Star
제시 (Jessi) Lyrics

Everyday I see the stars
Every day I am reminded of the beauty and wonder of the world.

Shining bright into my life
The stars bring light to my existence and brighten up my days.

Oh yeah, oh yeah
This is a joyful and triumphant realization for me.

Fought this battle on my own
I have faced adversity and heartbreak without relying on others for help.

Found my strength in love I feel
I have found the inspiration to persevere in the love and support of others.

Everything I do is real for you
I am motivated by my love for those closest to me and everything I do is a testament to that.

Uh yeah 애초에 짜인 plan 따윈 없었지
I did not have a predetermined plan for my life.

내 뛰는 심장이 쓴 대본 대로 해
I have followed my heart and done what feels right to me.

난 몰라 뭐가 있는지 저 언덕 뒤엔
I do not know what lies beyond the hills in front of me.

가보면 알아 난 그냥 걸었지
But I am willing to find out by taking bold steps forward.

날 첨 발견한 교회 합창단
I discovered my love for music in my church choir.

피아노 치며 노래하던 11살
I first started playing the piano and singing when I was just 11 years old.

Ma mama said one day you gonna be a star
My mother always believed in me and saw something special in me.

내게 필요했던 건 단지 그 한마디
All I needed was her encouragement and belief in me.

떠나 보금자리 꿈 한 다발 어깨에 메고
I left my hometown with nothing but a pocketful of dreams and a backpack on my shoulder.

건너 태평양을 열다섯에 용기 내어
I summoned the courage to cross the Pacific Ocean at just 15 years old.

멀리 온 이곳은 내 부모님의 home
This faraway place became my home away from home thanks to my parents.

온도에 비해 좀 얇았던 내 옷
I did not have warm enough clothes to match the temperature here.

무더운 어느 여름 서울 밤은 차
Despite the heat of summer, Seoul nights can be chilly.

방에 혼자 누워 난 물어 여긴 어딜까
I often lay alone in my room wondering where I was and where I was headed.

Uh 내 진심 어린 거짓말
I was lying to myself but did not know it at the time.

잘 지내 엄마 걱정 마 don't worry ma
I told my mom not to worry about me and that I was doing fine.

Yeah 바뀐 환경 모든 게 다 처음
Everything was new and different in this changed environment.

지금 보다 훨씬 서툴렀던 한국어
I was not fluent in Korean back then, much less as well-versed as I am now.

낯설어 날 더 낯설어 하는 너
Even the people I met were as unfamiliar to me as I was to them.

그래도 난 허리 펴고 걸어 나처럼
But I still walked tall and true to myself.

탄 내 피부 탈색 머리 대조되지
My tanned skin and bleached hair made an interesting contrast.

더 빛나지 동그라미 금빛 링 귀걸인
I sparkled even brighter with my circle gold ring and earrings.

직접 찢은 내 청바지 이건 내 design
The ripped jeans I made myself were my own personal style.

못 떨어 가식 없지 버르장머리
I was not pretentious, just myself with my messy hair.

You could blame it on the CDs my brother bought me
I remember where my love for music began, from the CDs my brother gave me.

Lauryn Hill 윤미래 and the new Ashanti
These artists were among those whose music I listened to and was inspired by.

Uh road to success but my vision foggy
Even though I knew I wanted to succeed, I wasn't always sure of the path to take.

그때 오빠가 바꿔줬지 흐린 날씨
But my older brother helped me see my way through the fog and haze.

아빠가 사준 첫차 타고 여기까지 왔지
I got here thanks to the first car my dad bought me.

많은 실수도 있었지 알아 완벽하진 않지
I made many mistakes and knew that I was not perfect.

Uh 나 다시 되돌아가더라도
Even if I could go back, I would not change a thing.

I'll never change (never change), this is Jessi everyday
I am always going to be true to myself, this is Jessi every day.

Love if you love
I will love you if you love me.

I'ma love if you don't
Even if you do not love me, I will still love you anyway.

I'ma love if you won't
Even if you refuse to love me, I will still show you love.

I'ma love, I'ma love when I see you
I will always love you and show you love whenever I see you.