Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the electrifying world of MONSTA X with 'Do What I Want,' a bold and confident anthem that encourages listeners to embrace their true selves. Explore the fusion of Brazilian funk and EDM, and discover the unique sound that defines MONSTA X's fearless approach to music. Learn about the members' creative input and the song's message of self-assurance, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking musical inspiration and a deeper understanding of MONSTA X's artistry.
Key Vocabulary
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Key Grammar Structures
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Is this what you **want**?
➔ Question with inversion
➔ The verb 'is' comes before the subject 'this' to form a question. This is a common grammatical structure in English.
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Them do what I do what I **want**
➔ Relative clause (implied)
➔ The second 'what I want' acts as a relative clause defining what they 'do'. It's implied, meaning what they do is what the speaker wants. (The full sentence is 'Them do what I want them to do' )
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Yup **오랜만이야** 막 달리는 Race ya
➔ Informal Korean expression of greeting/reunion
➔ This is an informal Korean expression that translates to 'long time no see' or 'it's been a while'.
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미쳐버리자 **Lost in music** babe
➔ Noun phrase used as an exclamatory phrase
➔ 'Lost in music' is a noun phrase, but here it's used to express excitement or a feeling of being consumed by the music.
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더는 기다릴 순 **없어** No way
➔ Korean verb ending (formal to informal)
➔ The ending '-어' or '-어' is the informal Korean style. It's used in close or casual settings. Here, '없어' translates to 'I can't'.
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I know you **got me hot up on stage**
➔ Phrasal verb with object complement
➔ 'Got' here acts as a phrasal verb, and 'me hot' is the object complement, describing the state of 'me'. It's an informal way of saying 'You make me feel hot'.
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Tellin’ me 오늘 **밤새워**
➔ Korean verb in the imperative mood.
➔ '밤새워' is a Korean verb stem used as a command or encouragement. It roughly translates to 'stay up all night' or 'party all night'.
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I skip that cause I’m low **tone**
➔ Noun
➔ 'Tone' here is used as a noun to describe the speaker's state.
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여기저기 **죄다** 싹 Boring
➔ Korean slang/colloquial term (adverb).
➔ '죄다' is Korean slang, roughly translating to 'all' or 'everywhere'.
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For sure you call me (**Honey**)
➔ Vocative Case
➔ 'Honey' is a term of endearment used to address someone directly. It is in the vocative case.
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