ISTJ – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: NCT DREAM
• Album: ISTJ

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of K-pop and personalities with NCT DREAM's 'ISTJ'! This song offers a unique and fun way to learn Korean by exploring the trendy topic of the MBTI personality test. Through its clever lyrics and dynamic sound, you can pick up vocabulary related to personality traits and emotions. 'ISTJ' is special because it turns a popular cultural phenomenon into a compelling love story, reminding us that understanding and embracing our differences is key to connection.

[English]

Introvert

Sensory

Analytical

Judgmental

Interpreting you

Sixteen Words

No need

'Cause I know a few

You're reading

You-Ology

Unbreakable principles

I can't make mistakes

Even you, who seems perfect,

Sometimes malfunctioning Function

Your carefully stacked

Emotions

Want to enter

I want to mess it up

Let's get it done

You, with your own routine

That specialness

I'll loosen up based on how you feel

It's just the way you are

Glamorous

Dangerous

The heat your world never knew

Let's talk about it

Let's get down

Let's get down

Trust me

Make me proud

Lesson 2

Got that energy

I'm imagining it

Breaking the rules

Yo, so hot

Hot like soup

I want you

Yes, I do

People say I’m an idealist (too hot)

They ask which star I came from (too far)

I'm a specially designed type

Your small words make me dream again

What’s all the excitement about

I just need you

Without any warning

To come get you

I want to go

I want to move you

Let's get it done

You, with your own routine

That specialness

I'll loosen up based on how you feel

It's just the way you are

Glamorous

Dangerous

The heat your world never knew

Let's talk about it

Let's get down

Let's get down

Trust me

Make me proud

Waiting for

I'm just waiting for you

You, with more than the universe's

Throw that frequency to me

There’s no time

A night that makes me want to hurry

Lay alone, counting stars

Thinking, yes, I’m yours

No one can compare

You're all I want

Big flash

Dazzling

I'm curious about you

You, alone

I’m here

I’m right here

You, with your own routine

(Why can't we figure something out) That specialness

I'll loosen up based on how you feel

It's just the way you are

Glamorous

Dangerous

The heat your world never knew

Let's talk about it

Let's get down

Let's get down

Come a little closer

Make me proud

[Korean]

Introvert

감각적

사고적

판단적

널 해석

16 Words

필요 없어

‘cause I know some

읽고 있지

You-Ology

틀림없는 원칙

실수하면 안 돼

완벽해 보이는 너도

고장 나곤 하는 Function

차곡히 쌓인 너의

감정 속에

들어갈래

어지럽히고 싶어

Let’s get it done

너란 아이 너만의 루틴

그 특별함

느낀대로 널 풀어볼게

It’s the way you are

Glamorous

Dangerous

너의 세상엔 없던 뜨거움

Let’s talk about it

Let’s get down

Let’s get down

맡겨 봐

Make me proud

Lesson 2

Got that juice

상상 중

Breaking rules

Yo so hot

Hot like soup

너를 원해

그래 원해

내가 이상주의자라고들 말해 (too hot)

어느 별에서 온 거냐고 묻네 (too far)

난 특별히 디자인된 타입

네 작은 한마디로 나는 또 꿈을 꿔

설레는 일이 다 뭐람

난 그냥 너면 되는데

아무런 예고 없이

널 데리러

가고 싶어

감동시키고 싶어

Let’s get it done

너란 아이 너만의 루틴

그 특별함

느낀대로 널 풀어볼게

It’s the way you are

Glamorous

Dangerous

너의 세상엔 없던 뜨거움

Let’s talk about it

Let’s get down

Let’s get down

맡겨 봐

Make me proud

Waiting for

I’m just waiting for ya

넌 우주보다 많은

그 주파수 내게 던져

There’s no time

서두르고 싶어진 밤

가만 혼자 누워 별만 세는데

생각해 그래 I’m yours

No one can compete

You’re all I want it

Big Flash

눈이 부신

네가 궁금해

혼자인 너

내가 있어

나 여기 있어

너란 아이 너만의 루틴

(Why can we figure something out) 그 특별함

느낀대로 널 풀어볼게

It’s the way you are

Glamorous

Dangerous

너의 세상엔 없던 뜨거움

Let’s talk about it

Let’s get down

Let’s get down

좀 더 와

Make me proud

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
meaning /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ B2	noun - the idea that a word or phrase represents
routine /ruːˈtiːn/ B2	noun - a regular way of doing things
perfect /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ B2	adjective - without any flaws
emotion /ɪˈmoʊʃən/ B1	noun - a strong feeling
destiny /ˈdɛstɪni/ C1	noun - fate or fortune
passion /ˈpæʃən/ B2	noun - a strong enthusiasm or love for something
glamorous /ˈɡlæmərəs/ B2	adjective - attractive in an exciting or special way
dangerous /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ B2	adjective - likely to cause harm or injury
confidence /ˈkɑːnfɪdəns/ B1	noun - trust in one's abilities
proud /praʊd/ B1	adjective - feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of images or thoughts while sleeping verb - to see dreams while sleeping

Key Grammar Structures

• I know some

  ➔ Use of simple present tense to express knowledge or facts.

  ➔ "know" is in the simple present tense indicating a current state of understanding.

• It’s the way you are

  ➔ Contracted form of 'it is' + the noun phrase to describe a state or characteristic.

  ➔ "It’s" is a contraction of "it is," used here to emphasize the person's natural state.

• Let’s talk about it

  ➔ Imperative phrase with 'let’s' to suggest an inclusive action or suggestion.

  ➔ 'Let’s' is a contraction of 'let us,' used to make a suggestion inclusive of the speaker and listener.

• You’re all I want it

  ➔ A contraction of 'you are' + a relative clause to express desire.

  ➔ 'You’re' is a contraction of 'you are,' followed by 'all I want it' to express a desire or obsession.

• Waiting for

  ➔ Gerund form used to indicate an ongoing action or expectation.

  ➔ The verb 'wait' in the form of a gerund indicating an ongoing process or anticipation.

• No one can compete

  ➔ Negative adverb 'no' + pronoun + modal verb + base verb to express impossibility or superiority.

  ➔ 'No' is a negation used with 'one' and modal verb 'can' to indicate that it is impossible for anyone else to be superior or match.

• Stars only

  ➔ Adverbial phrase indicating exclusivity or limited scope, often used to specify focus.

  ➔ 'Stars only' emphasizes that only stars (or exceptional things) are involved or relevant.