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.
KILLIN' ME
MONSTA X Lyrics
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駆け上がるほど
燃え上がるほど
Highになるほど
It's killing me
Yeah baby
It's killing me, woo, ooh, yeah
消せない苛立ち 街中どこにいても twenty four (twenty four)
ただなんとなく生きるよりマシだろう let it go (woo, yeah)
No pain, no gain なんて時代じゃないと 冷めた目で
嘲笑う 踊らされた marionette
常識だらけの迷路を抜け
奪え 禁断の果実を
瞬間を alive 本能で loud
叶えたい未来があるなら
痛みを抱き 闇にあがき
手に入れるまで
Everybody get down
高鳴る願いを raise up (raise up) 掲げろ
ともに get down
プレッシャーはねのけて wake up (wake up) 振り返るな
駆け上がるほど It's killing me
それでも上へ It's killing me
灰になるまで
闇に光を 愛に痛みを重ね run and run 今を刻み carry on
降り止まない雨 吹き止まない風
繰り返す後悔も糧に駆け上がれ new phase へ
瞬間を alive 本能で loud
叶えたい未来があるなら
痛みを抱き 闇にあがき
手に入れるまで
Everybody get down
高鳴る願いを raise up (raise up) 掲げろ
ともに get down
プレッシャーはねのけて wake up (wake up) 振り返るな
駆け上がるほど
Killing me
運命を引き寄せ 痛みも力に変えて 君を信じ抜くのさ
Hands in the air (get ready)
Get down 高鳴る願いを raise up (raise up) 掲げろ
ともに get down
プレッシャーはねのけて wake up (wake up) 振り返るな
駆け上がるほど It's killing me
それでも上へ It's killing me
灰になるまで
The lyrics to MONSTA X's song KILLIN' ME speak about the struggles of pursuing one's dreams and the pain necessary for achieving them. The first verse talks about the intensity of this desire and the passion that drives the singer forward, even though it is "killing" them. The second verse touches on the idea that living life without a purpose is worse than the pain of chasing one's dreams, and that giving in to pressure is akin to being a puppet on a string. The chorus exhorts listeners to keep going, to push through the pain and pressure, and to hold onto hope for a better future. The bridge emphasizes the importance of perseverance and resilience, of transforming pain into strength and believing in oneself even when things seem difficult. The final chorus repeats the main message of the song, emphasizing the importance of pushing through even when it feels like it's killing you.
Overall, the song is an inspirational anthem that speaks to the struggles of pursuing a dream, and the importance of resilience and perseverance in the face of obstacles. It acknowledges that the process may be difficult and painful, but encourages listeners to keep going and hold onto hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, are you ready for this? ah
Are you prepared for what's to come?
駆け上がるほど
As I climb higher
燃え上がるほど
As I burn brighter
Highになるほど
As I become more elevated
It's killing me
This feeling is so intense it's overwhelming
Yeah baby
I'm acknowledging the effect this feeling is having on me
消せない苛立ち 街中どこにいても twenty four (twenty four)
A constant frustration that I can't shake off no matter where I am
ただなんとなく生きるよりマシだろう let it go (woo, yeah)
Trying to let go of the pain and frustration of just aimlessly existing
No pain, no gain なんて時代じゃないと 冷めた目で
In today's world there's no longer a mentality of 'no pain, no gain,' it's just a cold reality
嘲笑う 踊らされた marionette
Laughing at being a puppet that is controlled by others
常識だらけの迷路を抜け
Breaking free from the maze of conventional thinking
奪え 禁断の果実を
Taking the forbidden fruit
瞬間を alive 本能で loud
Living in the moment with all your instincts and energy
叶えたい未来があるなら
If there is a future you want to achieve
痛みを抱き 闇にあがき
Enduring pain and struggling through the darkness
手に入れるまで
Until you can obtain it
Everybody get down
Everyone needs to get down and join in
高鳴る願いを raise up (raise up) 掲げろ
Raise your fervent wishes up high
ともに get down
Let's all move together
プレッシャーはねのけて wake up (wake up) 振り返るな
Push the pressure aside and wake up, don't look back
灰になるまで
Until it's completely burned out
闇に光を 愛に痛みを重ね run and run 今を刻み carry on
Combining the light in the darkness and the pain in love, running forward in the present and carrying on
降り止まない雨 吹き止まない風
The constant rain and wind that won't stop
繰り返す後悔も糧に駆け上がれ new phase へ
Use the repeated regrets as fuel to climb up to the new phase
運命を引き寄せ 痛みも力に変えて 君を信じ抜くのさ
Attracting destiny, turning pain into strength, and believing in you completely
Hands in the air (get ready)
Raise your hands up and get ready
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steven Lee, Psd Musoh, Christofer Erixon, Zero
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