From a young age, Yesung expressed an interest in singing. In 1999, he joined a broadcast singing competition and won gold at the Cheonan Singing Competition. In 2001, Yesung's mother signed him up to audition for SM Entertainment's Starlight Casting System, in which he impressed the judges with his "artistic voice", and signed as trainee under SM Entertainment that same year. His label given him stage name Yesung which is derived from the Korean phrase "예술가의 성대" (lit. meaning: vocal cords of an artist) and can be translated as an "art-like voice".
During his military service in February 2014, Yesung joined the ballad group SM the Ballad, initially formed by SM Entertainment in 2010. On the group's second album, he had a solo song: "Blind".
그대뿐인지 All But You
예성 Lyrics
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빈틈마저 밝은 빛으로 채워주고 있었네
스치는 바람을 만났네 혼자가 아니란 걸 알리듯
살 끝을 어루만지고 따스함으로 감싸주었네
나에게 차가운 건
이 세상 그대뿐인지
고요한 울림을 들었네
외로운 마음 달래주듯
갈 곳 잃은 이름 하나 불러주고 있었네
나에게 차가운 건
이 세상 그대뿐인지
아무리 바래봐도 오지 않는 건 그대뿐인지
나에게 사랑인 건
이 세상 그대뿐인지
아무리 밀어내도 이내 닿는 건 그대뿐인지
수많은 별들을 보았네 텅 빈 마음 위로해주듯
빈틈마저 밝은 빛으로 채워주고 있었네
In the song "그대뿐인지 All But You" by 예성 (Yesung), the lyrics express the feeling of emptiness despite having encountered numerous things in life. The lyrics describe how even the stars in the sky provided comfort to the empty heart, as if they were trying to uplift it. The bright light fills even the smallest gaps, bringing warmth and contentment.
The lyrics also mention a passing wind, which signifies that the person is not alone. This wind gently touches their soul and envelops them with a sense of warmth. It reassures them that they are not solitary in this journey of life.
The refrain of the song emphasizes the coldness the person feels, solely caused by the absence of the person they hold dear. No matter how much they long for that person, they do not come. This absence deepens the coldness in their world, and the person yearns for their presence.
Furthermore, the lyrics convey a sense of tranquility and solace through the mention of a peaceful resonance that calms their lonely heart. This serene resonance calls out a lost name, offering solace and comfort.
In conclusion, "그대뿐인지 All But You" explores the theme of emptiness, longing, and the yearning for a significant person's presence. It expresses the feelings of finding solace in little things and the pain caused by the absence of someone dear.
Line by Line Meaning
수많은 별들을 보았네 텅 빈 마음 위로해주듯
I have seen countless stars, as if comforting my empty heart
빈틈마저 밝은 빛으로 채워주고 있었네
Even filling in every gap with bright light
스치는 바람을 만났네 혼자가 아니란 걸 알리듯
I met a passing breeze, as if letting me know I'm not alone
살 끝을 어루만지고 따스함으로 감싸주었네
Caressing my every cell and wrapping me up in warmth
나에게 차가운 건 이 세상 그대뿐인지
The only thing that feels cold to me is you in this world
아무리 바래봐도 오지 않는 건 그대뿐인지
No matter how much I wish for it, the only thing that doesn't come is you
고요한 울림을 들었네 외로운 마음 달래주듯
I heard a tranquil sound, soothing my lonely heart
갈 곳 잃은 이름 하나 불러주고 있었네
Calling out a name that has lost its way
나에게 차가운 건 이 세상 그대뿐인지
The only thing that feels cold to me is you in this world
아무리 바래봐도 오지 않는 건 그대뿐인지
No matter how much I wish for it, the only thing that doesn't come is you
나에게 사랑인 건 이 세상 그대뿐인지
The only thing that is love to me is you in this world
아무리 밀어내도 이내 닿는 건 그대뿐인지
No matter how much I push you away, what I ultimately reach is you
수많은 별들을 보았네 텅 빈 마음 위로해주듯
I have seen countless stars, as if comforting my empty heart
빈틈마저 밝은 빛으로 채워주고 있었네
Even filling in every gap with bright light
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Yun Song, Nuplay
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