Taemin was discovered at the 2005 S.M. Open Weekend Audition Casting. In 2008, he was chosen as a member of the group SHINee, a 5-member boy group. The group debuted on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo.
On September 19, 2012, Taemin released his first OST, "너란 말야 (U)", for the drama To The Beautiful You. On October 16, 2012 it was announced that Taemin, alongside Super Junior's Eunhyuk and Super Junior M's Henry, Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon, and EXO's Kai and Luhan would participate as a 6-member dance team "Younique Unit" for the Veloster theme song, "Maxstep", the collaboration album between SM Entertainment and Hyundai. A video teaser of the song shown at the PYL Younique Show on October 17, 2012. In 2013 he featured in Super Junior M's Henry solo song "Trap" alongside Super Juniors's Kyuhyun.
On July 25, 2014 it was announced that Taemin would be making his official solo debut in August. The official music video for his title song "괴도 (Danger)" came out on August 15. On August 18, Lee Taemin released his solo mini album "ACE" which contains six songs.
Taemin released his first full length solo album "Press It" containing 10 songs on February 23, 2016. He made his Japanese debut on July 27 with the EP "さよならひとり" (Sayonara Hitori/Solitary Goodbye).
Soldier
태민 Lyrics
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뺨에 스치는 바람은 위로
두 팔을 벌리고
It doesn't matter
I need an angel's hand
'Cause a devil kissed me kissed me
Why'd you never miss me miss me
Ha ah 죄를 씻을 수 있다면 지금
Ha ah 두 무릎을 굽혀
나의 목을 조여도 나의 몸을 망쳐도
하늘에 맹세해 한 손을 올려
I just wanna be a soldier
I just wanna be a soldier, yeah
내 안에 너를 놓아주려 해
이제 너를 정리하려고 해
풀지 못했어 오해를 여태
I need your forgiveness
Yeah I know you miss me
Miss me baby
Give you kiss me kiss me
Yeah I know you miss me
Miss me, miss me
Ha ah 죄를 씻을 수 있다면 지금
Ha ah 두 무릎을 굽혀
나의 목을 조여도 나의 몸을 망쳐도
하늘에 맹세해 한 손을 올려
I just wanna be a soldier, oh
I just wanna be a soldier
잊지 못할 가슴의 아픈 추억들
외로움 속의 마지막 너의 모습은
너무 아름다웠어
I wanna be a soldier
I, oh, I 마지막까지 함께하기를
I, 너의 입술을 맞춰
숨이 멎을 때까지
세상 해 뜰 때까지
내 옆에 있는 널 지키려 했어
I was born to be a soldier
I was born to be a soldier, yeah
The lyrics to Taemin's song "Soldier" depict a sense of longing to return to a certain path, which is described as a maze. The wind that brushes against his cheek serves as a consolation. With his arms spread wide, he expresses that it doesn't matter, as he needs an angel's hand. The repetition of "a devil kissed me" suggests the presence of temptation and regrets. Despite this, he expresses a desire to wash away his sins and pledges to raise his hand to the sky, symbolizing a commitment to becoming a soldier. The lyrics also touch upon his exploration of forgiveness and his realization of misunderstandings in the past. He wants to release the person inside him and organize his feelings, seeking forgiveness for their relationship. The lyrics express the yearning and beauty of poignant memories and the loneliness that comes with them. Ultimately, Taemin affirms his determination to be a soldier until the end, willing to embrace even the most difficult moments and protect the person he cares for.
Line by Line Meaning
돌아가려 하는 길은 미로
The path I'm trying to go back to is like a maze.
뺨에 스치는 바람은 위로
The wind brushing against my cheek is comforting.
두 팔을 벌리고
I open my arms wide.
It doesn't matter
Nothing else matters.
I need an angel's hand
I need the help of an angel.
'Cause a devil kissed me, kissed me
Because a devil kissed me, kissed me.
Why'd you never miss me, miss me
Why didn't you ever miss me, miss me?
Yeah the devil kissed me, kissed me, kissed me
Yeah, the devil kissed me, kissed me, kissed me.
Ha ah 죄를 씻을 수 있다면 지금
Ha ah if I could wash away my sins right now.
Ha ah 두 무릎을 굽혀
Ha ah I kneel down with both knees.
나의 목을 조여도 나의 몸을 망쳐도
Even if it strangles me and ruins my body.
하늘에 맹세해 한 손을 올려
I raise one hand and swear to the sky.
I just wanna be a soldier
I simply want to be a soldier.
내 안에 너를 놓아주려 해
I'm trying to let you go inside me.
이제 너를 정리하려고 해
Now I'm trying to sort you out.
풀지 못했어 오해를 여태
I couldn't solve the misunderstandings until now.
I need your forgiveness
I need your forgiveness.
Yeah I know you miss me
Yeah, I know you miss me.
Miss me baby
Miss me, baby.
Give you kiss me kiss me
Give you kiss me, kiss me.
Ha ah 죄를 씻을 수 있다면 지금
Ha ah if I could wash away my sins right now.
나의 목을 조여도 나의 몸을 망쳐도
Even if it strangles me and ruins my body.
하늘에 맹세해 한 손을 올려
I raise one hand and swear to the sky.
I just wanna be a soldier, oh
I just want to be a soldier, oh.
잊지 못할 가슴의 아픈 추억들
Unforgettable painful memories in my heart.
외로움 속의 마지막 너의 모습은
The last glimpse of you in loneliness.
너무 아름다웠어
It was so beautiful.
I wanna be a soldier
I want to be a soldier.
I, oh, I 마지막까지 함께하기를
I, oh, I want to be together until the end.
I, 너의 입술을 맞춰
I, I want to kiss your lips.
숨이 멎을 때까지
Until my breath stops.
세상 해 뜰 때까지
Until the sun rises in this world.
내 옆에 있는 널 지키려 했어
I tried to protect you by my side.
I was born to be a soldier
I was born to be a soldier.
I was born to be a soldier, yeah
I was born to be a soldier, yeah.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaron Benward, Felicia Barton, Matthew Tishler, Tae Min Lee
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