Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a fantastic way to immerse yourself, and Wanna One's "Burn It Up" is a great place to start with Korean. The song is full of powerful, declarative phrases and onomatopoeic words like '활활 (hwalhwal)' that are fun to learn and say. Its energetic pace and repetitive chorus make it easy to follow along and pick up new vocabulary related to passion, dreams, and determination. What makes this song special is its raw energy and the story of a group's explosive debut, making it an inspiring and exciting way to connect with the Korean language and K-Pop culture.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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burn /bɜrn/ B1 |
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light /laɪt/ A2 |
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dream /driːm/ B1 |
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high /haɪ/ A2 |
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time /taɪm/ A1 |
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young /jʌŋ/ A2 |
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wild /waɪld/ B1 |
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future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ B1 |
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light /laɪt/ A2 |
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follow /ˈfɑloʊ/ A2 |
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wake /weɪk/ B1 |
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rise /raɪz/ B1 |
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time /taɪm/ A1 |
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stage /steɪdʒ/ B1 |
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brother /ˈbrʌðər/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Let's fly!
➔ Imperative form with 'let's' for suggestions or commands
➔ 'Let's' is a contraction of 'let us', used to make suggestions or commands involving the speaker and others.
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Burn it up!
➔ Imperative verb phrase with direct object for emphasis
➔ 'Burn' is an imperative verb instructing to ignite or energize, with 'it up' intensifying the action.
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We're burnin' white
➔ Present continuous tense with 'be' + verb + -ing to describe ongoing action
➔ The phrase 'We're burnin' white' uses the present continuous tense to convey an ongoing state or action.
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태워 (taewo)
➔ Imperative form in Korean, used to give commands or instructions
➔ '태워' is an imperative verb meaning 'burn' or 'set fire to', used here as a command.
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남들과는 남다르지
➔ Comparative clause indicating 'different from others' using a negative form
➔ The phrase '남들과는 남다르지' means 'Isn't different from others', using a negative verb form for emphasis.
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