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Do What I Want

Do What I Want

Artist: MONSTA X•Album: THE X - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English17% KR📅 2025K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Do What I Want” (Do What I Want) is performed by MONSTA X, released on the album THE X - EP in 2025.

💡 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

Yeah, yeah

Is this what you want? Hm

Them do what I, do what I want

I do what I, do what I want

Them do what I, do what I want

I do what I, do what I want (do what I want)

Yeah, 오랜만이야 막 달리는 race ya

Yeah, o-raen-man-i-ya mak dal-ri-neun race ya

알잖아 내 적토마 같은 pace ya

al-jan-a nae jeok-to-ma gat-eun pace ya

Chorus

이런 case, 이런 bass, 이렇게 누가 하냐 show

i-reon case, i-reon bass, i-reot-ge nu-ga ha-nya show

Time is now, 손 위로 up, up

Time is now, son wi-ro up, up

이 위에선 하나같이 청산해 업보

i wi-e-seon ha-na-gat-i cheong-san-hae eop-bo

자신 있게 face to face ya, 부끄러워

ja-sin iss-ge face to face ya, bu-kkeu-reo-wo

몸 배배 꼬이면 받아 내 뽀뽀

mom bae-bae kko-i-myeon bat-a nae ppo-ppo

기대하던 우린 runnin' to you

gi-dae-ha-deon u-rin runnin' to you

미쳐버리자 lost in music, babe

mi-chyeo-beo-ri-ja lost in music, babe

더는 기다릴 순 없어 no way

deo-neun gi-da-ril sun eop-eo no way

Verse 3

내게로 이제 come on, baby

nae-ge-ro i-je come on, baby

I know you got me hot up on stage

Tellin' me 오늘 밤새워

Tellin' me o-neul bam-sae-wo

Them do what I, do what I want

I do what I, do what I want

Them do what I, do what I want

I do what I, do what I want

Them do what I, do what I want

Verse 4

I do what I, do what I want

Them do what I, do what I want

I do what I, do what I want

I skip that 'cause I'm low tone, 발밑엔 모두 my zone

I skip that 'cause I'm low tone, bal-mit-en mo-du my zone

I hate that, don't hit my phone, 다 비슷해, I go slow-mo'

I hate that, don't hit my phone, da bi-seus-hae, I go slow-mo'

누군 그만하면 됐대, 시간 지나 우린 벌써 over decade

nu-gun geu-man-ha-myeon dwaess-dae, si-gan ji-na u-rin beol-sseo over decade

절대 대충이란 없지, 여섯이 모일 땐 never afraid (afraid)

jeol-dae dae-chung-i-ran eop-ji, yeo-seos-i mo-il ttaen never afraid (afraid)

기대하던 우린 runnin' to you

gi-dae-ha-deon u-rin runnin' to you

Verse 5

미쳐버리자 lost in music, babe

mi-chyeo-beo-ri-ja lost in music, babe

더는 기다릴 순 없어 no way

deo-neun gi-da-ril sun eop-eo no way

내게로 이제 come on, baby

nae-ge-ro i-je come on, baby

I know you got me hot up on stage

Tellin' me 오늘 밤새워

Tellin' me o-neul bam-sae-wo

Them do what I, do what I want

I do what I, do what I want

Them do what I, do what I want

Verse 6

I do what I, do what I want

Them do what I, do what I want

I do what I, do what I want

Them do what I, do what I want

I do what I, do what I want

Ooh, party, let's get started

더 달아올라 warning

deo dal-a-ol-ra warning

불 질러라 it's burning

bul jil-reo-ra it's burning

Verse 7

여기저기 죄다 싹 boring

yeo-gi-jeo-gi joe-da ssak boring

For sure, you call me (honey)

이리 모여 today, we got (money)

i-ri mo-yeo today, we got (money)

내게 네게 더 깊이 (fallin')

nae-ge ne-ge deo gip-i (fallin')

아찔하게 진하게 달려 우린 다른 quality

a-jjil-ha-ge jin-ha-ge dal-ryeo u-rin da-reun quality

Are you ready for night? (Oh)

밝게 빛나는 lights on

bal-ge bit-na-neun lights on

자유롭게 누벼 네 손을 잡고 run

ja-yu-rop-ge nu-byeo ne son-eul jap-go run

Verse 8

내게로 이제 come on, baby

nae-ge-ro i-je come on, baby

I know you got me hot up on stage

Tellin' me 오늘 밤새워

Tellin' me o-neul bam-sae-wo

Them do what I, do what I want

I do what I, do what I want

Them do what I, do what I want (I'm doin' it, doin' it)

I do what I, do what I want

Them do what I, do what I want

Verse 9

I do what I, do what I want

Them do what I, do what I want

I do what I, do what I want

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Do What I Want” by MONSTA X.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Do What I Want" (Do What I Want) 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 "Do What I Want" 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, "Do What I Want" 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 “Do What I Want”?

"Do What I Want" (Do What I Want) by MONSTA X is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotio...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Do What I Want”.

Performer (아티스트)MONSTA X
Album (앨범)THE X - EP
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 Do What I Want by MONSTA X?

"Do What I Want" 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 Do What I Want by MONSTA X?

"Do What I Want" is performed by MONSTA X, released on the album "THE X - EP" in 2025. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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