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).
Love is all
검정치마 Lyrics
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나를 기다린 줄 알았던
사람들은 떠나가고 다시 우리 둘만 남았네
술이 가득한 눈으로 날
사랑한다 말했었지
슬프도록 과장된 네 모습도 뭐, 나쁘지 않은 걸
새로운 사실이 아니어도 난 매번 새로워
입으로 입에 비밀을 담아
토할 때까지 술을 마시고
붉은 장미로 한껏 치장해도 모자를 우리는
변화가 필요하지 않은 걸
완벽하지 않아 기쁜 걸
내가 모자르는 만큼 너는 조금 모나있거든
새로운 사실이 아니어도 난 매번 새로워
아무렴 어때 네가 나를 사랑한다는데
love is all, all is love, love is all
love is all, all is love, love is all
love is all, all is love, love is all
사랑이 전부인 거야
love is all, all is love, love is all
love is all, all is love, love is all
love is all, all is love, love is all
사랑이 전부인 거야
사랑이 전부인 거야
The lyrics of 검정치마's song "Love is all" convey a bittersweet sentiment about the fleeting nature of love and the realization that despite the ups and downs, love is what truly matters. The opening lines, "The line has shrunk / I thought people who waited for me / left and it's just the two of us again," paints a picture of a diminishing relationship and the feeling of being left behind. However, the singer recalls a moment when their partner, with eyes filled with alcohol, declared their love. Despite the exaggerated sadness in their partner's appearance, the singer finds solace in the fact that it's not entirely bad.
Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of finding joy and renewal in the repetition of love. The lines "Even though it's not new, it's always new to me / Even if you love me, what's the big deal?" express a sense of contentment in the constant reaffirmation of love, even if it's not a groundbreaking revelation. The singer believes that love is all they need, and they find happiness in the imperfections and imbalances of the relationship. The lyrics reach a conclusion that love is everything, emphasizing its importance and holding it as the ultimate aspect of their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
줄이 그새 줄어들었네
The distance between us has become shorter
나를 기다린 줄 알았던
I thought you were waiting for me
사람들은 떠나가고 다시 우리 둘만 남았네
People have left, and now it's just the two of us again
술이 가득한 눈으로 날
With eyes full of alcohol
사랑한다 말했었지
You said you love me
슬프도록 과장된 네 모습도 뭐, 나쁘지 않은 걸
Even your exaggerated sad look is not bad
새로운 사실이 아니어도 난 매번 새로워
Even if it's not a new fact, I feel refreshed every time
아무렴 어때 네가 나를 사랑한다는데
It doesn't matter, as long as you love me
입으로 입에 비밀을 담아
Keeping secrets within your lips
토할 때까지 술을 마시고
Drinking until you vomit
붉은 장미로 한껏 치장해도 모자를 우리는
Even if we decorate ourselves with red roses, we are not lacking
변화가 필요하지 않은 걸
We don't need any change
완벽하지 않아 기쁜 걸
It's okay not to be perfect
내가 모자르는 만큼 너는 조금 모나있거든
As much as I'm lacking, you also have a few flaws
love is all, all is love, love is all
Love is everything, everything is love
사랑이 전부인 거야
Love is everything
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: The Black Skirts
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