Dive into the raw emotional turbulence of MESS, a gripping track from Stray Kids’ 2025 FOURTH-album KARMA, released alongside their dynamic performances at KCON LA 2025. This K-pop powerhouse blends pulsating hip-hop beats with emotional pop melodies, as Stray Kids—Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N—pour their hearts into lyrics like “Now, my heart is empty / And all my emotions are scattered and shattered.”
The song’s raw vulnerability, echoing the intense energy of Chk Chk Boom from ATE (2024) and the introspective depth of Lose My Breath from ROCK-STAR (2023), captures the pain of a broken connection and lingering regret. As a standout in KARMA’s exploration of fate and emotional aftermath, MESS showcases 3RACHA’s production prowess and the group’s signature storytelling. Now with our English translation, you can dive deeper into its meaning and see why this track is so replay-worthy. Unravel MESS lyrics in English below, and feel the pulse of Stray Kids’ heartfelt turmoil.
| Lead Vocals | Bang Chan (방찬), Lee Know (리노), Changbin (창빈), Hyunjin (현진), Han (한), Felix (필릭스), Seungmin (승민) & I.N (아이엔) |
| Songwriter | Bang Chan, Han (Stray Kids) & Millionboy (밀리언보이) |
| Music Composer | Bang Chan, Han (Stray Kids) & Millionboy (밀리언보이) |
| Distributor | Dreamus |
| Arranger | Bang Chan & Millionboy (밀리언보이) |
| Label | JYP Entertainment |
| Release Date | August 22, 2025 |
| Song Language | Korean-English |
| Copyright © | JYP Entertainment |
| Translation | MESS Lyrics (Original) by Stray Kids |
Lyrics of MESS by Stray Kids in English Translation
[Verse 1: Felix, Hyunjin]
On The Street Without You
Leaves Fall And Pile Up, And I Walk Over Them
The Atmosphere Feels Different From Before, And I
Feel Awkward, But I Wander, Hoping We Might Run Into Each Other (Yeah)
It Feels Like I’ll See You Any Minute Now
Of Course, That Thought Quickly Fades Away
I Try To Quench My Thirst, So I Gulp Down Water
But My Thirst For “Us” Will Never Be Quenched At All
[Pre-Chorus: I.N, Lee Know, Changbin]
Please
Shall We Stop Now? Your Last Words To Me Were So Painful And Sad
“When Will We Meet Again?” (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah)
“Can We Meet Again?” (Hey)
To Those Questions, You Didn’t Say Anything
You Just Forced A Sad Smile Instead (Let’s Go)
[Chorus: Bang Chan, Seungmin]
Now, My Heart Is Empty
And All My Emotions Are Scattered And Shattered
I Am Really Scared Of What Will Happen If Everything Stays This Way
All The Thoughts In My Head Are A Mess
As Expected, A Changed Day Is Long And Scary
I Barely Wipe Away The Tears That Had Burst Out
Out Of My Mind, I Somehow Live Through Today Again
All The Emotions In My Heart Are A Mess
[Verse 2: Hyunjin, Changbin, Han]
It’s Annoying, Regret Feels Like A Burden (A Burden),
I Hate How Clingy It Gets (So Clingy)
Leaving “Us” Behind In Mere Memories, I Hate It (Woo)
I Have To Start Something New (Yeah) Though It’s Risky (Risky)
Let’s Throw Away All The Lonely Nights That Passed By
Gather Them All Up And Toss Them, Hole In One (One)
Never Go Back To That Time (Back)
Pour All The Sadness Down The Drain (Yeah, Yeah)
But Even Now, Traces Of You Remain, Still Carrying Your Scent, Yeah
[Pre-Chorus: Seungmin, Bang Chan, Felix]
Please
Shall We Stop Now? Your Last Words To Me Were So Painful And Sad
“When Will We Meet Again?” (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah)
“Can We Meet Again?” (Hey)
To Those Questions, You Didn’t Say Anything
You Just Forced A Sad Smile Instead (Let’s Go)
[Chorus: Lee Know, I.N, Bang Chan, Felix]
Now, My Heart Is Empty
And All My Emotions Are Scattered And Shattered
I Am Really Scared Of What Will Happen If Everything Stays This Way
All The Thoughts In My Head Are A Mess (Woah, Oh-oh-oh)
As Expected, A Changed Day Is Long And Scary (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah)
I Barely Wipe Away The Tears That Had Burst Out (My Tears Keep Falling Down)
Out Of My Mind, I Somehow Live Through Today Again (Oh, Oh)
All The Emotions In My Heart Are A Mess (You Just Mess Me Up; Yeah-eh-eh)
