1999
지투 (G2) Lyrics

Through the ups and downs, we stay together
No matter what we go through, we will stick together and support each other.

May our troubles fade away for the better
We hope that all the challenges we face will eventually lead to something positive and better for us.

Life's a bish but I never regret her
Life can be challenging and difficult, but I never regret experiencing it and am grateful for all its ups and downs.

Coming back home when I'm feeling under pressure
Returning home is a comfort for me when I am feeling stressed or under pressure.

미국으로 이민을 간 지 10년이 넘어
It has been over ten years since we immigrated to the United States.

부모님의 American dream, 몇천 마일 바다를 건너
Our parents pursued the American Dream, crossing thousands of miles of ocean to provide for us.

어떻게든, 우리를 먹여 살리려고 했던 그 노력
They did everything they could to provide for us and keep us alive.

이 노래를 통해 난 그들을 위해 박수를 쳐, yeah
Through this song, I applaud them and show my gratitude for their sacrifices and hard work.

1999, Chicago, Illinois
In 1999, we were living in Chicago, Illinois.

마냥 벙어리처럼 지냈던 시절, 가족들은 이미 지쳐 보여
We were living like zombies and our family members seemed tired and exhausted.

Oh no, had to deal with them school bullies
Unfortunately, we had to face and confront the bullies at school.

영어를 못하는 이유 땜에 이용을 당했던 우리
Because we couldn't speak English, we were taken advantage of and made fun of.

아직도 기억나, 사춘기 누나의 눈물이
I still remember the tears of my older sister during our adolescence.

시간을 되돌릴 수 있다면 I'd tie those bullies up
If I could go back in time, I would tie up those bullies and make them pay for their actions.

And put 'em in a scary horror movie
I would put them in a horror movie and show them how scary it is to be bullied.

But man, 그래도 고생 끝에 찾아낸 인생의 beauty
Despite everything we went through, we found the beauty of life at the end.

그때와 비교하면 우리 진짜 멀리 왔지
Compared to back then, we have come a long way.

멋도 모르고 눈치만 봤던 그땐 난 2학년짜리
Back then, I was just a clueless second grader worried about fitting in.

하지만 보였어, 부모님의 stress 그리고 현실이란 칼이
But it was clear that our parents were under a lot of stress and the harsh reality was cutting their lives short.

Please, stress no more, ma
"Please, don't stress anymore, mom."

이제는 나의 차례, 나만 믿고 따라와
Now it's my turn, just follow me and trust in me.

Through the ups and downs, yeah
No matter what we go through, yeah.

We stay together
We will always stick together and support each other.

더는 걱정 마
Don't worry anymore.

It gets better
Things will get better.

이젠 명확히 보여
Now it's clear for me to see.

내 삶의 길이
The path of my life.

내 가족들의 힘이
The strength of my family members.

돼줄게, 나만 믿으면 돼
They will all support me, just trust me.

Chicago to Seattle, 드디어 집이라고 느낀 Texas
From Chicago to Seattle, we finally found our true home in Texas.

This for my Lewisville family that made my life worth something
This is for my family in Lewisville who added value to my life.

Witnessing a broken home, anxiety and depression
Experiencing a broken home and dealing with anxiety and depression.

Yall are the reason somehow, I got through this bullsh
Somehow, you all helped me get through all the hardships.

혼자 버려진 느낌, 뒤늦게 찾아온 사춘기
Feeling abandoned and left alone during my adolescence.

한 명씩 떠나며 시작된 내 구역질
My stomach churned as people began leaving one by one.

아버지가 싫어 방구석에 난 숨었지
I hated my father and hid in the corner of the room.

엄마가 보고 싶어, 의지할 수 있는 사람 한 명 없어
I missed my mother and had no one to depend on.

환경 탓을 하는 내 자신이 미워, 가족이라 부를 수 있는 사람은 UGP
I hated myself for blaming the environment and UGP (homies) for being the only people I could call family.

약 처먹음 뭐해, 대신 밥을 굶었지
"What's the point of taking medication?" Instead, I starved myself.

신까지 원망하던 나, 내가 어리석었어
I was so angry and resentful at everything, but I realize now that I was foolish and immature.

엄마, 아빠는 나보다 얼마나 아파했을까
"How much did my mother and father suffer more than I did?"

내가 더 열심히 살아야 했어
I should have lived even harder.

Its the only way to make them proud
That's the only way to make them proud.

And I'll make yall proud
And I will make all of you proud.

L-Town, stand up, Texas, UGP, Hi-Lite
Representing Lewisville, Texas, UGP, and Hi-Lite.