Jo Sung Mo (조성모), born on February 28, 1977, is a famous South Korean singe… Read Full Bio ↴Jo Sung Mo (조성모), born on February 28, 1977, is a famous South Korean singer who mainly focuses on ballads. He debuted in p1998, and became popular with a sad, romantic ballad titled "To Heaven." Jo is notable for his many "million sellers", as his first few albums were widely popular.

Education: Kyonggi University
Debut: To Heaven (1998)

Awards:
1998 SBS 신인가수상
1999 KBS 가요대상 대상
1999 SBS 가요대전 대상
2000 SBS 가요대전 인기가수상
2000 KBS 가요대상 대상
2000 골든 디스크상 대상
2000 KBS 가요대상 청소년부문 최우수상
2003 MBC 10대 가수 가요제 10대 가수
2005 제20회 골든디스크상 본상

Albums:
1 - To Heaven, 1998 (Sold Approximately 1,000,000 albums)
2 - For Your Soul, 1999 (Sold Approximately 2,100,000 albums)
2.5 - Classic, 2000 (Sold Approximately 1,600,000 albums)
3 - Let Me Love, 2000 (Sold Approximately 2,100,000 albums)
Zoy Project 1st, 2001
4 - No More Love, 2001 (Sold Approximately 1,000,000 albums)
5 - 가인(歌人), 2003 (Sold Approximately 400,000 albums)
6 - My First, 2005 (Sold Approximately 150,000 albums)
6.5 - Classic 1+1 Grand Featuring, 2005 (Sold Approximately 50,000 albums)

상념
조성모 Lyrics

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문득 내 앞에 앉은 널 한동안
바라보았어.. 숨죽인 채..
늘 곁에 있어도 한없이 그리워..
넌 저기 멀리 있는 것 같아..
요즘 난 많이 힘든데.. 한번쯤
물어 봐주길 바랬는데..
너를 위할 때만... 어쩌면 그 모습만
사랑하는 건.. 아니었니..

난 니가 필요한 날도 많았어..
하지만 난 기댈 수 없었어..
늘 너에게 짐이 될까봐.. 너마저 힘겨울까봐..
이런 내 맘을 알아 주겠니..
때론 난 혼자였었지.. 너몰래 힘든 시간을 견뎌왔어
내가 더 힘든건..
언제나 너의 무관심이었단걸 알고 있니
난 니가 필요한 날도 많았어..
하지만 난 기댈 수 없었어..
늘 너에게 짐이 될까봐.. 너마저 힘겨울까봐..
이런 내 맘을 알아주겠니..
사랑했던 그만큼 때론 원망하지만
그것조차 사랑인걸 알아..
늘 너마저 떠나갈까봐.. 언젠간 이별일까봐..

이 순간도 난 두려울 뿐야..
쓰러질 날 잡아주겠니..

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 조성모's song "상념" express a deep sense of longing, heartache, and inner turmoil. The singer reflects on the presence of someone in front of them, feeling overwhelmed by the intense emotions bubbling within. Despite having that person by their side, they cannot help but miss them endlessly, feeling like they are distant and unreachable. The singer shares their struggles and hardships, wishing that the other person would ask about their well-being but also questioning if their affection was truly reciprocated.

The singer admits to needing the other person, yet being unable to rely on them due to fear of burdening them or making their struggles worse. This internal conflict is further complicated by the fear of being alone and facing difficult times secretly, highlighting the weight of emotional barriers and the consequences of feeling neglected or uncared for by the other person. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and a desperate plea for understanding and acknowledgment of their emotional state.

The lyrics capture the poignant realization that despite the moments of resentment and hurt within the relationship, there is an underlying acknowledgment that love is present. The emotional complexity is evident in the conflicting feelings of both needing the other person and fearing their potential departure or the impending end of their relationship. The singer grapples with their insecurities and uncertainties, expressing a deep-seated fear of falling apart and seeking reassurance and comfort in the face of overwhelming emotions.

In the closing lines, the singer reaches out in a vulnerable plea, asking whether the other person will be there to catch them when they feel like they are on the verge of collapsing. The raw and honest portrayal of emotional dependency, fear of abandonment, and inner struggles culminates in a yearning for connection and stability in a relationship that is fraught with complexities and uncertainties. The lyrics of "상념" poignantly convey the tangled web of emotions, doubts, and vulnerabilities that characterize the dynamics between two individuals grappling with love, longing, and insecurities.

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