The group was formed in 1997, just as other groups like S.E.S. were starting out. Their first single ("Haircut") hit #47 on the Korean charts, and the success of the first album was dismal. This was attributed to the different, edgier style that Baby V.O.X had, considering that their rivals Fin.K.L and S.E.S. had adopted cute looks to great success. DR Music (their record company) then replaced three members (with 간미연 (Kan Miyoun), 이가이 (Lee Gai), and 심은진 (Shim Eunjin)) and had them train for the next year in order to succeed. Their second album, titled 'Baby VOX II', was a much bigger success, hitting #7 on the Korean pop charts. However, there was more internal turmoil when it was revealed that 이가이 (Lee Gai) was much older than the rest of the girls and had actually lied to the management company about her age. Considering that she was also viewed as not fitting in with the rest of the members, she was cut from the group and replaced by 윤은혜 (Yoon Eun Hye), who was significantly younger and appeared to have more mass appeal. Their third album, released in 1999, showed off the new Baby V.O.X, and it was their first major success, topping the Korean music charts and having three strong singles: "Get Up", "Killer", and "Missing You".
Their third album's success can be partially attributed to changing music tastes in Korea. Baby V.O.X, like many K-pop groups, has gone through several image makeovers through the years. However, although they focused on a cuter image for their second album (apparent in their music video and performances for the second album's lead single "야야야" (Ya Ya Ya)), the group was always seen as the more mature and sexier Korean girl group. As older, sexier images were more widely received by the Korean public, Baby V.O.X's success continued.
In 2002, Baby V.O.X released a greatest hits album as their "5.5"th, featuring two CDs of dance music and one of ballads, with a VCD of their music videos included. One of the new songs on the album, "우연" (Uyeon), was a great success, and Baby V.O.X managed to perform it on the network music shows for almost the whole summer. The single's success was sustained by the Latin remix of the single, which fit in with popular tastes at the time. It was also during this time that the group found fame outside of Korea; they were successful in China and Thailand with this album and single.
In spring of 2003, Baby V.O.X released their 6th album, a feat achieved by very few Korean pop groups. They even released a photo album that was purported to have semi-nude images of the girls (with 윤은혜 (Yoon Eun Hye) unable to participate due to her being underage), causing some controversy, but it faded as the image content was found to be hyped up by the media. However, this was also when Baby V.O.X's luck started to change. Although their singles "나 어떡해" (Na Eotteokhae) and "바램" (Baraem) were popular, album sales were lower than usual. In addition, performances appeared to be lackluster, especially with the latter single, as it was not promoted for a long time; this may be attributed to the fact that members have stated that they did not like this album's concept.
Their seventh and last album 'Ride West', released in April 2004, featured songs in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, as well as appearances by well-known American hip hop artists, such as 2Pac and Jennifer Lopez, although 2Pac's "appearance" is a freestyle rap that he recorded while in prison. This album was proclaimed to be what catapulted Baby V.O.X into the international spotlight, hence the English single. In fact, the music video for the album's feature song, "Xcstasy", was done in English, featuring expensive luxury vehicles and well-dressed, highly preened divas, apparently in emulation of the "Bling bling" style of hip-hop videos popular in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s. They performed in this style as well, with sexy dance moves and provocative clothing, seen as a bit extreme in conservative Korea. However, this release was accompanied by much controversy. There was first the issue as to whether their managing group, DR Music, could legally use 2Pac's material in the recording, with 2Pac's repesentatives claiming that DR did not have authorization. Eventually, the group stopped performing the single. A second single, "Play", featuring Jennifer Lopez, was promoted for a short while, but sales were lower than previous albums.
The slow implosion of Baby V.O.X continued in 2005. As their contract was up by the end of 2004, fans wondered whether Baby V.O.X would stay together. 심은진 (Shim Eunjin) decided that she would not, because she did not agree with the group's image and direction, and was the first to leave the group (in order to pursue a solo career). She was followed by 윤은혜 (Yoon Eun Hye), who initially renewed her contract but left it in order to pursue an acting career, which so far has been quite successful (as evidenced by her hit drama Goong). Baby V.O.X continued for a while as a threesome, doing some promotional activities outside of Korea, with their record company promising that Baby V.O.X would continue. However, as the months passed on, so did the members. 김이지 (Kim Eiji, also known as Kim E-Z) left sometime in early 2006 (to pursue acting), with 간미연 (Kan Miyoun) also leaving (and signing a solo deal on another label). 이희진 (Lee Heejin) was the only remaining Baby V.O.X member, and she also left DR Music to pursue a career in acting. However, DR Music eventually created a spinoff group called Baby V.O.X Re.v. This group made its debut in January, visiting various countries; the group's first single is "Shee".
Get Up
Baby V.O.X Lyrics
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The lyrics of Baby V.O.X's "Get Up" describe the struggles of an individual who is feeling trapped and overwhelmed by the loneliness and sadness in their life. They are surrounded by arguing and crying, which they have become tired of, but they feel like they cannot escape. The person wants to appear as though everything is fine, but they are despairing and are on the brink of giving up. They desperately want to "Get Up" and find a way out of their predicament, but they feel like they do not have the strength to overcome their feelings of isolation and hopelessness.
As the song progresses, the person recognizes that their situation may be a fate they cannot avoid. They begin to accept their sadness and loneliness, believing that it is an intrinsic part of their being. However, they still hold onto a glimmer of hope that they will be able to find love and freedom within the limited space they occupy.
The repetition of "Get Up" throughout the song reflects the person's internal struggle to find motivation and strength. The lyrics also convey a sense of isolation and despair, as the person feels trapped and unable to escape the cycle of sadness and loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
孤寂像一场雨
Loneliness is like a rainstorm
它迎着黄昏从海面上升起
Rising from the sea at dusk
他走向窗台妻子面无表情
He walks to the window with a blank expression on his face
绕过正哭泣的小孩
Avoiding the crying child
他已经厌倦喋喋不休的争吵
He's tired of endless arguments
想忍却做不到
He tries to endure but can't
他想要装作没事 无所谓
He wants to pretend that everything's okay
那绝望正烧焦他头发
But despair is burning him up inside
他想要从争吵中 Get Up
He wants to Get Up from the arguments
内心也拼命狂呼 Get Up
His heart is screaming to Get Up
却没有办法 Get Up 无法 Get Up
But he can't Get Up
我无法自拔
He can't break free from his predicament
他想要在沉默中 Get Up
He wants to Get Up in silence
努力依靠着灵魂 Get Up
Striving to rely on his soul to Get Up
却发现一样孤独 一样荒芜
But he finds that he's as lonely and desolate as ever
没有出路
There's no way out
欢声笑语留不住欢乐
Laughter doesn't sustain happiness
眼泪也带不走痛苦
Tears can't wash away pain
他期盼迎接阳光再没黑暗
He hopes to welcome the light and leave darkness behind
是否就熄灭了吧
Maybe then everything will be extinguished
这是不是种逃不开的命运
Is this an inescapable fate?
躲在没人留意的小小角落
Hiding in an unnoticed corner
悲哀是困住我的星球
Sorrow traps me on this planet
慢慢习惯 苦笑着面对寂寞
Slowly getting used to loneliness with a bitter smile
任时光带走我最初乞求
Letting time take away my initial plea
至少这儿 有人爱上我就足够
At least someone loving me here is enough
在有限的空间 让我自由
Give me freedom in this limited space
代替我灵魂的哀愁
Replacing my soul's sorrow
看起来 所有人都那么普通
Everyone looks so ordinary
一举一动 却那么沉重
Every move is so heavy
如果精神是海 此刻正汹涌
If the mind is an ocean, it's surging right now
除了我自己没人期待这结果
No one expects this outcome except me
最后他 冲破了 我的隔膜
Finally, he breaks through my defenses
紧紧一个拥抱拯救了我
A tight hug saved me
泪无法倒流但幸好拥有以后
Tears can't go back, but luckily we have the future
黑夜里最微弱的灯让我 Get Up
The faintest light in the dark makes me Get Up
Get Up Get Up Get Up
Get Up Get Up Get Up
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Written by: beibi bogseu 2gi
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