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Down

Down

Artist: MONSTA X•Album: CORE
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English49% KR📅 2026K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Down” (Down) is performed by MONSTA X, released on the album CORE in 2026.

💡 Linguistic Features: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Practice singing along with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

Lyrics, Romanization & English Translation

Verse 1

주체 못해 하지 못해

ju-che mos-hae ha-ji mos-hae

Can't do my thing

미친 듯 울려대는 박동이

mi-chin deus ul-ryeo-dae-neun bak-dong-i

내 잠든 정신 확 깨우네

nae jam-deun jeong-sin hwak kkae-u-ne

가져야만 할거 같아 너를

ga-jyeo-ya-man hal-geo gat-a neo-reul

커져버린 눈은

keo-jyeo-beo-rin nun-eun

이제 부릅부릅 a woo

i-je bu-reup-bu-reup a woo

난 빠른 걸음으로

nan ppa-reun geol-eum-eu-ro

Chorus

이제 네게 걸음걸음걸음

i-je ne-ge geol-eum-geol-eum-geol-eum

얼음얼음얼음

eol-eum-eol-eum-eol-eum

다른 남자들은 모두 얼음

da-reun nam-ja-deul-eun mo-du eol-eum

불지른 맘에 질투는

bul-ji-reun mam-e jil-tu-neun

기름기름기름기름

gi-reum-gi-reum-gi-reum-gi-reum

부름부름 나의 이름 불러

bu-reum-bu-reum na-ui i-reum bul-reo

진정 시켜주기를

jin-jeong si-kyeo-ju-gi-reul

Oh 감히 누가 널 거부할 수 있어

Oh gam-hi nu-ga neol geo-bu-hal su iss-eo

Verse 3

주체 할 수도 없이 넌 예쁜걸

ju-che hal su-do eop-i neon ye-ppeun-geol

감당이 안돼 조절이 안돼

gam-dang-i an-dwae jo-jeol-i an-dwae

넌 나를 뒤집어놨어

neon na-reul dwi-jip-eo-nwass-eo

한 순간 전부 다

han sun-gan jeon-bu da

누가 여기 나 좀 말려봐

nu-ga yeo-gi na jom mal-ryeo-bwa

난 진정할 수가 없어

nan jin-jeong-hal su-ga eop-eo

잔뜩 날을 세운 나를 봐

jan-tteuk nal-eul se-un na-reul bwa

이 경계를 멈출 수 없어

i gyeong-gye-reul meom-chul su eop-eo

Verse 4

Stop Calm down

Let's stop Calm down

Stop Calm down

Let's stop Calm down

La la la stop Calm down

Let's stop Calm down

Stop Calm down

Let's stop Calm down

Verse 5

Knock knock knock knock knock

여긴 난장판

yeo-gin nan-jang-pan

터지는 감탄사

teo-ji-neun gam-tan-sa

날 주체 못하는 상황

nal ju-che mos-ha-neun sang-hwang

잠깐만 내 정신은

jam-kkan-man nae jeong-sin-eun

이미 knockdown knockout

i-mi knockdown knockout

차가운 눈빛 따가운 눈초리

cha-ga-un nun-bit tta-ga-un nun-cho-ri

날 향해 pow pow pow

nal hyang-hae pow pow pow

Verse 6

주헌 내 기분은 down down down

ju-heon nae gi-bun-eun down down down

지나가던 개가 짖어

ji-na-ga-deon gae-ga jit-eo

Bow wow wow wow wow

Wow wow wow wow wow

도도함 보고 반한 난

do-do-ham bo-go ban-han nan

도둑마냥 보복 당함

do-duk-ma-nyang bo-bok dang-ham

풀어진 동공과 몽롱함만

pul-eo-jin dong-gong-gwa mong-rong-ham-man

가득한 지금 정신 놓고만 있고

ga-deuk-han ji-geum jeong-sin not-go-man iss-go

Verse 7

폭발한 매력에 반한

pok-bal-han mae-ryeok-e ban-han

목표는 단지 너 하나만 아파도

mok-pyo-neun dan-ji neo ha-na-man a-pa-do

내 꽃 같은 사랑

nae kkot gat-eun sa-rang

그게 내 이치고

geu-ge nae i-chi-go

싫음 넌 베어야만 해

sil-eum neon be-eo-ya-man hae

끄떡도 안 하던 두 눈이 번뜩여

kkeu-tteok-do an ha-deon du nun-i beon-tteuk-yeo

아름다운 널 뺏길까 두려워

a-reum-da-un neol ppaes-gil-kka du-ryeo-wo

감당이 안돼 조절이 안돼

gam-dang-i an-dwae jo-jeol-i an-dwae

Verse 8

어느새 날 무너뜨려

eo-neu-sae nal mu-neo-tteu-ryeo

네 손에 끝없이

ne son-e kkeut-eop-i

누가 여기 나 좀 말려봐

nu-ga yeo-gi na jom mal-ryeo-bwa

난 진정할 수가 없어

nan jin-jeong-hal su-ga eop-eo

잔뜩 날을 세운 나를 봐

jan-tteuk nal-eul se-un na-reul bwa

이 경계를 멈출 수 없어

i gyeong-gye-reul meom-chul su eop-eo

Stop Calm down

Let's stop Calm down

Verse 9

Stop Calm down

Let's stop Calm down

La la la stop Calm down

Let's stop Calm down

Stop Calm down

Let's stop Calm down

완벽히 내 맘을 훔쳐내

wan-byeok-hi nae mam-eul hum-chyeo-nae

자연스레 넌 날 지배해

ja-yeon-seu-re neon nal ji-bae-hae

Verse 10

Watch out Watch out

몇 번을 삼키고 삼켜봐도

myeot beon-eul sam-ki-go sam-kyeo-bwa-do

다시 차오르는 이 본능 What's up

da-si cha-o-reu-neun i bon-neung What's up

What's up What's up What's up

쓸어버려 싹 다 불도저

sseul-eo-beo-ryeo ssak da bul-do-jeo

털 끝 하나 건드려봐

teol kkeut ha-na geon-deu-ryeo-bwa

폭주하듯 달려 boom boom pow

pok-ju-ha-deus dal-ryeo boom boom pow

턱 끝까지 숨이 차올라

teok kkeut-kka-ji sum-i cha-ol-ra

Verse 11

넌 나를 믿고 따라와

neon na-reul mit-go tta-ra-wa

이젠 너를 내게 맡겨봐

i-jen neo-reul nae-ge mat-gyeo-bwa

난 눈을 뗄 수가 없어

nan nun-eul ttel su-ga eop-eo

Stop Calm down

Let's stop Calm down

Stop Calm down

Let's stop Calm down

La la la stop Calm down

Verse 12

Let's stop Calm down

Stop Calm down

Let's stop Calm down

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Down” by MONSTA X.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Down" (Down) by MONSTA X is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and personal growth, capturing the nuanced dynamics of modern relationships and youthful passion.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean phrasing in "Down" employs subtle cultural idioms and layered lyricism. Phrasing shifts between introspective Korean stanzas and rhythmic English phrases, allowing listeners to experience both universal accessibility and culturally rich linguistic nuance.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Crafted with refined arrangement techniques, "Down" highlights MONSTA X's dynamic vocal range across textured instrumentation and modern beat drops.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, feelings
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
사랑(Sarang)
Love, affection

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “Down”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

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Performer (아티스트)MONSTA X
Album (앨범)CORE
Release Year (발매연도)
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What is the English translation and meaning of Down by MONSTA X?

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Who wrote and produced Down by MONSTA X?

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