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.
If Only
MONSTA X Lyrics
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아주 오래된 사람이 되어버릴 난
그렇게 눈 감고서 조금 숨을 아껴서
저항 없이 무한에 갇히게 되요
새들아 날아와
그대에게 한 발짝 다가갈 수 있도록
우리 사이 다리를 놓아주렴
보고 싶고 또 보고 싶을 것 같아
I don't wanna hurt you
지금 느끼는 당연함이
가슴을 찌르는 간절함이 되지 않길
그러니까 난 그대로 멈춰있어
여기 있다고 말할 수 있을까
I'm gonna be with you
Ah 멈춰서 뒤돌아보면 네가 나를 보고 있을까
후회하진 않을까 후회하진 않을까
우리를 못 믿어서 너무 아픈 게
나랑 똑같을 것만 같아
한마디 되돌려 네게 난 지금이 될 수 있을까
추억이 되긴 싫다 추억이 되긴 싫다
처음 마주한 곳에서 후회하는 게
우리 똑같을 것만 같아
그대가 그리워 그댈 그렸네요
고이 접어서 바람에 맡길게요
우리였던 온기도 보내어 받는다면
그때로 가득하길 바랄게요
제가 이기적인가요 아닌가요
그대 나와 같다면 말해줘요
다르더라도 괜찮아 그냥 날 부르는 그대의 목소리 듣고 싶네요
오늘 하루만 도려내서
내일이 오지 않게 할 수는 없을까
아프니까 어제 그때로 멈춰있어
거기 있어도 말할 수 있을까
I'm gonna be with you
Ah 멈춰서 뒤돌아보면 네가 나를 보고 있을까
후회하진 않을까 후회하진 않을까
우리를 못 믿어서 너무 아픈 게
나랑 똑같을 것만 같아
한마디 되돌려 네게 난 지금이 될 수 있을까
추억이 되긴 싫다 추억이 되긴 싫다
처음 마주한 곳에서 후회하는 게
우리 똑같을 것만 같아
헤어짐, 그 이후 ah 그날의 그곳에 가면 네가 나를 보고 있을까
그럴 리 없겠지만 그럴 리 없겠지만
분명 알고 있는데 눈을 감으면
옆에 서있을 것만 같아
여기 조금만 더 기다리면 널 만날 수 있을까
그럴 리 없겠지만 그럴 리 없겠지만
처음 마주한 곳에서 ah 저기 멀리에 네가 보이는 것만 같아
알아요 지금이 아니면 또 (왜 이제야)
아주 오래된 사람이 되어버린 난
그렇게 눈감고서 조금 숨을 아껴서
저항 없이 조금 울어도 될까요
The lyrics of "If Only" by MONSTA X convey a sense of longing and regret, as the singer reflects on missed opportunities and the pain of not being able to express their emotions.
In the first verse, the lyrics express the fear of becoming someone distant and disconnected if the current moment is not taken hold of. The singer mentions closing their eyes and holding their breath, as if trying to conserve and protect something precious. This implies a sense of resignation and being trapped in an endless cycle without resistance.
The chorus introduces a plea for the birds to come and bring the singer closer to their loved one. They express the fear of hurting and being hurt, the desire to see and be seen by their loved one, and the reluctance to cause pain. The singer is conflicted between the intensity of their feelings and the fear of the consequences that might occur in the relationship.
The second verse expresses the singer's wish for the current feeling of certainty to not turn into a piercing desperation. They admit to being stagnant and wonder if they can even communicate their presence in their loved one's life. The lyrics imply a hesitance to make a move or confess their emotions due to the fear of potential regrets.
The bridge section further highlights the singer's yearning for their loved one. They express a desire to fold themselves up and let the wind carry them away, symbolizing surrendering their emotions and hoping to be received by their loved one. The lyrics question if their longing is selfish and ask for assurance that their loved one feels the same way. Despite any differences, they simply want to hear their loved one's voice calling out to them.
The final section expresses the singer's desperate wish to stop time and prevent the pain of separation. They are willing to stay in the past if it means being able to express their feelings. The lyrics acknowledge the possibility of regret in walking away from what could have been, emphasizing the shared feeling of pain between the singer and their loved one.
Overall, "If Only" explores themes of yearning, regret, and the fear of missed opportunities. The lyrics depict a longing for a deep connection and the inner conflict of desiring to express oneself while fearing the potential consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
알아요 지금이 아니면 또
I know that if it's not now
아주 오래된 사람이 되어버릴 난
I will become a very old person
그렇게 눈 감고서 조금 숨을 아껴서
Closing my eyes and saving my breath a little
저항 없이 무한에 갇히게 되요
I will be trapped in an infinite without resistance
새들아 날아와
Birds, come and fly
그대에게 한 발짝 다가갈 수 있도록
So that I can take a step closer to you
우리 사이 다리를 놓아주렴
Please let us bridge the gap between us
아파하고 또 아파할 거 같아
I think it will hurt, and hurt again
보고 싶고 또 보고 싶을 것 같아
I want to see you, and want to see you more
I don't wanna hurt you
I don't want to hurt you
지금 느끼는 당연함이
The sense of certainty I feel now
가슴을 찌르는 간절함이 되지 않길
I hope it doesn't turn into a piercing longing
그러니까 난 그대로 멈춰있어
So I stay still as I am
여기 있다고 말할 수 있을까
Can I say that I'm here?
I'm gonna be with you
I'm gonna be with you
Ah 멈춰서 뒤돌아보면 네가 나를 보고 있을까
Ah, if I stop and turn around, will you be looking at me?
후회하진 않을까 후회하진 않을까
Won't I regret it? Won't I regret it?
우리를 못 믿어서 너무 아픈 게
It hurts so much because I can't trust us
나랑 똑같을 것만 같아
I feel like it's just like me
한마디 되돌려 네게 난 지금이 될 수 있을까
Can I turn back to you and become the present?
추억이 되긴 싫다 추억이 되긴 싫다
I don't want it to become a memory, I don't want it
처음 마주한 곳에서 후회하는 게
Regretting from the first place we met
우리 똑같을 것만 같아
I feel like we're the same
그대가 그리워 그댈 그렸네요
I miss you, I pictured you
고이 접어서 바람에 맡길게요
I will fold it up and let it be carried away by the wind
우리였던 온기도 보내어 받는다면
If I can send and receive the warmth we had
그때로 가득하길 바랄게요
I hope it becomes full of that time
제가 이기적인가요 아닌가요
Am I being selfish or not?
그대 나와 같다면 말해줘요
If you're the same as me, please tell me
다르더라도 괜찮아 그냥 날 부르는 그대의 목소리 듣고 싶네요
Even if we're different, it's okay. I just want to hear your voice calling me
오늘 하루만 도려내서
Just for today, let's cut it off
내일이 오지 않게 할 수는 없을까
Can't we prevent tomorrow from coming?
아프니까 어제 그때로 멈춰있어
Because it hurts, I am stuck in yesterday
거기 있어도 말할 수 있을까
Even if I'm there, can I say it?
Ah 멈춰서 뒤돌아보면 네가 나를 보고 있을까
Ah, if I stop and turn around, will you be looking at me?
후회하진 않을까 후회하진 않을까
Won't I regret it? Won't I regret it?
우리를 못 믿어서 너무 아픈 게
It hurts so much because I can't trust us
나랑 똑같을 것만 같아
I feel like it's just like me
한마디 되돌려 네게 난 지금이 될 수 있을까
Can I turn back to you and become the present?
추억이 되긴 싫다 추억이 되긴 싫다
I don't want it to become a memory, I don't want it
처음 마주한 곳에서 후회하는 게
Regretting from the first place we met
우리 똑같을 것만 같아
I feel like we're the same
헤어짐, 그 이후 ah 그날의 그곳에 가면 네가 나를 보고 있을까
Separation, after that day, ah, if I go to that place, will you be looking at me?
그럴 리 없겠지만 그럴 리 없겠지만
It's unlikely, but it's unlikely
분명 알고 있는데 눈을 감으면
Even though I definitely know, when I close my eyes
옆에 서있을 것만 같아
It feels like you're standing next to me
여기 조금만 더 기다리면 널 만날 수 있을까
If I just wait a little longer here, can I meet you?
그럴 리 없겠지만 그럴 리 없겠지만
It's unlikely, but it's unlikely
처음 마주한 곳에서 ah 저기 멀리에 네가 보이는 것만 같아
From the first place we met, ah, it feels like I see you far away
알아요 지금이 아니면 또 (왜 이제야)
I know that if it's not now (why only now)
아주 오래된 사람이 되어버린 난
I have become a very old person
그렇게 눈감고서 조금 숨을 아껴서
Closing my eyes and saving my breath a little
저항 없이 조금 울어도 될까요
Can I cry a little without resistance?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Ho Seock Lee, Jae Min Jang, Joo Heon Lee, Chang Kyun Im
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
morty
FOR THE NEW MonBebe's 💞 :
0:17 Shownu: Leader / a bit shy but sooo cute and beautiful at the same time / Bear
0:26 Wonho: Vocalist / his laugh is so cuuute / big babybuu / loves health products /HIS ARMS AND HIS ABS😳😨/Rabbit
0:34 Jooheon: Rapper / can speak English/ scared of anything / a real MJ fan / Bee
0:53 Minhyuk : Vocalist / turn down the volume with him keke cuz he's so loud😂 / GOT7's 8 member lol/ love telling jokes/ Puppy, Dog
1:01 Kihyun : Vocalist / his vocals are HEAVEN / love bullying his hyungs/ Mother of the group / Hamster
1:37 Hyungwon: Vocalist / sleepy / sleepy /sleepy / sleepy/ a Model / a living meme / Turtle
1:50 I.M: Savage Maknae/ fluent in English/ a totally weirdo😂/ Wolf
And HAPPY MONBEBE DAY❤️❤️
Stan Monsta X!
Welcome to our Monfamily !❤️😍
morty
FOR THE NEW MonBebe's 💞 :
0:17 Shownu: Leader / a bit shy but sooo cute and beautiful at the same time / Bear
0:26 Wonho: Vocalist / his laugh is so cuuute / big babybuu / loves health products /HIS ARMS AND HIS ABS😳😨/Rabbit
0:34 Jooheon: Rapper / can speak English/ scared of anything / a real MJ fan / Bee
0:53 Minhyuk : Vocalist / turn down the volume with him keke cuz he's so loud😂 / GOT7's 8 member lol/ love telling jokes/ Puppy, Dog
1:01 Kihyun : Vocalist / his vocals are HEAVEN / love bullying his hyungs/ Mother of the group / Hamster
1:37 Hyungwon: Vocalist / sleepy / sleepy /sleepy / sleepy/ a Model / a living meme / Turtle
1:50 I.M: Savage Maknae/ fluent in English/ a totally weirdo😂/ Wolf
And HAPPY MONBEBE DAY❤️❤️
Stan Monsta X!
Welcome to our Monfamily !❤️😍
Moss 7
I needed this, thanks sis
Lili G.Velez
MinHyuk Got7's 8 member....Why?
Atiqah Dalila
Charisma Power Happy Monbebe Day and i am a new Monbebe but i won’t stop stanning Monsta X
Sofía Fernández
I'm dying with Changkyun A TOTALLY WEIRDO 😂😂😂
Wzski
yeaaah!! ❤️ our boys debut at 140515 and our birthday is todayyy 260916!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY
금붕어
진짜 좋아하는 노래였는데 몬엑이 다시 부르는거 들을 수 있는 날이 올까 싶고... 언젠가는 꼭한번 불러줬음 좋겠다
E N N
today, LOVE KILLA was published. since I'm streaming almost all their MVs while working, hearing this today, it hits differently. There was never a day I didn't miss our OT7. @starshipent if you're reading this.. a lot of Monbebe are still hoping for a reunion. I hope you support our family in making a difference. We've been waiting for a big move from your end; I hope this time you'll listen to our hearts and also be our strength..
Mika
I'm new to fandom and joined after Wonho left. But I've watched all the specials and shows and see what an important part he was to the team. I hope they can have some kind of collab. I would love that.
E N N
@Mika
welcome to the family~
thank you for your kind words. a lot of us never lose hope. we'll continue to make a difference. together, forever.