belong to them. They want to separate themselves from all these assumptions and maintain their own identity. The repeated rejection of the labels highlights their desire to be seen as a real person, not a set of guesses. They’re pushing for freedom from the pressure of fitting into any role that others think suits them.

[Outro]
The final part keeps emphasizing the same message: all these names people insist on using don’t reflect who the singer truly is. The repeated lines feel almost like a chant, as if they’re reclaiming their voice after being defined by others for so long. It’s a way of shaking off everything that was placed on them without their permission. Each repetition feels stronger, like they’re building their self-identity piece by piece. They want people to stop assuming, stop labeling, and stop treating them like something to be categorized. By the end, it feels like they’re standing firmly in their own truth, refusing to accept any name that doesn’t come from themselves.