ROCK THE BOAT Lyrics – XG | from “THE CORE – 核”

XG is diving headfirst into their boldest chapter with THE CORE – 核, their first full album out January 23, 2026, on XGALX, and ROCK THE BOAT already feels like the spark that tips everything over—fierce, fluid, and ready to shake up the waves.

This third track clocks in at 2:51 of sleek hip-hop pop fusion, with JAKOPS and Chancellor anchoring the music and composition alongside Shintaro Yasuda and DaviDior for that polished, global sheen. It’s got XG’s signature edge: punchy beats that build like tension on open water, layered with sharp rap verses and soaring hooks that blend [English, Japanese, and Korean] for a multilingual rush.

The creative direction screams unapologetic confidence—writers JAKOPS, Chancellor, Lyricks, and BENJMN craft lyrics about defying the status quo, riding out storms of doubt, and claiming your space no matter the splash. Themes hit that sweet spot of rebellion and resilience, like challenging the tide while keeping your balance, all wrapped in a sound that’s dancefloor-ready but introspective enough to replay in the quiet hours.

As the heart of THE CORE – 核, ROCK THE BOAT slots right after the explosive GALA and before the breath-stealing TAKE MY BREATH, fitting a 10-track journey that’s all about stripping back to essentials. The album’s concept circles their “core”—that unbreakable group identity forged through global tours and viral breakthroughs—mixing high-energy anthems with deeper cuts like the Rapsody-featured PS118 and reflective 4 SEASONS. It opens with XIGNAL (The Intro) to set the pulse, rolls through heaters like NO GOOD and HYPNOTIZE, and closes strong, blending new originals with a few familiar faces for a set that feels like evolution, not just expansion. Tracklist dropped just yesterday on their socials, with teaser clips racking views and fans mapping the flow already.

XG’s timing here is spot-on, capping a year of sold-out arenas and Billboard climbs after minis like AWE and NEW DNA turned them from Tokyo hopefuls into worldwide disruptors. This full-length marks their leap—less training wheels, more command, channeling that seven-member synergy into tracks that push boundaries while honoring the hustle that got them here, proving they’re not just in the game, they’re rewriting the rules.

Dive into the ROCK THE BOAT lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other THE CORE – 核 tracks for more of XG’s boundary-breaking fire.