“Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday…”
Jungkook’s solo debut “Seven” took over the world instantly, hitting #1 on Billboard. It’s catchy, it’s groovy (Garage genre), and it showcases Jungkook’s flawless English pronunciation.
But wait… are you singing the right words?
There are two versions: the Clean Version (Radio friendly) and the Explicit Version (Spicy). Let’s learn both!
Official Video: Jungkook – Seven (feat. Latto)
Pronunciation Guide: The “Garage” Flow
This song uses a UK Garage beat, which is fast and syncopated.
- Tip: Don’t drag the words. Sing them short and snappy.
- “Hour”: Pronounced quickly as one syllable (Au-er -> Arr).
Seven: Clean vs. Explicit Lyrics Breakdown
The main difference is in the Chorus. Here is how to switch between them.
Chorus: The Difference
| Version | Lyrics | Meaning/Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Clean | I’ll be lovin’ you right | Sweet, romantic, safe for radio |
| Explicit | I’ll be fin’* you right | Passionate, direct, adult |
Full Chorus Breakdown:
Seven days a week
Every hour, every minute, every second
You know night after night
I’ll be [lovin’ / fin’]* you right
Seven days a week
Latto’s Rap (Verse 2)
Latto’s rap is fast and full of slang.
| English Lyrics | Pronunciation Tips |
|---|---|
| Tightly take control | Tight-lee take kon-troll |
| Tightly take his soul | Tight-lee take his sole |
| Take your phone and put it in the camera roll | Take yo fone and put it in da kam-rah role |
| Leave them clothes at the door | Leave em kloz at da dor |
| What you waiting for? | Wat chu way-ting for? |
| Better come hit ya goals | Bet-ta kum hit ya golz |
Vocabulary Corner: Slang & Phrasings
1. “Weight of the world on your shoulders”
- Meaning: Feeling a heavy burden or lots of stress.
- Lyrics: “Weight of the world on your shoulders / I kiss your waist and ease your mind”
- Context: Jungkook is saying he wants to relieve his lover’s stress.
2. “The Afterglow”
- Meaning: The pleasant feeling that remains after a good experience (often romantic).
- Lyrics: “Show you what devotion is / Deeper than the ocean is”
- Note: Although the word “afterglow” isn’t in the lyrics, the song describes that exact feeling of lingering love.
Singing Tips: Breath Control
The chorus lists the days of the week very fast.
“Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday”
- Don’t breathe in the middle of the week!
- Take a deep breath before “Monday” and try to sing all 7 days in one go. This creates that seamless, driving rhythm.
Conclusion
Whether you choose the sweet Clean version or the spicy Explicit version, “Seven” is a fantastic song to practice English rhythm and flow.
Since this song is fully in English, it’s a great break from learning Hangul or Kanji.
Want to go back to Korean? Try the beautiful ballad Spring Day by BTS.
Or switch to Japanese with the high-speed Idol by YOASOBI.