安貧樂道 안빈낙도
Meaning
"Finding inner peace and contentment in a simple, modest lifestyle, prioritizing spiritual and moral values over material wealth."
Examples
Being offered a high-paying corporate role that requires intense competition and constant overtime.
Funky strings go wah wah wah
펑키한 스트링이 와와와
Sunlight creeping through the blinds nah nah nah
블라인드 사이로 스며드는 햇살 나나나
Pillow says don’t move at all
베개가 말해 조금도 움직이지 마
Tick tock tick
똑딱똑딱
The clock’s a snitch
시계는 밀고자
Stealing my dreams
내 꿈을 훔쳐 가네
What’s the pitch
무슨 속셈이야
The morning’s cold
아침은 춥고
My bed’s on fire
내 침대는 뜨거워
I’m the queen of sleep
난 잠의 여왕
My own empire
나만의 제국이지
Why’s the sun got such a nerve
태양은 왜 그렇게 뻔뻔해
Coffee waits but I don’t serve
커피가 기다려도 난 대접 안 해
Turn it off
꺼버려
Turn it off
꺼버려
Lazy alarm
게으른 알람
Turn it off
꺼버려
Turn it off
꺼버려
Lazy alarm
게으른 알람
Keep your buzz
소음은 너나 가져
I’m staying calm
난 평온할 테니까
Turn it off
꺼버려
Turn it off
꺼버려
Lazy alarm
게으른 알람
Blanket fortress
이불 성벽
I’m inside
난 그 안에 있어
Daylight knocking
햇빛이 두드려도
I just hide
난 그저 숨지
Pajama party
파자마 파티
Just me and my dreams
나와 내 꿈뿐이야
Outside world
바깥 세상아
You’re tearing at the seams
넌 이미 무너지고 있어
Turn it off
꺼버려
Turn it off
꺼버려
Lazy alarm
게으른 알람
Turn it off
꺼버려
Turn it off
꺼버려
Lazy alarm
게으른 알람
Keep your buzz
소음은 너나 가져
I’m staying calm
난 평온할 테니까
Turn it off
꺼버려
Turn it off
꺼버려
Lazy alarm
게으른 알람
Summary
An-bin-nak-do (安貧樂道) describes an attitude of maintaining a peaceful mind despite poverty and finding joy in the 'Way' (Dao). It emphasizes spiritual values and inner peace over material abundance.
Key Lessons
True happiness stems from internal contentment rather than external material conditions.
It is vital to maintain your own rhythm without being swept away by the speed of the world.
Sufficient joy and value can be discovered even within the simplest of daily routines.
Origin & Background
Modern Application Examples
Situation
Being offered a high-paying corporate role that requires intense competition and constant overtime.
Action
Choosing a job with a manageable workload to prioritize personal leisure and simple dinners with family.
Lesson
Quality of life and mental well-being can be far more valuable than material success.
Situation
Living in a society constantly flooded with the latest luxury trends and expensive electronic gadgets.
Action
Ignoring the pressure to upgrade and instead finding deep satisfaction in repairing and treasuring long-held personal items.
Lesson
The contentment of self-sufficiency and nostalgia provides more lasting happiness than the fleeting pleasure of consumption.
Situation
Seeing social media feeds filled with other people's glamorous and expensive vacation photos.
Action
Spending a peaceful weekend at home reading a favorite book and enjoying a quiet cup of tea.
Lesson
True tranquility is found when you stop comparing yourself to others and focus on the small joys you already possess.
English Vocabulary
creeping
살금살금 움직이는, 스며드는
"The fog was creeping across the valley."
snitch
밀고자, 고자질쟁이
"Nobody likes a snitch who tells on their friends."
pitch
권유, 말솜씨, 속셈
"The salesman gave a high-pressure sales pitch."
empire
제국
"She built a business empire from scratch."
nerve
뻔뻔함, 용기
"He had the nerve to ask for more money."
buzz
윙윙거리는 소리, 소음
"I can hear the buzz of the bees in the garden."
fortress
요새, 성벽
"The old castle served as a fortress during the war."
tearing at the seams
솔기가 터지다, 붕괴되다
"The organization was tearing at the seams due to internal conflict."
blinds
블라인드, 가림막
"Please close the blinds so the sun doesn't hit the TV."
staying calm
평온을 유지하다
"Staying calm during an emergency is very important."
Learning Quiz
가사에서 시계를 'snitch(밀고자)'라고 표현한 이유는 무엇인가요?
알람 시계가 울리며 꿈을 깨우고 아침이 왔음을 알리는 것을 비밀을 폭로하는 밀고자에 비유했습니다.
다음 중 'nerve'의 뜻으로 가사 'Why's the sun got such a nerve'에 가장 적절한 것은?
아침 일찍 떠오른 태양을 '뻔뻔하다'고 의인화하여 표현한 맥락입니다.
가사에서 화자가 숨어있는 장소를 비유한 단어는?
화자는 자신의 이불을 'Blanket fortress(이불 요새)'라고 표현하며 그 안에 숨어있다고 말합니다.
'Tearing at the seams'는 어떤 상태를 의미하나요?
솔기가 터져 나가는 것처럼 조직이나 시스템이 무너지는 상태를 의미합니다.
화자가 알람 시계에게 'Keep your buzz'라고 말할 때의 심정은?
알람의 소음(buzz)은 네가 갖고, 나는 상관없이 평온하게 잠을 자겠다는 거부의 표현입니다.
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About This Music
Lazy Alarm (安貧樂道) features a vibrant and upbeat disco beat that creates a playful contrast with its title. The combination of a funky bassline and shimmering synth sounds keeps the listener moving throughout, while the confident vocal performance adds a layer of irresistible charm. By reinterpreting the traditional idiom 'Anbin-nakdo'—the wisdom of being content with a simple life—into a modern party anthem, the track injects a burst of positive energy into the mundane daily routine. Experience a refreshing, festival-like soundscape that feels like a celebration in the heart of the city.
Musical Composition
🎸 Instruments
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🎤 Vocals
Bright, confident, and playful female vocals that lead the track with high energy.
🎛️ Production
A retro-inspired production that blends a sharp, punchy rhythm section with glamorous synthesizer layers.
🌏 Cultural Elements
A seamless fusion of modern K-Pop sensibilities with the classic 1970s and 80s Western disco tradition.
📖 Music Glossary
A music genre that gained massive popularity in the 1970s, characterized by a strong 4/4 beat and rhythms specifically designed for dancing.
💡 In this song: Serves as the core genre, establishing the overall rhythmic structure and the track's cheerful atmosphere.
A bass playing style that maximizes rhythm and groove by utilizing heavy syncopation.
💡 In this song: Drives the groove of the entire song and provides a sense of vitality alongside the vocals.
An electronic instrument that generates sound through electrical signals, often used to create retro textures.
💡 In this song: Bright and colorful synth tones are layered in the background to complete the track's vintage aesthetic.
The technique of using the sound of clapping hands as a percussion element to emphasize the beat.
💡 In this song: Placed strategically between beats to make the rhythm more distinct and enhance the festive, communal feel.
The concluding section that brings a musical piece to an end.
💡 In this song: Concludes the track with high energy, ensuring the upbeat mood lingers after the song ends.
A unit used to measure tempo, indicating the number of beats occurring in one minute.
💡 In this song: Set at 122 BPM, providing an optimal dance tempo that feels energetic without being overly frantic.
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Delivers a comparable retro charm through its classic disco sound and sophisticated beat arrangement.
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