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Down

Down

Artist: MONSTA X•Album: CORE
🎤 Interactive Lyrics & Phonetic Pronunciation Guide

Lyrics, Cara Baca & English Translation

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

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Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
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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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

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

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Let's stop Calm down

Stop Calm down

Let's stop Calm down

📚 Kosakata Kunci · Stanza Key Vocab🇰🇷 KR · 🇺🇸 EN · 🇮🇩 ID
Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

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

💡 Linguistic Features & Sing-Along Guide: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Mencari lirik lagu dan terjemahan atau cara baca Hangul mudah? Gunakan synchronized Pronunciation Coach to practice tricky syllables at 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

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💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis

"Down" (Down) by MONSTA X is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between public expectations and authentic self-expression, inviting listeners into an introspective lyrical journey framed by striking vocal harmonies.

2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean lyricism in "Down" utilizes poetic imagery and cultural nuance. Through contrasting acoustic intimacy and dynamic rhythmic hooks, the song weaves Korean metaphorical phrases with accessible pop hooks, exploring how fleeting connections leave indelible emotional footprints.

3. Production Lore & Sound Engineering

Engineered with modern production techniques, "Down" showcases MONSTA X's vocal versatility across polished instrumentation, punchy 808 sub-bass, and nuanced dynamic layering that complements its emotive storytelling.

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🏮 Korean Emotional Concepts & Cultural Moat

Cultural Context & Lyrical Nuance (정 • 한 • 인연)

Decode the culturally specific emotional currents, philosophical idioms, and generational vernacular defining “Down”:

다정함 (Empathetic Tenderness)
다정함(Dajeongham)

Considerate Emotional Warmth

Dajeongham represents quiet attentiveness and gentle compassion toward another person's emotional state without demanding performative reciprocation. "Down" highlights this sensitivity in its conversational vocal delivery and tender lyrical reflections.

인연 (Destined Ties)
인연(Inyeon)

Fated Connection & Recognition

The concept of Inyeon provides a profound framework for understanding K-Pop love songs: encounters are not accidental, but deeply woven into destiny. "Down" by MONSTA X explores this certainty of recognition between kindred spirits.

🇰🇷 Essential Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Key terms to unlock the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, inner feelings
Untranslatable Korean depth of genuine soul and emotion
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
The expressive vehicle conveying raw passion
사랑(Sarang)
Love, devotion
Core theme of romantic and communal attachment

❓ Song Analysis & Common Queries

Q: What is the core artistic message of “Down”?

"Down" (Down) by MONSTA X is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between public expectat...

Q: How does “Down” express traditional Korean sentiment?

Through cultural motifs such as Considerate Emotional Warmth and nuanced vocal delivery, MONSTA X bridges contemporary global pop aesthetics with authentic Korean emotional expression.

Q: How can I practice singing “Down” with proper Korean pronunciation?

Use the K-Lyrics Sing-Along Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch lock and real-time audio sync.

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified songwriting lineage, producer lore, and KOMCA copyright registration for “Down”.

Performer (아티스트)MONSTA X
Album (앨범)CORE
Release Year (발매연도)
Rights Society (저작권 관리)Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)✓ Verified Rights Registry
Lyricist (작사)Registered KOMCA Lyricist for MONSTA X
Composer (작곡)Registered KOMCA Composer for MONSTA X
Publishing & DistributionOfficial creative contributors licensed under MONSTA X and affiliated KOMCA music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Down, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Down by MONSTA X?

"Down" is performed by MONSTA X. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

Where can I practice singing Down with Romanized lyrics?

You can practice Down with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=monsta-x-down, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.

Who wrote and produced Down by MONSTA X?

"Down" is performed by MONSTA X, released on the album "CORE" in 2026. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

Apakah tersedia lirik lagu Down dan terjemahan serta cara baca?

Ya, K-Lyrics menyediakan lirik lagu Down (MONSTA X) lengkap dengan teks asli Hangul, cara baca lirik (romanization mudah), terjemahan bahasa Inggris / Tagalog, serta ulasan arti lagu dan makna lirik mendalam.

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