Taeyang's first appearance in the entertainment industry was in the hip-hop group Jinusean's music video "A-yo". the collaboration eventually lead him to successfully auditioning into the group's record label YG Entertainment, where he became one of the rappers alongside fellow trainee G-Dragon. The two were later coined as GDYB. In 2003, Dong provided the rap verse in singer Wheesung’s single "Player" on the latter's second album.
Although Taeyang was scheduled to debut alongside G-Dragon as the duo GDYB, the plan was scrapped by their record label. Instead, they were joined by four other trainees (T.O.P, Daesung, Seungri, and So-1) to form the group Big Bang. Before their official debut, however, Sol-1 was dropped and their final lineup consisted of five members. Choosing the stage-name Taeyang (Korean: 태양, meaning sun), Dong abandoned the idea of rapping to focus on singing. The group's formation was documented on television. Although their debut was fairly successful, the group reached mainstream success with the release of their mini-album Always, which yielded the number-one song "Lies" followed by "Last Farewell" from the mini-album Hot Issue and "Day by Day" from Stand Up, both chart-toppers.
After contributions to singer Lexy's album, Taeyang was scheduled to release a solo album. Initially scheduled for a September release, the project was pushed back due to conflicting schedules with his group. Taeyang released his debut mini-album Hot on May 22, 2008, backed by a production team that included Teddy, Yang Hyun Suk, Kush, and his fellow member G-Dragon. Moving beyond the hip-hop genre of Big Bang, Taeyang incorporated mainly R&B songs into his album, stating that it was his "main focus". He expressed disappointment with the album, however, admitting that he did not write any of the songs; he later stated that he would do so in the future to express his "thoughts and ideas."
Taeyang's first mini-album Hot was well received by fans and critics alike, winning two trophies from The 7th Korean Music Awards for the 2008 Best R&B/Soul Song (나만 바라봐, "Only Look At Me") and the 2008 Best R&B/Soul Album (Hot).(Korean) He is the first "Idol group" or boyband member to receive such awards. The first single released was "Only Look At Me" (Korean: 나만 바라봐), an R&B song written by Teddy and Kush. Taeyang stated that the lyrics come from the perspective of a man who is "selfish" for wanting his girlfriend to be with him only, regardless of how he treats her. G-Dragon later recorded a "Part Two" version to the song. The second single was "Prayer (Korean: 기도)" which featured Teddy of 1TYM. Promotional videos were shot for both. In support of his album, he also staged his first solo concert, Hot.
Throughout the majority of 2009, Taeyang contributed to his group's activities, recording the song "Lollipop" with his group and labelmate 2NE1. He later flew to Japan to promote the group's Japanese albums. After activities ended, he went back to the studio to record and release his first digital single "Where U At", followed by another digital single, "Wedding Dress". Taeyang took his first attempt at composing by co-writing both songs with Teddy. Promotional videos were filmed for both "Where U At" and "Wedding Dress." "Wedding Dress" was voted #3 on an online poll for a Dutch radio station.
Taeyang's first full-length album Solar was released on July 1, 2010. Two versions of this album - the “Regular Edition” and the “Deluxe Edition” - was released. The regular edition contained 11 songs, while the deluxe edition, limited to 30,000 copies worldwide, had 13 songs, including “Only Look At Me” and “Prayer" from the previous album Hot. On the first day of sales for the limited Deluxe Edition of Solar, the 30,000 copies released by YG entertainment were sold out in online and offline stores.
On July 7, 2010, Taeyang released his solo album Solar on the iTunes for the first time in his music career. On July 9, 2010, Solar hit second place on iTunes' Top R&B-Soul albums chart in the United States and first place in Canada, making him the first Asian musician in history to attain such an achievement. The lead-single was "I Need A Girl" featuring his bandmate G-Dragon. His labelmate Sandara Park of 2NE1 starred in the music video for "I Need A Girl." The second single, "I'll Be There" and its music video were premiered on August 19, 2010 through Taeyang's official Youtube channel.
Taeyang's first international album, Solar International, breaks new ground as it will be the first ever K-Pop music release to be sold worldwide on iTunes as both an audio and video album. The audio version (complete with a digital booklet) hit iTunes stores on August 25, 2010 while the video version (bundled with bonus, behind the scenes documentaries) will arrive by September 10, 2010. The audio album combines both English and Korean hits from his past and present albums including "I'll Be There", "Connection (feat. BIG TONE), "Wedding Dress" and "I Need A Girl (feat. G-Dragon)." On August 26, 2010, Solar's International album made it to fifth place on iTunes' Top R&B-Soul albums chart in the United States, China and Japan, and third place in Canada.
기도
태양 Lyrics
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널 향해 외치는 맘
사랑이란 두 글자론 너무 부족한
Let me say Uh Oh
나 아닌 네가 내 안에
살아 숨 쉬고 있어
Let me say Uh Oh
널 향해 외치는 맘
Let me say Uh Oh
너 만이 이런 날 가질 수 있어
네 숨을 맡을 때
너를 안을 때
그 속에 영원함을 느껴
너는 나의 마지막이란 걸
죽는 날까지 You\'re my girl
내게 후회란 건 없어
I know im crazy in love
네 미소가 날 다시 살게 해
그 무엇도 두려워 마
널 위한 내 기도가
하늘에 닿을 테니까
Let me say Uh Oh
널 향해 외치는 맘
사랑이란 두 글자론 너무 부족한
Let me say Uh Oh
나 아닌 네가
내 안에 살아 숨쉬고 있어
Let me say Uh Oh
널 향해 외치는 맘
사랑이란 두 글자론 너무 부족한
Let me say Uh Oh
너 만이 이런 날 가질 수 있어
가끔은 세상이
우리 둘 사이를 갈라놓으려 해도
나는 절대 흔들리지 않아
쉽게 포기하지 않아
내 두 손을 놓지마
Cuz youre my lady
이 벅찬 가슴이 날 지금 살게 해
그 무엇도 겁내지마
간절한 내 기도가
우릴 지켜줄 테니까
Let me say Uh Oh
널 향해 외치는 맘
사랑이란 두 글자론 너무 부족한
Let me say Uh Oh
나 아닌 네가
내 안에 살아 숨쉬고 있어
Let me say Uh Oh
널 향해 외치는 맘
사랑이란 두 글자론 너무 부족한
Let me say Uh Oh
너 만이 이런 날 가질 수 있어
널 잡을 때면 느껴지는
온 몸 속 그 전율이
쓰디쓴 내 아픔들을
새 하얗게 날려 버리지
네 운명에 입맞춘 난 Soldier
Baby I got you
우린 세상과의 다툼에 맞서 함께
Ride thru
똑같은 만남에 지쳤지만 넌 달라
아직도 못다해준 사랑이
내겐 더 많아
너는 Sky 나는 땅
나는 태양 너는 달
You and I we so fly
그댄 Bonnie 나는 Clyde
그토록 원해왔던
매일 밤 꿈꿔왔던
그런 사랑이 너야
이젠 영원히 멈출 순 없어 Baby
You can count on me
Let me say Uh Oh
널 향해 외치는 맘
사랑이란 두 글자론 너무 부족한
Let me say Uh Oh
나 아닌 네가
내 안에 살아 숨쉬고 있어
Let me say Uh Oh
널 향해 외치는 맘
사랑이란 두 글자론 너무 부족한
Let me say Uh Oh
너 만이 이런 날 가질 수 있어
Let me say Uh Oh.
The song "기도" (Prayer) by 태양 (Taeyang) featuring Teddy is a powerful declaration of a man's love for his partner. Throughout the song, he emphasizes his devotion and the depth of his emotions, using phrases like "Let me say Uh Oh" as a way to convey the intensity of his feelings. He also acknowledges that love is more than just a simple concept, stating that "사랑이란 두 글자론 너무 부족한," meaning that the phrase 'I love you' doesn't fully encompass what he means.
The chorus of the song particularly highlights Taeyang's commitment to his partner, saying that she is the only one who can possess him fully, and that he feels eternal love whenever he holds her. He then goes on to profess that even in moments where the world seems to be trying to pull them apart, he will remain unwavering in his love and will not easily give up.
The overall message of "기도" is a plea for the love he shares with his partner to remain strong, and that even in the face of challenges, he remains firmly committed to her. Through his powerful vocals and emotional delivery, Taeyang captures the intensity of love and the depth of emotions it can conjure.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me say Uh Oh
I want to express something important to you
널 향해 외치는 맘
My heart is shouting out to you
사랑이란 두 글자론 너무 부족한
Love is too complex to be summarized in just two words
나 아닌 네가 내 안에 살아 숨 쉬고 있어
You are the only one who can live and breathe inside of me
너 만이 이런 날 가질 수 있어
Only you can handle me the way that I am
네 숨을 맡을 때 너를 안을 때 그 속에 영원함을 느껴
I feel eternity when I breathe in your scent and hug you
너는 나의 마지막이란 걸
You are my forever love
죽는 날까지 You're my girl
You will always be my girl even until the day I die
내게 후회란 건 없어
I have no regrets regarding you
I know im crazy in love
I am deeply and madly in love with you
네 미소가 날 다시 살게 해
Your smile brings me back to life
그 무엇도 두려워 마
Don't be afraid of anything
널 위한 내 기도가 하늘에 닿을 테니까
My prayers for you will reach the heavens
가끔은 세상이 우리 둘 사이를 갈라놓으려 해도 나는 절대 흔들리지 않아
Even if the world tries to separate us, I will never waver
쉽게 포기하지 않아 내 두 손을 놓지마 Cuz youre my lady
I won't give up easily, so don't let go of my hands because you're my lady
이 벅찬 가슴이 날 지금 살게 해
This overwhelming feeling in my chest keeps me alive right now
간절한 내 기도가 우릴 지켜줄 테니까
My fervent prayers will protect us
널 잡을 때면 느껴지는 온 몸 속 그 전율이 쓰디쓴 내 아픔들을 새 하얗게 날려 버리지
The thrill I feel when I hold you erases all the bitterness and pain I have felt
네 운명에 입맞춘 난 Soldier Baby I got you
I am your soldier, destined to be with you forever baby, I got you
우린 세상과의 다툼에 맞서 함께 Ride thru
We will face the world's conflicts together and ride through
똑같은 만남에 지쳤지만 넌 달라 아직도 못다해준 사랑이 내겐 더 많아
I am tired of the same kind of meetings, but with you, something is different. I still have more love to give
너는 Sky 나는 땅 나는 태양 너는 달 You and I we so fly 그댄 Bonnie 나는 Clyde
You are the sky, I am the earth. I am the sun, you are the moon. You and I are so fly. You are Bonnie, I am Clyde
그토록 원해왔던 매일 밤 꿈꿔왔던 그런 사랑이 너야
You are the one whom I have always wanted, dreamed of every night, the love that I desire
이젠 영원히 멈출 순 없어 Baby You can count on me
Now, I can never stop loving you, baby. You can always count on me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CATHERINE COHEN, DAVID HOLLYDAY, KUSH, TEDDY, BYOUNG HOON KIM, HONG JUN PARK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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