Punch – Bilingual Lyrics Korean/English

• By: NCT 127
• Album: Neo Zone: The Final Round

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of NCT 127's 'Punch,' a powerful anthem that blends intense hip-hop with a message of resilience. Explore the dynamic lyrics and unique soundscape of this track, and discover how it encourages listeners to confront their struggles head-on. Learn the language of fighting spirit and musical innovation through this standout K-pop hit.

[English]

One shot Puncher, all wobbling

Hammer out, blasting 'Cause I'm a clean fighter

What are you waiting for? Your shuffle's too slow

Come closer, stay tight, when will you wake up? Wake up (Yeah)

The gong sounds, and the cheers get louder

My blood is boiling, wild and free (Yeah)

We are the future, and we're dreamers

The ring's flipped, and we're pretty skilled

Hot, hot, hot, double time swing

The gig in my ear, hit on the beat

Torn decibels on the thirty-second beat

Boundless gain, my mix hits like bang

Hot, hot, hot, pouring out lick after lick

Styles spark a fight, I’m telling the truth

As high as we can reach

As loud as we can shout

The ones ready take the top spot

We hold the championship

The rough rounds, I’m getting ready for what’s next

...

Because I can soak your parched soul

A moment to rise as if it's the first time

Ayy, we’re shining (Shining)

We fight as one (Together)

That punch, throw it out

Jump higher and scream, baby

My heart's ablaze, yeah, yeah

Ayy, we’re shining

A fighter who’ll change everything

Come into my world

Who are we, baby?

Ayy, we’re shining

A universe of my own inside

That endless fight within

Running over and over (Ay)

The distant exit I see

I sensed your signal

Did I see just the light?

The secret vanishing now

You’re my only way out

Ha, ha, ha, joy pouring out

I breathe deeply, eyes wide open

As high as we can reach

As loud as we can shout

The trend is set

We all explode with punches

The tough rounds, I get ready for the next step

Every moment feels like the first time I rise

Ayy, we’re shining

We stand strong together

That punch, land it now

Under this glow, feels like dreaming

Wish this fire never dies

One more time, just one more

Running endlessly to a bigger world

I want to fight with no regrets

My show keeps going

...

Ayy, we’re shining

...

Ayy, we’re shining

Ayy, we’re shining (Ayy, we’re shining)

We fight as one (Together)

That punch, throw it out

Jump higher and scream, baby

My heart is blazing, yeah, yeah

Ayy, we’re shining (Oh yeah, we’re shining)

A fighter who’ll change the game

Come into my world

Who are we, baby?

Ayy, we’re shining

A universe inside just for me

...

[Korean]

한 방 Puncher 다 휘청거려

해머 아웃 날려 'Cause I'm a clean fighter

뭘 망설여? 네 셔플은 느려

더 바짝, 붙어 언제 깰래? Wake up (Yeah)

Gong이 울려 함성도 커져

내 피가 끓어 거칠게 없어 (Yeah)

We the future and we are dreamers

링은 뒤집히고 우린 꽤 제법 하지

Hot, hot, hot 자 더블 타임 스윙

내 귓속의 gig 그 비트 위로 힛

찢겨진 데시빌 on the thirty-second beat

한계 없는 gain, my mix straight bang like

Hot, hot, hot, 또 lick을 쏟아대

Styles make a fight 거짓말 안 해

As high as we can get

As loud as we can get

준비한 자가 차지해

We got the championship

거칠었던 라운드, 난 다음을 준비해

메말랐던 너의 영혼 적셔 줄 나이기에

매 순간 처음인 듯 일어날 나이길

Ayy, we ballin' (Ballin')

We fight together (Together)

That punch 날리고

더 뛰고 소리쳐, baby

가슴은 뜨거워, yeah, yeah

Ayy, we ballin'

전부를 바꿀 파이터

내 세상으로 와

우리가 누구야, baby

Ayy, we ballin'

혼자만의 소우주

그 안의 긴 긴 싸움

달리고 또 달려도 (Ay)

멀어 보인 그 출구

너의 신호 느꼈지

나만 빛을 본거지

풀려지는 그 비밀

너만이 나의 exit

Ha, ha, ha 쏟아진 환희

난 숨 몰아쉬어 눈 똑바로 떠

As high as we can get

As loud as we can get

대세는 정해져

우리가 다 날려 punch

거칠었던 라운드, 난 다음을 준비해

매 순간 처음인 듯 일어날 나이길

Ayy, we ballin'

We fight together

That punch 날리고

이 빛 아래 꿈꾸는 듯해

뜨거움이 멈추지 않기를 더 원해

One more time, one more time

큰 세계로 끝없이 달려가

후회 없이 난 싸워볼래

My show goes on

Ayy, we ballin'

Ayy, we ballin'

Ayy, we ballin' (Ayy, we ballin')

We fight together (We fight together)

That punch 날리고

더 뛰고 소리쳐, baby

가슴은 뜨거워 yeah, yeah

Ayy, we ballin' (Oh yeah, we ballin')

전부를 바꿀 파이터

내 세상으로 와

우리가 누구야, baby

Ayy, we ballin'

Ayy, we ballin'

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
punch /pʌntʃ/ B1	noun - a quick closed-fist hit verb - to hit with a closed fist
fighter /ˈfaɪ.tər/ B2	noun - a person who fights
dreamers /ˈdriː.mərz/ B2	noun - people who dream or have dreams
championship /ˈtʃæmpɪən.ʃɪp/ B2	noun - a contest for the title of best in a sport
round /raʊnd/ B1	noun - a complete sequence of fighting or a game segment
fight /faɪt/ B1	verb - to engage in combat noun - a physical combat or disagreement
light /laɪt/ A2	adjective - not heavy or bright noun - visible illumination
power /ˈpaʊər/ B1	noun - the ability to do something or act
beat /biːt/ A2	noun - a musical rhythm or a blow verb - to strike or hit
loud /laʊd/ A2	adjective - producing a lot of sound
fire /ˈfaɪər/ B2	noun - combustion releasing heat and light
energy /ˈɛn.ər.dʒi/ B2	noun - the strength to do activities

Key Grammar Structures

• We the future and we are dreamers

  ➔ Using 'the' with a noun to specify a particular group or concept.

  ➔ It emphasizes that they are part of a specific future and are dreamers.

• That punch 날리고

  ➔ Using 'that' as a demonstrative pronoun to specify a particular noun.

  ➔ It points to a specific action or object, emphasizing its importance.

• My show goes on

  ➔ Present simple tense to express habitual or ongoing action.

  ➔ It means that their performance or journey continues unabated.

• As high as we can get

  ➔ Using 'as...as' to compare the degree or extent of an action or feeling.

  ➔ It indicates reaching the maximum level of emotion, effort, or experience.

• We fight together

  ➔ Using 'together' to emphasize joint action or cooperation.

  ➔ It highlights unity and collective effort in facing challenges.

• 준비한 자가 차지해

  ➔ Using the active '자가' form to indicate that the 'prepared' person takes or seizes the opportunity.

  ➔ It emphasizes that the ready and proactive individual will take the lead.

• 대세는 정해져

  ➔ Using passive form '정해져' to express that the trend or general direction is decided or set.

  ➔ It indicates that the overall trend or direction is predetermined and unstoppable.