Strange
Agust D Lyrics

Everything in dust
All the things we cherish in life will eventually turn into dust, a metaphor for the fleeting nature of life and everything around us.

Do you see? well, well, well
A rhetorical question that invites the listener to reflect on the transitory nature of life and the world around us.

Everything in lust
People's desires and cravings, represented by the word 'lust,' is what drives the world's economy and society.

What do you see? well, well, well
Another rhetorical question meant to challenge the listener to think about their own desires and what they see as important in life.

누가 알려줘 삶이란 고통인지
Who can tell me if life is just a series of painful experiences and struggles?

Well, well
A filler phrase that emphasizes the weight and importance of the previous question.

신이 있다면 알려줘 삶이란 행복인지 yeah yeah
If God exists, can they tell me if life is meant to be a happy experience? A possible critique of religion's failure to provide answers to life's most important questions.

세상이란 커다란 시스템
The world we live in is a massive system, with its own rules and laws that govern how we interact with each other and the planet.

그 안에 대립과 전쟁이 아니면은 서바이벌을 투입해
If there were no conflicts or wars within this system, would we not still engage in survival-of-the-fittest behaviors?

거부할 수 없는 삶
Life is something we cannot refuse, we must play along with the system and accept its imperfections and inequalities.

자본은 꿈을 담보로 희망이라는 모르핀은 주입해
Capitalism promises us our dreams in exchange for our labor and resources, and we are given a false sense of hope to keep us working towards those dreams.

부는 부를 창궐하고 탐을 시험해
The rich get richer, and the system encourages the base human desire for more and more, even if it means exploiting others to achieve our own gains.

부자는 가난조차 탐해 탐욕스럽게
The wealthy are never satisfied and always crave more, even at the expense of those who have little to nothing.

세상은 흑과 백 둘만 존재해
The world is divided into only two extremes: good and evil, black and white.

끝이 없는 제로섬 게임 속 끝은 볼만해
The never-ending competition for resources, wealth, and power among people results in a world where the end is predictable and, in a sense, 'boring.'

양극화 세상에서 가장 추한 꽃
In a polarized society where the rich grow richer and the poor remain poor, the most shameful and ugly aspect of this world is revealed.

진실은 거짓에게 잠식된지 오래군
The truth is often obscured and overshadowed by lies and propaganda, over long periods of time.

가장 이득을 보는 건 누굴까?
Who benefits most from this oppressive system of polarization and exploitation?

가장 피해를 보는 것은 도대체 누굴까요?
Who suffers most from the consequences of the system's divisive and destructive practices?

병든 세상에 병들지 않은 자
Those who refuse to conform to the world's corrupt system and continue to resist and fight it are the only ones who are not sickened by it.

되려 돌연변이 취급해 이상하지 않은가 uh
Ironically, these people are treated like 'mutants' simply because they refuse to adhere to the standard ways of the system.

눈 감은 세상에서 눈 뜬 자
Individuals who have 'awakened' to the reality of the system's ills and injustices in a world where most people exist with their 'eyes closed.'

이젠 눈을 멀게 하네 이상하지 않은가 uh
Once someone has seen the truth, it can be difficult to continue living in ignorance and conformity. This line could suggest that this 'awakening' can be both liberating and overwhelming.

평화를 원하는 자 싸움을 원하는자
Even people on opposite sides of any ideological or political divide might desire the same thing, peace, but they may have conflicting methods of achieving that goal.

각자 이념의 끝 이상하지 않은가 uh
This suggests that every ideology has a limit, and believing in one to the detriment of others can be limiting and divisive.

꿈을 가지라네 다 꿈이 없음에도 다
We are encouraged to have aspirations and dreams in life, but often, these dreams are unrealistic or unachievable.

정답은 없네 이상하지 않은가 uh
In a world where every belief system is flawed and every dream is unlikely, there is no one right answer or way to live, and that is an unsettling thought.

You think you got taste?
Do you believe you have good taste? A question that invites introspection and self-reflection about one's identity.

Oh baby, how do you know?
A follow-up question that teases the listener and suggests that maybe they don't have good taste, or that their confidence is misplaced.

I mean for God's sake
An expression of exasperation or frustration, and maybe an indication that Agust D is feeling a bit snarky.

Everything's under control
A phrase that suggests a false sense of control or safety in a chaotic and unpredictable world. The singer may be mocking people who believe they are in control or have a clear view of life.

몇지선다를 주곤 자본이 통제하는 취향
People often talk about their preferences and choices for things like fashion or music, but in reality, their choices are largely controlled by capitalism's influence on their tastes and behavioral patterns.

People talk
Agust D may be making fun of people who claim to be 'woke' or informed but who really only spout mainstream or shallow talking points.

'내 피드가 설명해주지 날'
A satirical reference to social media feeds that perhaps are more concerned with shaping our opinions than reflecting them.

돈 얼마를 쥐었건 다 이 시스템의 slave
No matter how rich or poor people are, they are still slaves to the capitalist system.

자랑하기 바쁜 개 목걸이와 개집
While people are busy competing with each other and showing off their material possessions, they are really just like dogs with collars and living in a kennel.

종일 누구 게 반짝이나 싸우네
People fight endlessly over things that do not really matter in the grand scheme of things, like status or money.

이제는 너도 모를 걸
Agust D suggests that listeners may not be aware of or have thought about things he is talking about.

Oh baby, what's your name? (name)
A rhetorical question that might be interpreted as an invitation for the listener to introduce themselves and put themselves on the spot about their beliefs and identity.

양극화 이미 활짝 피어버린 꽃
A continuation of the metaphor of a flower that represents the extreme polarization of society and its negative consequences.

네모난 구멍에 박혀버린 동그란 못
The round pegs of society are being forced into the square holes of an oppressive system that cannot accommodate diversity or creativity.

그래도 굴러가 어떻게든 또 이렇게
Despite the absurdity of the system, people still continue to participate in it and try to make the best of their lives.

다 각자의 닭장에서 괜찮다 하네
People convince themselves that they are okay living in their own separate 'chicken coops,' unaware that they are passively accepting their own oppression and confinement.