Monster
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SUPER JUNIOR’s Monster reveals a fierce obsession, where love feels like a wild beast that’s impossible to escape.
Album
Sorry, Sorry (The 3rd Album)
Release Date
March 12, 2009
Genre
R&B / Soul
Label
SM Entertainment
Composers / Lyricists
Kenzie
Participating Members
Leeteuk
Heechul
Han Geng
Yesung
Kangin
Shindong
Sungmin
Eunhyuk
Siwon
Donghae
Ryeowook
Kibum
Kyuhyun
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[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
English Translation
eol-ma-na jjit-gyeo-ya ha-nya-go go-min-eul ha-go won-mang-ha-go
ppeon-han gyeol-mal kkeut-i bo-yeo-do neol kkeu-neul su eop-seo,
sum-swi-neun han neo-reul gat-go si-peo
ppeon-han gyeol-mal kkeut-i bo-yeo-do neol kkeu-neul su eop-seo,
sum-swi-neun han neo-reul gat-go si-peo
How much more do I have to struggle, feeling hopeless and lost? Even when the end seems near, I can’t let you go. I want to breathe you in.
neul-ssin-han geu-rim-ja-reul tta-ra ga
go-eu-reul bo-neun cheok hum-chyeo bwa
i-reon kkol u-seu-wo-jyeo po-gi-hal-kka
i-reon go-min beol-sseo myeot beon-jjae-ya
go-eu-reul bo-neun cheok hum-chyeo bwa
i-reon kkol u-seu-wo-jyeo po-gi-hal-kka
i-reon go-min beol-sseo myeot beon-jjae-ya
I follow your shadow, pretending not to notice. Should I laugh at myself for being so foolish? How many times have I been through this dilemma?
just like that jap-hi-ji-ma nan wi-heom-hae
just like that gung-ju-rin ya-su bo-da deo
just like that o hal su-eop-si nan
mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo il-ppun
just like that gung-ju-rin ya-su bo-da deo
just like that o hal su-eop-si nan
mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo il-ppun
Just like that, don’t hold onto me, I’m dangerous. Just like that, more than a cunning beast. Just like that, I can’t do anything. I’m just a fool, dry-throated and yearning, with distant eyes.
eon-je beu-teon-ji-do mol-la just like that
nan sa-ro-jap-hyeo beo-ryeo-sseo just like that
o-hae ma neol bo-myeon mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo-il ppun-ya
nan sa-ro-jap-hyeo beo-ryeo-sseo just like that
o-hae ma neol bo-myeon mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo-il ppun-ya
I don’t know when it started, just like that. I got caught up and lost myself, just like that. Misunderstand me, when I see you, I’m just a fool, dry-throated and yearning, with distant eyes.
mom-bu-rim-chi-go u-reo-bwa-do oe-rop-go da-chin ma-eum-eun a-pa
nun-bich-i heun-deul-lin-geol bwa-sseo
na ttae-mun-i a-ni-ran geot jjeum-eun a-ra neul geu-rae-sseo
nun-bich-i heun-deul-lin-geol bwa-sseo
na ttae-mun-i a-ni-ran geot jjeum-eun a-ra neul geu-rae-sseo
Even if I tremble and cry, my lonely and wounded heart hurts. I saw your eyes waver. I know it’s not because of me, but it always seems that way.
sae-ppal-gan geu ip-sul-lo mal-hae-bwa
seong-ga-si-go gwi-chan-da-go mal-ya
i-reon kkol u-seu-wo-jyeo po-gi-hal-kka
i-reon go-min beol-sseo myeot beon-jjae-ya
seong-ga-si-go gwi-chan-da-go mal-ya
i-reon kkol u-seu-wo-jyeo po-gi-hal-kka
i-reon go-min beol-sseo myeot beon-jjae-ya
With those bright red lips, tell me. Say it’s annoying and tiresome. Should I laugh at myself for being so foolish? How many times have I been through this dilemma?
just like that jap-hi-ji-ma nan wi-heom-hae
just like that gung-ju-rin ya-su bo-da deo
just like that o hal su-eop-si nan
mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo il-ppun
just like that gung-ju-rin ya-su bo-da deo
just like that o hal su-eop-si nan
mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo il-ppun
Just like that, don’t hold onto me, I’m dangerous. Just like that, more than a cunning beast. Just like that, I can’t do anything. I’m just a fool, dry-throated and yearning, with distant eyes.
eon-je beu-teon-ji-do mol-la just like that
nan sa-ro-jap-hyeo beo-ryeo-sseo just like that
o-hae ma neol bo-myeon mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo-il ppun-ya
nan sa-ro-jap-hyeo beo-ryeo-sseo just like that
o-hae ma neol bo-myeon mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo-il ppun-ya
I don’t know when it started, just like that. I got caught up and lost myself, just like that. Misunderstand me, when I see you, I’m just a fool, dry-throated and yearning, with distant eyes.
o-neul bam-i ji-na-myeon neol i-jeul su i-sseul-kka
mo-reu-ge-sseo nan i-jen a-mu-geot-do,
ij-go-si-peo da eol-gul-ma-jeo-do
o-neul bam-i ji-na-myeon neol ji-ul su i-sseul-kka
mo-reu-ge-sseo nan i-jen a-mu-geot-do,
ij-go-si-peo da eol-gul-ma-jeo-do
o-neul bam-i ji-na-myeon neol ji-ul su i-sseul-kka
When tonight passes, will I be able to forget you? I don’t know, now I want to forget everything, even your face. When tonight passes, will I be able to erase you?
i-ge mwo-ji da? dwi-seok-in gam-jeong,
but just like that tta-ra-ga-go i-sseo
but just like that tta-ra-ga-go i-sseo
What is this? A lingering emotion. But just like that, I’m following along.
just like that jap-hi-ji-ma nan wi-heom-hae
just like that gung-ju-rin ya-su bo-da deo
just like that o hal su-eop-si nan
mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo il-ppun
just like that gung-ju-rin ya-su bo-da deo
just like that o hal su-eop-si nan
mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo il-ppun
Just like that, don’t hold onto me, I’m dangerous. Just like that, more than a cunning beast. Just like that, I can’t do anything. I’m just a fool, dry-throated and yearning, with distant eyes.
eon-je beu-teon-ji-do mol-la just like that
nan sa-ro-jap-hyeo beo-ryeo-sseo just like that
o-hae ma neol bo-myeon mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo-il ppun-ya
nan sa-ro-jap-hyeo beo-ryeo-sseo just like that
o-hae ma neol bo-myeon mok ma-reun, ae-ta-neun, nun-i meon ba-bo-il ppun-ya
I don’t know when it started, just like that. I got caught up and lost myself, just like that. Misunderstand me, when I see you, I’m just a fool, dry-throated and yearning, with distant eyes.
🗣️ Practice Korean Words
찢겨야
(jjitgyeoya)
to be torn
💡 Note: expressing the agonizing pain of being emotionally destroyed
야수
(yasu)
beast
💡 Note: comparing one’s obsessive and wild desires to a hungry animal
사로잡혀
(sarojaphyeo)
captured
💡 Note: being completely captivated or seized by someone’s presence
목마른
(mokmareun)
thirsty
💡 Note: describing a deep, desperate longing or craving for someone
🎵 Song Meaning & Interpretation
The song depicts a dangerous obsession and an uncontrollable desire for someone, comparing the protagonist to a hungry beast. Despite the blind pain and the realization that the relationship might lead to a predictable end, the heart remains captivated, unable to break free from the entangled emotions.
