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".
봄날의 소나기 Paper Umbrella
예성 Lyrics
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온 세상이 내게서 등을 돌리더라
미친 사람같이 보고 싶어 헤매는데
너는 지금 어디니
서투르게 사랑한 것처럼
헤어짐까지 또 서툴러서 미안해
아무것도 모르고 널 보낸 나라서
온다, 떨어진다
내 찢어진 하늘 사이로
한 방울 두 방울 봄날의 소나기
너를 그려보다 불러보다
기억이 비처럼 내린 새벽
밤새 난 그 빗속에 종이로 된 우산을 쓰고 있네
괜찮다곤 했지만
버텨낼 수 있을까 나도 모르겠어
네가 없는 이 거리 그럼에도 꽃은 피는데
하염없는 기다림
미련하게 사랑한 것처럼
헤어짐까지 또 미련해서 미안해
못해준 게 이렇게 발목을 잡는 걸
온다, 떨어진다
내 찢어진 하늘 사이로
한 방울 두 방울 봄날의 소나기
너를 그려보다 불러보다
기억이 비처럼 내린 새벽
밤새 난 그 빗속에 널 보내던 그날과 같은 하루
온몸이 굳어버린 난
그때처럼 단 한 발도 움직일 수 없는데
간다, 사라진다
내 흐려진 시선 너머로
한 방울 두 방울 그리고 여전히
슬피 떨어지던 꽃잎 위에
기억이 비처럼 내린 새벽
밤새 난 그 빗속에 종이로 된 우산을 쓰고 있네
The lyrics to 예성's song "봄날의 소나기" (Paper Umbrella) tell a story of heartbreak and longing. The singer is reminiscing about a past relationship that ended abruptly. He describes how, at the moment of the separation, the whole world turned its back on him. He admits that he still feels crazy about his ex-lover and is lost without knowing where she is.
The singer acknowledges his own shortcomings in the relationship, apologizing for being clumsy in both love and parting ways. He expresses regret for not knowing any better and for letting go of the person he loved without truly understanding the consequences.
The chorus speaks of the spring rain, symbolizing the memories and emotions that come pouring down like raindrops. The singer, drawing and calling out for his ex-lover, finds himself in the dawn of a rainy night, wearing a paper umbrella, a metaphor for his vulnerability and fragility.
Despite trying to reassure himself that he is okay, the singer questions whether he can endure the pain of the absence of his loved one. He observes how flowers continue to bloom on the streets without her, emphasizing the relentless waiting and longing he feels.
The lyrics convey a sense of helplessness and a lingering attachment to the past love. The singer admits to being unable to move forward or let go, as if his whole body has become frozen. He watches as his blurred gaze fades away beyond the horizon, still experiencing the sadness of the falling raindrops on the petals of the flowers.
In summary, "봄날의 소나기" portrays the aftermath of a breakup, the regrets of a clumsy love, and the overwhelming longing for a lost lover. The lyrics convey a deep sense of melancholy and vulnerability, capturing the emotional journey of the singer as he navigates the pain of separation.
Line by Line Meaning
네가 떠난 그 순간
The moment you left
온 세상이 내게서 등을 돌리더라
The whole world turned its back on me
미친 사람같이 보고 싶어 헤매는데
I'm wandering around like a crazy person, wanting to see you
너는 지금 어디니
Where are you now?
서투르게 사랑한 것처럼
Like I clumsily loved
헤어짐까지 또 서툴러서 미안해
I'm sorry for being clumsy even in our separation
아무것도 모르고 널 보낸 나라서
Because I let you go without knowing anything
온다, 떨어진다
It comes, it falls
내 찢어진 하늘 사이로
Through the torn sky
한 방울 두 방울 봄날의 소나기
One drop, two drops of spring rain
너를 그려보다 불러보다
Drawing you, calling you
기억이 비처럼 내린 새벽
Memories rain down like the morning rain
밤새 난 그 빗속에 종이로 된 우산을 쓰고 있네
All night, I'm wearing a paper umbrella under the rain
괜찮다곤 했지만
I said I'm okay, but
버텨낼 수 있을까 나도 모르겠어
I don't even know if I can bear it
네가 없는 이 거리 그럼에도 꽃은 피는데
Even though you're not here, the flowers still bloom on this street
하염없는 기다림
Endless waiting
미련하게 사랑한 것처럼
Like I foolishly loved
헤어짐까지 또 미련해서 미안해
I'm sorry for being foolish even in our separation
못해준 게 이렇게 발목을 잡는 걸
Not being able to do it, it's holding me back like this
온다, 떨어진다
It comes, it falls
내 찢어진 하늘 사이로
Through the torn sky
한 방울 두 방울 봄날의 소나기
One drop, two drops of spring rain
너를 그려보다 불러보다
Drawing you, calling you
기억이 비처럼 내린 새벽
Memories rain down like the morning rain
밤새 난 그 빗속에 널 보내던 그날과 같은 하루
Throughout the night, it's the same day I sent you off in the rain
온몸이 굳어버린 난
My whole body stiffened
그때처럼 단 한 발도 움직일 수 없는데
But I can't even move a single step like back then
간다, 사라진다
It goes, it disappears
내 흐려진 시선 너머로
Beyond my blurred gaze
한 방울 두 방울 그리고 여전히
One drop, two drops, and still
슬피 떨어지던 꽃잎 위에
On the sorrowfully falling flower petals
기억이 비처럼 내린 새벽
Memories rain down like the morning rain
밤새 난 그 빗속에 종이로 된 우산을 쓰고 있네
All night, I'm wearing a paper umbrella under the rain
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: 1601, 1601A, Ji Eum Seo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tenishia L
Yesung --- kills your ears
Jungwoo --- kills your eyes
Rita Ironadi
Yesung also kills my eyes 😭😭
Aybe Nahos
My Kpop UB Yesung oppa! 💙💙💙
😍😍😍😘😘😘
devika rajwanshi
Zeus Kim me too sis
cuteorca orca
Yesung is the best 😍😍❤️
lurdes Lurdes
I only look at yesung 😁
mururu.
I never get tired of listening to this song. No matter how many new songs are out, this song never fades. It's my favorite song all along.
Tony Kim
I never get tired of listening to Yesung's voice EVER.
Angela Sianturi
Kalau lagi pengen mellow2an emang paling enak dengar lagu2nya Yeye sebab suaranya gak pernah gagal buat hati mellow :") truly king of ballad~.
Istyesung ♡
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