Before their debut, the boys participated in the survival show NO.MERCY. The group name has the double meaning of monsters conquering the K-pop scene and my star (MON means 'my' in French). X is an unknown existence.
They officially debuted through M! Countdown on May 14, 2015 with " 무단침입 (Trespass)". Their first music show trophy came with "DRAMARAMA" through The Show on November 14, 2017, while the album, THE CODE, peaked at #1 on the Gaon Album Chart.
They released their first Japanese-only single "SPOTLIGHT" on January 10, 2018.
In February 2020, Monsta X's first English album All About Luv ranked number five on the US Billboard 200 and number seven on the US Rolling Stone Top 200.
Since debut, Monsta X has been known for their aggressive style, combining elements of hip hop, EDM and pop. This aggressive style with "tracks centred around loud, clattering, electronic instrumentals, vicious rap verses, and striking vocals" has been influential across the fourth generation of K-pop.
On December 10, Monsta X released their second English-language album The Dreaming, which includes the previously released single "One Day" and nine new tracks. They also released a documentary/concert film Monsta X: The Dreaming on December 8 in South Korea and on December 9 and 11 in seventy countries around the world. The film contains exclusive interviews with the members, clips from their US activities, special stages, and the group's six-year journey. The group will be joining iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball Tour and is set to perform at Philadelphia on December 13, Washington D.C. on December 14, Atlanta on December 16, and Miami on December 19.
FLOW
MONSTA X Lyrics
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뜨거워진 숨소리 널 바라보고 있어
가까워지려 하면 할수록
자꾸 멀어지는 기분이 들어
나를 밀어내지 말아줘
우린 물위를 떠다녀 백조같이
모두가 부러워하는 시선을 받지
두 다린 빨라져야 해 아무도 모르게
꿈꿔왔던 지금 이 순간 속에
지쳐버린 너와 난 말이 없네 oh
이대로 oh 모든걸 oh 멈춰줘 oh
(괜찮아, 이제 괜찮아)
그대로 oh 내 곁에 oh 있어줘 oh, ooh ah
그저 흘러가는 대로 oh whoa
내버려둬 붙잡고 싶어도 oh oh
가끔 너무 지치고
힘들어 숨이 턱 끝까지 차오를 때 (흘러가는 대로) oh oh
쉽사리 놓지 못했네 모든걸 차마
이대로 멈춰버리면 도태될 까봐
아무렇지 않은 척 해도 그렇지 않아
오늘도 괜찮다는 말만 하며 그냥 살아
I wanna be brave
내 자신에게 좀 더 솔직해지고 싶어
아무렴 어때 huh
그저 흘러가는 대로
I'ma just wait for my next chapter
우린 물 위를 춤추는 파도같이
모두가 뿌리치는 부딪힘을 타지
바람 한 점 없는 고요함 속에
두 팔은 빨라져야 해 보다 더 빠르게
꿈꿔왔던 지금 이 순간 속에
뒤틀려버린 너와 난 말이 없네 oh
이대로 oh 모든게 oh 멈춰도 oh
(괜찮아, 이제 괜찮아)
네 곁에 oh 내가 서 oh 있을 테니까 oh
그저 흘러가는 대로 oh oh
내버려둬 붙잡고 싶어도 oh oh
가끔 너무 지치고
힘들어 숨이 턱 끝까지 차오를 때 (흘러가는 대로) oh oh
Life is flow (let's go) ah yeah yeah
흘러가는 대로
내버려 둬 원래 그랬단 듯이
그저 흘러가는 대로
우린 너무 많은걸 붙잡고만 싶지
흘러가는 대로
잠깐 멈춰 서서 숨을 가다듬고 다시 숨 쉬어
수 없이 반복되는 좌절 속에 오래 갇혀 있기엔
아까워 let it flow like a water
그저 흘러가는 대로 oh oh
내버려둬 붙잡고 싶어도 oh oh (yeah yeah)
가끔 너무 지치고
힘들어 숨이 턱 끝까지 차오를 때 (흘러가는 대로) oh oh
The lyrics to MONSTA X's song FLOW explore the concept of letting go and allowing oneself to be carried away by the natural flow of life. The song begins by illustrating a moment where time feels frozen, and the singer's breath becomes hot as they gaze at someone. However, as they try to get closer, they feel a sense of distance that pushes them away. However, they plead not to be pushed away.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of letting go and accepting things as they are. Despite feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, the singer wants to stay true to themselves and be honest. They express their desire to wait for what the future holds and not hold on to things.
The second verse describes how the singer and their partner are like waves dancing on the water, receiving jealous glances from others. They must move faster with the stillness around them. The chorus repeats once more, underlining the need to let things unfold and continue living.
Overall, the theme of FLOW addresses the struggle of accepting that life is constantly changing, and we cannot always have control over events. Thus, the best approach is to let go and trust that everything will work out in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
두발이 묶인 듯 멈춰버린 시간 속에
In a time that seems to have stopped, with my heart racing, I'm looking at you
뜨거워진 숨소리 널 바라보고 있어
In this moment, while trying to get closer to you, I feel like you're drifting away from me
가까워지려 하면 할수록
Please don't push me away
자꾸 멀어지는 기분이 들어
We're floating on the water, like swans, but it feels like we're moving too slow
나를 밀어내지 말아줘
We get everyone's attention but when we're alone it's like we're lost in silence
우린 물위를 떠다녀 백조같이
Our arms have to move faster, without anyone knowing about it, we're finally in this moment we've always dreamed of
모두가 부러워하는 시선을 받지
We've put everything on hold, but it's okay now, I'm by your side
바람 한 점 없는 고요함 속에
Let life flow like water, letting go of our worries, breathing in and out like a gentle wave
두 다린 빨라져야 해 아무도 모르게
We're always wanting more, but we need to just let go, and wait for the next chapter to unfold
꿈꿔왔던 지금 이 순간 속에
We're dancing on the water like waves, everything is challenging us but we're not giving up
지쳐버린 너와 난 말이 없네 oh
Letting go and giving in to the natural flow of life, is the only way to truly live, when everything is just too much to handle
쉽사리 놓지 못했네 모든걸 차마
We can't keep grabbing onto everything, or we'll lose ourselves, even our dreams
이대로 멈춰버리면 도태될 까봐
Everything is okay, and I'll be there by your side
아무렇지 않은 척 해도 그렇지 않아
Letting go, standing still and taking a moment, is sometimes all we need to recharge and find ourselves again
오늘도 괜찮다는 말만 하며 그냥 살아
We have to be more honest with ourselves, and let things go as they are, because sometimes we need to let go in order to grow
I wanna be brave
Letting life take its course, letting go and trusting in the natural flow of things, is sometimes the bravest thing we can do
내 자신에게 좀 더 솔직해지고 싶어
We need to be more honest with ourselves, and trust that everything will work out in the end
아무렴 어때 huh
Letting go and trusting the flow of life, means accepting things as they are, and being open to new experiences
내버려 둬 원래 그랬단 듯이
Giving in and letting go, means accepting things as they come, and finding joy in the small moments of life
네 곁에 oh 내가 서 oh 있을 테니까 oh
Every moment counts, and every step we take is another step towards our dreams
Life is flow (let's go) ah yeah yeah
In the end, it's all about the natural flow of life, letting go, and trusting in the journey
잠깐 멈춰 서서 숨을 가다듬고 다시 숨 쉬어
In the midst of the chaos, we must take a moment to stop, breathe, and recharge, so we can continue on our journey
수 없이 반복되는 좌절 속에 오래 갇혀 있기엔
We have to keep moving forward, even when things are tough, or we'll get stuck in the same place forever
아까워 let it flow like a water
We have to let go of our fears, let things flow, and trust that everything will work out in the end
Lyrics © Phonographic Digital Limited (PDL), Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Chang Kyun Im, Gwan Hoon Na, Ju Heon Lee
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Monkyunies X
Just an appreciation comment for Lee Jooheon, our Joohoney, for making this song. Fyi, STAND UP and FLOW are his songs and included in FANTASIA X album. The song inspired by celebrity's life. Surely it's must be hard to always look happy all the time since it's what most of celebrity's life looks like. But in this song, Jooheon wanted to tell some comforting messages. Like everything's gonna be okay, stop struggling and just go with the FLOW.
I really appreciated Jooheon for coming back stronger after some time for resting. Look how shined he is when singing his part and dancing with the rhytmes. Jooheon if you read this, hope you always look after yourself first. Thanks for always smiling and motivating us. Other members too did really well with their parts. The dances and voices really beautiful. Good job, MONSTA X!
pau
such a beautiful message, I love you MONBEBE! Our boys are shine brighter than ever! FANTASIA is A TRULY MASTERPIECE
Marisol La Sol
Amen 🙏
Marie Anderson
Preach
let me show ur 90s LooOOoooVe
Oh you are right that Lee Jooheon also means ideal idol
i love you honey 🍯 <3
yeols playground
Dang I just got goosebumps whole reading this, and yes! Jooheon deserves more attention, Stand Up and Flow were both bops!
엄마는몬베베중
플로우 진짜 곡도 명곡이고 안무도 너무 간지나고.. 꼭내눈으로 직접 보고싶어 ㅜㅜ 멋진곡 만들어준 주헌아 고마워!
탕슉
몬엑노래중에 이게 최고같아요 진짜 춤도 어울리고 멤버들 표정연기도 일품
eu kra_d_lua
The zoom in Hyungwon and Changkyun's hands is just the most beautiful thing that I've ever seen
Tamara Rabah
eu kra_d_lua aGREED BAKSU