KARD “Ring The Alarm” Korean Lyrics
KARD · 2022 · Album: Ring The Alarm · Beginner
The red light is on, the heart races: goodbye nineteen, masks off — from now on, for real.
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FAQ
What are the lyrics of “Ring The Alarm” about?
The red light is on, the heart races: goodbye nineteen, masks off — from now on, for real.
How do I learn Korean with “Ring The Alarm”?
Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 19 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 “Ring The Alarm”?
DSP's co-ed four (2017) — mojito-flavoured Latin-hip-hop unlike anyone else in K-POP, hugely popular overseas.
Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)
일단 즐겨 let goildan jeulgyeo let goJust enjoy it for now — let go
기분 좋으면 say ohgibun joteumyeon say ohIf you feel good, say oh
One two three four 따라와 어서One two three four ttarawa eoseoOne two three four — follow, come on
Put you in the moodPut you in the moodPut you in the mood
Bottle with the juiceBottle with the juiceBottle with the juice
흔들어버려 바삐 shake it with a grooveheundeuleobeoryeo bappi shake it with a grooveShake it briskly with a groove
Got the revenueGot the revenueGot the revenue
Blow it all on me and youBlow it all on me and youBlow it all on me and you
Yeah I got the sauceYeah I got the sauceYeah, I got the sauce
Put it on you want to eat it like an entreePut it on you want to eat it like an entreePut it on — eat it like an entrée
Good bye nineteen 벗어버려Good bye nineteen beoteobeoryeoGoodbye nineteen — take it off
마스크 따위 날 못 가려maseukeu ttawi nal mot garyeoEven a mask can't cover me
이제부터가 for realijebuteoga for realFrom now on — for real
Pull it up up take it up up upPull it up up take it up up upPull it up — take it up up up
새빨간 불빛이 켜지고saeppalgan bulbiti kyeojigoThe bright red light turns on
심장이 빠르게 뛰어 어 어 올라simjangi ppareuge ttwieo eo eo olraMy heart races faster and faster
Ring the alarmRing the alarmRing the alarm
Vocabulary (19)
| Korean | Romanization | English | Note |
|---|
| 일단 | ildan | first of all | enjoy it first |
| 기분이 좋다 | gibuni jotda | to feel good | if you feel good |
| 따라와 | ttarawa | follow me! | come on, follow me |
| mood | mood | mood | put you in the mood |
| bottle | bottle | bottle | a bottle of juice |
| 바쁘게 | bappeuge | briskly | shake briskly |
| groove | groove | groove | follow the groove |
| revenue | revenue | revenue | blow the revenue |
| blow it all | blow it all | blow it all | spend it all on us |
| sauce | sauce | sauce (style) | I've got the sauce |
| entree | entree | entrée | eat like an entrée |
| 벗어버리다 | beoteobeorida | to take off and toss | toss off the mask |
| 가리다 | garida | to cover / hide | the mask can't hide |
| for real | for real | for real | now it's for real |
| 새빨간 | saeppalgan | bright red | bright red lights |
| 켜지다 | kyeojida | to turn on | the light comes on |
| 심장이 뛰다 | simjangi ttwida | the heart races | the heart races fast |
| mesmerized | mesmerized | mesmerized | you'll be mesmerized |
| put out | put out | to put out (fire) | put out the fire |
Grammar notes (4)
따위 = stuff like that (dismissive)
good bye nineteen 벗어버려 마스크 따위 날 못 가려
따위 dismisses the mask itself — and the whole teen era with it.
Pattern: [noun] + タウィ + モッ [verb]
Example: 질문 따위 하지 마 (don't even ask)
이제부터가 = starting now is
이제부터가 for real
-가 stresses 'now': everything before was just warm-up.
Pattern: [noun] + ガ for real
Example: 이제부터가 진짜야 (now it gets real)
-고 links two images
새빨간 불빛이 켜지고 심장이 빠르게 뛰어
Outer light and inner heartbeat fire together — synced excitement.
Pattern: 2 scenes linked by -고
Example: 문이 열리고 들어왔다 (the door opened and people came in)
keep it lit = keep the fire going
don't put out that fire keep it lit up
The fire = passion/love: never half-lit, keep it blazing.
Pattern: [noun] + プットアウタダ
Example: 불을 꺼주지 마 (don't put out the fire)
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 Ring the alarm
- Write today's new words once
Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (따위 = stuff like that (dismissive), 이제부터가 = starting now is)
- Review vocab set A
- Learn 따위 = stuff like that (dismissive) and 이제부터가 = starting now is
- Notice these patterns while listening
- Make two sentences with today's grammar
Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (-고 links two images)
- Memorize Ring The Alarm keywords
- Learn -고 links two images
- Sing the whole chorus
- Sing the chorus along with the video
Day 4 — Grammar 4 (keep it lit = keep the fire going) + Vocab Set C
- Learn keep it lit = keep the fire going
- Read the lyrics aloud twice
- Make a sentence with for real (真格)
- Shadow the verses once
Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song
- Learn 따위 = stuff like that (dismissive) and 이제부터가 = starting now is
- 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 for real 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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