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.
Ready or Not
MONSTA X Lyrics
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Yeah, I'm ready
Uh, let's get it
Oh ready or not (oh eh oh eh oh) 쇼는 시작돼 (oh eh oh eh oh)
Are you ready or not? (oh eh oh eh oh)
예고 따윈 없어 (없어) just go (just go)
널 그대로 보여줘 ready or not
Keep going yup do or die
그 중 선택해 뭐든 니가 하고 싶은 대로 하면 돼
It's your choice yup
너의 미래를 결정짓고 싶음 과거를 공부해
새겨들어 공자님의 말씀 uh
Are you ready or not
준비됐으면 올라 이 무대 위 주먹을 들어
Like 마이크 타이슨 wow
절대 겁내지 마 일단 부딪혀 (부딪혀)
실패해도 괜찮아 just let it go (let it go)
이 세상 그 어떤 이도
완벽한 삶을 살아가진 않아
그냥 니가 하던 대로 해
Oh ready or not (oh eh oh eh oh) 쇼는 시작돼 (oh eh oh eh oh)
Are you ready or not (oh eh oh eh oh)
예고 따윈 없어 (없어) just go (just go)
널 그대로 보여줘 ready or not
Impossible
그게 나라면 뭐든 가능 I'm possible uh (I'm possible)
Marathon
한번 시작했음 멈추지 말고 쭉 달려
인생이란 drama 주인공은 너잖아
하고싶은 대로 막 해 마치 너의 birthday
불 붙여봐라
너의 이상과 청춘은 절대 늙지 않아
절대 겁내지 마 일단 부딪혀 (부딪혀)
실패해도 괜찮아 just let it go (let it go)
어차피 정답은 없어
하고 싶은 대로 가는 게 맞아
니가 이끌리는 대로 해
Oh ready or not (oh eh oh eh oh) 쇼는 시작돼 (oh eh oh eh oh)
Are you ready or not (oh eh oh eh oh)
예고 따윈 없어 (없어) just go (just go)
널 그대로 보여줘 ready or not
언제나 모든걸 준비할 수는 없어
한번 너 자신을 던져봐
우리에겐 시간이 많아 (많아)
더 과감해져도 괜찮아
Oh you don't need to worry
Oh ready or not (oh eh oh eh oh) 쇼는 시작돼 (oh eh oh eh oh)
Are you ready or not (oh eh oh eh oh)
예고 따윈 없어 (없어) just go (just go)
널 그대로 보여줘 ready or not
The lyrics to MONSTA X's song "Ready or Not" convey a message of empowerment and embracing one's individuality. The song begins with the question, "Are you ready or not?" implying that it's time to step out and show the world who you truly are, without any hesitation or fear. The lyrics emphasize the importance of staying true to oneself and not conforming to the expectations of others.
The verses encourage the listener to make their own choices and decisions, regardless of the opinions or judgments of others. It emphasizes the power of self-determination as the key to shaping one's future. The lyrics also highlight the idea that failure is not something to be afraid of, but rather a valuable learning experience that should be embraced. The chorus repeats the phrase "Ready or not, the show begins" as a call to action, urging the listener to confidently show their true self to the world.
Overall, "Ready or Not" is an anthem of self-empowerment and encouragement to live life on one's own terms, fully embracing one's unique qualities and aspirations.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, everybody are you ready?
Hey, everyone, are you prepared for what's to come?
Yeah, I'm ready
Yes, I am fully prepared
Uh, let's get it
Okay, let's start
Oh ready or not (oh eh oh eh oh) 쇼는 시작돼 (oh eh oh eh oh)
Oh, whether you are prepared or not, the show is beginning
Are you ready or not? (oh eh oh eh oh)
Are you fully prepared or not?
예고 따윈 없어 (없어) just go (just go)
There is no forewarning, just go for it
널 그대로 보여줘 ready or not
Show yourself as you are, ready or not
Yeah, yes or no 따지지 말고 언제나 내 방식대로
Yeah, don't bother with yes or no, always go by my own style
Keep going yup do or die
Continue moving forward, no matter the risk
그 중 선택해 뭐든 니가 하고 싶은 대로 하면 돼
Among those choices, pick anything you want to do and just go for it
It's your choice yup
It's up to you, yes
너의 미래를 결정짓고 싶음 과거를 공부해
If you want to determine your future, study the past
새겨들어 공자님의 말씀 uh
Engrave the teachings of Confucius, uh
Are you ready or not
Are you fully prepared or not?
준비됐으면 올라 이 무대 위 주먹을 들어
If you're ready, step up on this stage and raise your fist
Like 마이크 타이슨 wow
Like Mike Tyson, wow
절대 겁내지 마 일단 부딪혀 (부딪혀)
Never be afraid, just face it head-on (head-on)
실패해도 괜찮아 just let it go (let it go)
It's okay to fail, just let it go
이 세상 그 어떤 이도
No matter who in this world
완벽한 삶을 살아가진 않아
Doesn't live a perfect life
그냥 니가 하던 대로 해
Just do what you have been doing
Impossible
That which seems impossible
그게 나라면 뭐든 가능 I'm possible uh (I'm possible)
If that's me, anything is possible, I'm possible, uh (I'm possible)
Marathon
A marathon
한번 시작했음 멈추지 말고 쭉 달려
Once you start, don't stop and keep running
인생이란 drama 주인공은 너잖아
Life is like a drama, and you are the main character
하고싶은 대로 막 해 마치 너의 birthday
Just do whatever you want, just like it's your birthday
불 붙여봐라
Set it on fire
너의 이상과 청춘은 절대 늙지 않아
Your ideals and youth will never grow old
언제나 모든걸 준비할 수는 없어
You can't always be prepared for everything
한번 너 자신을 던져봐
Take a chance and throw yourself out there
우리에겐 시간이 많아 (많아)
We have plenty of time (plenty)
더 과감해져도 괜찮아
It's okay to become bolder
Oh you don't need to worry
Oh, you don't need to worry
널 그대로 보여줘 ready or not
Show yourself as you are, ready or not
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Chang Kyun Im, Heon Ju Kim, Jin Hee Kim, Ju Heon Lee, Shi Hyung Lee
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