After a string of singles, the newly formed K-pop girl group BABYMONSTER have released their debut EP, BABYMON7SER. The stylized spelling of the title references the fact that all seven members are now in the fold—Ahyeon was absent from the first couple of singles due to health reasons—and the project’s lead single, “SHEESH,” is already in the Top 10 on the Genius Top Songs chart.
Co-written by Choi Hyun Suk of the K-pop group TREASURE, “SHEESH” is a booming pop-rap tune that’s all about how BABYMONSTER are going to shake up your life with their overwhelming awesomeness. In the first verse, group member Chiquita hypes the septet in a way that sounds like a warning.
Mano, a mano
I see you in slow-mo
You know you’re in trouble
In the pre-chorus, Pharita raises expectations even more.
Do or die on my life
Yeah, you ain’t seen nothing yet
Ahyeon takes the first part of the chorus as the music gets dark and trappy with a distinct Eastern vibe. She’s certain her group is about to blow everyone’s minds.
Got them all going
Sheesh, sheesh
Sheesh, sheesh, sheesh, yeah
B-A-B-Y-M-O-N
BABYMONSTER show off their rapping chops on the next couple of verses. First, Ruke and Ahyeon (lyrics in italics) insist that they’re going to pour their music straight into your cochlea, according to the English translation. That may sound painful, but don’t worry—it’s a “blessing to your ears.”
Yo, hold on, 쉿
걍 들이부어라 네 달팽이관에
이건 네 귀에 줄 축복
음악에 맞춰 걍 춤 춰
Asa takes the third verse and cruises up in nothing less than a Rolls-Royce Ghost.
You know what it is
I be running this
Pull up in a Ghost
Peek a, peek a boo, hoo
Vroom, vroom
Clearly, BABYMONSTER don’t need anyone’s help, but in the refrain near the end of the song, Chiquita asks you, the listener, for a little word-of-mouth assistance.
B-A-B-Y-M-O-N
Tell a friend, tell a friend, tell a friend
“SHEESH” arrives with a slightly gothy music video in which the girls wear monochromatic outfits and do impressive dance routines in a variety of settings, one of which looks like a haunted mansion.
You can read all the lyrics to “SHEESH”—and its English translation—on Genius now.
