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Mad City

Mad City

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Lyrics, Cara Baca & English Translation

You make me so mad

You make me so mad 남 다른걸

You make me so mad nam da-reun-geol

넌 나를 미치게 만들고 있는 걸

neon na-reul mi-chi-ge man-deul-go iss-neun geol

I'm gonna be so mad 화려한 이 fancy place

I'm gonna be so mad hwa-ryeo-han i fancy place

Baby, look at us 우릴 봐봐 you make me so mad

Baby, look at us u-ril bwa-bwa you make me so mad

When I'm in the house, guess what happens at the end

It always turns out to be empty and demolished (I killed it)

I eventually always end up standing at the center of it

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Always energetic still clenching a damn mic in my fist now (how?)

Could this be possible? Am I that powerful?

Guess that's why rumors around the world

Are saying that Mark is absolutely fully capable, no more rules

Just dial my number if you're ready to have your house blown

조용해 이곳은 downtown 다 필요 없고 kick up

jo-yong-hae i-gos-eun downtown da pil-yo eop-go kick up

이 구역의 청소부는 나야 잔말 말고 cleanup

i gu-yeok-ui cheong-so-bu-neun na-ya jan-mal mal-go cleanup

나랑 놀고 싶은 랩퍼들은 받고 와라 make up

na-rang nol-go sip-eun raep-peo-deul-eun bat-go wa-ra make up

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Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

애정 결핍인 것 같은 녀석들은 전부 shame on you

ae-jeong gyeol-pip-in geos gat-eun nyeo-seok-deul-eun jeon-bu shame on you

이제부터라도 애칭을 불러줄게 boo라고

i-je-bu-teo-ra-do ae-ching-eul bul-reo-jul-ge b-o-o-ra-go

남들의 시선 신경 꺼 그게 원래 너라고

nam-deul-ui si-seon sin-gyeong kkeo geu-ge won-rae neo-ra-go

뭐라 해도 I'm gonna do, gotta do

mwo-ra hae-do I'm gonna do, gotta do

네가 정신차릴 때쯤 난 없지 I'm done

ne-ga jeong-sin-cha-ril ttae-jjeum nan eop-ji I'm done

You make me so mad, I'm gonna be so mad

내가 이상해보여 yeah, I'm a freaky deaky man

nae-ga i-sang-hae-bo-yeo yeah, I'm a freaky deaky man

You make me so mad, I'm gonna be so mad

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네가 누군지 몰라도 you make me so mad

ne-ga nu-gun-ji mol-ra-do you make me so mad

You make me so mad, I'm gonna be so mad

You make me so mad, I'm gonna be so mad

You make me so mad, I'm gonna be so mad

You make me so mad, yeah, back, come my turn

누구도 범접하지 못해 내가 쓰는 fantasy에

nu-gu-do beom-jeop-ha-ji mos-hae nae-ga sseu-neun f-a-n-t-a-s-y-e

이 비트만으로도 더 족한걸 어떻게 뭘 더해

i bi-teu-man-eu-ro-do deo jok-han-geol eo-tteot-ge mwol deo-hae

I'm 이름앞에 T가 붙은 T-Rex 가 내 별명답게

I'm i-reum-ap-e T-ga but-eun T-Rex ga nae byeol-myeong-dap-ge

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이 비트를 씹어 누가 범접할래

i bi-teu-reul ssip-eo nu-ga beom-jeop-hal-rae

어느 순간부터 시간이 이렇게 빨리 지나갔어

eo-neu sun-gan-bu-teo si-gan-i i-reot-ge ppal-ri ji-na-gass-eo

모든 게 흘러갔지만 mic 잡고 노는 건 똑같아서

mo-deun ge heul-reo-gass-ji-man mic jap-go no-neun geon ttok-gat-a-seo

Yeah, you make me so mad, you make me so mad

What can I do with it? Why not just all go mad?

Mad life, mad life, mad life

우리는 미쳐가 mad life, mad life

u-ri-neun mi-chyeo-ga mad life, mad life

매일 매일 미쳐가 mad life, mad life

mae-il mae-il mi-chyeo-ga mad life, mad life

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Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

남들이 미쳤다고 생각할 때까지 뛰어 매일 미쳐봐

nam-deul-i mi-chyeoss-da-go saeng-gak-hal ttae-kka-ji ttwi-eo mae-il mi-chyeo-bwa

Mad life, mad life, mad life

우리는 미쳐가 mad life, mad life

u-ri-neun mi-chyeo-ga mad life, mad life

매일 매일 미쳐가 mad life, mad life

mae-il mae-il mi-chyeo-ga mad life, mad life

남들이 미쳤다고 생각할 때까지 뛰어 매일 미쳐봐

nam-deul-i mi-chyeoss-da-go saeng-gak-hal ttae-kka-ji ttwi-eo mae-il mi-chyeo-bwa

NCT, NCT, N city 내가 속해 있는 soul city

NCT, NCT, N city nae-ga sok-hae iss-neun soul city

다들 미쳐가고 있지 왜 때문인지는 알지

da-deul mi-chyeo-ga-go iss-ji wae ttae-mun-in-ji-neun al-ji

Mad City 날 어떻게 볼지는 몰라도

Mad City nal eo-tteot-ge bol-ji-neun mol-ra-do

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Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

어떻게 될지 아무도 몰라 난 참 chemical 해 (wow)

eo-tteot-ge doel-ji a-mu-do mol-ra nan cham chemical hae (wow)

It's a boom to the b-boom 폭탄을 점화하는

It's a boom to the b-boom pok-tan-eul jeom-hwa-ha-neun

Knuckle p-p-p-punch, it's about our chemistry that never stops

언제나 화가 나있는 hulk 다 같이 mad할 때까지

eon-je-na hwa-ga na-iss-neun hulk da gat-i m-a-d-hal ttae-kka-ji

I'm breaking it all apart

Pump, pump from adrenalin, adrenalin rush

I can almost feel excitement flowing through my deep blood, man

Never gonna let it fade, keep it going on

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'Cause the music is what pumps it and the beat continues on and on, man

Why are they doubting, TY?

How have we done it, can't you just see why?

How we worked crazy for it, always kept the music going

Kept our bars without no limit and even turned crazy for it, right

사람들은 말해 조금 진정하라고

sa-ram-deul-eun mal-hae jo-geum jin-jeong-ha-ra-go

지금 너는 너무 흥분되어 있다고 man

ji-geum neo-neun neo-mu heung-bun-doe-eo iss-da-go man

그럼 나는 대답해 아 그런 것 같기도

geu-reom na-neun dae-dap-hae a geu-reon geos gat-gi-do

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Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

너무 흥분해 앞뒤를 못 가릴거 같기도 해

neo-mu heung-bun-hae ap-dwi-reul mos ga-ril-geo gat-gi-do hae

무슨 같잖은 헛소리들은 집어 쳐

mu-seun gat-jan-eun heos-so-ri-deul-eun jip-eo chyeo

흥분을 넘어서 지금 난 거의 미쳐있어

heung-bun-eul neom-eo-seo ji-geum nan geo-ui mi-chyeo-iss-eo

비트를 씹으려 광분한 상태

bi-teu-reul ssip-eu-ryeo gwang-bun-han sang-tae

내게 과분한걸 바라는 순간

nae-ge gwa-bun-han-geol ba-ra-neun sun-gan

I turn around, ay

날 붙잡으려 하지는 마 bounce, ay

nal but-jap-eu-ryeo ha-ji-neun ma bounce, ay

긴장을 풀어 여긴 playground, ay

gin-jang-eul pul-eo yeo-gin playground, ay

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나를 보고 있는 crowds 모든게 완벽해 high for the sound

na-reul bo-go iss-neun crowds mo-deun-ge wan-byeok-hae high for the sound

Mad life, mad life, mad life

우리는 미쳐가 mad life, mad life

u-ri-neun mi-chyeo-ga mad life, mad life

매일 매일 미쳐가 mad life, mad life

mae-il mae-il mi-chyeo-ga mad life, mad life

남들이 미쳤다고 생각할 때까지 뛰어 매일 미쳐봐

nam-deul-i mi-chyeoss-da-go saeng-gak-hal ttae-kka-ji ttwi-eo mae-il mi-chyeo-bwa

Mad life, mad life, mad life

우리는 미쳐가 mad life, mad life

u-ri-neun mi-chyeo-ga mad life, mad life

매일 매일 미쳐가 mad life, mad life

mae-il mae-il mi-chyeo-ga mad life, mad life

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Tap word for Cara Baca & Meaning:

남들이 미쳤다고 생각할 때까지 뛰어 매일 미쳐봐

nam-deul-i mi-chyeoss-da-go saeng-gak-hal ttae-kka-ji ttwi-eo mae-il mi-chyeo-bwa

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Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Mad City” (Mad City) is performed by NCT, released on the album NCT #127 – The 1st Mini Album in 2016.

💡 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 “Mad City” by NCT.

1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis

"Mad City" (Mad City) by NCT 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 "Mad City" 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, "Mad City" showcases NCT'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 “Mad City”:

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. "Mad City" 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. "Mad City" by NCT 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 “Mad City”?

"Mad City" (Mad City) by NCT is an evocative musical statement exploring themes of vulnerability, personal transformation, and emotional resonance. The lyrics navigate the tension between public expec...

Q: How does “Mad City” express traditional Korean sentiment?

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

Q: How can I practice singing “Mad City” 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 “Mad City”.

Performer (아티스트)NCT
Album (앨범)NCT #127 – The 1st Mini Album
Release Year (발매연도)
Rights Society (저작권 관리)Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)✓ Verified Rights Registry
Lyricist (작사)Registered KOMCA Lyricist for NCT
Composer (작곡)Registered KOMCA Composer for NCT
Publishing & DistributionOfficial creative contributors licensed under NCT and affiliated KOMCA music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mad City, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Mad City by NCT?

"Mad City" is performed by NCT. 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 Mad City with Romanized lyrics?

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

Who wrote and produced Mad City by NCT?

"Mad City" is performed by NCT, released on the album "NCT #127 – The 1st Mini Album" in 2016. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

Apakah tersedia lirik lagu Mad City dan terjemahan serta cara baca?

Ya, K-Lyrics menyediakan lirik lagu Mad City (NCT) 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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