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)

Nightmare
조성모 Lyrics

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어떻게 하나 떠나겠다는 그녀
꿈에도 생각해 본 적 없었는데
도대체 그녀 내게 왜 이러는지
어떻게 할지 정말 답답해

다른 사람이 생긴 걸까
아냐 그럴 리 없어
우리 사이 너무 오래돼서

감정도 자극도 없어져
싫증 난 것일까

Why, why, why 내가 왜 몰랐을까?
My, my, my 모두 다 내 탓이야
Bye, bye, bye 이렇게 끝난다면
Die, die, die 남은 세상 끔찍할 거야

어떻게 하나 아무리 불러봐도
못 본 척 나를 차갑게 외면하고
그 짧은 시간 어느새
우리 사이 모르는 타인 되어 버렸어

내가 그토록 싫어졌나
아냐 믿을 수 없어
지금까지 너를 향한 사랑
한 번의 의심도 변한적
결코 없던 나야

Why, why, why 내가 왜 몰랐을까?
My, my, my 모두 다 내 탓이야
Bye, bye, bye 이렇게 끝난다면
Die, die, die 남은 세상 끔찍할 거야

Why, why, why 내가 왜 몰랐을까?
My, my, my 모두 다 내 탓이야
Bye, bye, bye 이렇게 끝난다면

Die, die, die 남은 세상 끔찍할 거야
이건 악몽일 거야

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 조성모's song "Nightmare" express the feelings of confusion, frustration, and heartbreak that come with the sudden end of a relationship. The singer is perplexed by how their partner, whom they never imagined leaving, has become distant and cold. They question whether the other person has found someone new, but quickly dismiss the idea because their relationship has lasted for too long. The emotions and connection they once had have faded away, resulting in a sense of indifference and boredom. The singer wonders why they didn't notice the signs earlier, blaming themselves for the demise of the relationship. The song culminates in the realization that if it ends this way, the remaining world will be terrible and nightmarish.

Overall, the lyrics of "Nightmare" reflect the pain and confusion of a sudden breakup, exploring the emotions of self-doubt, regret, and fear of the future. It captures the turmoil that comes with the unexpected end of a once-loving relationship and highlights the aftermath of such a breakup.

Line by Line Meaning

어떻게 하나 떠나겠다는 그녀
How can she leave like this

꿈에도 생각해 본 적 없었는데
I never even thought about it in my dreams

도대체 그녀 내게 왜 이러는지
Why is she doing this to me

어떻게 할지 정말 답답해
I'm really frustrated about what to do

다른 사람이 생긴 걸까
Has another person appeared

아냐 그럴 리 없어
No, that can't be true

우리 사이 너무 오래돼서
It's been too long between us

감정도 자극도 없어져
Emotions and stimulation have disappeared

싫증 난 것일까
Am I bored of it

Why, why, why 내가 왜 몰랐을까?
Why, why, why didn't I know?

My, my, my 모두 다 내 탓이야
My, my, my it's all my fault