2008: Debut, "슬픈 다짐" and "사랑과 전쟁"
Davichi received massive attention before their official debut when it was revealed that member Kang Min Kyung was a former internet eoljjang. It was also revealed that popular celebrities Lee Mi-yeon and Lee Hyori were supporting their upcoming debut and would be appearing in their debut music video. With this news, many predicted Davichi would go on to win many rookie awards.
The duo released their debut full-length album, 'AMARANTH' on February 4, 2008. They originally promoted the track "미워도 사랑하니까", which went on to win 'Rookie of the Month (February)' from the Cyworld Digital Music Awards. After finishing promotions for "미워도 사랑하니까", the duo went on to begin promotions for the song "슬픈 다짐". The song managed to win a 'Mutizen Award' from SBS Inkigayo, securing Davichi's place as outstanding rookie artists.
On July 8, 2008, after months of mainstream music hiatus, the duo returned with a repackaged edition of their first full-length album, titled, 'Vivid Summer Edition'. "사랑과 전쟁" was used as the promotional single. The song continued Davichi's growing popularity and managed to win two music station awards and one Cyworld Digital Music Award.
In the final months of 2008, Davichi 'sweeped' the year-end music awards, by winning 'Best New Artist' at the Mnet Asian Music Awards, Golden Disk Awards, and the Seoul Music Awards.
2009: "8282" & Rise in Popularity
On March 5, 2009, Davichi released their first mini-album, titled 'Davichi In Wonderland'. "8282" was used as the promotional single. The song went on to win four music station awards and one Cyworld Digital Music Award. Many marveled at the song's ability to stop the winning streak of Girls' Generation's smash-hit "Gee". The song is considered their breakthrough hit and later won three Bonsang awards at year-end award specials.
2010: "시간아 멈춰라"
On May 6, 2010, the duo released their second mini-album, titled 'Innocence'. The music video for the lead single, "시간아 멈춰라" featured Eunjung of T-ara.
"Time, Please Stop" did not win any music station awards, but managed to hit number on Korea's Gaon Digital Chart.
2011: "안녕이라고 말하지마"
On August 27, 2011, Davichi released their third mini-album, 'Love Delight', as well as the music video to their lead single, "안녕이라고 말하지마".
The song went on to win four music station awards and charted #1 on Korea's Gaon Digital Chart, as well as Billboard's 'K-Pop Hot 100', for three weeks straight.
시간아 멈춰라
다비치 Lyrics
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Geudaero meomchwora
Ibyeori ogi jeone
Geudaero meomchwora
Geudaega tteonal su eopge
Nal beorigo gal su eopge
Jigeum i sunganbuteo
Sigana meomchwora
Eotteoke neol useumyeo bonaerangeoni
Geureongeon naneun motae
Motdeureungeollo hallae
Amumal malgo geudaero meomchwora
Tteonaryeoneun balgeoreum
Badage buteora
Ibyeoreul malharyeoneun
Ipsuldo buteora
Geudaega tteonal su eopge
Nal beorigo gal su eopge
Jigeum i sunganbuteo
Sigana meomchwora
Jalgaran mal eotteoke jalharangeoni
Eotteoke neol useumyeo bonaerangeoni
Geureongeon naneun motae
Motdeureungeollo hallae
Amumal malgo geudaero meomchwora
Hwanaengime heeojijan maldo haesseotgo
Utneun nache chimbaetgido manhi haetjiman
Niga naege han geot mankeum hange da janha
Ijewaseo niga nareul beoril sun eobseo
Marirago modu da maldoeneungeoni
Eotteoke neon annyeongeul malhaneungeoni
Geureon neol ihaemotae
Andeureungeollo hallae
Tteonaneun georeum geudaero meomchwora
In 다비치's song 시간아 멈춰라, the lead singer is asking time to stop before her tears fall and before she has to say goodbye. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and an unwillingness to let go of someone she loves. The lines "Geudaega tteonal su eopge, nal beorigo gal su eopge" (I can't let go of you before you leave me) and "Tteonaryeoneun balgeoreum, badage buteora" (I'll hold onto your footsteps as you leave) express this feeling of helplessness and the need to cling onto what little time they have left together.
The phrase "Jalgaran mal eotteoke jalharangeoni, eotteoke neol useumyeo bonaerangeoni" (How do I say goodbye properly, how do I smile at you?) further emphasizes the singer's inner turmoil and confusion about how to handle the situation. She ultimately resigns herself to the fact that she cannot find the right words to express her feelings, saying "Amumal malgo geudaero meomchwora" (Stop time without saying a word).
Line by Line Meaning
Nunmuri nagi jeone
Before tears fall
Geudaero meomchwora
Stop right there
Ibyeori ogi jeone
Before farewell comes
Geudaega tteonal su eopge
I can't let you leave
Nal beorigo gal su eopge
I can't let go of me
Jigeum i sunganbuteo
From this moment on
Sigana meomchwora
Stop the time
Jalgaran mal eotteoke jalharangeoni
How can I say good things well
Eotteoke neol useumyeo bonaerangeoni
How can I smile while seeing you off
Geureongeon naneun motae
I can't do that
Motdeureungeollo hallae
I can't help but stop
Amumal malgo geudaero meomchwora
Without saying anything, stop right there
Tteonaryeoneun balgeoreum
The footsteps leaving
Badage buteora
I try to catch them
Ibyeoreul malharyeoneun
Talking about farewell
Ipsuldo buteora
I clench my lips
Hwanaengime heeojijan maldo haesseotgo
We said goodbye in a hopeful tone
Utneun nache chimbaetgido manhi haetjiman
We had so many memories together
Niga naege han geot mankeum hange da janha
You mean everything to me
Ijewaseo niga nareul beoril sun eobseo
Now you can't leave me
Marirago modu da maldoeneungeoni
Everyone says it's goodbye
Eotteoke neon annyeongeul malhaneungeoni
How can you say goodbye
Geureon neol ihaemotae
I can't understand you
Andeureungeollo hallae
I can't help but stand still
Tteonaneun georeum geudaero meomchwora
The walking away, stop right there
Contributed by Daniel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
너무적소5억은
이해리 진짜 미쳤다
영문법
둘 다 발성 지린다...
내 사는 오늘
진짜 노래 잘한다
Ngoc Nam Doan
no matter how you feel, no matter which season it is, Davichi songs is always suitable
The Quiet World
I like their outfits. simple yet elegant. specially MinKyung's the writ band something! ;) as always they're amazing!
꿈냥
정말 추억에 젖는 노래네요! 그 시기로 되돌아갈수 있었으면 하네요~ 너무 추억적인 감성이 돋게 만드는 그런 곡입니다;;; 이때가 정말 좋았었는데요! 코로나도 당연히 없어서 정말로 상쾌한 공기를 맡고 자연을 벗삼아 풍광을 지켜보며 이 노래를 들었던 그 시기! 정말 그립습니다!
드릴말
군대현역때 다비치는 너무좋아했지만 이노래는 좋아할수없었다
문형빈
ㅋㅋㅋ
ㅋㅋㅋ
뭔소린가 했네 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
드릴말
@ㅋㅋㅋ 점호청소시간에 가요틀어줬는데 이거랑 소시 런 데빌 런이랑 틀면 선임한테 꿀꽁맞음