Formed in 2004 in New York, they started out with three members, but eventually drifted apart, leaving frontman 조휴일(Cho Hyu-Il, also Bryan Cho) as the sole member. Making his way back to Korea in 2006, 조휴일 undertook the entire production process into his own hands, writing songs in between performing at Hongdae clubs. Making his way back to the US in the hopes of releasing an album, he started his recording in the studio.
In 2008, on 조휴일's return to Korea, 검정치마 released its first album, "201", on the indie record label RubySalon. It proved to be a big hit in the Korean indie scene, hitting 10,000 copies in sales and earning the band the 2009 Korea Music Award (the Korean equivalent of the Grammy) for 'Best modern rock album'. 검정치마 was also nominated for "Best modern rock single", "Album of the year", "Song of the year", and "Newbie of the year".
검정치마 parted with its label, RubySalon, in January 2010, along with Galaxy Express and Telepathy. A remastered special edition of their debut album, "201" is currently being distributed by Sony. 조휴일 is currently taking a break from touring to work on 검정치마's next album.
Keyboardist Im Yoojin (임유진), with the band from 2008 to 2010, went solo in 2011 as Neon Bunny (야광토끼).
Hollywood
검정치마 Lyrics
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땅이 꺼질 것만 같아
내 손을 놓는 순간
녹아 없어질 걸요
넌 영화 속에 살고
그런 너를 지켜보네
조명을 내려줘요
잔털 하나 없는 너의
나 몸이 떨려와
그 만큼이나 좋아
하얀 마음 때 묻으면
안 되니까 사랑해줘요
처음만 있구요
끝은 아득하네요
Baby I just don't know what to say
You were my dream and now it all feels so real
You're real, yeah
Heavy drinks and light hearted jokes
Quit my day job just to stay up all night with you
We are going to Hollywood and never coming back, coming back
Maybe we'll turn to gold
붉은 머리칼이 일렁이며 내게 손짓했어요
겁내지 말라고
어서 뛰어들래요
타버리면 어때요 다 바스러져 없어질 텐데
나 안 돌아가요
여기 남겨두세요
Don't stop action friction
Live in a fiction baby
Hollywood
Don't stop action friction
Live in a fiction baby
Hollywood
The lyrics of "Hollywood" by the Korean band 검정치마 (The Black Skirts) describe a dreamy and almost surreal experience of being in love and pursuing fame in Hollywood. The opening lines suggest a feeling of instability and the fear that everything might disappear with just one wrong step. The singer feels deeply connected to their partner, who seems to have stepped out of a movie, glowing with perfection. The second verse hints at the sacrifices they have made to be together: quitting a day job, drinking heavily, and joking around. They are determined to make it in Hollywood, and nothing can stop them.
The chorus repeats the lines "Don't stop action friction, live in a fiction baby, Hollywood," indicating that the singer is aware of the artificiality of the pursuit of fame and the need to keep up the momentum, regardless of the possible consequences. The bridge suggests a moment of doubt and hesitation, but the partner reassures the singer not to be afraid and to take the leap of faith, even if there is a risk of losing everything. The song ends with the final plea to stay in Hollywood and never return.
Overall, "Hollywood" portrays a complex mix of emotions, from the exhilaration of being in love to the cynicism of chasing fame, while also acknowledging the fragility of dreams and the inevitability of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
오, 지금 밟고 있는 땅이 꺼질 것만 같아
I feel like the ground I stand on is about to give way any moment.
내 손을 놓는 순간 녹아 없어질 걸요
If I let go of your hand, you'll vanish like melted snow.
넌 영화 속에 살고 그런 너를 지켜보네
You live like a character in a movie, and I watch over you that way.
조명을 내려줘요 잔털 하나 없는 너의 가느다란 목에 숨쉴때
The spotlight falls on you as I take in your slender, immaculate neck.
나 몸이 떨려와 그 만큼이나 좋아
I'm trembling with excitement; that's how much I enjoy being with you.
하얀 마음 때 묻으면 안 되니까 사랑해줘요
Don't bury your pure heart; instead, love me.
처음만 있구요 끝은 아득하네요
We're together at the beginning, but the end seems far away.
Baby I just don't know what to say You were my dream and now it all feels so real You're real, yeah
I'm just lost for words; I'm living my dream, and it's more real than ever, thanks to you.
Heavy drinks and light-hearted jokes Quit my day job just to stay up all night with you
We drink heavily and laugh often, and I've quit my job just to spend nights with you.
We are going to Hollywood and never coming back, coming back Maybe we'll turn to gold
We'll leave for Hollywood, and we may even strike gold there and never come back.
붉은 머리칼이 일렁이며 내게 손짓했어요 겁내지 말라고 어서 뛰어들래요 타버리면 어때요 다 바스러져 없어질 텐데 나 안 돌아가요 여기 남겨두세요
Your red hair waves as you wave at me, telling me not to be afraid and urging me to jump. But what if it all crumbles? I won't turn back; leave me here.
Don't stop action friction Live in a fiction baby Hollywood
Don't stop the action, keep the energy going, live in your fantasies, baby. Welcome to Hollywood.
Don't stop action friction Live in a fiction baby Hollywood
Don't stop the action, keep the energy going, live in your fantasies, baby. Welcome to Hollywood.
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC
Written by: The Black Skirts
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mood_offcial
오, 지금 밟고있는
땅이 꺼질것만 같아
내 손을 놓는순간
녹아 없어질걸요
넌 영화속에 살고
그런 너를 지켜보네
조명을 내려줘요
잔털 하나 없는 너의
가느다란 목에 숨쉴때
나 몸이 떨려와
그만큼이나 좋아
하얀 마음 때 묻으면
안되니까 사랑해줘요
처음만 있구요
끝은 아득하네요
baby i just don't know what to say.
you were my dream
you were my dream
and now it all feels so real
you are real. yea
heavy hugs and light hearted jokes.
quit my day job just to stay up all night with you
we are going to hollywood
and never coming back, coming back
maybe we'll turn to gold
붉은 머리칼이 일렁
이며내게 손짓했어요
겁내지 말라고
어서 뛰어들래요
타버리면 어때요
다 바스러져 없어질텐데
나 안 돌아가요
여기 남겨두세요
don't stop. action,
friction live in a fiction baby.
hollywood.
@edingalswo
검치노래들은 감정의 농도가 되게 짙은 거 같음.
그 사람을 죽을 수 있을 정도로 사랑하고 있을 때 나오는 감정들을 읊는 느낌인데
나랑아니면 할리우드 에브리띵 같은 사랑노래들이나. 기다리만큼 더 같은 노래들도 다른 노래들이랑은 감정의 깊이가 훨씬 더 깊은 느낌이라고 해야할까..
@metalmaniacc
혹시 조금 더 깊게 듣고 싶으시면 I Like Watching You Go 이나 Tangled 한번들어보세요
@user-ww4ni6rt2d
아 정말 유명해지셨으면 좋겠어요 저만 보기가 너무 아까워요 어떻게 이런 영상을 만들고 편집할 생각을 다 하셨나요 앞으로도 꾸준한 운영 부탁드릴게요 영상도 노래도 어느 하나 찰떡이지 않은 게 없네요 늘 행복하시고 건강하세요 감사합니다ㅠㅠ
@mood_offcial
감사합니다! 요즘 사실 챙길게 많아 영상에 소홀해졌는데 당장 내일부터 작업해야겠네요! 저만 느끼기에 아까운 노래와 어울리는 풍경을 담고 싶다는 마음에 시작하게 됐어요! 이쁘게 봐주시니 감사하네요😭😭 꾸준히 좋은 노래와 영상미를 담아갈테니 자주 구경와주세요 항상 건강하시고 우리 같이 행복해요!🧚🏻♀️♥️
@Namedjames22
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@Namedjames22
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@theblackskirtsoul
어스름한 새벽에 이불 꽁꽁 싸매고 이어폰 끼며 듣는 할리우드는 정말이지 말로 표현 못 할 감정을 느끼게 해준다. 행복하다는 감정을 넘어선,,, ㅜ 그런 미묘한 감정 어찌됐건 검치는 정말 정말 짱 최고다
@Yun-xq5ow
언제 들어도 언제나 듣기 편한노래
특이하게도 검정치마 노래들은 도입부에 거부감이 덜 든다, 어떤 곡들은 자주들으면 질리는데.
뭔가 지금부터 천천히 다가오겠다는 신호를 보내고 오는 기분
@mood_offcial
마지막 줄 이야기가 너무 좋습니다! 저도 이 노래의 어떤 부분보다도 앞 전주 부분이 너무 좋은 이유입니다;)
@jkkim6928
연애 꿀팁 감사드립니다
앞으로라도 명심해야지