Sunmi postponed her career in 2010 to continue her education. Although JYP stated that Sunmi is welcome to continue her musical career with the Wonder Girls at any time, a return did not come to fruition until later and she debuted as a solo artist in 2013, remaining with JYP. Her comeback stage and first performance in almost three years took place on August 22, 2013 on M! Countdown.
사이렌
선미 Lyrics
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Hoo, ah, ah, hoo, ah, ah
내가 말했잖아 속지 말라고
이 손을 잡는 순간 너는 위험해질 거라고
Now you're bleeding 근데도 끌리니
뻔히 다 알면서도 왜 그리 빤히 쳐다보니
놔 그냥
놔 그냥
너를 아프게 할 거란 걸 알잖아
니 환상에 아름다운 나는 없어
(Can't you see that boy?) ooh
Get away out of my face
더 다가오지 마 boy
(슬퍼해도 난 울지 않아)
Get away out of my face
더 바라보지 마 boy
(슬퍼해도 난 울지 않아)
La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la
차가운 나를 보는 너의 눈빛
우릴 비추던 달빛 이제는 저물어 간다고
보이지 않니 날 놓지 못하는 손
조금씩 붉어져가잖아
놔 그냥
조금도 망설이지 말고
놔 그냥
너를 아프게 할 거란 걸
알잖아
니 환상에 아름다운 나는 없어
(Can't you see that boy?) ooh
Get away out of my face
더 다가오지 마 boy
(슬퍼해도 난 울지 않아)
Get away out of my face
더 바라보지 마 boy
(슬퍼해도 난 울지 않아)
La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la
Can't you see that boy? boy? boy? what?
Can't you see that boy? boy? boy?
I ain't cry no more, more
Get away out of my face
더 다가오지 마 boy
(슬퍼해도 난 울지 않아)
Get away out of my face
더 바라보지 마 boy
(슬퍼해도 난 울지 않아)
La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la
The song "사이렌" by 선미 (Sunmi) talks about a toxic relationship where the singer warns the partner to not fall for her, as the relationship will be dangerous for them. The verses suggest that the singer knows the partner is attracted to her despite several warnings, but she still wants them to leave her alone. The lines “니 환상에 아름다운 나는 없어” (There’s no beautiful me in your fantasy) and “Can’t you see that boy?” imply that the partner may have an unrealistic and idealized perception of the singer. The pre-chorus tells the partner to let go of her hand and not hurt themselves further by getting involved in the relationship. The chorus repeatedly urges the partner to get away from her and not come closer as the singer does not want to cry anymore.
The repetitive use of the phrase “Get away out of my face” emphasizes how the singer wants the partner to stay away from her, like a siren's call that drives the sailors crazy. The imagery of the moon setting in the verses hints that the relationship has passed its peak and is fading away. The chorus's upbeat and catchy tune contrasts with the dark themes of the lyrics, highlighting the internal conflict between attraction and rationality that the singer is facing.
Overall, "사이렌" is a powerful song that manages to convey a range of emotions through its lyrics and melody, making it a popular chart-topper.
Line by Line Meaning
내가 말했잖아 속지 말라고
I warned you not to be deceived
이 손을 잡는 순간 너는 위험해질 거라고
The moment you hold hands, you'll be in danger
Now you're bleeding 근데도 끌리니
But you're still attracted even though you're bleeding
뻔히 다 알면서도 왜 그리 빤히 쳐다보니
Why do you stare so blatantly when you clearly know everything?
놔 그냥 조금도 망설이지 말고
Just let go, don't hesitate
너를 아프게 할 거란 걸 알잖아
You know I'll hurt you
니 환상에 아름다운 나는 없어
I'm not the beautiful woman from your imagination
(Can't you see that boy?) ooh
(Can't you see that boy?) ooh
Get away out of my face 더 다가오지 마 boy
Get away out of my face, don't come any closer boy
(슬퍼해도 난 울지 않아)
(Even if you're sad, I won't cry)
차가운 나를 보는 너의 눈빛
Your gaze at my cold self
우릴 비추던 달빛 이제는 저물어 간다고
Now the moonlight that shone on us is setting
보이지 않니 날 놓지 못하는 손
Can't you see the hand that can't let go of me?
조금씩 붉어져가잖아
It's slowly turning red
Can't you see that boy? boy? boy? what?
Can't you see that boy? boy? boy? what?
I ain't cry no more, more
I won't cry anymore, anymore
La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la
Get away out of my face 더 다가오지 마 boy
Get away out of my face, don't come any closer boy
(슬퍼해도 난 울지 않아)
(Even if you're sad, I won't cry)
La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Seok Choi, Sun Mi Lee
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