MONA LISA – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: j-hope

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the celebration of individuality and beauty in J-Hope's 'MONA LISA.' This track blends hip-hop and R&B, offering a modern take on timeless artistry. Learn how J-Hope uses clever lyrics and sound effects to convey a message of self-love and admiration, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
여자 /jʌd͡ʑa/ A1	noun - woman, girl
모습 /mosʰɯp/ A2	noun - appearance, figure, look
매력 /mɛ̝ʎʌk̚/ B1	noun - charm, appeal, attraction
멋진 /mʌt̚t͡ɕin/ A2	adjective - cool, stylish, wonderful
작품 /t͡ɕak̚pʰum/ B2	noun - work (of art), piece
그림 /kɯɾim/ A1	noun - picture, painting
인정 /inʥʌŋ/ B2	noun - recognition, acknowledgement
흔드는지 /hɯndɯnɯnʥi/ B2	verb - to shake, to rock, to move
망칠지도 /maŋt͡ɕʰilʥido/ B2	verb - to ruin, to spoil
필요해 /pʰiɾjoɦɛ/ A2	verb - to need, require
독립적이야 /tokl ipt͡ɕɔɡiia/ B1	adjective - independent
능력 /nɯŋnjʌk̚/ B1	noun - ability, competence
기세 /kisʰe/ B2	noun - force, vigor, spirit
작전 /t͡ɕakt͡ɕʌn/ B1	noun - operation, tactic
차례 /t͡ɕʰaɾje/ A2	noun - turn

Key Grammar Structures

• 너 같은 여자가 좋아

  ➔ Noun-like + 같은 + Noun: 'a noun like/similar to noun'

  ➔ The structure "같은" means 'like' or 'similar to'. In this case, it means 'I like a woman *like* you'.

• 전부 망칠지도 몰라

  ➔ Verb + -ㄹ지도/을지도 모르다: 'might/may...'

  ➔ -ㄹ지도 모르다 expresses uncertainty or possibility. "망칠지도 몰라" means 'I might ruin everything'.

• 액자에 담고 싶은 작품

  ➔ Verb stem + -고 싶다: 'want to do verb'

  ➔ "-고 싶다" expresses a desire or wanting to do something. "담고 싶다" means 'want to put (in)'. Therefore, the phrase means 'a work of art I want to put in a frame'.

• 남들의 인정 따윈 필요 없어

  ➔ Noun + 따윈: 'something like... (negative connotation)'

  ➔ 따윈 is used to dismiss or belittle something. "남들의 인정 따윈" means 'things like other people's recognition'. The whole phrase means 'I don't need things like other people's recognition'.

• 능력도 있어, 맞아 (check)

  ➔ Noun + -도: 'also, too'

  ➔ "-도" indicates 'also' or 'too'. Here, it means 'She also has ability, that's right (check)'.

• 너무 멋져서 yeah, 난리 낼 기세야

  ➔ Adjective + -아/어서: 'because/so/and [adjective]'

  ➔ "-아/어서" connects two clauses, indicating a reason or sequence. "너무 멋져서" means 'because she's so cool/awesome'.

• 모래에 발을 담그며 나와 같이 걸어줘 (걸어, 걸어)

  ➔ Verb + -으며/며: 'while doing verb'

  ➔ "-으며/며" indicates doing something concurrently with another action. "담그며" means 'while soaking'. So the line is 'Walk with me while dipping your feet in the sand'.

• 널 보면 네 인기가 납득이 가

  ➔ Verb + -면: 'if, when'

  ➔ "-면" expresses a condition or a hypothetical situation. "널 보면" means 'if/when I see you'. "납득이 가" means 'it's understandable'. Therefore, the phrase means 'When I see you, it's understandable why you're so popular'.