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.
Now Or Never
MONSTA X Lyrics
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Action!
와와와와 여기로 지금 당장
나를 본받아야 해 넌 right now, now, now, now (right now)
얽매인 끈을 풀어 전부 쏟아 부어
You gotta live your own Y-O-L-O (Y-O-L-O)
될 대로 되라 그래 y'all keep calm and poppin' your own game
Just do it 하고 싶은 거 해
(Do it now or never)
니 마음이 끌리는 대로 해
(Do it now or never)
You only live once
후회 없이 살아
지금이 아니면 안돼 (just do it, do it)
Now or never
Do it now or never
(Now or never)
Do it now or never
Now or never
Oh, do it now or never
(Now or never)
Oh, now or never
Yo, honey, one, honey
야 인마 누가 뒤에서 말들이 많어
Ah 다 데리고 와 이 귀여운 것
어딜 감히 발을 들여놓냐
내가 가는 길에 왜 들어오냐
내 주관은 변하지 않아 uh
딱 한번뿐인 인생 I work forever
Just do it 하고 싶은 거 해
(Do it now or never)
니 마음이 끌리는 대로 해
(Do it now or never)
You only live once
후회 없이 살아
지금이 아니면 안돼 (just do it do it)
Now or never
Do it now or never
(Now or never)
Do it now or never
Now or never
Oh, do it now or never
(Now or never)
Oh, now or never
눈치 보지마 저질러 놓고 봐
후회하는 것 보단 나으니까
Oh 잘 들어 니 인생 한번이야
남이 원하는 거 말고 니가 원하는 삶을 살아
Nobody knows you than you
Now or never
Do it now or never
(Now or never)
Do it now or never
Now or never
Oh, do it now or never
(Now or never)
Oh, now or never
Do it now or never
(Now or never)
Do it now or never
Now or never
Oh, do it now or never
(Now or never)
Oh, now or never
The lyrics to MONSTA X's song "Now or Never" encourage the listener to take action and live life to the fullest. The song urges the listener to seize the moment and follow their own desires and instincts. The phrase "Now or never" emphasizes the importance of acting in the present, without hesitation or regret.
The lyrics convey a sense of urgency, urging the listener to break free from any constraints and pour themselves fully into their actions. The use of the acronym Y-O-L-O (You Only Live Once) emphasizes the idea that life should be lived without regrets.
The song also touches upon the theme of staying true to oneself and not being swayed by the opinions or expectations of others. The lyrics emphasize the importance of living a life that is true to one's own desires and aspirations, rather than conforming to societal expectations.
Overall, "Now or Never" is a motivational anthem that encourages the listener to take charge of their own destiny, live in the present moment, and pursue their passions without hesitation or regret.
Line by Line Meaning
You gotta do this right now (right now)
You must take action immediately
와와와와 여기로 지금 당장
Come here right now
나를 본받아야 해 넌 right now, now, now, now (right now)
You need to learn from me and act right now, now, now, now
얽매인 끈을 풀어 전부 쏟아 부어
Untie the entangled strings and pour everything out
You gotta live your own Y-O-L-O (Y-O-L-O)
You have to live your own You Only Live Once (Y-O-L-O)
될 대로 되라 그래 y'all keep calm and poppin' your own game
Let things happen as they may, that's right, y'all stay calm and excel in your own game
Just do it 하고 싶은 거 해
Just do what you want to do
(Do it now or never)
Take action now, otherwise it will never happen
니 마음이 끌리는 대로 해
Do what your heart desires
(Do it now or never)
Take action now, otherwise it will never happen
You only live once
You have only one life
후회 없이 살아
Live without regrets
지금이 아니면 안돼 (just do it, do it)
It has to be now, just do it, do it
Now or never
Take action now or it will never happen
Yo, honey, one, honey
Hey, honey, one, honey
야 인마 누가 뒤에서 말들이 많어
Hey, who's talking behind someone's back
Ah 다 데리고 와 이 귀여운 것
Ah, bring everyone along, you cute thing
어딜 감히 발을 들여놓냐
Where do you dare to step your foot on
내가 가는 길에 왜 들어오냐
Why are you coming into my path
내 주관은 변하지 않아 uh
My perspective doesn't change, uh
딱 한번뿐인 인생 I work forever
Life is only once, I work forever
눈치 보지마 저질러 놓고 봐
Don't worry about others, let go and see
후회하는 것 보단 나으니까
Because it's better than regretting
Oh 잘 들어 니 인생 한번이야
Oh, listen well, it's your life only once
남이 원하는 거 말고 니가 원하는 삶을 살아
Live the life you want, not what others want
Nobody knows you than you
No one knows you better than yourself
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Chang Kyun Im, Joo Heon Lee, Jung Hoon Kang
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