先則制人 선즉제인
Meaning
"He who makes the first move controls the opponent. Taking the initiative gives you the upper hand."
Examples
A highly competitive new product development project.
Split second, I move first
찰나의 순간, 내가 먼저 움직여
Click, click, let the room turn
찰칵, 찰칵, 이 공간을 뒤집어
Chrome on my shoulder, calm in my eyes
어깨엔 크롬, 눈빛은 고요하게
I hear the countdown under the lights
조명 아래 카운트다운이 들려와
Pressure keeps talking, I let it fade
압박감이 말을 걸지만 흐릿해지게 내버려둬
I cut my path like a silver blade
은빛 칼날처럼 내 길을 베어내
No time for asking where I belong
내가 속한 곳을 물을 시간은 없어
I set the measure, I make it strong
내가 기준을 세워, 강하게 만들어
Steps hit the floor like sparks on steel
강철에 튀는 불꽃처럼 바닥에 부딪히는 발걸음
You feel the shift before I reveal
내가 드러내기 전에 넌 변화를 느끼지
Hold your breath when the bassline bends
베이스라인이 휘어질 때 숨을 참아
Every doubt in the mirror ends
거울 속 모든 의심은 끝이 나
One clean strike and the night goes wide
깔끔한 일격에 밤이 활짝 열려
I am the flash you cannot hide
나는 네가 숨길 수 없는 섬광
Split second, I come alive
찰나의 순간, 나는 살아나
Too fast for the fear in my mind
내 마음속 두려움보다 더 빨리
Split second, I own the line
찰나의 순간, 내가 선을 지배해
Watch me turn the dark into drive
어둠을 원동력으로 바꾸는 걸 지켜봐
I do not wait, I do not fold
난 기다리지 않아, 꺾이지 않아
My pulse runs bright, my hands stay cold
맥박은 밝게 뛰고 두 손은 차가워
Split second, I come alive
찰나의 순간, 나는 살아나
Too fast for the fear in my mind
내 마음속 두려움보다 더 빨리
Click, click, no warning
찰칵, 찰칵, 경고 따윈 없이
Step, step, still storming
스텝, 스텝, 계속되는 폭풍
Split second
찰나의 순간
Split second
찰나의 순간
Glass in the ceiling, stars at my feet
천장의 유리, 내 발밑의 별들
I make the silence follow my beat
침묵이 내 박자를 따르게 해
They want a frame, I break the view
그들은 틀을 원하지만, 난 그 시야를 부숴
I change the angle, I pass through
각도를 바꾸고, 그 사이를 지나가
When the whole world slows down
온 세상이 느려질 때
I hear my heart get loud
내 심장 소리가 크게 들려
Fire from a small spark
작은 불꽃에서 시작된 불이
Turns into a crown
왕관이 되지
Split second, I come alive
찰나의 순간, 나는 살아나
Too fast for the fear in my mind
내 마음속 두려움보다 더 빨리
Split second, I own the line
찰나의 순간, 내가 선을 지배해
Watch me turn the dark into drive
어둠을 원동력으로 바꾸는 걸 지켜봐
I do not wait, I do not fold
난 기다리지 않아, 꺾이지 않아
My pulse runs bright, my hands stay cold
맥박은 밝게 뛰고 두 손은 차가워
Split second, I come alive
찰나의 순간, 나는 살아나
Too fast for the fear in my mind
내 마음속 두려움보다 더 빨리
Click, click, let the room turn
찰칵, 찰칵, 이 공간을 뒤집어
Split second, I move first
찰나의 순간, 내가 먼저 움직여
Summary
Seonjeukjein is a Korean idiom meaning 'if you act ahead of others, you can subdue them.' It emphasizes the importance of gaining the initiative and taking control of a situation.
Key Lessons
Hesitation causes missed opportunities, making quick decision-making essential.
Proactive action allows you to seize control of a situation.
The courage to overcome inner fear and act first is crucial.
Origin & Background
Modern Application Examples
Situation
A highly competitive new product development project.
Action
Filing patents for core technologies and releasing a prototype to the market ahead of competitors.
Lesson
Proactive measures can help you preempt industry standards and secure leadership.
Situation
A conflict between departments in the workplace.
Action
Approaching the opposing department head first with a proposed solution and initiating dialogue before the issue escalates.
Lesson
Reaching out first in a conflict is key to resolving the issue favorably.
Situation
Planning a marketing strategy amidst rapidly changing trends.
Action
Being the first to execute a marketing campaign utilizing a new platform that others haven't tried yet.
Lesson
Leading a new trend is the most effective form of competitiveness.
English Vocabulary
split second
아주 짧은 순간, 찰나
"He made a split-second decision to jump."
fade
서서히 사라지다, 희미해지다
"The music began to fade away."
reveal
드러내다, 밝히다
"She refused to reveal her secret."
doubt
의심, 불확실성
"I have no doubt that you will succeed."
strike
일격, 치다, 때리다
"The lightning strike caused a power outage."
drive
원동력, 추진력
"Her drive to succeed is inspiring."
fold
포기하다, 꺾이다, 접다
"He didn't fold under the intense pressure."
pulse
맥박
"I could feel my pulse racing after the run."
Learning Quiz
가사 중 'Split second'의 뜻으로 가장 알맞은 것은 무엇인가요?
'Split second'는 아주 짧은 찰나의 순간을 의미합니다.
다음 중 'I do not fold'의 문맥상 의미로 가장 적절한 것은?
문맥상 'fold'는 압박이나 어려움 앞에서 항복하거나 꺾인다는 의미로 쓰였으며, 'not fold'는 굴복하지 않는다는 뜻입니다.
가사 'Watch me turn the dark into drive'에서 'drive'는 어떤 의미로 사용되었나요?
이 문장에서 'drive'는 어둠(부정적인 것)을 자신의 동력이나 추진력으로 바꾼다는 의미로 쓰였습니다.
'Pressure keeps talking, I let it fade'의 올바른 해석은 무엇입니까?
'let it fade'는 희미해지거나 사라지게 둔다는 뜻으로 압박감을 무시하고 이겨내는 태도를 나타냅니다.
가사 'I am the flash you cannot hide'에서 밑줄 친 단어와 같은 의미로 사용된 것은?
여기서 'flash'는 어둠을 밝히는 강렬한 빛, 즉 섬광을 의미합니다.
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About This Music
This track is an intense K-Pop song that combines tech-house and electro dance-pop. Just like the idiom 'Split Second' (先則制人) suggests, the driving beat captures the listener's ear from start to finish. It gives an adrenaline rush when listening during a workout or whenever a boost of energy is needed. The harmony between the sophisticated synth sounds and the charismatic vocals truly stands out.
Musical Composition
🎸 Instruments
Synthesizer, ,
🎤 Vocals
Rhythmical and charismatic vocals
🎛️ Production
A combination of intense beats and sophisticated electronic sounds
🌏 Cultural Elements
Modern K-Pop performance elements
📖 Music Glossary
An electronic music genre that combines the cold texture of techno with the groove of house music.
💡 In this song: Used throughout the song to form a repetitive and heavy bassline and rhythm.
A genre that mixes the sounds of electronic music with the popular melodic structures of pop music.
💡 In this song: Creates an atmosphere fitting for the dance floor along with catchy vocal melodies.
An instrument that artificially synthesizes various sounds using electrical signals.
💡 In this song: Utilized as a lead sound to escalate the song's tension and as a pad sound to fill out the atmosphere.
A device that electronically synthesizes or samples drum and percussion sounds for playback.
💡 In this song: Builds a precise, hard-hitting beat to elevate the song's energy.
A unit indicating the tempo of music, representing the number of beats per minute.
💡 In this song: Set to a fast BPM (around 120-130) to give the listener a sense of speed and urgency.
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