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Suffocate Lyrics – EXO | With Meaning
Read the full lyrics of “Suffocate” by EXO from the album REVERXE. Here, we have shared the complete “Suffocate” Lyrics along with its music video, deeper meaning and song credits.
“Suffocate” captures the emotional aftermath of a breakup where longing, regret, and emotional dependency make it feel impossible to breathe without the other person. The song explores the pain of being trapped in memories and false promises, portraying love as both a comfort and a slow suffocation that lingers even after it’s gone. As an introduction to the lyrics, it invites listeners to reflect on how clinging to lost love can turn silence and waiting into an inescapable emotional nightmare.
Lyrics of “Suffocate” by EXO
[“Suffocate” 가사]
[Verse 1: Kai, Lay, Chanyeol]
희미해져 가 (Hold me)
곁에만 있어 (Don’t leave)
널 불러봐도 다시 (Broke me)
돌아오는 건 적막, 텅 빈 방 안엔 나만
[Pre-Chorus: D.O, Suho, Lay]
하루 종일 난 feeling upside down
잊어달란 말, I can’t forget it
후회만 짙게 남은 이곳에
나 혼자 wait, wait, hey
[Chorus: D.O, Kai, Sehun & Chanyeol]
Suffocate me ’til there’s no (Air, air)
깊은 침묵뿐인 너 (Where, where)
숨 쉴 수가 없지 너 없이 난 이미
Suffocate me slow (Air, air)
[Post-Chorus: Suho & Kai]
네가 나를 떠나버린 끔찍한
이 악몽에서 (Wake me up)
Tease me, bleed me
Suffocate me, no air-air-air-air
[Verse 2: Chanyeol & Suho & D.O.]
버린 기억에 갇힌 채
단 한 걸음도 난 못 떼
All day, all night, 깊게 밴 듯해
내 안에, yeah, 버릇이 된 기다림 (Oh)
[Pre-Chorus: Suho ,D.O. & Lay]
하루 종일 난 feeling upside down
영원하잔 말, I won’t forget it
실낱같은 chance 놓지 못한 채
아직 난 wait, wait, hey
[Chorus: Kai, Chanyeol & Suho]
Suffocate me ’til there’s no (Air, air)
깊은 침묵뿐인 너 (Where, where)
숨 쉴 수가 없지 너 없이 난 이미
Suffocate me slow (Air, air)
[Post-Chorus: D.O. & Lay]
네가 나를 떠나버린 끔찍한
이 악몽에서 (Wake mе up)
Tease me, bleed mе, suffocate me
No air-air-air-air
[Bridge: Sehun, Kai, D.O, Suho & *Lay*]
(Ooh) 처음부터 아니었어 네겐
(Ooh) 알면서도 붙잡았던 fake love
Yeah, you a bad, bad, bad thing, 네 눈빛도, 속삭임도
전부 다 lie, lie lie, lie, lie
(Air, air, air, air)
(Air, air, air)
숨 쉴 수가 없지 너 없이 난 이미
*Suffocate me slow* (Air, air)
[Outro: All, Suho & Kai]
네가 나를 떠나버린 끔찍한
이 악몽에서 (Wake me up)
Tease me, bleed me
Suffocate me, no air-air-air-air
Air-air-air-air
Meaning of ‘Suffocate’ Lyrics Explained
Verse 1: Kai, Lay, Chanyeol Meaning:
Everything feels like it is slowly fading as he begs the other person to stay. Even when he calls out, only silence answers him, leaving him alone in an empty room feeling broken.
Pre-Chorus: D.O, Suho, Lay Meaning:
He feels emotionally flipped upside down all day, unable to forget words telling him to move on. Regret fills the space around him, and he keeps waiting alone, stuck in the same painful spot.
Chorus: D.O, Kai, Sehun & Chanyeol Meaning:
He describes love as something that slowly takes away his ability to breathe. Without the other person, silence presses in on him, making him feel trapped, empty, and emotionally crushed as if air itself has disappeared from his life, completely overwhelming his heart and mind.
Post-Chorus: Suho & Kai Meaning:
He sees the breakup as a horrible nightmare he wants to wake up from. The memories tease and hurt him, slowly draining him emotionally, leaving him gasping and unable to escape the pain.
Verse 2: Chanyeol & Suho & D.O. Meaning:
He feels trapped inside memories he tried to throw away, unable to move forward at all. Day and night, waiting has become a habit, deeply soaked into him and impossible to stop.
Pre-Chorus: Suho ,D.O. & Lay Meaning:
His emotions stay upside down as he remembers promises of forever. He cannot let go of even a tiny chance, so he keeps waiting, hoping things might somehow change.
Chorus: Kai, Chanyeol & Suho Meaning:
He repeats how love is slowly suffocating him, stealing his breath piece by piece. Without the other person, silence surrounds him, making him feel helpless, empty, and stuck in emotional darkness that refuses to fade, controlling his thoughts, feelings, and nights alone.
Post-Chorus: D.O. & Lay Meaning:
He again calls the breakup a cruel nightmare and begs to wake up. The emotional wounds keep reopening, draining him completely and leaving him feeling breathless, as if there is no escape.
Bridge: Sehun, Kai, D.O, Suho & *Lay* Meaning:
He realizes the relationship was never real for the other person, even though he knew it and still held on. What felt like love was fake, full of lies, sweet looks, and whispered words. Now he admits the truth hurts deeply, but losing them has left him unable to breathe, showing how badly the illusion consumed him emotionally, mentally, and over time, breaking his sense of self and trust completely.
Outro: All, Suho & Kai Meaning:
He returns to the image of a terrifying nightmare caused by being left behind. The pain keeps teasing and draining him, and he feels completely suffocated, repeating the same desperate emotions without relief.
Suffocate Official Music Video
Now that you know the story behind the track, experience the emotions visually in the official music video below.
Suffocate Song Credits & Production Details
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| Song Title | Suffocate |
| Album | REVERXE |
| Singer(s) | EXO |
| Musician(s) | EXO |
| Lyricist(s) | Mola, Tim Tan, Cyrus (AUS), Charlotte Wilson |
| Release Date | January 19, 2026 |
| Label | SM Entertainment |
| Copyright © | SM Entertainment |
| Language | Korean |
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- Touch & Go
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- Suffocate (Currently Reading)
- Crazy
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- Flatline
- Crown
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Frequently Asked Questions About Suffocate Song
Who is the singer of the song ‘Suffocate’?
The song ‘Suffocate’ is sung by EXO.
Who wrote the song ‘Suffocate’ by EXO?
The song ‘Suffocate’ by EXO is written by Mola, Tim Tan, Cyrus (AUS) and Charlotte Wilson.
Who produced the music for the song ‘Suffocate’?
Music of the song ‘Suffocate’ is produced by EXO.
When was the song ‘Suffocate’ officially released?
The song ‘Suffocate’ is officially released on January 19, 2026, accompanied by its official music video.
What album is the song ‘Suffocate’ from?
The song ‘Suffocate’ is from the album titled ‘REVERXE’.
Which record label released the song ‘Suffocate’?
The song ‘Suffocate’ by EXO was released under the record label SM Entertainment.
Who owns the copyright of the song ‘Suffocate’?
SM Entertainment owns the copyright of the song ‘Suffocate’.
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