In 2002, YANKIE and the talented topbob came together to form the group TBNY. The group’s self-produced EP album sold over 3000 copies at their live shows alone and they quickly gained a solid fanbase and respect for their music. Yankie has worked with artists like Dynamicduo, Primary, Epik High, Suga of BTS and more, showing his wide spectrum of rapping styles. TBNY has stopped performing for the time being as topbob became a member of Twins in 2010. Yankie went on to release a solo album in 2011 and continues to showcase his skills by working with many other musicians.
ProMeTheUs
Yankie Lyrics
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I'm just ridin around in my city
내 프로메테우스호는 matte white
Star light 람보르기니 Go skirrt!
then I make right
덜 떨어진 이 인간들을 더 절벽아래로 떨궈
니 상상 속 일들 내겐 좀도 아닌 다 별거
같은 길을 걸어도 다른 흔적
하는 동시에 이뤄내는 게 나의 능력
두 팔을 벌려 celebrate flexin on these
muh fuckas I elevate
skill on another level
Versus me? 이건 바로 밸붕 oh
니가 보이지 않은 먼 곳에서 숨을 쉬어
꿈을 이루는 동시에 또 다른 꿈을 꿔
인간인척하며 잘 벌어 the millions
난 여의도 섬에서 사는 the illions
Juvie Train)
어느덧 대한민국 힙합씬 13년차의 베테랑 MC
한때 이 나라 랩 일등 CREW
현재 음악학원 랩 선생님
참 많은 꼬마들의 꿈이 된 TV속 왕관
Show me the money 욕하는 게 아냐
나 역시도 힙합을 팔아 먹고 살아
그 왕관의 생명력은 생각보다 짧아
영원한 건 없어 있다면 아홉 계단 위의 영역
랩 유일신 턱없는 내 성적
그냥 홍대 힙합 사이비 교주로 만족해
Don Mills)
이미 바닥이 난 체력 밑 바닥난 체력
헐떡거려도 거부 못할 매력
튀겨! 튀겨! 거부 못해 이 멜로디
튀겨! 튀겨! 거부 못해 이 매력
완벽주의라고 하지만 게을러
이 말이 찔리게 들리는 니가 주인공
튀겨! 튀겨! 거부 못해 이 멜로디
튀겨! 튀겨! 거부 못해 이 매력
Yankie)
총 든 닌자 말없는 카우보이
매너 따윈 없는 신사 하루 밤 엔조이
Shut the f**k up 안 어울려 너와 니 팬도
변의 된 잡종 아깝지만 단발성 세포
곧 말소될 니 주소 니 컴퍼니 크루
밑 빠진 독에 물 붓고 날 보며 질투
하면 내가 네게 뭘 말해 니 가족에 실수?
절대 그런 건 못해 난 부모들한테는 be cool
고군 분투 점령 할거야 내 핏줄 정신 줄
놓지 않아 부릅떠 눈 거친 숨
고르고 부푼 꿈 출입구를 향해 달려 물 불
어디든 풀어놓기만 해 굶주렸던 배를 채우지
you lose
Double K)
killa k aka illson I'm something real
I'm childish I dream big
세월에도 안 꺾이지 지치지 않는 내 태도
멈추지 않고 난 배워 이 삶이 내게
주는 레슨 다 내 거로 만들어 뱉어
I'm just gettin better and better
everyday everyway
u feather weight
I'm heavy weight
u mufuckus can't challenge me
I'm on another level different class motha fucker
라운드를 거듭할수록 난 감 잡아 fucker 질질
끌수록 이건 내 흐름 내 dirty boxing
I'm like cane 체력이 밑바닥 난적이 없지
진가를 보고픔 더 pressure 를 줘봐 cause
압력을 가할 때 true colors gonna come out
Don Mills)
이미 바닥이 난 체력 밑 바닥난 체력
헐떡거려도 거부 못할 매력
튀겨! 튀겨! 거부 못해 이 멜로디
튀겨! 튀겨! 거부 못해 이 매력
완벽주의라고 하지만 게을러
이 말이 찔리게 들리는 니가 주인공
튀겨! 튀겨! 거부 못해 이 멜로디
튀겨! 튀겨! 거부 못해 이 매력
Rap Monster)
나는 MONSTER but 지금은 nobody recognize it
허세뿐인 꼰대들 they tryna undersize it
난 변태성향 나르시스트 날 찔러 자꾸 I kiss my own tightness
Who the damn mufucka do really wanna fight it
난 걍 예술이 좋아 그 어떤 술보다 더
임마 여긴 RM이 차린 칵테일 bar, 넌 주는 대로 쳐 마셔
넌 날 진화시켜줘 내 불만 빼고서
아 오빠 좋아 좀 더 때려줘
Show what that bitch about 함 지껄여봐
Show me what you got yo what you bout
Me gone headed to the top, make yo bitch rock but you not
난 믿어 나의 팀, 나와 친구들 we makin' dreams
랩으론 반쯤 죽여놔 덤벼 call me 밥 싸먹는 김
Topbob)
누가 나의 단잠을 깨웠어! Muthafucka who you know
기지개와 동시에 다 폭발하는 관자놀이
성호를 긋기 전에 관통 니 두 개 골 때리는
불꽃처럼 뿜어져 나와 새빨간 분수
어둠이 드리워졌어 선명해지는 내 시야
어차피 너의 피로 써 내려가려는 신의 계시야
맞서봤자 필요 없어 더듬어가며 몸을 숨겨
내 목소리는 kick과 snare를 밟고 뇌리에 꽂혀
suck a dick or die muthafucker 기습공격 대환영
정조준 니 mugshot crackdown
두려움에 찾는 신이 바로 나와 같은 종족 이미 넌 나의 숙주 내 영감의 먹이감
Don Mills)
이미 바닥이 난 체력 밑 바닥난 체력
헐떡거려도 거부 못할 매력
튀겨! 튀겨! 거부 못해 이 멜로디
튀겨! 튀겨! 거부 못해 이 매력
완벽주의라고 하지만 게을러
이 말이 찔리게 들리는 니가 주인공
튀겨! 튀겨! 거부 못해 이 멜로디
튀겨! 튀겨! 거부 못해 이 매력
The song "ProMeTheUs" by Yankie features a collection of veteran and rising Korean hip-hop artists spitting bars about their prowess and success. The lyrics are predominantly in Korean and there are a few appearances and verses in English. Throughout the song, the artists compare themselves with the mythical Greek god Prometheus, who challenged the rule of gods to give humans the gift of fire and who was punished for his actions. In this light, the song is about the artists' rebellious nature against conventional expectations and their resolve to reach new heights.
The opening verse of the song delivers Dok2's daring rap about his prominence in the Korean hip-hop scene. He talks about riding around in his city in his matte white Prometheus car, elevating and flexing over other artists. He states that he is capable of making things happen, and he walks his own path, leaving his unique mark. His unyielding belief in himself propels him to achieve more, and he rejects anyone who tries to bring him down.
Juvie Train follows Dok2's verse with a self-assured proclamation of his longevity in the industry. With thirteen years of experience under his belt, he shares that he was once considered part of the best hip hop crew in Korea. He's currently teaching rap at a music academy where he is a symbol of the aspirations of many hopeful rappers. He acknowledges that the life span of a rap career is short and precarious, and he's satisfied being a figurehead in the Hongdae hip-hop scene.
The third verse by Don Mills is primarily about perseverance and the power to captivate his listeners. He boasts of his charismatic energy that makes him impossible to reject. He delivers his lyrics with a confidence that is impossible to ignore, guaranteeing that his music and melodies will stay with his audience. He challenges his listeners' resolve, daring them to turn away from his artistry.
Yankie takes the fourth verse, enunciating every word with a chilling force that emphasizes his authority. He transcribes himself into a character similar to the mythical Japanese ninja cowboys. He presents himself as reckless but stylish, who lives a wild life and commands respect. He asserts the irony of his unique identity, as someone who is neither fully Japanese nor Korean. He refuses to play by the rules of others and is determined to make his mark as an innovator.
South Korean hip-hop group, BTS leader RM or Rap Monster, adds an unpredictable fifth verse in English, talking about his double personality. He describes himself as a monster and a narcissist and that society fails to recognize his talent. He says that he's an artist, and his music is more valuable than even the most excellent of drinks. He then calls on his opponents to fight with him if they dare, as he is confident they will fail. RM finally declares that he and his crew are making dreams while still tearing up the rap game.
Topbob delivers the final verse in Korean, where he braggadociously shares his power and intimidating presence. He says that he is the one who wakes everyone up, and anyone who tries to challenge him will be hit with a force so strong they will feel it in their core. He is shrouded in darkness, and his sharp senses allow him to sense his enemies from a mile away. He claims himself to be the predator and his listener's prey, urging them to "suck a dick or die" if they can't keep up.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just ridin around in my city
I am casually driving around in my city
내 프로메테우스호는 matte white
My Prometheus car is matte white
Star light 람보르기니 Go skirrt!
The Lamborghini goes fast like a shooting star
then I make right
Then I turn right
덜 떨어진 이 인간들을 더 절벽아래로 떨궈
I push the less capable people closer to the edge
니 상상 속 일들 내겐 좀도 아닌 다 별거
What you imagine is nothing compared to what I do
같은 길을 걸어도 다른 흔적
Walking the same path but leaving different marks
행동하기 전 말을 먼저
Speak before I take action
하는 동시에 이뤄내는 게 나의 능력
My ability is to achieve while acting at the same time
두 팔을 벌려 celebrate flexin on these
I spread my arms and celebrate while showing off to these people
muh fuckas I elevate
Motherf**kers, I am elevating
skill on another level
My skills are on another level
Versus me? 이건 바로 밸붕 oh
Against me? That's an easy win
니가 보이지 않은 먼 곳에서 숨을 쉬어
Breathing in a place you can't see
꿈을 이루는 동시에 또 다른 꿈을 꿔
While achieving dreams, I dream of new ones
인간인척하며 잘 벌어 the millions
Pretending to be human, I earn the millions
난 여의도 섬에서 사는 the illions
I live on Yeouido Island, the 'illions'
어느덧 대한민국 힙합씬 13년차의 베테랑 MC
I am a veteran MC in the Korean hip-hop scene for 13 years
한때 이 나라 랩 일등 CREW
Once the number one rap crew in this country
현재 음악학원 랩 선생님
Currently a rap teacher at a music academy
참 많은 꼬마들의 꿈이 된 TV속 왕관
The TV crown that became the dream of many kids
Show me the money 욕하는 게 아냐
I'm not cursing at Show Me The Money
나 역시도 힙합을 팔아 먹고 살아
I also make a living by selling hip-hop
그 왕관의 생명력은 생각보다 짧아
The lifespan of that crown is shorter than expected
영원한 건 없어 있다면 아홉 계단 위의 영역
There's nothing eternal, if anything, it's the area above the nine steps
랩 유일신 턱없는 내 성적
The rap's only god, my undeniable achievement
그냥 홍대 힙합 사이비 교주로 만족해
Just satisfied as a Hongdae hip-hop cult leader
이미 바닥이 난 체력 밑 바닥난 체력
Already exhausted stamina, bottomed out stamina
헐떡거려도 거부 못할 매력
Irresistible charm even if I'm struggling
완벽주의라고 하지만 게을러
They call me a perfectionist, but I'm lazy
이 말이 찔리게 들리는 니가 주인공
You, who feel pierced by these words, are the singer
총 든 닌자 말없는 카우보이
Silent cowboy with a gun
매너 따윈 없는 신사 하루 밤 엔조이
A gentleman without manners, enjoy for one night
Shut the f**k up 안 어울려 너와 니 팬도
Shut the f**k up, you and your fans don't fit in
변의 된 잡종 아깝지만 단발성 세포
I'm a wasted hybrid, but with temporary cells
곧 말소될 니 주소 니 컴퍼니 크루
Your address, your company, crew about to expire soon
밑 빠진 독에 물 붓고 날 보며 질투
Pouring water into a bottomless hole and feeling jealous of me
하면 내가 네게 뭘 말해 니 가족에 실수?
If I say something to you, will you make a mistake with your family?
절대 그런 건 못해 난 부모들한테는 be cool
I can never do that, I'll be cool with parents
고군 분투 점령 할거야 내 핏줄 정신 줄
I will conquer the tough struggle with my bloodline spirit
놓지 않아 부릅떠 눈 거친 숨
Not letting go, acting like a madman, my breathing rough
고르고 부푼 꿈 출입구를 향해 달려 물 불
Running towards the entrance of my vast dreams, unstoppable
어디든 풀어놓기만 해 굶주렸던 배를 채우지
Just letting it loose wherever, filling the famished stomach
you lose
You lose
killa k aka illson I'm something real
Killa K, also known as Illson, I am something real
I'm childish I dream big
I'm childish, I dream big
세월에도 안 꺾이지 지치지 않는 내 태도
My attitude that doesn't break or tire even over time
멈추지 않고 난 배워 이 삶이 내게
I keep learning from this life without stopping
주는 레슨 다 내 거로 만들어 뱉어
Turning every lesson given into mine and spitting it out
I'm just gettin better and better
I'm just getting better and better
everyday everyway
Every day, in every way
u feather weight
You're a lightweight
I'm heavy weight
I'm a heavyweight
u mufuckus can't challenge me
You motherf**kers can't challenge me
I'm on another level different class motha fucker
I'm on another level, different class, motherf**ker
라운드를 거듭할수록 난 감 잡아 fucker 질질
As the rounds go by, I catch the vibe, f**ker
끌수록 이건 내 흐름 내 dirty boxing
The more it drags on, this is my flow, my dirty boxing
I'm like cane 체력이 밑바닥 난적이 없지
I'm like cane, my stamina has never hit rock bottom
진가를 보고픔 더 pressure 를 줘봐 cause
I want to see your true worth, give me more pressure, cause
압력을 가할 때 true colors gonna come out
When pressure is applied, true colors will come out
Rap Monster
I am Rap Monster
나는 MONSTER but 지금은 nobody recognize it
I am a monster, but nobody recognizes it right now
허세뿐인 꼰대들 they tryna undersize it
Just show-offs, they try to undersize it
난 변태성향 나르시스트 날 찔러 자꾸 I kiss my own tightness
I have a perverted narcissistic tendency, keeps stabbing, I kiss my own tightness
Who the damn mufucka do really wanna fight it
Who the damn motherf**ker really wants to fight it
난 걍 예술이 좋아 그 어떤 술보다 더
I just love art more than any drink
임마 여긴 RM이 차린 칵테일 bar, 넌 주는 대로 쳐 마셔
Hey, this is the cocktail bar set up by RM, you can drink as you please
넌 날 진화시켜줘 내 불만 빼고서
You make me evolve, taking away my complaints
아 오빠 좋아 좀 더 때려줘
Ah, I like it, hit me harder
Show what that bitch about 함 지껄여봐
Show what that b*tch is about, go ahead and chatter
Show me what you got yo what you bout
Show me what you got, yo, what you're about
Me gone headed to the top, make yo bitch rock but you not
I'm going to the top, making your bitch rock but not you
난 믿어 나의 팀, 나와 친구들 we makin' dreams
I believe in my team, me and my friends, we're making dreams
랩으론 반쯤 죽여놔
I've half killed it with my rap
덤벼 call me 밥 싸먹는 김
Bring it on, call me Kim who eats rice
누가 나의 단잠을 깨웠어!
Who woke me up from my short nap!
Muthafucka who you know
Muthaf**ka, who do you know
기지개와 동시에 다 폭발하는 관자놀이
Stretching and at the same time exploding my energy
성호를 긋기 전에 관통 니 두 개 골 때리는
Before drawing a line of success, piercing and hitting your two temples
불꽃처럼 뿜어져 나와 새빨간 분수
Spreading out like flames, a bright red fountain
어둠이 드리워졌어 선명해지는 내 시야
The darkness has lifted, my vision becomes clear
어차피 너의 피로 써 내려가려는 신의 계시야
In any case, it's a divine commandment that wants to drain your energy
맞서봤자 필요 없어 더듬어가며 몸을 숨겨
There's no need to confront, just hide your body while feeling your way
내 목소리는 kick과 snare를 밟고 뇌리에 꽂혀
My voice steps on kick and snare, sticking into my mind
suck a dick or die muthafucker 기습공격 대환영
Suck a dick or die, motherf**ker, a surprise attack is highly welcomed
정조준 니 mugshot crackdown
Aimed at you, mugshot crackdown
두려움에 찾는 신이 바로 나와 같은 종족 이미 넌 나의 숙주 내 영감의 먹이감
The god you seek in fear is the same species as me, you are already my host, the prey of my inspiration
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JUN MO YANG, N TOB BAB, N RAP MONSTER, N JUVIE TRAIN, JI YONG JUNG, DONG HYUN HWANG, N DOUBLE K, JUN KYOUNG LEE, TOB BAB, RAP MONSTER, JUVIE TRAIN, DOUBLE K
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@huilepoire7114
So, from the way i see it... We have :
- Dok2 - Greed (We all know Dok2 is all about dem gold chains gold watches. A pretty materialistic rap verse, also. And his drinks and eyes started burning when the other monster touched it.)
-Juvie Train - Gluttony (He possesses the "holy rap" book, yet says a lot of things as not being enough, wanting more, even when he's the god of rap. To me, he's represented as one of those gods ever longing for more, so yeah, glutonny. And his army is composed of mouths.)
- Don Mills - Sloth (Sloppy baby, sleeping, and saying he has no energy at all. "I'm running out of energya already, I'm almost done." & "they say perfectionniste, but lazy" )
- Yankie - Wrath (Destroys everything around him, pretty harsh with his words, talks about destroying and overcoming, water and fire, boom boom boom, explosions. And pretty angry rap, too.)
- Double K - Pride ("I'm something real", "my attitude that doesn't fail even if the time passes by", "i'm just getting better and better, everyday everyway" "i'm on another level, different class motherfxcker". And Dodo's wearing a trendy suit, smoking cigarrette, fancy looks. Walking into a super long hall, living in a castle, all by himself. Impersonating the arrogance of the successful nowadays ?)
- Rap Monster - Lust (He's a pig surrounded by very lightly dressed women.. What else ?)
- TopBob - Envy (This one is the hardest for me. While the video could actually show some kind of keyboard warrior, the new generation haterz, with a cliche, nolife guy, playing video game, no friends, commenting on his own pictures a hundred times, masturbating on porn, etc... The rap verse actually really looks like a message sent to the haters, and the video would show one of those haters he's dissing ? So that Envy would be about being the cause of a lot of envy.)
It appeared to me that it was very.. "rap game" related, so it's like a impersonation of the seven deadly sins in a hip hop context. That's why some may be harder to express than others. But I really liked it, nice song !
@tiffanyeztrada3374
rap monmsters part
I’m a MONSTER
but right now nobody recognize it
old farts who’re nothing but bluffs
they tryna undersize it
I’m a narcissist with perverted tendencies
I poke myself often
I kiss my own tightness
Who the damn mufucka do
really wanna fight it
I just like the arts
more than any kind of alcohol*
bastard, this is the cocktail bar that RM has laid out
you’ll drink them as I give them
please subdue my flame, after just taking out my fire
ah, oppa, I like it, please hit me a little more
Show what that bitch about
just try running your mouth
Show me what you got yo what you bout
Me gone headed to the top
make yo bitch rock but you not
I believe my team
me and my friends, we makin’ dreams
we’ll kill you half-dead with rap, come at us
call me rice wrapped in Kim**
* = “the arts” in Korean is 예술 and alcohol is just 술, which is where the alcohol and cocktail bar references come from
** = this is a double whammy pun. firstly, obviously Namjoon’s last name is Kim, but “김” in Korean also means seaweed, so he’s playing off “seaweed-wrapped rice” and his own last name. however, 싸먹다 also has a secondary meaning of quickly and efficiently finishing off something or someone that you don’t find important or worth your time, so in this case, he’s the Kim who finished off the “rice” (his less talented and less impressive opponents).
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@misamoes
OPPA I LIKE IT HIT ME A LITTLE MORE
@psark
IKR!!! WTF!!
@aeshinki
SEOKJIN THATS YOUR CALL
@Nini_-jg7py
jazzy I'm ded
@user-lr5vc5cc7w
IM JUNGSHOOK
@LouiseNah
Gay culture is including the sentence "oppa i like it hit me a little more" in your rap
@teacake8758
I wonder if namjoon ever goes back to listen to his dirty songs and thinks wow...I did a good job
@RL-jp1rr
teacak/e he is not a kid...don't treat them like kids ffs
@Felinaz
If not, Im doing that for him then
@staymad2051
teacak/e expensive girl