On December 31, 2020, Cube Entertainment announced that Ilhoon will leave BtoB.
The group originally consisted of Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Hyunsik, Ilhoon and Minwoo. They appeared on the JTBC sitcom "I Live in Cheongdam-dong" as an boy band working towards their debut. However, Minwoo left the group after their first appearance on the sitcom which had upset many fans. Later, Minwoo debuted as a member of C-Clown under Yedang Entertainment, changing his name to T.K.
On March 21, the group held their debut showcase in Seoul, which was streamed from their official YouTube channel. On March 22, they made their official debut on Mnet's M! Countdown with two title tracks, Imagine (a ballad track) and 비밀 (Insane) (a dance track). On April 3, 2012 they released their debut album "Born to Beat", with songs co-written by Jörgen Elofsson.
Born TO Beat
BTOB Lyrics
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Yes, I'm on a beat
이제 세상에 내가 진 빚 다 갚고 다시 태어났고
거침없이 높이 하이킥!
내게 맡겨둬 OK
다 받아줄게 아직 부족해
배 터지게 집어 삼킨 후에
다시 토해내 난 계속 반복해 yes!
I wanna BTOB, tell me why?
You got a BTOB, get 'em high
어두웠던 어제와 오늘의 비밀을 보여줄게 (wanna beat)
Break your heart
LA to the Seoul 음악으로 통한 soul
그 중심에 우뚝 설 내 이름 석 자
손을 뻗자마자 닿아보도록 다 으랏차차!
Without disrespect 또 지켜내볼게
내 바램을 꼭 every night, day 부지런하게
베짱이를 욕하는 개미답게 what!
Oh, driving you crazy 'Born TO Beat' we're coming
Oh, driving you crazy 'Born TO Beat' we're coming
Oh, driving you crazy 'Born TO Beat' we're coming
Oh, driving you crazy, we're 'Born TO Beat' (yes)
The lyrics of BTOB’s “Born TO Beat” are an anthem that speaks to the trials and triumphs of being a musician. “Lego, yes, I’m on a beat” sets the tone for the unrelenting drive that permeates the entire song. Vocal harmony and catchy beats blend seamlessly with lyrics that embody the unshakable confidence that one needs to make it in the music industry. There is a feeling of rebirth that pulses through the song, with lines like “이제 세상에 내가 진 빚 다 갚고 다시 태어났고” (“Now, I’ve paid off all my debts to the world and been born again”) indicating that the artist is ready to start anew, re-invigorated by the power of their music.
The song’s chorus, “I wanna BTOB, tell me why? You got a BTOB, get ‘em high”, portrays the group’s desire to connect with their audience, to breathe life into them with their music. The lyrics reveal the determination of the group to share their story, to reveal their secrets, and to work hard to achieve their dreams. “Born TO Beat” is a rallying cry for artists to keep pushing forward, to keep striving for greatness, and to take pride in their unique voices.
Overall, the lyrics of “Born TO Beat” are inspirational, with soaring harmonies and beats that capture the feeling of an artist’s struggle to make it big in the music industry. The song is a testament to the power of music, to the ability of a single beat to drive people forward and provide them with the motivation they need to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
Lego
Let's go
Yes, I'm on a beat
I am now on a beat, ready to perform
이제 세상에 내가 진 빚 다 갚고 다시 태어났고
Now that I have paid my debts to the world, I am reborn
거침없이 높이 하이킥!
I will high kick without hesitation
내게 맡겨둬 OK
Leave it to me, everything will be okay
다 받아줄게 아직 부족해
I will take on everything, but it's not enough yet
배 터지게 집어 삼킨 후에
I will swallow until my stomach bursts, and then vomit it up again, and keep repeating
다시 토해내 난 계속 반복해 yes!
I will keep repeating, vomiting and regurgitating until I succeed, yes!
I wanna BTOB, tell me why?
I want to know why I should BTOB (Born To Beat)
You got a BTOB, get 'em high
If you have BTOB, you will be high in spirit
어두웠던 어제와 오늘의 비밀을 보여줄게 (wanna beat)
I will show you the secrets of yesterday and today that were hidden in darkness (wanna beat)
Break your heart
I will break your heart with my music
LA to the Seoul 음악으로 통한 soul
From LA to Seoul, my music connects my soul
그 중심에 우뚝 설 내 이름 석 자
My name is firmly rooted at the center of it all
손을 뻗자마자 닿아보도록 다 으랏차차!
Reach out your hand and touch it all, let's go!
Without disrespect 또 지켜내볼게
I will protect it all without any disrespect
내 바램을 꼭 every night, day 부지런하게
I will work hard every night and day to fulfill my desires
베짱이를 욕하는 개미답게 what!
Just like an ant that curses the beetle, what!
Oh, driving you crazy 'Born TO Beat' we're coming
We are coming to make you go crazy with our Born To Beat music
Oh, driving you crazy, we're 'Born TO Beat' (yes)
We are Born To Beat, and we will drive you crazy (yes)
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Il Hoon Jung, Jae Woo Seo, Yong Bae Seo
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