
상남자
[Genre & Mood] Powerful Heavy Rock with a tough yet playful Korean masculine vibe, Confident street swagger, Strong opening, soft emotional middle, explosive final ending, [Tempo & Groove] Mid-tempo 100–120 BPM, heavy metal weight, [Instrumentation] Two Gibson Les Paul guitars: – Thick distorted riffs – Wah-pedal driven expressive lead Heavy distortion, overdrive, active wah pedal, Powerful TAMA drum kit with big kick, punchy snare, Fat bass tightly locked with drums, Piano enters mid-section with soft, emotional tone, [Arrangement] Intro: Powerful band intro, Verse: groovy space for talk-singing Korean tough wild vocals, Chorus: full band, wide and powerful, Bridge: sudden drop, piano-led softness, Final chorus: heavier distortion, wah solo, massive ending, [Performance & Production] Velvet Revolver–inspired hard rock, Raw, swagger-filled playing, Korean half-spoken vocal, High-quality audio, wide stereo guitars, warm analog tone

상남자
[Genre & Mood] Powerful Heavy Rock with a tough yet playful Korean masculine vibe, Confident street swagger, Strong opening, soft emotional middle, explosive final ending, [Tempo & Groove] Mid-tempo 100–120 BPM, heavy metal weight, [Instrumentation] Two Gibson Les Paul guitars: – Thick distorted riffs – Wah-pedal driven expressive lead Heavy distortion, overdrive, active wah pedal, Powerful TAMA drum kit with big kick, punchy snare, Fat bass tightly locked with drums, Piano enters mid-section with soft, emotional tone, [Arrangement] Intro: Powerful band intro, Verse: groovy space for talk-singing Korean tough wild vocals, Chorus: full band, wide and powerful, Bridge: sudden drop, piano-led softness, Final chorus: heavier distortion, wah solo, massive ending, [Performance & Production] Velvet Revolver–inspired hard rock, Raw, swagger-filled playing, Korean half-spoken vocal, High-quality audio, wide stereo guitars, warm analog tone
Lyrics
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2026년 첫곡은 시원하고 힘차게 시작해야 할거 같아서 후련한 곡으로 준비해봤습니다.
남들은 연휴지만 저는 회사 나와 일하다가 이렇게 노래라도 만들면서 기분이라도 내는..
동네에 흔한 상남자에 대한 이야기.. 아재씨리즈 번외편.
I’ve prepared a refreshing and powerful song for the first track of 2026, as I wanted to kick off the year with a high-energy vibe. Everyone else is on holiday, but I’m here at the office working—trying to lift my spirits by making music like this. It’s a story about a typical neighborhood 'tough guy'... a spin-off of the 'Ajae Series.
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아무렇지 않게 거릴 나선다
휴일이라 여유롭다
상남자는 산책한다
저기 재활용 수집 어르신
겸연적게 카트 밀어드린다.
담배는 원래 안 핀다
옆집 꼬마 엄마와 지나가
미소로 인사박자
별일 없는 하루가
제일 큰 일상
동네의 공기 사람 냄새난다.
강강약약 나는 상남자
강한자에 힘 약한자에 미소
도시 한복판 낭만 하나 품고
아무 일 없는듯 걷는다
강강약약 나는 상남자
주먹 말고 말로 한다
폼은 나중에 인사는 한번더
도시의 낭만꾼
나는 상남자
동네 양아치들 모여 담배를 핀다
“이봐 친구들!”
길게 말 안해 딱 한 마디
“새파란 놈들이!”
생각보다 착한 친구들
담배 끄고 고개 숙인다
나도 한때는 그랬지
오늘은 그냥 넘어간다
가는 길 분리수거 한 봉다리
캔은 캔봉투 병은 병봉투
음쓰도 처리 질질 안 끈다
내가바로 상남자
“아저씨 차 빼요 위험해요!”
“미안합니다”
바로사는 세상 바로서는 정의
목소리도 커 마음도 커
밖에서 도시의 낭만꾼
집에오면 에겐남
신발은 가지런히
오늘도 평범한 하루
강강약약 나는 상남자
쌘 척 안 해도 쌔보여
말은 없고 몸이 먼저
이 도시의 낭만꾼
강강약약 나는 상남자
가장으로 사는 법도 안다
재활용 버리고 음쓰도 처리
이게 상남자
집에 가면 순한 양
내일 또 거릴 나서자
도시의 낭만꾼
나는 상남자
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A real man
I step out to the street, acting like it’s nothing
A holiday breeze, feeling so free
This is how a real man takes a walk
See that elderly neighbor struggling with a cart?
I give a shy smile and lend a helping hand
I don't smoke, never have
When the kid next door passes with his mom
I greet them with a warm, respectful bow
A day where nothing happens
Is the biggest event of all
I can smell the air, the scent of people in my town
Tough with the tough, kind to the weak—that’s a real man Strength for the strong, a smile for the weary
With a piece of romance in the heart of the city
I walk as if it’s just another day
Tough with the tough, kind to the weak—that’s a real man
I use my words, not my fists
Style can wait, but manners come first
The romantic of this city
I am a real man
The local punks gathered, puffing on their smokes
“Hey, friends!”
I don't make it long, just one short line:
“You’re way too young for this!”
They’re nicer than I thought
They put out the cigarettes and bow their heads
I was once like them, I know how it is
So I let it slide today
On my way back, a bag of recycling in hand
Cans in the can bag, bottles in the bottle bag
Food waste handled, no mess, no fuss
That’s the mark of a real man
“Hey mister, move your car! It’s dangerous!”
“My apologies, I’m on it”
A world lived right, justice standing tall
A loud voice, but an even bigger heart
Outside, I’m a romantic of the city
But back at home, I’m a softie for my family
Aligning my shoes neatly at the door
Another peaceful day
Tough with the tough, kind to the weak—that’s a real man I look strong without even trying
Fewer words, more action
The romantic of this city
Tough with the tough, kind to the weak—that’s a real man
I know what it means to be the head of the house
Recycling out, food waste gone
This is what a real man does
A gentle lamb once I’m home
Ready to hit the streets again tomorrow
The romantic of this city
I am a real man
