What does it mean to rise again, stronger than ever? Stray Kids’ Phoenix, the seventh track from their fourth studio album KARMA (released on August 22, 2025), embodies the fiery spirit of rebirth and resilience. Known for their genre-blending prowess—fusing hip-hop, EDM, and pop with raw emotional depth, as seen in hits like God’s Menu and Maniac—Stray Kids deliver a soft EDM anthem that soars with uplifting vibes. Phoenix mirrors the defiant energy of their past works like Thunderous, but with a smoother, more emotional edge, reminiscent of fan-favorite Phobia. The group’s in-house production team, 3Racha, alongside collaborators like DallasK, crafts a sound that’s both cinematic and intimate.
Set in the futuristic KARMA universe, themed around a 2081 “Karma Sports” narrative, Phoenix aligns with other teased tracks like BLEEP and 0801, which share themes of overcoming adversity and self-discovery. Its lyrics, dripping with imagery of rising from scars and endless fire, resonate with the album’s core message: transforming bad karma into strength. As fans eagerly await KARMA’s full drop, Phoenix stands out as a testament to Stray Kids’ evolution. Dive into Phoenix lyrics in English below, and feel the blaze of Stray Kids’ unstoppable rebirth.
| Lead Vocals | Bang Chan (방찬), Lee Know (리노), Changbin (창빈), Hyunjin (현진), Han (한), Felix (필릭스), Seungmin (승민) & I.N (아이엔) |
| Songwriter | Bang Chan (방찬), Changbin (창빈), Han (한), Ronnie Icon & DallasK |
| Music Composer | Bang Chan (방찬), Changbin (창빈), Han (한), Ronnie Icon & DallasK |
| Distributor | Dreamus |
| Arranger | DallasK & Bang Chan (방찬) |
| Label | JYP Entertainment |
| Release Date | August 22, 2025 |
| Song Language | Korean-English |
| Copyright © | JYP Entertainment |
| Translation | Phoenix Lyrics (Original) by Stray Kids |
Lyrics of Phoenix by Stray Kids in English Translation
[Pre-Chorus: Bang Chan, Seungmin, (Bang Chan & Seungmin), Hyunjin, Changbin]
We’re Gonna Rise Up Again
Like The Birds Flying High
Just Spread Them Wings Out Again
Touch The Sky, Feel The Air When We Glide
(Oh, Ayy, Oh) Reborn With Our Music Life
(Oh, Ayy, Oh) Rebirth, Rebirth
(Oh, Ayy, Oh) We’ll Run Through The Endless Fire
We Ain’t Gonna Die, I’m Fine
[Chorus: I.N, Lee Know]
Like A Phoenix
Light Up The Night, I’m Reborn With Fire
I Can’t Stop The Fight, Living Like A Phoenix
Light Up The Night, I’m Reborn With Fire
I Can’t Stop The Fight, Living Like A Phoenix
[Post-Chorus: Bang Chan & Seungmin, Bang Chan, I.N]
(Oh, Ayy, Oh) I’m Waking Up Again
(Oh, Ayy, Oh) Rebirth, Rebirth
(Oh, Ayy, Oh) I’m Waking Up Again
(Oh, Ayy, Oh) Like A Phoenix
[Verse 2: Hyunjin, Changbin]
“What’s Your Next Step?”
If You Ask Me, The Answer Is “Just Another Leap Forward”
I Won’t Stop, I’ll Keep Running, Keep The Spark Alive
In Every Moment, I Stay Loyal
Breathing Harder, Rougher Than Ever
In A Greenhouse Full Of Plants
Even If I’m Trampled Like A Weed, I’ll Still Bloom
Dancing In The Wind And Rain, Right Now
[Pre-Chorus: Bang Chan, Seungmin, (Bang Chan & Seungmin), Hyunjin, Changbin]
We’re Gonna Rise Up Again
Like The Birds Flying High
Just Spread Them Wings Out Again
Touch The Sky, Feel The Air When We Glide
(Oh, Ayy, Oh) Reborn With Our Music Life
(Oh, Ayy, Oh) Rebirth, Rebirth
(Oh, Ayy, Oh) We’ll Run Through The Endless Fire
We Ain’t Gonna Die, I’m Fine
[Chorus: I.N, Lee Know]
Like A Phoenix
Light Up The Night, I’m Reborn With Fire
I Can’t Stop The Fight, Living Like A Phoenix
Light Up The Night, I’m Reborn With Fire
I Can’t Stop The Fight, Living Like A Phoenix
