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GAMBLER

GAMBLER

Artist: MONSTA XAlbum: One Of A Kind
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English24% KR📅 2021K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

GAMBLER (GAMBLER) is performed by MONSTA X, released on the album One Of A Kind 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

If you don't know, now you know

Okay? Deal

오묘한 기류, 끈적이는 눈빛 (huh)

o-myo-han gi-ryu, kkeun-jeok-i-neun nun-bit (huh)

Oh, yeah (I like that)

모든 걸 베팅해, 내 맘을 빼앗은 너 (huh)

mo-deun geol be-ting-hae, nae mam-eul ppae-as-eun neo (huh)

What you want? (secret)

Don't you really wanna feel alive?

아침까지 flip that

a-chim-kka-ji flip that

낯간지러운 불장난

nat-gan-ji-reo-un bul-jang-nan

I want something deeper, you nah mean, ha?

강한 끌림이 와 (ha!)

gang-han kkeul-rim-i wa (ha!)

아직은 알 수 없어 너의 bluffing (whoo)

a-jik-eun al su eop-eo neo-ui bluffing (whoo)

But 다른 느낌이 와

But da-reun neu-kkim-i wa

어둠에 감춰놓은, my heart is beating now

eo-dum-e gam-chwo-not-eun, my heart is beating now

So sweet, 한 네 미소 속에 난 빠져들어

So sweet, han ne mi-so sok-e nan ppa-jyeo-deul-eo

너의 trick에 난 홀려

neo-ui t-r-i-c-k-e nan hol-ryeo

널 밀어내려 해봐도, 널 잊어보려 해봐도

neol mil-eo-nae-ryeo hae-bwa-do, neol it-eo-bo-ryeo hae-bwa-do

흔들리는 이 맘 callin' me now

heun-deul-ri-neun i mam callin' me now

Zero, zero, lucky, bang (whoo)

My suit is black, my suit is fresh

Open my pack, let me show you how I bang

All in 했다면, 다 이기는 game

All in haess-da-myeon, da i-gi-neun game

일 벌이는 대로 판은 이미 race

il beol-i-neun dae-ro pan-eun i-mi race

What you do? (What you do?)

They don't know what you do

널 손에 잡은 채, 난 poker face

neol son-e jap-eun chae, nan poker face

Me? I'm a handsome sum of money

I got a Vesper martini, hoo

주머니엔 흘러 넘쳐나는 c-note or dinero

ju-meo-ni-en heul-reo neom-chyeo-na-neun c-note or dinero

언제나 깔끔하게 바뀌는 나의 fit

eon-je-na kkal-kkeum-ha-ge ba-kkwi-neun na-ui fit

Nice and sassy 날 따라오는 수식어

Nice and sassy nal tta-ra-o-neun su-sik-eo

All-time on season 맛은, huh, maximum

All-time on season mas-eun, huh, maximum

무르익다 못해 떨어지네, 뚝뚝

mu-reu-ik-da mos-hae tteol-eo-ji-ne, ttuk-ttuk

Hot as °F (whoo)

So sweet, 한 입맞춤 속에 더 빠져들어

So sweet, han ip-mat-chum sok-e deo ppa-jyeo-deul-eo

너의 trick에 난 홀려

neo-ui t-r-i-c-k-e nan hol-ryeo

날 멈추려고 해봐도, 널 벗어나려 해봐도

nal meom-chu-ryeo-go hae-bwa-do, neol beos-eo-na-ryeo hae-bwa-do

흔들리는 이 맘 callin' me now

heun-deul-ri-neun i mam callin' me now

Zero, zero, lucky, bang (whoo)

My suit is black, my suit is fresh

Open my pack, let me show you how I bang

All in 했다면, 다 이기는 game

All in haess-da-myeon, da i-gi-neun game

일 벌이는 대로 판은 이미 race

il beol-i-neun dae-ro pan-eun i-mi race

What you do? (What you do?)

They don't know what you do

널 손에 잡은 채, 난 poker face

neol son-e jap-eun chae, nan poker face

Dance (ha!)

(Huh, huh, huh) Hold up

She's gone, she's gone

She's gone, she's gone

It's done, yeah, whoo

강한 확신에 난 (ha!)

gang-han hwak-sin-e nan (ha!)

이제야 알아냈어 너의 bluffing (oh)

i-je-ya al-a-naess-eo neo-ui bluffing (oh)

반한 순간에 날 (ha!)

ban-han sun-gan-e nal (ha!)

걸리게 만든 새빨간 lip 위에 trap

geol-ri-ge man-deun sae-ppal-gan lip wi-e trap

내 심장을 걸어놓고

nae sim-jang-eul geol-eo-not-go

한순간 다 뺏긴대도

han-sun-gan da ppaes-gin-dae-do

덫에 걸린 이 맘 killin' me now

deot-e geol-rin i mam killin' me now

Baby, baby, aww (whoo)

Show me something, girl, you wanna be like

My suit is black, my suit is fresh

Open my pack, let me show you how I bang, yeah

You don't know how to take me yet

'Cause love is a gamble

Just I wanna say

If you don't know, now you know

Deal?

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

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

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"GAMBLER" (GAMBLER) 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 "GAMBLER" 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, "GAMBLER" 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 “GAMBLER”?

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

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for GAMBLER.

Performer (아티스트)MONSTA X
Album (앨범)One Of A Kind
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under MONSTA X and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

"GAMBLER" 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 GAMBLER by MONSTA X?

"GAMBLER" is performed by MONSTA X, released on the album "One Of A Kind" in 2021. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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