Lyrics & Translation
Dive into "HIP" by MAMAMOO, a dynamic K-pop track that combines elements of hip-hop and dance-pop with a powerful message of self-empowerment. This song is special not only for its catchy beats and intense choreography but also for its defiant lyrics that encourage listeners to embrace their true selves. By exploring the English and Korean lyrics, you can learn common phrases related to confidence and self-expression, as well as understand how K-pop artists address public scrutiny, making it a vibrant entry point into contemporary Korean language and culture.
Key Vocabulary
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trendy /ˈtrɛndi/ B1 |
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kick /kɪk/ A2 |
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fashion /ˈfæʃən/ A2 |
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action /ˈækʃən/ B1 |
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guarantee /ˌɡɛrənˈti/ B2 |
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original /əˈrɪdʒɪnəl/ B2 |
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mental /ˈmɛntəl/ B2 |
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respect /rɪˈspɛkt/ B1 |
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success /səkˈsɛs/ A2 |
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shine /ʃaɪn/ B1 |
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click /klɪk/ A2 |
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zoom /zuːm/ B1 |
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problem /ˈprɒbləm/ A2 |
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action /ˈækʃən/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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all wanna be is trendy
➔ Subject + want to + base verb
➔ Expresses a desire or wish to do something.
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好きに選ぶ (Kick it)
➔ Verb in dictionary form + に (ni) to indicate manner or way
➔ Indicates the manner or way in which something is done, here meaning 'to choose freely'.
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顔 肩 脚まで HIPへ
➔ まで (made) + noun / verb: indicates 'up to' or 'as far as'
➔ Indicates reaching or going as far as 'hip' in this context, showing a range or extent.
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do it do it like me do it
➔ Imperative form + like + pronoun / noun: as a way to imitate or follow
➔ Commands or urges someone to imitate or follow a manner similar to the speaker.
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騒ぎすぎ!ただのアクション
➔ すぎ (sugi): suffix to indicate 'too much' or 'overdo'
➔ Indicates that something is excessive or over the top.
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見せちゃうパンティ
➔ ちゃう (chau): informal contraction of しまう (shimau), indicating completion or unintended action
➔ Expresses a casual or slightly provocative act of revealing or showing something, often unintended.
Album: reality in BLACK
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