Mark Lee drops ‘1999,’ a vibrant anthem from his album ‘The Firstfruit – The 1st Album.’ The lyrics writer Desmond ‘DCope’ Copeland and Jonah Renna craft a story of rebirth and ambition. DRESS, the tunesmith, mixes a catchy beat that complements Mark’s energy.
Released: April 7, 2025
1999
Mark • From “The Firstfruit – The 1st Album”
The Firstfruit – The 1st Album’s 1999 Korean Lyrics English Translation
Mark describes a renewed sense of purpose, singing, ‘I’m feeling 1999 all over again.’ The performer mentions waking up to a ‘set alarm,’ symbolizing a fresh start. He uses the year of his birth as a metaphor for breaking free from limitations.
World listen to me (Uh huh)World, listen to me. (Uh-huh.)
Listen (Uh yeah)Listen. (Uh-yeah.)
Too fineI’m doing too fine.
1999 dasi neukkyeo nan (What)I’m feeling 1999 all over again. (What?)
Today I feel so new feels like ’99 (World listen to me)Today, I feel so new, it feels like ’99. (World, listen to me.)
’99 yeah ’99’99, yeah, ’99.
’99 yeah ’99 (What)’99, yeah, ’99. (What?)
’99 yeah ’99 yeah’99, yeah, ’99, yeah.
1-9-9-91-9-9-9.
Yeah Mark Lee back again (Again)Yeah, Mark Lee’s back again. (Again.)
Wasseo with a testament (Uh huh)I’ve come here with a testament. (Uh-huh.)
Mokjeokjiga dallin peullouMy flow’s headed toward a new destination.
I’ma break the net (Break that)I’m going to break the net. (Break that.)
Algorijeum ta ne ape dochakaeI’ll ride the algorithm and arrive right before you.
Nai 99nyeonsaengi nawa eopgyereul Brain slap tansaengBorn in ’99, I’m here to give this industry a wake-up call.
Kkaewo like alarm setI’ll wake it up like a set alarm.
I’ma wake em up I’ma wake em up I’ma wake em up (It’s another day good morn’)I’m going to wake ’em up, I’m going to wake ’em up, I’m going to wake ’em up. (It’s another day, good morning.)
10nyeonjjae kiun nae DreamThis dream I’ve nurtured for ten years,
Sobakal ri eopjiit isn’t going to be modest.
Got a callI got a call
From my Makerfrom my Maker.
Told me wake up I said okayHe told me to wake up, and I said okay.
Oneul jeo taeyangToday, that sun
Jeolmeo boyeo I feel rebornlooks so young, and I feel reborn.
Used to think but now I know babyI used to wonder, but now I know, baby.
1-9-9-91-9-9-9.
1999 dasi neukkyeo nan (Uh huh huh)I’m feeling 1999 all over again. (Uh-huh-huh.)
Today I feel so new feels like ’99 (World listen to me)Today, I feel so new, it feels like ’99. (World, listen to me.)
’99 yeah ’99’99, yeah, ’99.
’99 yeah ’99 (Yeah)’99, yeah, ’99. (Yeah.)
’99 yeah ’99 yeah’99, yeah, ’99, yeah.
1-9-9-91-9-9-9.
Yeah giga makkineYeah, it’s absolutely mind-blowing.
Achime Okay I wear thatIn the morning, okay, I put on that
Armor like jaketarmor like it’s a jacket.
Now what’s thatNow, what’s that?
Haru bannajeolInstead of a world
Bakkwineun sesangthat changes in half a day,
Malgo nan I knowI know,
He sees me more than some viralHe sees me as more than just some viral trend.
Oh what’s a decadeOh, what’s a decade?
10nyeon dongan nagateun nomeun mot bwanneIn ten years, they’ve never seen anyone like me.
One hundred (One hundred)One hundred. (One hundred.)
Motal baen ireul an halge (I’m so fine)If I can’t do it perfectly, I won’t do it at all. (I’m so fine.)
World listen to meWorld, listen to me.
1999 dasi neukkyeo nan (Uh huh huh)I’m feeling 1999 all over again. (Uh-huh-huh.)
Today I feel so new feels like ’99 (World listen to me)Today, I feel so new, it feels like ’99. (World, listen to me.)
’99 yeah ’99 (What)’99, yeah, ’99. (What?)
’99 yeah ’99 (Yeah)’99, yeah, ’99. (Yeah.)
’99 yeah ’99 (Listen)’99, yeah, ’99. (Listen.)
1-9-9-91-9-9-9.
Light it up hooLight it up, hoo!
Haega tteo bang ane (Huh)The sun’s rising inside my room. (Huh.)
This is a revolution (Huh)This is a revolution. (Huh.)
I’ll leave the 99 (Huh)I’ll leave the ninety-nine,
Just to get the 1 babyjust to get that one, baby.
Segi majimageThe kid who was born
Taeornan aeat the end of the century.
I sidaee majimagi doelgeI’ll be the last one standing in this era.
Only one more question remainsOnly one more question remains.
Daeche what was his whole planJust what was His whole plan for me?
’99 yeah’99, yeah.
You ain’t listeningYou aren’t listening.
ListenListen.
Uh yeahUh-yeah.
(World listen to me) Let me show you I was born to be(World, listen to me.) Let me show you what I was born to be.
Let me show you I was born to be (Whatchu mean)Let me show you what I was born to be. (What do you mean?)
Let me show you I was born to beLet me show you what I was born to be.
I was always meant to be all yoursI was always meant to be all Yours.
Yeahh (Let’s bring it back)Yeah! (Let’s bring it back.)
1999 dasi neukkyeo nan (Made in ’99)I’m feeling 1999 all over again. (Made in ’99.)
Today I feel so new feels like ’99 (World listen to me)Today, I feel so new, it feels like ’99. (World, listen to me.)
’99 yeah ’99 (’99 ’99)’99, yeah, ’99. (’99, ’99.)
’99 yeah ’99 (Oh yeah)’99, yeah, ’99. (Oh, yeah.)
’99 yeah ’99 yeah’99, yeah, ’99, yeah.
1-9-9-9 (Oh yeah)1-9-9-9. (Oh, yeah.)
Gwageo hyeonjae mirae Kids (Kids)To the kids of the past, present, and future. (Kids.)
Geunyang show me how you swish (Swish)Just show me how you make your move. (Swish.)
Sesang-eda jjigeo Mark itLeave your imprint on the world, Mark it.
1999 Ninety night babe (Woah oh uh oh)1999, ninety-night, baby. (Woah-oh-uh-oh.)
(Baby)(Baby.)
Gwageo hyeonjae mirae Kids (Kids)To the kids of the past, present, and future. (Kids.)
Geunyang show me how you swish (Swish)Just show me how you make your move. (Swish.)
Sesang-eda jjigeo Mark itLeave your imprint on the world, Mark it.
1-9-9-91-9-9-9.
1999 Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘1999’ celebrate personal growth and ambition. Mark Lee delivers a powerful statement about leaving a lasting mark on the world.