ANTIHERO Lyrics (English Translation) – EPIK HIGH

[Intro: Tablo]
No more teachers, no more prophets, no more heroes
E-P-I-K
Cope harder, motherfu*kers
No more lessons, please, take me back to zero
No worries
No more teachers, no more prophets, no more heroes
I’m a villain

[Verse 1: Tablo]
When I be on the microphone, standing ovation Park me a picture
Instead of a baton Park Gyu-bong, that’s who we are

Y’all get lost in the sauce, fame is sweet and sour
Taste of the world? Fit me, that’s my superpower
The label, OURS, my heart engraved in four letters
The high ground was taken away as soon as I got up high.
This world wants your wrist if you give it time
If you open your heart, my heart will soon become your target
Fu*k it, what’s a hero in a world full of villains, mama?
If karma doesn’t do its job, I’ma kill ’em
Good and evil are easily overturned.
Even if you fall asleep on the throne, you wake up in the electric chair

[Chorus: Tablo & Mithra Jin]
I’m the hero you deserve, I’m the hero you need
I’m carrying a mine tunnel that’s going crazy
I’m an anti (Hero)
All the heroes that you serve look like villains to me
I’m spinning the globe on my finger
I’m their anti (Hero, yeah)

[Verse 2: Mithra Jin]
The miracle repeats itself, cutting through the harshness of time every year.
We each make 100 per person, small but big business
Across the Jordan River, where you can take a walk as if you were going to a supermarket in front of your house.
I’m laying down a mat and watching, the pleas of the drunken rappers
There was no one in particular on my side, right? When the world punishes me

Nothing has changed, but it’s been 20 years and I’m still holding on to it.
I just laugh at the absurd situation
My fans stop replying for me
I’m someone’s hero, someone else’s villain
Still maintain your dignity and eat your bowl
It’s a world like the end of the century, but keep your place
Anyway, if you’re not the main character, everyone gets a B cut

[Interlude]
Dressed like a sociopath
Dancing like a psychopath

[Chorus: Tablo & Mithra Jin]
I’m the hero you deserve, I’m the hero you need
I’m carrying a mine tunnel that’s going crazy
I’m an anti (Hero)
All the heroes that you serve look like villains to me
I’m spinning the globe on my finger
I’m their anti (Hero)

[Interlude: Tablo]
You don’t know anything about me, shut up!

[Verse 3: Tablo]
If you don’t name drop me, they won’t be interested, wanna take shots
This is not a drinking place
N!gga, are you acting tough because you want to earn gang money?
You ain’t Biggie, you ain’t Pac
Keep your motherfu*king music out my AirPods
Still doing hip hop
Raindrops falling on my head
They want me dead but I can’t stop
Even if the generations change, it’s the trend, legend ‘til I’m 100 years old
Look at us dancing on your grave tops

[Verse 4: Mithra Jin]
A crisis is an opportunity, so stand with your hands on the ground
I reject the limits set by others, there is no limit to possibilities
The crossroads of life and death, never dying, on the flower road
You will need the hand of God that I rejected
Chasing glory when everyone shoots unexploded b0mbs
My target is your pride. Release the trigger while aiming.
Please welcome me with both hands, this is a dictatorship
An inevitable monologue by those who have been silent for 21 years

[Chorus: Tablo]
Uh, I’m an A-N-T-I
Stay on top, my heart is underground
I’m dancing on your grave, dancing on your grave
Hold my phone, this is me dancing on your grave, hater
What? I’m an A-N-T-I
Stay on top, my heart is underground
I’m dancing on your grave, dancing on your grave
For all the times, all of you were dancing on my grave

[Outro: Tablo]
Break!

[Intro]
The intro sets the rebellious tone of the song, rejecting traditional figures of authority and admiration like teachers and heroes. EPIK HIGH defiantly embraces a new identity, declaring themselves as villains in a world where conformity and expectations no longer apply.

[Verse 1]
Tablo reflects on fame’s allure and pitfalls. He contrasts the applause of success with the burden it brings, questioning the value of being a hero in a world where morality blurs. Tablo’s lyrics convey a sense of disillusionment and defiance against societal norms, where the pursuit of fame can lead to loss of integrity and personal identity.

[Chorus]
The chorus asserts EPIK HIGH’s stance as unconventional heroes or “anti-heroes.” They reject mainstream definitions of heroism, viewing traditional heroes as flawed or hypocritical. They spin the globe, symbolizing their influence and defiance, proudly embracing their role as anti-heroes who challenge norms and expectations.

[Verse 2]
Mithra Jin reflects on enduring challenges over time, likening life’s struggles to a recurring miracle. He comments on the fleeting nature of success and the superficiality of fame. Despite hardships and betrayals, Mithra Jin maintains dignity and perseverance, highlighting the complexities of relationships and fame in a changing world.

[Interlude]
This brief interlude portrays a rebellious and provocative image, likening their appearance and behavior to that of a sociopath and psychopath. It reinforces the song’s theme of defiance and non-conformity, challenging perceptions and embracing a controversial identity.

[Verse 3]
Tablo confronts critics and competitors in the music industry, dismissing their attempts to undermine him. He critiques superficial attitudes and challenges the authenticity of fame seekers. Despite adversity and threats, Tablo remains committed to his craft and legacy, refusing to conform to industry pressures or expectations.

[Verse 4]
Mithra Jin speaks to seizing opportunities amidst crises and rejecting imposed limitations. He embraces life’s uncertainties and dangers, rejecting external influences and pursuing his own path. His lyrics convey a sense of resilience and determination, advocating for individual empowerment and rejecting conformity to societal norms.

[Chorus (repeated)]
The chorus reaffirms EPIK HIGH’s identity as anti-heroes who defy traditional heroism. They celebrate their unique perspective and influence, challenging conventional ideals and embracing their role as provocateurs and innovators in the music industry and beyond.

[Outro]
The outro signals the end of the song with a decisive “Break!” It encapsulates EPIK HIGH’s rebellious spirit and signifies a pause or conclusion to their defiant declaration throughout the song.

1. No more teachers, no more prophets, no more heroes
Rejecting traditional authority figures and ideals of admiration, embracing a rebellious and independent stance against societal norms.

2. I’m a villain
Embracing a non-conformist identity, rejecting the role of a traditional hero, and celebrating individuality in defiance of societal expectations.

3. Taste of the world? Fit me, that’s my superpower
Finding strength in experiencing life’s highs and lows, suggesting adaptability and resilience as a unique ability or advantage.

4. I’m the hero you deserve, I’m the hero you need
Acknowledging a complex role as a necessary figure, despite not conforming to conventional heroic standards, challenging perceptions.

5. I’m spinning the globe on my finger
Exercising influence and control over global matters, symbolizing power and confidence in navigating through challenges and opportunities.

6. Dancing like a psychopath
Embracing a provocative and unconventional demeanor, rejecting societal norms and expectations in behavior and appearance.

7. Chasing glory when everyone shoots unexploded b0mbs
Seeking success and recognition despite dangerous and unstable conditions, navigating risks with determination and resilience.

8. I’m dancing on your grave
Celebrating victory over adversaries or critics, asserting dominance and defiance in the face of opposition or adversity.