守株待兔 수주대토
Meaning
"The folly of waiting for a stroke of luck instead of putting in the necessary effort."
Examples
A job seeker relies solely on a successful application strategy from several years ago that no longer aligns with current industry trends.
“No luck, no magic — only motion.
“요행도 마법도 없어 — 오직 움직임뿐.
The beat don’t wait, so neither should you.”
비트는 기다려주지 않아, 너도 마찬가지야.”
Tick-tock, tick-tock — time don’t freeze,
똑딱똑딱 — 시간은 멈추지 않아,
People waitin’ for the rabbit in the trees.
사람들은 나무 틈 사이 토끼만 기다리네.
But I move, yeah, I make my lane,
하지만 난 움직여, 내 길을 직접 만들어,
Every breath I drop, that’s my gain.
내뱉는 숨 하나하나가 다 나의 성취야.
Still they stare, still they hope,
사람들은 여전히 응시하고 소망만 품지,
Chasin’ luck with a broken rope.
끊어진 밧줄로 행운을 쫓으면서.
Me? I drum on my chest, my ground,
나? 난 내 가슴을 두드려, 내가 선 땅을 다져,
Turn that silence into sound.
침묵을 소리로 바꿔버리지.
Move with the beat, don’t wait for fate,
비트에 맞춰 움직여, 운명을 기다리지 마,
Dreams don’t come if you hesitate.
주저하면 꿈은 오지 않아.
Keep that tempo, don’t deflate,
템포를 유지해, 기운 빠지지 말고,
Build your world, don’t imitate.
모방하지 말고 너만의 세상을 세워.
Don’t wait for the rabbit, make it run to you,
토끼를 기다리지 마, 토끼가 네게 달려오게 해,
Every move you make gon’ break it through.
네 모든 움직임이 돌파구가 될 거야.
守株待兔 — nah, we move!
수주대토(守株待兔) — 아니, 우린 움직여!
Boom–chk, boom–chk, that’s the groove.
붐-칙, 붐-칙, 그게 우리의 그루브야.
Move! Move!
움직여! 움직여!
Don’t stop, improve!
멈추지 마, 발전해!
Keep breathin’, keep the truth —
계속 호흡해, 진실을 지켜 —
守株待兔, we don’t lose!
수주대토, 우린 지지 않아!
No wish, no magic trick,
소원도, 마술 같은 속임수도 없어,
Every sound I make — brick by brick.
내가 내는 모든 소리 — 벽돌을 쌓는 거야.
Built from nothing, still I rise,
무(無)에서 시작해, 여전히 난 올라가,
Voice and rhythm — my enterprise.
목소리와 리듬 — 그게 나의 기업이지.
Change the frame, the same old view,
틀을 바꿔, 똑같은 옛 풍경은 버려,
Why wait when the world needs you?
세상이 널 필요로 하는데 왜 기다려?
If the rabbit don’t come, I chase the sound,
토끼가 오지 않으면, 난 소리를 쫓겠어,
Make my fortune underground.
밑바닥에서 내 운명을 만들 거야.
“I’m not waitin’ — I’m creatin’.”
“난 기다리는 게 아냐 — 난 창조하는 거야.”
Don’t wait for the rabbit, make it run to you,
토끼를 기다리지 마, 토끼가 네게 달려오게 해,
Every beat I drop — breakthrough.
내가 뱉는 모든 비트 — 그게 돌파구야.
守株待兔 — we refuse,
수주대토(守株待兔) — 우린 거부해,
Stand still? Nah, that’s old news.
가만히 서 있어? 아냐, 그건 옛날이야기지.
Keep movin’, keep movin’, keep the groove!
계속 움직여, 계속 움직여, 그루브를 타!
守株待兔 — we don’t lose!
수주대토 — 우린 지지 않아!
Summary
Suju-daeto (守株待兔) literally means 'guarding a tree stump to wait for a rabbit.' it serves as a metaphor for the foolishness of relying on accidental luck or rigidly clinging to outdated methods without taking action.
Key Lessons
Past coincidental luck does not guarantee future success; one should never rely on mere chance.
Clinging to obsolete ways while failing to adapt to changing times is a fast track to failure.
True achievement is earned through proactive effort and constant movement, not passive waiting.
Origin & Background
Modern Application Examples
Situation
A job seeker relies solely on a successful application strategy from several years ago that no longer aligns with current industry trends.
Action
They ignore the evolving corporate landscape and repeatedly submit resumes based on outdated credentials.
Lesson
You must stay informed about market and technological shifts to modernize your skillset and approach.
Situation
An investor who once made a windfall profit from a lucky cryptocurrency or stock trade waits for another 'jackpot' without doing any research.
Action
They hold onto investments based on baseless rumors and past luck rather than conducting thorough data analysis.
Lesson
Sustainable investing is built on skill, analysis, and data, not on chasing a repeat of a one-time fluke.
Situation
A business owner who once had a viral hit product refuses to change their menu despite an increase in local competition and declining sales.
Action
They wait for customers to return on their own without developing new products or improving service to meet changing consumer needs.
Lesson
Past glory cannot be recreated without continuous innovation and a willingness to evolve with the times.
English Vocabulary
motion
움직임, 동작
"Success is achieved through constant motion, not just wishing."
gain
이득, 성취
"He worked hard all day for personal gain and experience."
hesitate
주저하다, 망설이다
"Do not hesitate when an opportunity comes your way."
deflate
기운이 빠지다, 수축하다
"Don't let one failure deflate your passion for music."
imitate
모방하다, 흉내 내다
"It is better to create your own style than to imitate others."
breakthrough
돌파구, 획기적인 발전
"This new technology is a major breakthrough in medicine."
enterprise
기업, 사업, 계획
"His new creative enterprise focus on beatboxing and education."
refuse
거절하다, 거부하다
"She refused to stay still and wait for luck to happen."
fortune
운, 재산
"You must work hard to make your own fortune in life."
improve
개선하다, 발전시키다
"I practice every day to improve my English speaking skills."
Learning Quiz
가사에서 'waiting for the rabbit'이 상징하는 의미는 무엇인가요?
사자성어 '수주대토'에서 유래한 표현으로, 변치 않는 상황에서 요행만을 바라는 태도를 비판하고 있습니다.
다음 중 'hesitate'의 뜻으로 가장 적절한 것은 무엇인가요?
가사 'Dreams don’t come if you hesitate'는 망설이면 꿈이 이루어지지 않는다는 뜻입니다.
가사에서 화자가 자신의 운명을 개척하기 위해 하는 행동이 아닌 것은?
화자는 'Still they stare'라며 가만히 있는 사람들을 비판하고 자신은 움직인다고 말합니다.
'Breakthrough'라는 단어의 맥락상 의미는 무엇인가요?
모든 움직임이 'breakthrough(돌파구/발전)'가 될 것이라고 강조하며 긍정적인 변화를 의미합니다.
가사의 주제와 가장 일치하는 속담/격언은?
가사는 요행을 바라지 말고 직접 움직이고 창조하여 성공을 쟁취하라는 메시지를 담고 있습니다.
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About This Music
This stunning track is composed entirely of human voices and beatboxing, utilizing no physical instruments at all. The infectious rhythms of Hip-Hop and Afrobeats capture your attention immediately, while a powerful chant delivers the message to stop waiting for luck and start creating your own change. Thanks to the intricate percussion layers built through beatboxing, you can feel a rhythmic impact as punchy as a real drum kit. It is the perfect adrenaline-pumping anthem for your workout or when you need an extra boost of energy in the morning.
Musical Composition
🎸 Instruments
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🎤 Vocals
A percussive vocal approach that emphasizes rhythmic elements, complemented by repetitive, chant-style choruses.
🎛️ Production
Minimalist layering that recreates Hip-Hop and Afrobeats textures using only vocal sounds, completely bypassing traditional instrumentation.
🌏 Cultural Elements
A creative fusion of the traditional Korean/Chinese idiom 'Suju-daeto' (Waiting by a pillar for a rabbit)—which warns against foolishly waiting for luck—with modern Western Hip-Hop and Afrobeats rhythms.
📖 Music Glossary
The technique of using the mouth, lips, tongue, and voice to mimic drum beats and various instrumental sounds.
💡 In this song: Serves as the core rhythmic foundation, providing the kick, snare, and hi-hat sounds for the entire track.
A complex genre centered on polyrhythms that combines West African musical styles with Hip-Hop and Reggae.
💡 In this song: Reflected in the song's overall rhythmic structure and the specific groove of the percussion layers.
A style of singing or shouting rhythmic phrases, often resembling a slogan or an incantation.
💡 In this song: Used in the chorus as a repetitive call to action to emphasize the message of the idiom 'Suju-daeto'.
A technique common in a cappella where the voice is used to create the sounds of percussion instruments.
💡 In this song: Adds depth to the rhythm by layering various vocal textures on top of the primary beatboxing.
A compositional approach that focuses on a single source or minimal elements to achieve a clear effect through simplicity.
💡 In this song: Demonstrated through the production's strict focus on a single sound source—the human voice—while excluding all external instruments.
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