Takedown – English Lyrics

• By: HUNTR/X

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the dynamic world of K-pop and demon hunting with HUNTR/X's 'Takedown.' This high-energy track delves into themes of justice, inner conflict, and empowerment, offering a thrilling entry point to learning about the struggles between good and evil and the importance of self-acceptance.

[English]

Takedown, takedown

Takedown, down, down, down (HUNTR/X girls to the world)

Takedown, takedown

Takedown, down, down, down (it's a takedown)

So sweet, so easy on the eyes, but hideous on the inside

Whole life spreadin' lies, but you can't hide, baby, nice try

I'm 'bout to switch up these vibes, I finally opened my eyes

It's time to kick you straight back into the night

'Cause I see your real face, and it's ugly as sin

Time to put you in your place 'cause you're rotten within

When your patterns start to show

It makes the hatred wanna grow outta my veins

I don't think you're ready for the takedown

Break you into pieces in a world of pain 'cause you're all the same

Yeah, it's the takedown

A demon with no feelings don't deserve to live, it's so obvious

I'ma gear up and take you down (oh, da-da-da, down)

It's a takedown (oh, da-da-da, down)

I'ma take it down (oh, da-da-da, down)

It's a takedown (oh, da-da-da, down)

Take it down

It's a takedown, I'ma take you out, you'll break down like, "What?"

It's a takedown, I'ma take you out, and it ain't gonna stop

정신을 놓고 널 짓밟고 칼을 새겨놔

You'll be beggin' and cryin', all of you dyin', never miss my shot

When your patterns start to show

It makes the hatred wanna grow outta my veins

I don't think you're ready for the takedown

당당하게 어둠 엪에 다가서 다 무너뜨려

Yeah, it's the takedown

A demon with no feelings don't deserve to live, it's so obvious

I'ma gear up and take you down (oh, da-da-da, down)

It's a takedown (oh, da-da-da, down)

I'ma take it down (da-da-da, down, oh, watch me do it, yeah, ooh)

It's a takedown (oh, da-da-da, down, ooh)

Oh, you're the master of illusion

나를 속이려 하지마

Look at all the masses that you're foolin'

But they'll turn on you soon, so how?

How can you sleep or live with yourself?

A broken soul trapped in the nastiest shell

용혼 없는 네 목숨을 근어러 and watch you die-ie-ie

You can try, but you can't hide

It's a takedown, I'ma take you out, you'll break down like, "What?"

It's a takedown, I'ma take you out, and it ain't gonna stop

I'ma cut you open, lose control, then rip out your heart

You'll be beggin' and cryin', all of you dyin'

I'ma gear up and take you down (oh, da-da-da, down, ah)

It's a takedown (oh, da-da-da, down, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah)

I'ma take it down (oh, da-da-da, down, ooh)

It's a takedown (oh, da-da-da, down, watch me do it, yeah)

Take it down

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
takedown /ˈteɪkdaʊn/ B1	noun - the act of bringing someone or something down, often forcefully
hideous /ˈhɪdɪəs/ B2	adjective - very ugly or unpleasant to look at
spread /spred/ A2	verb - to cause something to extend over a wider area
vibes /vaɪbz/ B1	noun - the atmosphere or feeling of a place or situation
kick /kɪk/ A2	verb - to hit something with your foot
ugly /ˈʌɡli/ A2	adjective - unpleasant to look at
rotten /ˈrɒtən/ B1	adjective - decayed or decomposed
hatred /ˈheɪtərɪd/ B1	noun - extreme dislike or animosity
pieces /ˈpiːsɪz/ A2	noun - small parts of something broken or separated
demon /ˈdiːmən/ B1	noun - an evil spirit or devil
gear /ɡɪər/ A2	noun - equipment or supplies needed for a particular activity verb - to prepare or adjust for a particular purpose
illusion /ɪˈluːʒən/ B2	noun - a false idea or belief
beggin /ˈbɛɡɪŋ/ A2	verb - to ask for something in a humble or eager way
dyin /ˈdaɪɪŋ/ A2	verb - to stop living
master /ˈmɑːstər/ A2	noun - a person who has complete control or authority
shell /ʃɛl/ A2	noun - the hard outer covering of something

Key Grammar Structures

• So sweet, so easy on the eyes, but hideous on the inside

  ➔ Parallel structure with adjectives

  ➔ The phrase uses parallel structure with adjectives ('sweet', 'easy', 'hideous') to create balance and emphasis.

• I'm 'bout to switch up these vibes, I finally opened my eyes

  ➔ Contraction and present continuous

  ➔ 'I'm 'bout' is a contraction of 'I am about,' and 'switching up' is in the present continuous tense, indicating ongoing action.

• When your patterns start to show, It makes the hatred wanna grow

  ➔ Subordinate clause and colloquial expression

  ➔ The sentence uses a subordinate clause ('When your patterns start to show') and a colloquial expression ('wanna grow') for informal tone.

• A demon with no feelings don't deserve to live, it's so obvious

  ➔ Subject-verb agreement (non-standard) and emphasis

  ➔ 'Don't deserve' is non-standard (should be 'doesn't') but is used for rhythmic effect. 'It's so obvious' emphasizes the statement.

• I'ma gear up and take you down (oh, da-da-da, down)

  ➔ Colloquial contraction and onomatopoeia

  ➔ 'I'ma' is a colloquial contraction of 'I am going to.' 'Da-da-da' is onomatopoeia used for rhythmic effect.

• You'll be beggin' and cryin', all of you dyin', never miss my shot

  ➔ Future contraction and colloquial expression

  ➔ 'You'll be beggin'' is a future contraction. 'Beggin', 'cryin', 'dyin'' are colloquial forms used for rhythm.

• 용혼 없는 네 목숨을 근어러 and watch you die-ie-ie

  ➔ Code-switching and repetition

  ➔ The line uses code-switching (Korean and English) and repetition ('die-ie-ie') for emphasis and stylistic effect.

• Oh, you're the master of illusion, 나를 속이려 하지마

  ➔ Code-switching and imperative mood

  ➔ The line uses code-switching (English and Korean) and imperative mood ('하지마') to convey a direct command.