Kim was born in South Korea. For high school, she decided to go overseas, and attended Leonia High School in New Jersey. While attending high school in 2011, she heard about the New York auditions for the South Korean singing competition Superstar K3. She asked a fellow Korean student Do Dae-yoon, who was known as a great guitarist at the school, to audition together, even though she did not know him well. He agreed, and they formed the band Togeworl. Togeworl managed to pass the audition, and flew to Seoul to compete. The duo were successful, and were picked to be mentored by singer-songwriter Yoon Jong Shin . Eventually they finishing third in the competition, after Ulala Session and Busker Busker.
After the competition, Kim and Do remained in South Korea, where they continued to receive musical training, and signed a contract with Mystic89. Togeworl released their first song in February 2012 for the soundtrack for the TVN drama The Romantic. Kim began attending high school in Bundang-gu, Seoul in March 2012.
In March 2012, Kim made an appearance in the drama 'Shut Up Flower Boy Band', and released a song for the soundtrack, "Love U Like U," which was a duet with L from the boyband Infinite (Korean: 인피니트).
Though Togeworl planned to debut in 2013, member Do Dae-yoon had to return to the United States, due to issues with high school. Because of this, it was decided Kim should debut as a solo artist before reuniting as a duo.
In June 2013, Kim released the extended play A Voice, lead by the song "All Right." The song was successful, reaching number two on Gaon's singles chart. Since then, she released a second extended play in September, Her Voice, and a full length album in November called Goodbye 20.
Goodbye 20
김예림 Lyrics
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My twenty 다 갔어 두리번거린 My twenty
엄만 날 날라리처럼 내 밤을 구속하려 해
매력 없는 Nerd 울 언니 히스테리 내게만
유일하게 통하는 아빤 잘 볼 수가 없어
애써 간 대학 자퇴하고픈 베프 푸념만
왜 이래, 다들 짜릿했니 How about your twenty, girl?
숨막히는 사랑 올 줄 알았어
Oh 마치 내게 신세계 열릴 것처럼 Stupid
Ah ah, just petty days just bubble days goodbye twenty
My twenty 다 갔어 사랑했었던 너 갔어
My twenty 놀랬어 이별의 후유증 없어
마침 이때다 싶어 몇 녀석 껄떡대려 해
내가 원한 그 사람 내게만 시니컬해 속상해
유일하게 통하는 베프 녀석 여잔 싫다네
세상에 젤 재섮던 애 예뻐졌어 변신
나만 이래, 다들 행복했니 How about your twenty, girl?
왜 이래, 다들 짜릿했니 How about your twenty, girl?
숨 막히는 사랑 올 줄 알았어
마치 내게 신세계 열릴 것처럼 Stupid
Just petty days just bubble days goodbye twenty
Woah, woah, oh
Woah, woah, daradadi ya
Woah, woah, oh
Woah, woah, oh oh
스무 살 어딜 가나 막내
어른 막내 언제까지나 막내
잠자코 지들 말만 들으면 된대
스무 살 이젠 한잔 하래 느끼한 말로 Don't fucking touch me
숨 막히는 사랑 올 줄 알았어
마치 내게 신세계 열릴 것처럼 Stupid
Just petty days just bubble days goodbye twenty
숨 막히는 사랑 올 줄 알았어
Oh 마치 내게 신세계 열릴 것 처럼 Stupid
Ah ah, just petty days just bubble days, please twenty-one
The lyrics of "Goodbye 20" by 김예림 Lim Kim express feelings of regret, disappointment, and disillusionment about her twenties. The singer feels like she did not accomplish much during this time and was instead lost and confused. She contrasts her own experiences with those of her peers, who seem to have enjoyed the excitement and happiness of their 20s. In the first verse, she describes how her mother tries to control her nocturnal activities, and her sister only pays attention to her when she's having a hysterical outburst. She also mentions a friend who complains about wanting to quit university.
In the second verse, the singer talks about a romantic encounter that ended badly, as the other person was cynical towards her. She also mentions how she had wanted to pursue someone who didn't reciprocate her feelings, while another friend transformed into a beautiful woman. The chorus repeats the main message of the song, which is to say goodbye to the singer's twenties, which were full of small and unimportant days.
Overall, the lyrics of "Goodbye 20" by Lim Kim are reflective and melancholic, as the singer expresses her dissatisfaction with the way things have turned out during her twenties. Despite her regrets, she hopes for a better future ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
My twenty 다 갔어 아무것도 한 게 없어
I turned 20 and I feel like I haven't accomplished anything yet.
My twenty 다 갔어 두리번거린 My twenty
My twenties have gone by, but I feel like I've just been wandering aimlessly.
엄만 날 날라리처럼 내 밤을 구속하려 해
My mom tries to control my nights like I'm still a child.
매력 없는 Nerd 울 언니 히스테리 내게만
My unattractive, nerdy older sister has a personal problem with me.
유일하게 통하는 아빤 잘 볼 수가 없어
The only person I connect with is hard to see or get in touch with.
애써 간 대학 자퇴하고픈 베프 푸념만
My best friend complains about wanting to drop out of college, even though they've put in so much effort.
나만 이래, 다들 행복했니 How about your twenty, girl?
Am I the only one feeling like this, or did everyone else have a happy time in their twenties? How about you, girl?
왜 이래, 다들 짜릿했니 How about your twenty, girl?
Why am I feeling like this when everyone else seemed to have fun in their twenties? How about you, girl?
숨막히는 사랑 올 줄 알았어
I thought I would experience a breathtaking love.
Oh 마치 내게 신세계 열릴 것처럼 Stupid
As if a new world was opening up to me, I was foolishly hopeful.
Ah ah, just petty days just bubble days goodbye twenty
Goodbye twenties, with all the small, insignificant days like bubbles.
My twenty 다 갔어 사랑했었던 너 갔어
My twenties are gone, and so is the love I had for you.
My twenty 놀랬어 이별의 후유증 없어
I'm surprised that I don't have any lingering emotions after our breakup in my twenties.
마침 이때다 싶어 몇 녀석 껄떡대려 해
At this moment, I feel like I want to mess with a few people.
내가 원한 그 사람 내게만 시니컬해 속상해
The person I wanted turned out to be cynical and it makes me sad.
유일하게 통하는 베프 녀석 여잔 싫다네
The only person I connect with just happens to be a guy and I don't like that fact.
세상에 젤 재섮던 애 예뻐졌어 변신
The most awkward person I know suddenly transformed and became beautiful.
Woah, woah, oh
Woah, woah, daradadi ya
Woah, woah, oh
Woah, woah, oh oh
스무 살 어딜 가나 막내
Wherever I go, I am still the youngest at 20 years old.
어른 막내 언제까지나 막내
I will always be seen as the youngest, even when I'm an adult.
잠자코 지들 말만 들으면 된대
They tell me to just listen to what they say and go to sleep.
스무 살 이젠 한잔 하래 느끼한 말로 Don't fucking touch me
At 20 years old, they tell me to have a drink, but I don't want to hear their disgusting words. Don't fucking touch me.
숨 막히는 사랑 올 줄 알았어
I thought I would experience a breathtaking love.
Oh 마치 내게 신세계 열릴 것 처럼 Stupid
As if a new world was opening up to me, I was foolishly hopeful.
Just petty days just bubble days goodbye twenty
Goodbye twenties, with all the small, insignificant days like bubbles.
숨 막히는 사랑 올 줄 알았어
I thought I would experience a breathtaking love.
Oh 마치 내게 신세계 열릴 것처럼 Stupid
As if a new world was opening up to me, I was foolishly hopeful.
Ah ah, just petty days just bubble days, please twenty-one
Please give me a better experience in my twenties, let it be more than just small, insignificant days like bubbles.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jong Shin Yoon, Seok Won Jung, Ye Rim Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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My 20 다 갔어 아무것도 한 게 없어
My 20 다 갔어 두리번거린 My 20
엄만 날 날라리처럼 내 밤을 구속하려 해
매력 없는 Nerd 울 언니 히스테리 내게만
유일하게 통하는 아빤 잘 볼 수가 없어
애써 간 대학 자퇴하고픈 베프 푸념만
나만 이래? 다들 행복했니 How about your 20, Girl?
왜 이래? 다들 짜릿했니 How about your 20, Girl?
숨막히는 사랑 올 줄 알았어
마치 내게 신세계 열릴 것처럼 Stupid
Just Petty days Just Bubble days Goodbye 20
My 20 다 갔어 사랑했었던 너 갔어
My 20 놀랬어 이별의 후유증 없어
마침 이때다 싶어 몇 녀석 껄떡대려 해
내가 원한 그 사람 내게만 시니컬해 속상해
유일하게 통하는 베프 녀석 여잔 싫다네
세상에 젤 재섮던 애 예뻐졌어 변신
나만 이래? 다들 행복했니 How about your 20, Girl?
왜 이래? 다들 짜릿했니 How about your 20, Girl?
숨 막히는 사랑 올 줄 알았어
마치 내게 신세계 열릴 것처럼 Stupid
Just Petty days Just Bubble days Goodbye 20
스무 살 어딜 가나 막내 어른 막내 언제까지나 막내 잠자코 지들 말만 들으면 된대
스무 살 이젠 한잔 하래 느끼한 말로 Don't touch me
숨 막히는 사랑 올 줄 알았어
마치 내게 신세계 열릴 것처럼 Stupid
Just petty days Just Bubble days Goodbye 20
숨 막히는 사랑 올 줄 알았어
마치 내게 신세계 열릴 것 처럼 Stupid
Just Petty days Just Bubble days Please 21
@user-lm6bd3sv7t
이 노래를 스무살에 접하셨던 분들이 부러울 정도로 스무살을 위한 찬가 중에 이렇게 상콤한 노래는 앞으로도 없을 듯...
@user-ee4hb7ln1t
스무살되기전에 들었을땐 에이 설마했는데
얼마남지않은 스무살때 들으니 너무 격공이라 화난다
@user-gx5yd2jw6i
덕질은행복해 내가 하고 싶은 말을 여기다가 이미 누가 써놓으셨네•••ㅠ
@user-lioveyoichuuu
딱 스무살때 들었는데 너무 공감됐음
@user-ne6qj1fg4s
@애옹애용 그러게 나도 군대갔다오면 스물셋이네ㅋㅋ 추억이다ㅎ
@user-yeahyeah
진짜 가사들 이해 하나도 안됐었는데.. 음이 좋아서 계속 들었징 지금은 다 이해됨..신기해ㅜㅜ
@terriermonfan
저걸듣던 20살은 곧 30살이됩니다
@user-dq7kw4si8z
내 인생의 첫 스물의 마지막
날에 이노래를 듣고있으니깐
참 시간 빠른것같고
진짜 어른막내였는데ㅋㅋㅋ
진정한 이십대에 접어든것같다
수고했어 스무살
그리고 사랑해 스물의 나야
@user-pk6kg4tf6k
재수로 날린 내 스무살....
스무살 같지 않은 스무살 지나가버려서 너무 아쉽다ㅠㅠ
@user-xf1ij9rb7j
아제군대가면어날리는고만