EXO “Overdose” Korean Lyrics
EXO · 2014 · Album: Overdose · Intermediate
Dangerous love has me overdosed: the more I struggle, the deeper I sink — and the only antidote is the poison itself.
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FAQ
What are the lyrics of “Overdose” about?
Dangerous love has me overdosed: the more I struggle, the deeper I sink — and the only antidote is the poison itself.
How do I learn Korean with “Overdose”?
Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 14 key vocabulary, 2 grammar points and a 7-day study plan — free, no sign-up.
How hard is this song for Korean learners?
The level is “Intermediate” — every line comes with pronunciation, romanization and translation, great for learners with some basics.
Which group sings “Overdose”?
SM's dual-market act (2012), famed for grand concepts and knife-sharp choreo. Romantic, cinematic lyrics with rich Sino-Korean.
Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)
모든 걸 걸고 들이받아modeun geol geolgo deulibataBetting everything, charging in
위험해 위험 중독wiheomhae wiheom jungdokDangerous — an addiction
오직 그것만 봐라ojik geugeotman bwaraKeep your eyes only on that
시간이 지날수록 통제가 힘들어져 점점sigani jinalsurok tongjega himdeuleojyeo jeomjeomAs time passes, control gets harder
깊숙히 빠져간다gipsukhi ppajyeogandaI'm sinking deeper
너야 이건 너야neoya igeon neoyaIt's you — this is you
더는 그 손길로 날 흔들지 마deoneun geu songilro nal heundeulji maDon't shake me with those hands anymore
본능은 너를 갈구해bonneungeun neoreul galguhaeInstinct craves you
좀 더 깊이 빠진 숨으로 질식된 후에jom deo gipi ppajin sumeuro jilsikdoen hueAfter suffocating on deeper breaths
독한 약 내겐 나을 수 없는데dokhan yak naegen naeul su eopsneundeIt's a poison — but nothing else works on me
피는 뜨거워지지 마침내 모두 지배해pineun tteugeowojiji machimnae modu jibaehaeThe blood burns — finally it dominates all
Vocabulary (14)
| Korean | Romanization | English | Note |
|---|
| 모든 걸 걸다 | modeun geol geolda | to bet everything | betting everything |
| 들이받다 | deulibatda | to charge in | charge head-on |
| 위험하다 | wiheomhada | to be dangerous | dangerous, dangerous |
| 중독 | jungdok | addiction | become addicted |
| 통제 | tongje | control | hard to control |
| 깊숙이 | gipsuki | deep inside | sinking deeper |
| 손길 | songil | hand / touch | with those hands |
| 흔들다 | heundeulda | to shake | don't shake me |
| 본능 | bonneung | instinct | instinct craves |
| 갈구하다 | galguhada | to crave | crave you |
| 질식 | jilsik | suffocation | after suffocating |
| 독한 약 | dokhan yak | strong medicine | strong medicine |
| 지배하다 | jibaehada | to dominate | dominate everything |
| 피가 뜨거워지다 | piga tteugeowojida | blood burns hot | the blood burns hot |
Grammar notes (2)
-ㄹ수록 점점 = the more, the gradually
시간이 지날수록 통제가 힘들어져 점점 깊숙히 빠져간다
Double degree adverbs: time × addiction, the integral of craving.
Pattern: [stem] + ルスロク チョムチョム
Example: 알수록 점점 빠진다 (the more you know, the deeper you fall)
-ㄹ 수 없는데 = can't, and yet
독한 약 내겐 나을 수 없는데
-는데 links the contradiction: poison is the only cure.
Pattern: [noun] + ネゲ ナウル ス オプヌンデ
Example: 약으로 못 고쳐 (medicine can't cure it)
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 너야 이건 너야
- Write today's new words once
Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (-ㄹ수록 점점 = the more, the gradually, -ㄹ 수 없는데 = can't, and yet)
- Review vocab set A
- Learn -ㄹ수록 점점 = the more, the gradually and -ㄹ 수 없는데 = can't, and yet
- Notice these patterns while listening
- Make two sentences with today's grammar
Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (-ㄹ수록 점점 = the more, the gradually)
- Memorize Overdose keywords
- Learn -ㄹ수록 점점 = the more, the gradually
- Sing the whole chorus
- Sing the chorus along with the video
Day 4 — Grammar 4 (-ㄹ 수 없는데 = can't, and yet) + Vocab Set C
- Learn -ㄹ 수 없는데 = can't, and yet
- Read the lyrics aloud twice
- Make a sentence with 중독 (中毒)
- Shadow the verses once
Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song
- Learn -ㄹ수록 점점 = the more, the gradually and -ㄹ 수 없는데 = can't, and yet
- 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 중독 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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