CAKE

ITZY's 'CAKE' is a vibrant and energetic track that encapsulates the group's signature style of empowering pop music with a dash of sass and confidence. The repeated chorus with the phrase 'It's a piece of cake' serves as a metaphor for handling life's challenges with ease and assurance. The lyrics suggest that the members of ITZY approach life's difficulties as if they were as simple to deal with as eating a piece of cake. This attitude reflects a carefree and self-assured mindset, encouraging listeners to adopt a similar perspective when facing their own obstacles.

The verses of the song delve into themes of individuality and living in the moment. The lines '하늘은 참 파래 / 또 내 시간은 never waits' (The sky is so blue / And my time never waits) and '어떻게 모두를 다 맞춰줘 / 존중해 줘, I do me, you do you' (How can I please everyone? / Respect me, I do me, you do you) emphasize the importance of self-respect and not conforming to others' expectations. ITZY promotes the idea of focusing on oneself rather than getting caught up in trying to satisfy everyone else. This message is further reinforced by the carefree 'la-la-la' refrains, which add a playful and dismissive tone to the notion of disregarding external pressures.

The song also touches on the unpredictability of life, as seen in the lines '장담 못 해 날씨처럼 / It's up in the air' (Can't promise, like the weather / It's up in the air), suggesting that just like the weather, one cannot guarantee what the future holds. However, instead of worrying about the uncertainty, ITZY encourages embracing the present with the line '지금이 훨씬 중요해' (The now is much more important). 'CAKE' is ultimately a celebration of self-empowerment, living in the moment, and facing life's challenges with a positive and resilient attitude.