Lyrics & Translation
Learning Korean with B.A.P's 'ONE SHOT' is an exciting way to engage with the language through its powerful and motivational lyrics. The song's clear and impactful chorus, along with its strong rap verses, provides a great opportunity to pick up dynamic vocabulary and phrasing related to perseverance and ambition. The song is special for its blend of intense hip-hop and orchestral elements, creating a truly epic and memorable listening experience.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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shot /ʃɒt/ B1 |
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chance /tʃæns/ B1 |
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believe /bɪˈliːv/ B1 |
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world /wɜːrld/ A2 |
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fear /fɪr/ B1 |
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darkness /ˈdɑːrk.nəs/ B2 |
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soul /soʊl/ B2 |
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future /ˈfjuː.tʃər/ A2 |
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life /laɪf/ A1 |
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road /roʊd/ A2 |
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time /taɪm/ A1 |
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wall /wɔːl/ A2 |
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anger /ˈæŋ.ɡər/ B2 |
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dream /driːm/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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You only have one chance you know?
➔ Use of 'only' + 'have' + noun + 'chance' to emphasize limited opportunity.
➔ 'Only' emphasizes exclusivity or limitation of the noun that follows.
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Let me tell you something that you already know
➔ Use of 'let me' + base verb to make a polite suggestion or offer.
➔ 'Let me' is used to politely introduce an intention or offer to do something.
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Get your mind out for the gutter
➔ Imperative sentence using 'Get' + object + 'out' to advise someone to stop thinking in a negative or inappropriate way.
➔ 'Get' + 'your mind' + 'out' is an idiomatic imperative encouraging someone to stop focusing on negative thoughts.
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失敗なんか恐れちゃいないさ
➔ Use of '恐れちゃいない' (owarechainai) form indicating 'not afraid of' or 'not concerned about' (colloquial in Japanese).
➔ The phrase '恐れちゃいない' is a colloquial way to say 'not afraid' or 'not worried' about something.
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魂が叫びだす one shot
➔ Subject + が + verb in 'to start' or 'to break out' form, expressing an uncontrolled or spontaneous action.
➔ The pattern '魂が叫びだす' indicates that the soul or spirit bursts out, emphasizing a spontaneous emotional expression.
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運命を切り開く one shot
➔ Use of 'を' particle with '運命' + 'を切り開く' (to carve open), meaning to forge or open one's fate.
➔ '切り開く' means to carve open or forge ahead, metaphorically indicating shaping or creating one's destiny.
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You only have last chance you know?
➔ Use of 'only' + 'have' + 'last chance' to emphasize a final opportunity.
➔ 'Only' emphasizes that there is no other opportunity except this one, which is the final chance.
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