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Rush Hour

Rush Hour

Artist: MONSTA X•Album: No Limit
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Lyrics, Cara Baca & English Translation

Eat this

Rush hour, 숲처럼 우거진 높은 tower (ah, yeah)

Rush hour, sup-cheo-reom u-geo-jin nop-eun tower (ah, yeah)

경쟁 또 싸움, 우린 끝까지 달리는 rider (ah)

gyeong-jaeng tto ssa-um, u-rin kkeut-kka-ji dal-ri-neun rider (ah)

Joohoney, one hunnit (ha!)

밀리는 도시 위 기어 밟어

mil-ri-neun do-si wi gi-eo bal-eo

앞만 보고 달려 no back-back (hey)

ap-man bo-go dal-ryeo no back-back (hey)

짜릿하네, 경쟁은 언제나

jja-ris-ha-ne, gyeong-jaeng-eun eon-je-na

의심 없이, no cap-cap (okay)

ui-sim eop-i, no cap-cap (okay)

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

이건 나의 reality (uh)

i-geon na-ui reality (uh)

불가능은 없어 ability (uh)

bul-ga-neung-eun eop-eo ability (uh)

뒤-뒤-뒤에 가려진 duality (uh)

dwi-dwi-dwi-e ga-ryeo-jin duality (uh)

죄다 뭐다 장식품 quality (huh)

joe-da mwo-da jang-sik-pum quality (huh)

Push it to the limit, 부셔 버릴 듯이 밟아, yeah

Push it to the limit, bu-syeo beo-ril deus-i bal-a, yeah

Rush it to the finish, 끝까지 더 밟아, yeah (let's go)

Rush it to the finish, kkeut-kka-ji deo bal-a, yeah (let's go)

확 밀어붙여 두 배로 널 향해, pedal to the metal (ayy)

hwak mil-eo-but-yeo du bae-ro neol hyang-hae, pedal to the metal (ayy)

혼잡한 이 세상의 game, 여긴 끝없이 냉정한 battle

hon-jap-han i se-sang-ui game, yeo-gin kkeut-eop-i naeng-jeong-han battle

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

Don't stop what you're feeling

시동 걸어, 자, bang-bang

si-dong geol-eo, ja, bang-bang

날 따르는 speed limit (후), 뜨거워진 pace (야야)

nal tta-reu-neun speed limit (hu), tteu-geo-wo-jin pace (ya-ya)

Gotta run to the top (rush hour, hour)

Run to the top (rush hour, hour)

Now, baby, go dash 위로, dash 위로, dash 위로

Now, baby, go dash wi-ro, dash wi-ro, dash wi-ro

(야야야야) dash 위로, dash 위로

(ya-ya-ya-ya) dash wi-ro, dash wi-ro

Baby, we're just getting started now

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

밀리는 도시 위 기어 밟어

mil-ri-neun do-si wi gi-eo bal-eo

앞만 보고 달려 no back-back

ap-man bo-go dal-ryeo no back-back

짜릿하네, 경쟁은 언제나

jja-ris-ha-ne, gyeong-jaeng-eun eon-je-na

의심 없이, no cap-cap

ui-sim eop-i, no cap-cap

Get down (whoo)

Get down (whoo, whoo)

Get down (whoo, whoo)

Come on (ayy)

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

No cap, 여긴 우리 new area

No cap, yeo-gin u-ri new area

잊었다 하면, 돌아오는 부메랑 (ooh)

it-eoss-da ha-myeon, dol-a-o-neun bu-me-rang (ooh)

We fly high

경쟁자는 너무 작게 보이지, 불필요한 fighting

gyeong-jaeng-ja-neun neo-mu jak-ge bo-i-ji, bul-pil-yo-han fighting

Hate to spend time when you're frontin'

The-the-they hesitate when I'm comin'

볼 필요조차 없는 그대 gimmick

bol pil-yo-jo-cha eop-neun geu-dae gimmick

있는 것들이 더 하지 우리끼리, hah

iss-neun geos-deul-i deo ha-ji u-ri-kki-ri, hah

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

I ain't got no limit, 미친 듯이 그냥 밟아, yeah

I ain't got no limit, mi-chin deus-i geu-nyang bal-a, yeah

Now it's time to kill it, 그까짓 거 세게 밟아, yeah (let's go)

Now it's time to kill it, geu-kka-jis geo se-ge bal-a, yeah (let's go)

확 밀어붙여 두 배로 널 향해, pedal to the metal

hwak mil-eo-but-yeo du bae-ro neol hyang-hae, pedal to the metal

복잡한 이 혼돈 속에 say

bok-jap-han i hon-don sok-e say

날 따르는 speed limit (후), 짙어지는 pace (야야)

nal tta-reu-neun speed limit (hu), jit-eo-ji-neun pace (ya-ya)

Gotta run to the top (rush hour, hour)

Run to the top (rush hour, hour)

Now, baby, go dash 위로, dash 위로, dash 위로

Now, baby, go dash wi-ro, dash wi-ro, dash wi-ro

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

(야야야야) dash 위로, dash 위로

(ya-ya-ya-ya) dash wi-ro, dash wi-ro

Baby, we're just getting started now

이미 과열된 red zone (zone)

i-mi gwa-yeol-doen red zone (zone)

이미 과부하 된 red ocean

i-mi gwa-bu-ha doen red ocean

정글 같은 도시 속 (ooh)

jeong-geul gat-eun do-si sok (ooh)

빠르게 들어선 speed zone

ppa-reu-ge deul-eo-seon speed zone

한계를 넘어 더 속도를 올려

han-gye-reul neom-eo deo sok-do-reul ol-ryeo

보이지 않아 님들은, by pass (by pass)

bo-i-ji an-a nim-deul-eun, by pass (by pass)

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

What's good to the world? 이곳은 너무 좁기에

What's good to the world? i-gos-eun neo-mu jop-gi-e

더 넓은 곳을 향해 movin' (eat this)

deo neol-eun gos-eul hyang-hae movin' (eat this)

시작되는 no limit, 다 부셔버린 채 (야야)

si-jak-doe-neun no limit, da bu-syeo-beo-rin chae (ya-ya)

우린 run to the top (rush hour, hour)

u-rin run to the top (rush hour, hour)

We shoot it out with anyone (rush hour, hour)

Now, baby, go dash 위로, dash 위로, dash 위로

Now, baby, go dash wi-ro, dash wi-ro, dash wi-ro

(야야야야) dash 위로, dash 위로

(ya-ya-ya-ya) dash wi-ro, dash wi-ro

Baby, we're just getting started now

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

밀리는 도시 위 기어 밟어

mil-ri-neun do-si wi gi-eo bal-eo

앞만 보고 달려 no back-back

ap-man bo-go dal-ryeo no back-back

짜릿하네, 경쟁은 언제나

jja-ris-ha-ne, gyeong-jaeng-eun eon-je-na

의심 없이, no cap-cap

ui-sim eop-i, no cap-cap

Get down (whoo)

Get down (whoo, whoo)

Get down (whoo, whoo)

Rush hour

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

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Rush Hour” (Rush Hour) is performed by MONSTA X, released on the album No Limit in 2021.

💡 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 “Rush Hour” by MONSTA X.

1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis

"Rush Hour" (Rush Hour) 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 "Rush Hour" 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, "Rush Hour" 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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Cultural Context & Lyrical Nuance (정 • 한 • 인연)

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

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. "Rush Hour" 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. "Rush Hour" 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 “Rush Hour”?

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

Q: How does “Rush Hour” 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 “Rush Hour” 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 “Rush Hour”.

Performer (아티스트)MONSTA X
Album (앨범)No Limit
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

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

"Rush Hour" 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 Rush Hour with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced Rush Hour by MONSTA X?

"Rush Hour" is performed by MONSTA X, released on the album "No Limit" in 2021. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

Apakah tersedia lirik lagu Rush Hour dan terjemahan serta cara baca?

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