Aespa’s 6th mini-album, “Rich Man,” is centered around a redefinition of the concept of a “rich man.” Instead of symbolizing material wealth, the album’s theme is that the members themselves are “rich men” in their own right, empowered by their own energy and strength. This concept is encapsulated i...
[에스파 "Rich Man" 가사]
[Intro: Giselle, Winter]
My mom said to me
"Find someone who can give you everything"
And I said, "Mom, I already have everything"
I am a rich man, I am a rich man (I am a rich man)
[Chorus: Winter, Ningning]
(I'ma carry myself) I am a rich man
(I'ma carry myself) I am a rich man
I'm my own biggest fan, and I'm high in demand
I am a rich man
[Verse 1: Karina, Giselle, Winter]
Don't care about what they say
날 밀어 넣고 멋대로 굴 때
내 것을 탐내 see? My name is
Where my name is? (I am a rich man)
That's me, 나는 reckless (Yeah)
굳은 mental 그것쯤 웃네 (What?)
내가 날 이끌어 가, 보여 다음 sign
별거 아냐, exit is my next step
[Pre-Chorus: Ningning, Ningning & Giselle, Winter, Karina]
딴 생각 말고 self-belief
'Cause 그게 훨씬 재미있지
Ooh-woah, oh
I am a rich man
So I am standin' where you're lookin'
맞춘 듯한 my perfect fit
Baby (Hey, hey)
I am a rich man
[Chorus: Karina, Giselle, Ningning, Winter]
(I'ma carry myself) I am a rich man
(I'ma carry myself) I am a rich man
I'm that one, 난 나로 가득해 by myself
I am a rich man
(I'ma carry myself) I am a rich man (Hey, hey, hey, hey)
(I'ma carry myself) I am a rich man (Hey, hey, hey, hey)
I'm my own biggest fan and I'm high in demand (Hey, hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey) I am a rich man (Rich man)
[Post-Chorus: (All), Giselle, Ningning, Winter, Karina]
(La-la, la-la, la, ah-ah)
I am what I am
(La-la, la-la, la, ah-ah)
I am a rich man
(La-la, la-la, la, ah-ah)
I am what I am
(La-la, la-la, la, ah-ah)
I am a rich man
[Verse 2: Ningning, Karina, Giselle, Winter]
Don't care about what they say
날 밀어내고 함부로 굴 때
오히려, okay, see? My name is
What my name is (I am a rich man)
Don't need the money, yeah, I see it
In my closet, my ideas
내 말버릇, 내 걸음, 내 이름
You know when I'm serving them looks, I'ma feed 'em
[Pre-Chorus: Karina, Winter & Giselle, Ningning, Giselle]
딴 생각 말고 self-belief
'Cause 그게 좀 더 재밌잖아
Ooh-woah, oh
I am a rich man
So I am standin' where you're lookin'
맞춘 듯한 my perfect fit
Baby
I am a rich man
[Chorus: Giselle, Ningning, Winter, Karina]
(I'ma carry myself) I am a rich man
(I'ma carry myself) I am a rich man
I'm that one, 난 나로 가득해 by myself
I am a rich man
(I'ma carry myself) I am a rich man
(I'ma carry myself) I am a rich man
I'm my own biggest fan and I'm high in demand
(Say, ooh) I am a rich man
[Verse 3: Karina, Giselle]
Twenty four, 모두가 same shade
You already know what the tag say
Make it better on my own, my tag
I won't double back, 흉내 안 내
If you blame it, cameo
I carry the load, run the show
I'm like a diamond ring, already got my thing
Cannot put a price on it, this is the real deal, yeah
[Interlude: Winter]
I am a rich man
[Chorus: Winter, Karina, Ningning, Giselle]
(I'ma carry myself) I am a rich man
(I'ma carry myself) I am a rich man
I'm that one, 난 나로 가득해 by myself
(Say, what?) I am a rich man (Hoo)
(I'ma carry myself) I am a rich man (Hey, hey, hey, hey)
(I'ma carry myself) I am a rich man (Hey, hey, hey, hey)
I'm my own biggest fan and I'm high in demand (Hey, hey, hey, hey)
(Woo) I am a rich man (Rich man)
[Post-Chorus: (All), Karina, Giselle, Ningning, Winter]
(La-la, la-la, la, ah-ah; Hey, hey)
I am what I am
(La-la, la-la, la, ah-ah) So good, so good, so good
I am a rich man
(La-la, la-la, la, ah-ah; Hey, hey)
I am what I am
(La-la, la-la, la, ah-ah)
I am a rich man
Rich Man was written by Le’mon (153/Joombas) & Cody Tarpley & KANNER & Benjamin Samama & Ryan S. Jhun.
KARINA:
What makes the song very special is its message. It’s not about material wealth, but about self-confidence and believing in yourself. So the opening line says look for someone who can do everything for you – but that’s you. So, I’m already a rich man because I trust and love myself
—via NM...
Comeback Stage on Music Bank (September 5, 2025)
The meaning of “Rich Man” by aespa is about celebrate loving themselves, believing in their own abilities, and being proud of who they are, regardless of what others might think. Richness here means self-love, individuality, and inner strength, not just money. They remind themselves and listeners th...
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