2NE1 “CAN'T NOBODY” Korean Lyrics
2NE1 · 2010 · Album: To Anyone · Beginner
An EDM confidence anthem: 'can't nobody stop me' — pure velocity.
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FAQ
What are the lyrics of “CAN'T NOBODY” about?
An EDM confidence anthem: 'can't nobody stop me' — pure velocity.
How do I learn Korean with “CAN'T NOBODY”?
Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 15 key vocabulary, 4 grammar points and a 7-day study plan — free, no sign-up.
How hard is this song for Korean learners?
The level is “Beginner” — every line comes with pronunciation, romanization and translation, beginners can sing along.
Which group sings “CAN'T NOBODY”?
YG's four-piece (2009) — fierce hip-hop style and girl-power lyrics; founding mothers of the modern girl-group aesthetic.
Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)
Can't nobody hold us downCan't nobody hold us downCan't nobody hold us down
가로막아도 결국 넌 내 것garomakado gyeolguk neon nae geotBlock all you want — you're mine in the end
Can't nobody hold us downCan't nobody hold us downCan't nobody hold us down
니가 뭘 안다고 넌 내가 뭘 하게niga mwol andago neon naega mwol hageWhat do you know — what do you want me to do?
변함없이 나만의 속도로 걷는다byeonhameopsi namanui sokdoro geotneundaI walk at my own unchanging pace
뒤처진 세상 따위 신경 쓰지 않는다dwicheojin sesang ttawi singyeong sseuji anhneundaThis lagging world means nothing to me
Oh oh oh oh 하늘 높이Oh oh oh oh haneul nopiUp to the high sky
더 높이 날아가 훨씬 더 멀리deo nopi nalaga hwolssin deo meolriFly higher, much further
아무리 막아도 나는 계속 나아간다amuri makado naneun gyesok naagandaNo matter the blocks I keep going
멈추지 않아 두려움 따윈 없다meomchuji anha duryeoum ttawin eopsdaNo stopping, no fear
쉬지 않아 한순간도 방심은 금물swiji anha hansungando bangsimeun geummulNo rest — stay sharp every second
미래는 나의 것miraeneun naui geotThe future is mine
Vocabulary (15)
| Korean | Romanization | English | Note |
|---|
| 가로막다 | garomakda | to block | block the way |
| 결국 | gyeolguk | in the end | won in the end |
| 변함없다 | byeonhameopsda | unchanging | unchanging friendship |
| 속도 | sokdo | speed | pick up speed |
| 걷다 | geotda | to walk | walk a road |
| 뒤처지다 | dwicheojida | to lag behind | lag in competition |
| 신경 쓰다 | singyeong sseuda | to mind / care | don't mind it |
| 하늘 | haneul | sky | fly in the sky |
| 높이 | nopi | height / high | even higher |
| 날다 | nalda | to fly | bird flies |
| 훨씬 | hwolssin | by far | much better |
| 멀리 | meolri | far | go far |
| 아무리 | amuri | no matter how | no matter what |
| 나아가다 | naagada | to advance | move forward |
| 방심 | bangsim | carelessness | carelessness is risky |
Grammar notes (4)
-없이 = without
변함없이 나만의 속도로 걷는다
-없이 = without: 'without changing, at my own pace.'
Pattern: [noun] + 없이
Example: 말없이 일해 (work in silence) / 소름없이 좋아 (amazingly good)
아무리 -아도 = no matter how
아무리 막아도 나는 계속 나아간다
아무리 + -아도 = no matter how much they block.
Pattern: 아무리 + [verb] + 아도
Example: 아무리 바빠도 밥은 먹어 (eat no matter how busy)
따위 = dismissive 'like'
멈추지 않아 두려움 따윈 없다
따위 belittles: 'fear? that's nothing.'
Pattern: [noun] + 따위
Example: 눈물 따위 흘리지 않아 (no tears from me)
-의 것 = one's (own)
미래는 나의 것
-의 것 = belonging: 'the future is mine.'
Pattern: [noun] + 의 것
Example: 이건 네 것이 아니야 (this isn't yours)
7-day study plan
Day 1 — Vocab Set A + hum along to the chorus
- Memorize 10 basic words
- Listen to the song 3 times
- Hum along to the chorus Can't nobody hold us down
- Write today's new words once
Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (-없이 = without, 아무리 -아도 = no matter how)
- Review vocab set A
- Learn -없이 = without and 아무리 -아도 = no matter how
- Notice these patterns while listening
- Make two sentences with today's grammar
Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (따위 = dismissive 'like')
- Memorize CAN'T NOBODY keywords
- Learn 따위 = dismissive 'like'
- Sing the whole chorus
- Sing the chorus along with the video
Day 4 — Grammar 4 (-의 것 = one's (own)) + Vocab Set C
- Learn -의 것 = one's (own)
- Read the lyrics aloud twice
- Make a sentence with 속도 (速度)
- Shadow the verses once
Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song
- Learn -없이 = without and 아무리 -아도 = no matter how
- Sing the whole song with karaoke
- Flag the words you still miss
- Review grammar 1-3
Day 6 — Vocab review + quiz
- Score 80+ on the vocab quiz
- Write missed words 3 times
- Sing the chorus without looking
- Explain the meaning of 속도 to a friend
Day 7 — Final check: full sing-through + use the grammar
- Sing the entire song without subtitles
- Make one sentence per grammar point
- Record yourself singing and check pronunciation
- Use today's expressions in a short diary entry
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