Rush Hour album artwork

Rush Hour

Rush Hour

Artist: MONSTA XAlbum: No Limit
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English29% KR📅 2021K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

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

💡 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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

(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)

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

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

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind Rush Hour by MONSTA X.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Rush Hour" (Rush Hour) 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 "Rush Hour" 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, "Rush Hour" 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 “Rush Hour”?

"Rush Hour" (Rush Hour) by MONSTA X is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulner...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for Rush Hour.

Performer (아티스트)MONSTA X
Album (앨범)No Limit
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under MONSTA X and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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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.

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Who wrote and produced Rush Hour by MONSTA X?

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