MONSTA X “Shoot Out” Korean Lyrics
MONSTA X · 2018 · Album: Take:1 Are You There? · Intermediate
Breakup as a bullet: the relationship is dead but the walking shell remains. MONSTA X's most intense breakup track.
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FAQ
What are the lyrics of “Shoot Out” about?
Breakup as a bullet: the relationship is dead but the walking shell remains. MONSTA X's most intense breakup track.
How do I learn Korean with “Shoot Out”?
Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 10 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 “Shoot Out”?
Starship's powerhouse (2015) — hard-hitting hip-hop sound with signature English-Korean blend.
Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)
I'm walkin' like zombie uhI'm walkin' like zombie uhI'm walking like a zombie, uh
길이길이 기억해 손 모양 총 모양giligili gieokhae son moyang chong moyangRemember this road — the hand shaped like a gun
걸림돌이 되어버린 난 너의 앞geolrimdoli doeeobeorin nan neoui apI've become an obstacle in your way
떠나버린 감정은 터트려 주저 없이 다 pop pop poptteonabeorin gamjeongeun teoteuryeo jujeo eopsi da pop pop popThe departed feelings burst without hesitation — pop pop pop
Never gonna stop this 넌 망설임 없이 가Never gonna stop this neon mangseolim eopsi gaNever gonna stop this — you go without hesitation
잡고 있던 끈도 이젠 놓을게 난 dropjapgo issdeon kkeundo ijen noteulge nan dropThe thread I held — I'll let it drop now
반쯤 넋 나간 채로 무거운 다리를 끌며 걸어banjjeum neoks nagan chaero mugeoun darireul kkeulmyeo geoleoHalf-conscious, dragging heavy legs
헤매 난 어딘가 찾아 그 누군가hemae nan eodinga chata geu nugungaWandering, looking for someone
날 위해 shoot-out shoot-out shoot-outnal wihae shoot-out shoot-out shoot-outFor me — shoot-out, shoot-out, shoot-out
독하게 shoot-out shoot-out shoot-outdokhage shoot-out shoot-out shoot-outRuthlessly — shoot-out, shoot-out, shoot-out
어차피 다 끝났다면 네 맘이 떠났다면eochapi da kkeutnassdamyeon ne mami tteonassdamyeonIf it's all over — if your heart has left
희망도 남김없이 버려huimangdo namgimeopsi beoryeoThrow away even hope, completely
Vocabulary (10)
| Korean | Romanization | English | Note |
|---|
| 총 모양 | chong moyang | gun shape (hand gesture) | hand shaped like a gun |
| 걸림돌 | geolrimdol | obstacle | become an obstacle |
| 터트리다 | teoteurida | to burst / set off | set off emotions |
| 주저 없이 | jujeo eopsi | without hesitation | burst without hesitation |
| 놓다 | notda | to let go | let go of the thread |
| 넋 나간 | neoks nagan | dazed / half-conscious | half-conscious |
| 무거운 다리 | mugeoun dari | heavy legs | drag one's legs |
| 황혼 | hwanghon | twilight / dusk | from dusk to dawn |
| 발목을 움켜잡다 | balmokeul umkyeojapda | to grab by the ankle | a breakup that grabs your ankle |
| 위태롭다 | witaeropda | to be precarious | stagger precariously |
Grammar notes (2)
기억해 = remember (imperative)
길이길이 기억해 손 모양 총 모양
The imperative makes the breakup a challenge: remember this road.
Pattern: [stem] + ア/オ
Example: 잊어버려 (forget it right now)
-ㄴ = that grabbed (attributive)
발목을 움켜잡은 이건 이별
The breakup personified as grabbing your ankle — it won't let go.
Pattern: [stem] + ン + [noun]
Example: 말을 건 이별 (the breakup that spoke)
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 날 위해 shoot-out shoot-out shoot-out
- Write today's new words once
Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (기억해 = remember (imperative), -ㄴ = that grabbed (attributive))
- Review vocab set A
- Learn 기억해 = remember (imperative) and -ㄴ = that grabbed (attributive)
- Notice these patterns while listening
- Make two sentences with today's grammar
Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (기억해 = remember (imperative))
- Memorize Shoot Out keywords
- Learn 기억해 = remember (imperative)
- Sing the whole chorus
- Sing the chorus along with the video
Day 4 — Grammar 4 (-ㄴ = that grabbed (attributive)) + Vocab Set C
- Learn -ㄴ = that grabbed (attributive)
- Read the lyrics aloud twice
- Make a sentence with shoot-out (射擊)
- Shadow the verses once
Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song
- Learn 기억해 = remember (imperative) and -ㄴ = that grabbed (attributive)
- 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 shoot-out 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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