200% – English Lyrics

• By: Akdong Musician, AKMU
• Album: PLAY

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the Korean language through AKMU's delightful song '200%'. This track showcases youthful expressions of love and unique wordplay, making it a fun and engaging way to learn about Korean culture and emotions. Explore the vibrant sounds and relatable themes that made this song a hit!

[English]

Uh, 나를봐, 나를봐, 나를봐

날 바라봐, 바라봐, 바라봐

너를 본 내 마음속에 사랑이

내 본능이 고백 빨리 하라 해

네 주위를 둘러싼 수많은 경쟁자

Yes, I'm a soldier for you

Sweet멘트 장전

발사하기 전에 제군들 입 풀었나

(Yes, 완전) 간장콩장콩장장

Equals 간 콩장장 (yeah, I'm ready)

아침이 깨는 소리 morning

바람들은 makes harmony

저물어가는 달빛은 let it go (uh)

여물어가는 romance 꿈꾸고 (good night)

Hey, baby, it's comin' new day

새로운 느낌이야 이건

Hey, 왜 이래? It's common lovesick

아무래도 이거는 이거는

It must be L-O-V-E, 200 percent, sure of that

I want you, really, I mean, really, 스투비두바 스투루투투

정말이야 널 좋아하는데

빨갛게 익은 내 얼굴이 그걸 증명해

나를봐, 나를봐, 나를봐

날 바라봐, 바라봐, 바라봐

난 strawberry 처럼 (very, very)

상큼한 사람 don't (worry, worry)

어리바리한 그대 주위

사람들은 모두 다 이기주의

밤낮을 걸으며 (널 지켜줄)

나와 달리 (그들은 차 키를)

과시하지만 bad guy

자다가 일어나 잠꼬대로도 널 찾네

아침이 깨는 소리 morning

바람들은 makes harmony

저물어가는 달빛은 let it go

여물어가는 romance 꿈꾸고

Hello? 어디 가는 거니 (where you?)

I'll be there, 네가 있는 그 거리 (that way)

아직 우리 사이 서먹해도

그래도 try는 해봐야지 나라도

It must be L-O-V-E, 200 percent, sure of that

I want you, really, I mean, really, 스투비두바 스투루투투

정말이야 널 좋아하는데

빨갛게 익은 내 얼굴이 그걸 증명해

처음이야 이런 기분 멈추질 못하겠어 막 넘쳐

누가 잠가놓은 듯 내 입은 네 앞에서 오물쪼물 안 열려

내 부름에 뒤를 돌아보는 네 두 눈을 보니

Ooh-oh (I said), see you tomorrow

Oh, baby, it can't be over like this

Someone help me 내 맘을 전할 수 있다면

사실은 나 널 (oh, please), 좋아하는데 (I'm sure)

모든 걸 담은 이 눈빛이 그걸 증명해

It must be L-O-V-E, 200 percent, sure of that

I want you, really, I mean, really, 스투비두바 스투루투투

정말이야 널 좋아하는데

빨갛게 익은 내 얼굴이 그걸 증명해

It must be L-O-V-E

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to have a desire to possess or do (something)
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
sure /ʃʊər/ A2	adjective - confident in what one thinks or knows
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ A2	noun - an emotional state or reaction
tell /tel/ A2	verb - to communicate information to someone in spoken or written words
morning /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/ A2	noun - the period of time between sunrise and noon
new /njuː/ A1	adjective - recently made, discovered, or developed
strawberry /ˈstrɔːberi/ A1	noun - a soft red fruit with a seed-studded surface.
common /ˈkɒmən/ B1	adjective - occurring frequently; widespread
soldier /ˈsoʊldʒər/ B1	noun - a person serving in an army
romance /roʊˈmæns/ B2	noun - a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love
harmony /ˈhɑːrməni/ B2	noun - the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions having a pleasing effect.
prove /pruːv/ B2	verb - demonstrate the truth or existence of (something) by evidence or argument
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ B1	adjective - mentally deranged, especially as manifested in a wild or aggressive way.

Key Grammar Structures

• 내 본능이 고백 빨리 **하라 해**

  ➔ Indirect Quotation with Imperative Verbs

  ➔ The structure "하라 해" indicates that the speaker's instincts are telling them to quickly confess. "하라" is the imperative form of "하다" (to do), and "해" is a shortened form of "하다" used in indirect quotations to indicate a command or suggestion.

• 발사하기 **전에** 제군들 입 풀었나

  ➔ Time adverbial clause with "전에"

  ➔ "전에" means "before." The clause indicates that the action of warming up the mouth (입 풀었나) happens before the action of firing (발사하기).

• 정말이야 널 좋아하는데 빨갛게 익은 내 얼굴이 그걸 **증명해**

  ➔ Declarative sentence ending in -아/어/여 + 해

  ➔ The verb "증명하다" (to prove) is conjugated to "증명해" which is a common declarative sentence ending form. It expresses a statement of fact.

• 난 strawberry **처럼** (very, very) 상큼한 사람

  ➔ Simile using "처럼"

  ➔ "처럼" means "like" or "as". It is used to create a simile, comparing the speaker to a strawberry. This emphasizes the refreshing and delightful qualities of the speaker.

• 어리바리한 그대 주위 사람들은 모두 다 **이기주의**

  ➔ Noun + "-주의" (-juui) Suffix (expressing ideology or belief)

  ➔ The suffix "-주의" (-juui) attached to a noun creates a word that describes an ideology, principle, or belief system. In this case, "이기주의" (igijuui) means "egoism" or "selfishness."

• 자다가 일어나 잠꼬대로**도** 널 찾네

  ➔ The particle "-도" indicating 'even'

  ➔ The particle "-도" is attached to "잠꼬대" (sleep talking) to mean "even in sleep talking". It emphasizes that the speaker is looking for the listener even unconsciously.

• 아직 우리 사이 서먹**해도** 그래도 try는 해봐야지 나라도

  ➔ Conditional clause with '-아/어/여도'

  ➔ "-아/어/여도" indicates a condition or concession, meaning "even if" or "although". "서먹해도" means "even if our relationship is awkward".

• 누가 잠가놓은 **듯** 내 입은 네 앞에서 오물쪼물 안 열려

  ➔ Expressing Conjecture with "-듯"

  ➔ The suffix "-듯" indicates a supposition or resemblance. It suggests that the speaker's mouth is not opening in front of the listener as if someone has locked it. It implies a resemblance to a situation where the mouth is locked, and the speaker is unable to speak freely.