"Attitude" is a song by South Korean girl group IVE, from their third mini album "IVE Empathy". It conveys the message that, while we don't always have control over external circumstances, we can still choose how we respond to them.
[Jang Wonyoung]
Da-ra, da-da-da-raDa-ra, da-da-da-ra
Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-raDa-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra
Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-raDa-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra
Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra, da-daDa-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra, da-da
[Rei & Gaeul]
My emotions flow a little differentlyMy emotions flow a little differently
I focus on things others don'tI focus on things others don't
Dress up to impress but I'm impressing everyoneDress up to impress but I'm impressing everyone
Whether you want to or not, you'll look for meWhether you want to or not, you'll look for me
[Leeseo & Liz]
'Cause I freeze you with my mind'Cause I freeze you with my mind
Then I set you right on fireThen I set you right on fire
Even if you hate meI might still like youEven if you hate meI might still like you
You’ll fall in love by the end of the songYou’ll fall in love by the end of the song
[An Yujin & Jang Wonyoung]
I'm that, I'm that girlI'm that, what? I'm that attitudeI'm that, I'm that girlI'm that, what? I'm that attitude
I choose my own mood, I'm that attitudeI choose my own mood, I'm that attitude
Even if I stumble, luck is always on my sideEven if I stumble, luck is always on my side
I'm that, I'm that girlI'm that, ooh, I'm that attitudeI'm that, I'm that girlI'm that, ooh, I'm that attitude
[An Yujin & Liz]
Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-raDa-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra
Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-raDa-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra
Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-raDa-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra
Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-raDa-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra
Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-raDa-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra
Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra, da-daDa-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra, da-da
No matter what anyone saysNo matter what anyone says
I honestly like who I amI honestly like who I am
[Rei & Gaeul]
Even if it rains and winds blow don't care 'bout itEven if it rains and winds blow don't care 'bout it
My messy hair so prettyMy messy hair so pretty
Instеad of being bothered I'm just laughingInstеad of being bothered I'm just laughing
Try mе, I'm so luckyTry mе, I'm so lucky
Just posted a picture, click, clickJust posted a picture, click, click
From head to toeI don't need your consentFrom head to toeI don't need your consent
[Jang Wonyoung & Liz]
A minor ordeal to me (Oh, oh-oh-oh, ooh-woah-oh, oh)A minor ordeal to me (Oh, oh-oh-oh, ooh-woah-oh, oh)
Is a friend of mine (I know, I know, I kno-o-o-ow)Is a friend of mine (I know, I know, I kno-o-o-ow)
It's cuteWhen fate plays a trickIt's cuteWhen fate plays a trick
I've got to roll with it, what can I do? (Oh-woah-woah)I've got to roll with it, what can I do? (Oh-woah-woah)
[Jang Wonyoung, An Yujin & Liz]
I'm that, I'm that girl (I'm that girl)I'm that, I'm that girl (I'm that girl)
I'm that, what? I'm that attitude (I'm that, I'm that gi-rl)I'm that, what? I'm that attitude (I'm that, I'm that gi-rl)
I choose my own mood, I'm that attitudeI choose my own mood, I'm that attitude
Even if I stumble, luck is always on my sideEven if I stumble, luck is always on my side
I'm that, I'm that girlI'm that, ooh, I'm that attitudeI'm that, I'm that girlI'm that, ooh, I'm that attitude
[Leeseo & Rei]
Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-raDa-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra
Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-raDa-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra
Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-raDa-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra
Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-raDa-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra
Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-raDa-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra
Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-raDa-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra
Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-raDa-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra
Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-raDa-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra
[Gaeul, Leeseo & An Yujin]
Who is that girl? She's so hot, hot, hot, hotWho is that girl? She's so hot, hot, hot, hot
Come closer, take a shot, shot, shot, shotCome closer, take a shot, shot, shot, shot
We look so good, we're so hot (Hot), hot (Hot), hot (Hot), hot (Hot)We look so good, we're so hot (Hot), hot (Hot), hot (Hot), hot (Hot)
Da-ra, da-da-da-ra (Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)Da-ra, da-da-da-ra (Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
[Liz, An Yujin, Leeseo]
(Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra) I'm that, I'm that girl(Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra) I'm that, I'm that girl
(Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra) I'm that, what? I'm that attitude (I'm that, I'm that girl, yeah-eh-eh)(Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra) I'm that, what? I'm that attitude (I'm that, I'm that girl, yeah-eh-eh)
(Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra) I choose my own mood, I'm that attitude(Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra) I choose my own mood, I'm that attitude
(Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra) Why be discouraged?(Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra) Why be discouraged?
(Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra) Luck is always on my side (Ooh-woah, ooh-woah, oh-oh-oh-oh, yeah-eh-eh-eh)(Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra) Luck is always on my side (Ooh-woah, ooh-woah, oh-oh-oh-oh, yeah-eh-eh-eh)
(Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra) I'm that, I'm that girl(Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra) I'm that, I'm that girl
(Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra) I'm that, ooh, I'm that attitude (I'm that, I'm that girl, yeah)(Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra) I'm that, ooh, I'm that attitude (I'm that, I'm that girl, yeah)
[Jang Wonyoung, Rei, An Yujin, Liz]
Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra (Oh-oh-oh)Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra (I'm that, I'm that gi-irl)Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra (Oh-oh-oh)Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra (I'm that, I'm that gi-irl)
Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-raDa-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra
Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-raDa-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra
Da-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra, da-daDa-da-da-ra, da-da-da-ra, da-da
No matter what anyone saysNo matter what anyone says
I honestly like who I amI honestly like who I am
ABOUT ATTITUDE
The song encourages listeners to face challenges with self-confidence and a positive attitude.
Musically, Attitude combines a retro-inspired sound with dynamic bass and drum rhythms, sampling Suzanne Vega's "Tom's Diner" to create an atmosphere that feels both modern and nostalgic.
The lyrics were written by Seo Ji-eum, Nietzsche, and IVE member Jang Won-young, who is known for her optimistic outlook on life. Their collaboration gives the song a deeper meaning and highlights the theme of maintaining a positive attitude in unchangeable situations.
In the music video, the IVE members join the "Loveless Society" and stand out in a monochrome world where most people are dressed in achromatic tones. This visual concept reinforces the song's central message: accepting one's own individuality and personal outlook.
