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The Greatest (feat. Verbal Jint)

The Greatest (feat. Verbal Jint)

Artist: Verbal Jint•Album: The Movie Star
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English81% KR📅 2019K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“The Greatest (feat. Verbal Jint)” (The Greatest (feat. Verbal Jint)) is performed by Verbal Jint, released on the album The Movie Star in 2019.

💡 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

21세기 다윗이 부셔 네 우상과 미신

2-1-se-gi da-wis-i bu-syeo ne u-sang-gwa mi-sin

내 삶의 쓰인 말씀으로 지킨 위신

nae sal-ui sseu-in mal-sseum-eu-ro ji-kin wi-sin

내 이미지는 different

nae i-mi-ji-neun different

온고지신이 이끈 내 비싼 2집

on-go-ji-sin-i i-kkeun nae bi-ssan 2-jip

거장이 된 musician

geo-jang-i doen musician

내 말의 씨는 사라지긴커녕 그 어떠한 vision이든

nae mal-ui ssi-neun sa-ra-ji-gin-keo-nyeong geu eo-tteo-han v-i-s-i-o-n-i-deun

실현 가능케 하는 내 믿음의 다른 이름

sil-hyeon ga-neung-ke ha-neun nae mit-eum-ui da-reun i-reum

남의 것 베낀 이들에겐 기근

nam-ui geos be-kkin i-deul-e-gen gi-geun

Chorus

시신이 된 이들 앞엔 거룩히 익은 기쁨의 Koreanism

si-sin-i doen i-deul ap-en geo-ruk-hi ik-eun gi-ppeum-ui Koreanism

내 힙합은 이곳의 자녀들의 삶

nae hip-hap-eun i-gos-ui ja-nyeo-deul-ui sal

그 부모의 낮 조부모의 밤

geu bu-mo-ui nat jo-bu-mo-ui bam

모태 안 생명들의 탄생과 맥박까지 전파됐다

mo-tae an saeng-myeong-deul-ui tan-saeng-gwa maek-bak-kka-ji jeon-pa-dwaess-da

가장 넓게 한국 힙합의 번영 이뤄냈다

ga-jang neol-ge han-guk hip-hap-ui beon-yeong i-rwo-naess-da

내가 주인공인 영화의 결말을 위해

nae-ga ju-in-gong-in yeong-hwa-ui gyeol-mal-eul wi-hae

다른 누군가가 준 대본의 대사를 찢네

da-reun nu-gun-ga-ga jun dae-bon-ui dae-sa-reul jjit-ne

따라가거나 따라 하는 연출은 삭제

tta-ra-ga-geo-na tta-ra ha-neun yeon-chul-eun sak-je

Verse 3

없어질 바다 건너 검은 색깔의 cliché

eop-eo-jil ba-da geon-neo geom-eun saek-kkal-ui cliché

나는 내 땅이 만든 별

na-neun nae ttang-i man-deun byeol

물려받았어 많은 걸

mul-ryeo-bat-ass-eo man-eun geol

자랑스러운 빛나는 얼

ja-rang-seu-reo-un bit-na-neun eol

선교사 혁명가 선배들의 umm

seon-gyo-sa hyeok-myeong-ga seon-bae-deul-ui umm

유산들을 내 안에 영원히 두네 umm

yu-san-deul-eul nae an-e yeong-won-hi du-ne umm

이 문화는 악하다는 편견의 눈에

i mun-hwa-neun ak-ha-da-neun pyeon-gyeon-ui nun-e

변화를 가져온 난 역사의 한 장면에 뜨네 umm

byeon-hwa-reul ga-jyeo-on nan yeok-sa-ui han jang-myeon-e tteu-ne umm

Verse 4

내가 내가 될 때 완성되는 씬

nae-ga nae-ga doel ttae wan-seong-doe-neun ssin

난 따라쟁이 마음 한평생의 짐

nan tta-ra-jaeng-i ma-eum han-pyeong-saeng-ui jim

가본 적 없어 Brooklyn, 또 약으로 얼룩진

ga-bon jeok eop-eo Brooklyn, tto yak-eu-ro eol-ruk-jin

이웃이나 사무치는 가난 속에서 부친의 부재

i-us-i-na sa-mu-chi-neun ga-nan sok-e-seo bu-chin-ui bu-jae

또 무길 backpack에 숨긴 rival gang과의 경쟁과

tto mu-gil b-a-c-k-p-a-c-k-e sum-gin rival g-a-n-g-gwa-ui gyeong-jaeng-gwa

그들에게 죽임 당한 친한 친구 위한

geu-deul-e-ge juk-im dang-han chin-han chin-gu wi-han

그라피티와 black suit, 무덤에 붓는 liquor

geu-ra-pi-ti-wa black suit, mu-deom-e bus-neun liquor

정확한 payback shooting과 무관하지 내 삶

jeong-hwak-han payback s-h-o-o-t-i-n-g-gwa mu-gwan-ha-ji nae sal

Verse 5

그 장소와 시댈 산 적 없지만 그 세상에 맞서 선택한

geu jang-so-wa si-dael san jeok eop-ji-man geu se-sang-e mat-seo seon-taek-han

영웅들이 그린 blueprint 속의 text와

yeong-ung-deul-i geu-rin blueprint sok-ui t-e-x-t-wa

그들이 밟은 step 다 내게 영감이 돼

geu-deul-i bal-eun step da nae-ge yeong-gam-i dwae

딴 길이 아닌 이 길을 걷게 만들었어

ttan gil-i a-nin i gil-eul geot-ge man-deul-eoss-eo

시야는 멀리에 거장의 어깰 밟고 서서

si-ya-neun meol-ri-e geo-jang-ui eo-kkael bal-go seo-seo

낙서처럼 끄적였던 단어들 속 질서

nak-seo-cheo-reom kkeu-jeok-yeoss-deon dan-eo-deul sok jil-seo

날이 가며 조금씩 더 많은 자가 읽어

nal-i ga-myeo jo-geum-ssik deo man-eun ja-ga il-eo

더 많은 차가운 시선

deo man-eun cha-ga-un si-seon

Verse 6

다들 나를 미쳤다 했어도

da-deul na-reul mi-chyeoss-da haess-eo-do

멀리서 희미했지만

meol-ri-seo hui-mi-haess-ji-man

무명을 밀어낼 빛이 오고 있음을 알았지

mu-myeong-eul mil-eo-nael bit-i o-go iss-eum-eul al-ass-ji

그들이 음악과 시를 쓰는 방식이 가진

geu-deul-i eum-ak-gwa si-reul sseu-neun bang-sik-i ga-jin

잠재력을 목격한 후

jam-jae-ryeok-eul mok-gyeok-han hu

수입이 된 양식 but 중개상 shit에 그치기엔 내 야심이 컸어 늘

su-ip-i doen yang-sik but jung-gae-sang s-h-i-t-e geu-chi-gi-en nae ya-sim-i keoss-eo neul

거장이 되기로 했지 때려치웠어 번역본은

geo-jang-i doe-gi-ro haess-ji ttae-ryeo-chi-woss-eo beon-yeok-bon-eun

이 땅의 얘길 담기에도 벅차

i ttang-ui yae-gil dam-gi-e-do beok-cha

Verse 7

I know my kind, 원초적 본능

I know my kind, won-cho-jeok bon-neung

Bewhy, 내 어깰 밟아 넌 거장

Bewhy, nae eo-kkael bal-a neon geo-jang

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “The Greatest (feat. Verbal Jint)” by Verbal Jint.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"The Greatest (feat. Verbal Jint)" (The Greatest (feat. Verbal Jint)) by Verbal Jint 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 "The Greatest (feat. Verbal Jint)" 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, "The Greatest (feat. Verbal Jint)" highlights Verbal Jint'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 “The Greatest (feat. Verbal Jint)”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

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Performer (아티스트)Verbal Jint
Album (앨범)The Movie Star
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under Verbal Jint and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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What is the English translation and meaning of The Greatest (feat. Verbal Jint) by Verbal Jint?

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