Dynamite – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: BTS

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the infectious rhythms of BTS's "Dynamite," their groundbreaking first all-English song! This upbeat disco-pop track is a celebration of joy and resilience, crafted to lift spirits during challenging times. By exploring its simple yet powerful English lyrics and understanding the positive messages conveyed by the members, learners can grasp everyday expressions and feel-good vocabulary, making language acquisition a truly energetic and inspiring experience.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness in each twenty-four hours
stars /stɑːrz/ A1	noun - a fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large, remote incandescent body like the sun.
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A2	noun - combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke.
morning /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/ A1	noun - the period of time between sunrise and noon.
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps. noun - an act of dancing
city /ˈsɪti/ A2	noun - a large town or urban area.
friends /frendz/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations.
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible. verb - to give light to something
sweet /swiːt/ A2	adjective - having a pleasant taste like that of sugar or honey.
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2	noun - a social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment.
beat /biːt/ B1	noun - a main accent or rhythmic unit in music.
soul /soʊl/ B1	noun - emotional or intellectual energy or intensity, especially as revealed in a work of art or an artistic performance.
funk /fʌŋk/ B2	noun - a style of popular music characterized by a strong bass line and complex syncopated rhythms.
shine /ʃaɪn/ A2	verb - to emit light; be bright and radiant.
ready /ˈrɛdi/ A1	adjective - in a suitable state for an activity or action; fully prepared.

Key Grammar Structures

• 오늘밤 난 별들 속에 있으니

  ➔ 으니 (-(eu)ni): Reason/Cause Connector

  ➔ The grammar "으니" (-euni) indicates that the first clause is the reason or cause for the second clause. Here, "오늘밤 난 별들 속에 있으니" (Tonight I am among the stars) provides the reason for the following action.

• 내 안의 불꽃들로 이밤을 찬란히 밝히는걸 지켜봐

  ➔ -(는)걸 (-neun geol): Shortened form of -(는) 것을 (-(neun) geot-eul) – Object marker with a verb acting as a noun

  ➔ Here, "밝히는걸" is a shortened form of "밝히는 것을", meaning "the act of illuminating". The grammar emphasizes the action as an object being observed.

• 킹콩 드럼을 연주해, 구르는 돌처럼 거침 없이

  ➔ -(처럼) (-(cheoreom)): Like, as (comparison)

  ➔ The grammar "-(처럼)" (-(cheoreom)) is used to make a comparison. Here, it compares the manner of playing drums to a "rolling stone", implying a continuous and unstoppable action.

• 친구도 불러 여기 모여봐

  ➔ -아/어/여 보다 (-a/eo/yeo boda): To try, to attempt; to do something and see what happens

  ➔ The grammar "-아/어/여 보다" (-a/eo/yeo boda) means to try or attempt something. In this context, "모여봐" (moyeobwa) means "try gathering here" or "gather here and see what happens".

• 오고 싶은 사람 누구든지

  ➔ -(이)든지 (-(i)deunji): Anyone, anything, anywhere, etc. - Indicates that any choice is acceptable or doesn't matter.

  ➔ The grammar "-(이)든지" (-(i)deunji) means "anyone" or "any". It emphasizes that any person who wants to come is welcome. Because the noun ends with a vowel, “-든지” is used.

• 좋아 말은 됐어, 이제 정신 없이 흔들어

  ➔ 됐어 (dwaesseo): It's okay, it's enough, it's done - Implies completion or acceptance.

  ➔ "됐어" (dwaesseo) indicates that the preceding statement (말은) is sufficient or completed. It signals a transition to the next action: shaking without thinking (정신 없이 흔들어).