Black Mamba

### Composer

Omega, Ella Isaacson, Gabriela Geneva, Jordan Reyes, Shaun Lopez, Scott Chesak, Yoo Young Jin

### Arranger

Omega, Jordan Reyes, Shaun Lopez, Scott Chesak

***Black Mamba*** is the debut digital single by aespa. It was released on November 17, 2020 at 6PM KST.

“Black Mamba” is a powerful dance song with a signature synth sound and a strong bass. It has a catchy hook that resembles the chanting of a spell.

The song was later included in the digital edition of the group's second mini album, *Girls*.

## Release

On November 2, 2020, S.M. Entertainment announced that aespa would be making their debut with the digital single **Black Mamba**.

On November 19th, aespa performed "Black Mamba" for the first time through their Youtube channel by using an AR camera that projects a virtual scene of a fantastical world in real-time.

Music show promotions began on November 20th at Music Bank.

The music video for **Black Mamba** surpassed 100 million views in 51 days, becoming the fastest Kpop debut music video to do so. In celebration of this achievement S.M. Entertainment released a special dance practice of the song.

## Lyrics

* HANGUL
* ROMANIZATION
* ENGLISH

## Hangul

**Hey

**I’m addicted 끊임없이**말을 걸어주는 나의 에스파
이런 교감, 너의 존잰 날
다른 차원으로 이끌었지**난 세상 중심에**You’re in the FLAT
내 모든 Action
어린 너의 힘을 키워
**넌 언젠가부터 SYNK out**노이즈같이 보여
더 이상 못 찾겠어**널 유혹해 삼킨 건**Black Mamba
Ma Ma Ma Mamba
Woo oh-oh
Ma Ma Ma Mamba
Oh eh-o eh-o
**넌 광야를 떠돌고 있어**
(Aya ya ya ya ya ya)
**나의 분신을 찾고 싶어**
(Aya ya ya ya ya ya)
**Hey Ma Mamba**

I hate Ma Ma Ma Mamba
Hate Ma Ma Ma Mamba

**I’m ejected**선함 만으론
너의 거대함을 이기지 못해
I’m exhausted
너의 존잰 모든[**지**/**윈**] 탐욕들을 먹고 자라 났지
**에스파는 나야**둘이 될 수 없어
Monochrome to colors
이건 Evo, Evolution
**Oh! 위험한 장난을 쳐**매혹적이지만 널
부정할 밖에**모든 걸 삼켜버릴**Black Mamba
Ma Ma Ma Mamba
Woo oh-oh
Ma Ma Ma Mamba
Oh eh-o eh-o
**넌 광야를 떠돌고 있어**
(Aya ya ya ya ya ya)
**네게 맞서 난 질 수 없어**
(Aya ya ya ya ya ya)
**Hey Ma Mamba**

**거울 속의 나는 네가 아닐까?**일그러져버린 환영인 걸까?**다시 너와 연결될 수 있다면**너를 만나고 싶어 이제**모든 걸 삼켜버릴**Black Mamba
Ma Ma Ma Mamba
Woo oh-oh
Ma Ma Ma Mamba
Oh eh-o eh-o

**넌 광야를 떠돌고 있어**
(Aya ya ya ya ya ya)
**네게 맞서 난 질 수 없어**
(Aya ya ya ya ya ya)
Hey Ma Mamba**

## Romanization

**Hey

**I’m addicted kkeunimeopshi**Mareul georeojuneun naye eseupa
Ireon gyogam, neoye jonjaen nal
Dareun chaweoneuro ikkeureotji**Nan sesang jungshime**You’re in the FLAT
Nae modeun Action
Eorin neoye himeul kiweo
**Neon eonjengabuteo SYNK out**Noijeugachi boyeo
Deo isang mot chatgesseo**Neol yuhokae samkin geon**Black Mamba
Ma Ma Ma Mamba
Woo oh-oh
Ma Ma Ma Mamba
Oh eh-o eh-o
**Neon gwangyareul tteodolgo isseo**
(Aya ya ya ya ya ya)
**Naye bunshineul chatgo shipeo**
(Aya ya ya ya ya ya)
**Hey Ma Mamba**

I hate Ma Ma Ma Mamba
Hate Ma Ma Ma Mamba

**I’m ejected**Seonham maneuron
Neoye geodaehameul igiji motae
I’m exhausted
Neoye jonjaen modeun[**Gi**/**Win**] Tamyokdeureul meokko jara natji
**Eseupaneun naya**Duri dwel su eopseo
Monochrome to colors
Igeon Evo, Evolution
**Oh! Wiheomhan jangnaneul cheo**Maehokjeogijiman neol
Bujeonghal bakke**Modeun geol samkyeobeoril**Black Mamba
Ma Ma Ma Mamba
Woo oh-oh
Ma Ma Ma Mamba
Oh eh-o eh-o
**Neon gwangyareul tteodolgo isseo**
(Aya ya ya ya ya ya)
**Nege masseo nan jil su eopseo**
(Aya ya ya ya ya ya)
**Hey Ma Mamba**

**Geoul soge naneun nega anilkka?**Ilgeureojeobeorin hwanyeongin geolkka?**Dashi neowa yeongyeoldwel su ittamyeon**Neoreul mannago shipeo ije**Modeun geol samkyeobeoril**Black Mamba
Ma Ma Ma Mamba
Woo oh-oh
Ma Ma Ma Mamba
Oh eh-o eh-o
**Neon gwangyareul tteodolgo isseo**
(Aya ya ya ya ya ya)
**Nege masseo nan jil su eopseo**
(Aya ya ya ya ya ya)
Hey Ma Mamba**

## English

**Hey

**I’m addicted endlessly**Talking to me, my aespa
This communion, your existence brings me
To another dimension**I’m at the center of the world**You’re in the FLAT
All of my Action
grows your power
**From some time ago you SYNK out**Looking like a noise
I can’t find it anymore**The temptation that swallows you**Black Mamba
Ma Ma Ma Mamba
Woo oh-oh
Ma Ma Ma Mamba
Oh eh-o eh-o
**You wander this KWANGYA**
(Aya ya ya ya ya ya)
**I wanna find your other self**
(Aya ya ya ya ya ya)
**Hey Ma Mamba**

I hate Ma Ma Ma Mamba
Hate Ma Ma Ma Mamba

**I’m ejected**Good is not enough
To break your greatness
I’m exhausted
Your existence has grown[**Gi**/**Win**] Swallowing all of the greed
**I’m the aespa**There can’t be two
Monochrome to colors
This is Evo, Evolution
**Oh! I make a dangerous joke**You’re charming but
Gotta deny**It will swallow everything**Black Mamba
Ma Ma Ma Mamba
Woo oh-oh
Ma Ma Ma Mamba
Oh eh-o eh-o
**You wander this KWANGYA**
(Aya ya ya ya ya ya)
**I can’t lose against you**
(Aya ya ya ya ya ya)
**Hey Ma Mamba**

**Is me in the mirror you**Is it just a distorted vision**If I could connect with you again**I want to meet you now**It will swallow everything**Black Mamba
Ma Ma Ma Mamba
Woo oh-oh
Ma Ma Ma Mamba
Oh eh-o eh-o
**You wander this KWANGYA**
(Aya ya ya ya ya ya)
**I can’t lose against you**
(Aya ya ya ya ya ya)
Hey Ma Mamba**

### Line Distribution

* **Ningning**: 34.13s (34.46%)
* **Winter**: 30.06s (30.36%)
* **Karina**: 20.63s (20.83%)
* **Giselle**: 14.21s (14.35%)

## Videos

Aespa 에스파 'Black Mamba' - IntroAespa 에스파 'Black Mamba' MV TeaserAespa 에스파 'Black Mamba' MVAespa 에스파 'Black Mamba' The Debut StageAespa 에스파 'Black Mamba' Dance PracticeAespa 에스파 'Black Mamba' MV Behind The ScenesAespa 에스파 'Black Mamba' Techwear ver. Dance PracticeAespa 에스파 'Black Mamba' Jacket Behind The ScenesAespa 에스파 'Black Mamba' The Debut Stage Behind The Scenes
## Stages

* 2020.11.17 - Debut Stage
* 2020.11.20 - Music Bank
* 2020.11.22 - Inkigayo
* 2020.11.24 - The Show
* 2020.11.27 - Music Bank
* 2020.11.28 - Music Core
* 2020.11.29 - Inkigayo
* 2020.11.30 - Naver NOW
* 2020.12.08 - The Show
* 2020.12.11 - Music Bank
* 2020.12.12 - Music Core
* 2020.12.13 - Inkigayo
* 2020.12.18 - KBS Song Festival
* 2020.12.25 - SBS Gayo Daejun
* 2020.12.31 - MBC Gayo Daejejeon

## Trivia

* The train stage is featured in the last scene of NCT U's "Make A Wish (Birthday Song)" music video.
* S.M.'s artist BoA is featured in the last scene from the music video, teasing her comeback with "Better". She helped with aespa's concept and preparation.
* The music video also features æ-KARINA and æ-WINTER.

## Chart Performance

### Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Black Mamba"
 Malaysia (RIM)
 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)
 Singapore (RIAS)
 South Korea (Gaon)
 South Korea (K-pop Hot 100)
 US World Digital Song Sales (*Billboard*)

### Monthly charts

Monthly chart performance for "Black Mamba"
 South Korea (K-pop Hot 100)

## References

1. ↑ SMTOWN Announcement
2. ↑ random\_k Black Mamba Line Distribution