1tym has been widely popular in Korea and Asia since the release of their first single and album, "One Time For Your Mind". The group's fresh hip-hop beats and R&B versatility (noteably their ease in transitioning from rap to soulful R&B) has won them success and to date they have released five albums: "One Time For Your Mind" (1998), "2nd Round" (2000), "Third Time Fo' Yo' Mind" (2001), "Once N 4 All" (2003), and "ONEWAY" (2005). 1TYM has also collaborated with the likes of fellow YG Family members, Jinusean and Lexy, and Big Mama, among others.
Following the release and promotion period of their latest album, "ONEWAY", 1TYM will be on hiatus for a few years due to Oh Jinhwan's mandatory military service. Teddy is working on his first solo album and Danny is planning the release of his second. Baekkyoung has now joined the group Moogadang.
Put'Em Up
1TYM Lyrics
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화나면 막 불이 타올라 내 눈엔
Ooops I be killin′em 나는야 maximum
암만 기고 날아봤자 넌 minimum
어느새 6년 top rap-veteran
눈알을 부리며 microphone을 내놓으래
Hell no 절대 끝이 없어 내 노랜
시작도 안 했네 더 기다려 죄송해
내 백전백승은 거침없이 계속돼
멈추고 싶어도 멈출 줄 몰라
그 누구도 날 막을 수 없어 내 자신조차
뭐든지 이겨낼 수 있어 자 stand up
고개를 들어 높은 하늘 위로 headz up
보란 듯이 내 자신을 일으켜 stand up
Put em up put em up put em up high
뭐든지 이겨낼 수 있어 자 stand up
고개를 들어 높은 하늘 위로 headz up
보란 듯이 내 자신을 일으켜 stand up
Put em up put em up put em up high
그냥 랩 하는 건 따분해 싫어
가끔 난 박자를 일부러 절어
똑바로 걷는 건 지루해 싫어
가끔 난 삐딱하게 일부러 걸어
내가 뭘 하든 여긴 내 세상이네
Of course haters wanna say 아니네
Come and get some 아님 I'll be there
너 항상 조심해 밤길에
말만 많았지 행동은 절대 없지
80퍼센트의 라임은 다 억지
밥은 잘 안 먹어 난 MC를 먹지
깨끗해 but sometimes I gets 더티
자 어서 비켜 여긴 내 자리야 move (move)
난 그 누구도 아냐 그저 나일뿐(뿐)
T to the E the D the D the Y
Gotya wildin′ on this shit like boom shakalakalaka!
뭐든지 이겨낼 수 있어 자 stand up
고개를 들어 높은 하늘 위로 headz up
보란 듯이 내 자신을 일으켜 stand up
Put em up put em up put em up high
뭐든지 이겨낼 수 있어 자 stand up
고개를 들어 높은 하늘 위로 headz up
보란 듯이 내 자신을 일으켜 stand up
Put em up put em up put em up high
난 뻗어나가 마른풀에 불 번지듯
이제 나의 세상이 거리는
No thanks 쓸데없는 선생질은
Times up muthufucka 넌 끝임을
끝없이 뱉어대는 hiphop quotables
Big shots to 날 믿어주는 여러분
자 이제 같이 함께 가지
확실하게 다시 let's rock shitz one
난 뻗어나가 마른풀에 불 번지듯
이제 나의 세상이 거리는
No thanks 쓸데없는 선생질은
Times up muthufucka 넌 끝임을
끝없이 뱉어대는 hiphop quotables
Big shots to 날 믿어주는 여러분
자 이제 같이 함께 가지
확실하게 다시 let's rock shitz one
In the song Put 'em Up by South Korean hip-hop group 1TYM, the lyrics are about standing up to challenge and overcome anything. The opening lines suggest that the artist is usually a gentleman but gets angry when provoked. The refrain encourages the listener to stand up and put their hands up high as a symbol of triumph over whatever obstacle they face. The lyrics also mention the artist's experience in the rap game, having been a top rap veteran for six years. They express confidence in their ability to continue winning and never give up despite challenges.
The verses talk about the artist's distaste for doing anything that feels boring or predictable. The artist is not interested in walking straight paths or following a formulaic rap style. They insist on doing things their own unique way, even if it's not always perfect. The lyrics also mention haters and people who talk but never take action. The artist says that they have no time for people who speak without backing it up with action. They assert themselves by saying that they are unique and only themselves.
Overall, the song has a motivational and uplifting tone, urging listeners to believe in themselves and fight against adversity, with lyrics expressing confidence, audacity and individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
난 평소엔 gentleman 바보들 때문에
I usually act like a gentleman, but when fools make me angry, fire ignites in my eyes.
화나면 막 불이 타올라 내 눈엔
When I get angry, my eyes light up like fire.
Ooops I be killin′em 나는야 maximum
Oops, I am killing it. I am at my maximum.
암만 기고 날아봤자 넌 minimum
No matter how hard you try or how high you aim, you will always be minimum compared to me.
어느새 6년 top rap-veteran
Suddenly, I have been a top rap veteran for six years.
눈알을 부리며 microphone을 내놓으래
Roll your eyeballs and put down the microphone.
Hell no 절대 끝이 없어 내 노랜
Hell no, my song has no end.
시작도 안 했네 더 기다려 죄송해
I haven't even started yet, please wait a little longer, sorry.
백점 만점엔 백점만 만족해
I'm only satisfied with a perfect 100 out of 100.
내 백전백승은 거침없이 계속돼
I will continue to have uninterrupted victories.
멈추고 싶어도 멈출 줄 몰라
Even if I want to stop, I don't know how to stop.
그 누구도 날 막을 수 없어 내 자신조차
No one can stop me, not even myself.
뭐든지 이겨낼 수 있어 자 stand up
I can overcome anything, stand up and be confident.
고개를 들어 높은 하늘 위로 headz up
Raise your head high, towards the high sky.
보란 듯이 내 자신을 일으켜 stand up
As if showing off, raise yourself, stand up.
Put em up put em up put em up high
Put your hands up high.
그냥 랩 하는 건 따분해 싫어
I hate just rapping, it's boring.
가끔 난 박자를 일부러 절어
Sometimes I intentionally slow down the beat.
똑바로 걷는 건 지루해 싫어
I hate walking straight, it's boring.
가끔 난 삐딱하게 일부러 걸어
Sometimes I walk crookedly on purpose.
내가 뭘 하든 여긴 내 세상이네
Whatever I do, it's my world here.
Of course haters wanna say 아니네
Of course, haters want to say no.
Come and get some 아님 I'll be there
Come and get some, if not, I will be there.
너 항상 조심해 밤길에
Always be careful on the night streets.
말만 많았지 행동은 절대 없지
You talk a lot, but you never walk the talk.
80퍼센트의 라임은 다 억지
80 percent of the rhymes are forced.
밥은 잘 안 먹어 난 MC를 먹지
I don't eat well, I eat MCs.
깨끗해 but sometimes I gets 더티
I'm clean, but sometimes I get dirty.
자 어서 비켜 여긴 내 자리야 move (move)
Get out of the way, this is my spot, move (move).
난 그 누구도 아냐 그저 나일뿐(뿐)
I am no one, just me (only me).
T to the E the D the D the Y
T to the E the D the D the Y.
Gotya wildin′ on this shit like boom shakalakalaka!
I'm going crazy on this, like boom shakalakalaka!
난 뻗어나가 마른풀에 불 번지듯
I spread out like fire on dry grass.
이제 나의 세상이 거리는
Now, everything in my world is close by.
No thanks 쓸데없는 선생질은
No thanks, I don't need unnecessary nagging.
Times up muthufucka 넌 끝임을
Times up, muthufucka, it's the end for you.
끝없이 뱉어대는 hiphop quotables
Endlessly spitting out hip hop quotables.
Big shots to 날 믿어주는 여러분
Big shoutouts to those who believe in me.
자 이제 같이 함께 가지
Now, let's go together.
확실하게 다시 let's rock shitz one
Let's definitely rock it again, shitz one.
Writer(s): Hong Jun Park
Contributed by Kayla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.