“SaWaDiKa” is the title track of LISA’s first EP, PRESS PLAY. The song premiered on September 3, 2026, along with its official music video, which was filmed in LISA’s hometown of Bangkok, Thailand. The music video was directed by Bang Jae Yeob, a South Korean director known for his work with prominent K-pop artists, including Stray Kids and BTS member RM.
The title “SaWaDiKa” takes inspiration from the traditional Thai greeting “Sawasdee Ka,” which translates to “hello” in English. The song also reflects LISA’s connection to her home country and her Thai roots, bringing elements of Thai culture and identity into her music.
Speaking with Owen Thiele on September 4, 2026, LISA opened up about the inspiration behind the song and her experience of spending more time in Thailand. She described being back home with her family and childhood friends as a meaningful experience that helped her reconnect with her roots and feel like she had found herself again. She also revealed that the team explored ideas of incorporating Thai instruments into the song to further reflect its cultural influence.
With its catchy hook, confident energy and strong connection to Thailand, “SaWaDiKa” presents a distinctly personal side of LISA while celebrating her roots. Here are the complete lyrics of LISA’s “SaWaDiKa.”
SaWaDiKa”
Hello Sawadika
Yeah, you know my wrist is cold
Got this time piece from Geneva
If you know it, then you know
I’m that bitch on your TV and my Ferrari indigo
La la Lisa la diva, Sawadika, there she go
Hello Sawadika
Yeah, you know my wrist is cold
Got this time piece from Geneva
If you know it, then you know
I’m that bitch on your TV and my Ferrari indigo
La la Lisa la diva, Sawadika, there she go
Who let this bitch out of the cage?
Move that, get out of the way
Murder, killed that, I’m on the case
Hands up, now lock me away
Championship, they call me the one
Whip my shit like it’s a salon
I throw fits like highlight clips
I aim, I hit, blow smoke off the gun
How many does it take?
How many does it take?
How many-
How many tryna ride my wave?
How many want my name?
How many-
How many got discipline?
How many comprehend?
How many that been where I been?
How many get me from within?
Catch me in my feelings up in the sky
Baby, there’s no ceiling in my mind
Hello Sawadika
Yeah, you know my wrist is cold
Got this time piece from Geneva
If you know it, then you know
I’m that bitch on your TV and my Ferrari indigo
La la Lisa la diva, Sawadika, there she go
Hello Sawadika
Yeah, you know my wrist is cold
Got this time piece from Geneva
If you know it, then you know
I’m that bitch on your TV and my Ferrari indigo
La la Lisa la diva, Sawadika, there she go
Bang, bang, Bangkok bang
Screaming ‘geng mak’ with my gang
Baht be going in my bank till I’m going out with a bag
Thai’d up like I’m booked, booked
I’m like hold up, let me cook, cook
Put a show on when I show up doing donuts in a tuktuk
Step on the terrace, the rooftop
Hop in the back of the chop, chop
Like are you coming or what?
I’m like the tick on your clock, waking ’em up
Yes, I’m a trouble fanatic
Live for the shock like I’m anaphylactic
Is it too much? Am I overdramatic?
Sick I’m too sick, better call me a medic
Catch me in my feelings up in the sky
Baby, there’s no ceiling in my mind
Hello Sawadika
Yeah, you know my wrist is cold
Got this time piece from Geneva
If you know it, then you know
I’m that bitch on your TV and my Ferrari indigo
La la Lisa la diva, Sawadika, there she go
Hello Sawadika
Yeah, you know my wrist is cold
Got this time piece from Geneva
If you know it, then you know
I’m that bitch on your TV and my Ferrari indigo
La la Lisa la diva, Sawadika, there she go
Hello Sawadika
Hello Sawadika
Hello Sawadika
Hello Sawadika, there she go