As I'm currently in the middle of midterms (two midterm papers due in approx. 1.5 days), I don't really have an opportunity to sit and type, but just a minor update.
Among my long list of things-to-do (which is still currently sitting in the draft section of my blog and is continually updated but yet to be posted), I've added the goal to be able to successfully sing(/rap...) one of Tablo's songs by the end of the semester.
Epik High (the group of which Tablo is a rapper and leader of) was one of the first Korean artists that I was exposed to as a young 6th grader. It was love at first sound... I remember back in the days...
Tablo is one of those completely talented, genius type folks that make me go "WOW". Anyways, I digress. He recently released his CD (pt 1, which I am buying asap along with part 2 probably) after a 2-year hiatus and it's just gorgeous. The meanings of the lyrics, the beat, the sounds... everything flows so beautifully.
Especially because Tablo experienced a lot of turmoil and controversy in the past year, all of the lyrics just really get to me. It's so inspirational and sincere. Below are some lines from his song "From the Bottom", which he dedicated to his wife.
오, 이 세상의 눈물이 다
내 작은 눈가에 고이게 되더라도
너의 눈물까지 내가 대신 흘렸으면 해.
Even if all of the tears of the world were to well in my eyes, I hope to shed your tears on behalf of you.
일찍 혹은 늦게, 소식 좋은 그때 만날 수는 없었나?
햇빛 돋은 숲의 진푸름 안에서 쉴 수 있었는데,
이젠 내 먹구름아래서 나와 빗속을 걷는 내 사랑.
불쌍한 사람. 내 마음속은 이게 아닌데.
내 불행의 반을 떼어가길 바래서 너의 반쪽이 된 건 아닌데.
Earlier or later, when I had better news to tell, couldn’t we have met then? I could have let you rest in a green forest with streaming sunlight, but now my love is walking amidst rain underneath my cloudy sky. Such a pitiful person. This isn’t what my heart meant. I didn’t choose to become your half in hopes that you’d take away half of my misfortunes.
이 좁은 방의 낮은 천장이 하늘이란 게.
내가 너의 우산이자 비란 게.
I’m sorry that I’m both this low ceiling in our room as well as your sky. I’m sorry that I’m both your umbrella and the rain.
Have to be honest... I didn't expect this post to be so long. Clearly, I am a Tablo supporter. Haha. Every song in this album (part 1) is equally as beautiful and poetic.
P.S. If you feel like supporting, please like his album's official fb page, you can win a signed CD, isn't that exciting?!!! http://www.facebook.com/ygtablo
Among my long list of things-to-do (which is still currently sitting in the draft section of my blog and is continually updated but yet to be posted), I've added the goal to be able to successfully sing(/rap...) one of Tablo's songs by the end of the semester.
Epik High (the group of which Tablo is a rapper and leader of) was one of the first Korean artists that I was exposed to as a young 6th grader. It was love at first sound... I remember back in the days...
Tablo is one of those completely talented, genius type folks that make me go "WOW". Anyways, I digress. He recently released his CD (pt 1, which I am buying asap along with part 2 probably) after a 2-year hiatus and it's just gorgeous. The meanings of the lyrics, the beat, the sounds... everything flows so beautifully.
Especially because Tablo experienced a lot of turmoil and controversy in the past year, all of the lyrics just really get to me. It's so inspirational and sincere. Below are some lines from his song "From the Bottom", which he dedicated to his wife.
오, 이 세상의 눈물이 다
내 작은 눈가에 고이게 되더라도
너의 눈물까지 내가 대신 흘렸으면 해.
Even if all of the tears of the world were to well in my eyes, I hope to shed your tears on behalf of you.
일찍 혹은 늦게, 소식 좋은 그때 만날 수는 없었나?
햇빛 돋은 숲의 진푸름 안에서 쉴 수 있었는데,
이젠 내 먹구름아래서 나와 빗속을 걷는 내 사랑.
불쌍한 사람. 내 마음속은 이게 아닌데.
내 불행의 반을 떼어가길 바래서 너의 반쪽이 된 건 아닌데.
Earlier or later, when I had better news to tell, couldn’t we have met then? I could have let you rest in a green forest with streaming sunlight, but now my love is walking amidst rain underneath my cloudy sky. Such a pitiful person. This isn’t what my heart meant. I didn’t choose to become your half in hopes that you’d take away half of my misfortunes.
이 좁은 방의 낮은 천장이 하늘이란 게.
내가 너의 우산이자 비란 게.
I’m sorry that I’m both this low ceiling in our room as well as your sky. I’m sorry that I’m both your umbrella and the rain.
Have to be honest... I didn't expect this post to be so long. Clearly, I am a Tablo supporter. Haha. Every song in this album (part 1) is equally as beautiful and poetic.
P.S. If you feel like supporting, please like his album's official fb page, you can win a signed CD, isn't that exciting?!!! http://www.facebook.com/ygtablo
I hear why you like 'From the Bottom', it creates an atmosphere that's loving and soothing. Thanks for introducing me to something new! If only I could understand all of the words. :) Ms.K
ReplyDeletei is so excited you are coming back mama hang! :)
ReplyDeleteI want to hear all about your adventures when you get back [since i nvr did get to webcam with you :(]