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.
I Need A Girl
태양 Lyrics
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Sick of being single
I think I need me a girl
I need a girl like
생각 없는 말투 어린 애들 말구
날 감싸 안아 줄 yeah
심심할 때 가끔 노는 여자 말구
가만있어도 남자 놈들
전화길 내밀지만
자랑스럽게 (ha) 내 사진을 (yeah)
꺼내 보이는 그런 girl
Girl, I need a girl
뭘해도 이쁜, 몸매도 이쁜
Girl, I need a girl
Baby, I need you
Girl, you need me too
치마보다 청바지가 더 잘 어울리는 그런 여자
김치볶음밥은 내가 잘 만들어
대신 잘 먹을 수 있는 여자 (uh, huh)
나이가 많아도 어려보이는 여자
난 그런 여자가 좋더라 (know what I mean?)
부끄러운 척 하면서도 당돌할 줄 아는 girl
평소엔 조신한 (yeah) 척해도 같이 있으면
Hmm, y'all know what I'm talking about, ayy
Girl, I need a girl
뭘해도 이쁜, 몸매도 이쁜
Girl, I need a girl
난 이런 여자가 좋더라-라-라-라 (ayy)
외모는 not issue but (ha)
멋을 아는 귀여운 girl (귀여운 girl)
취미는 달라도 취향은 같애
영화나 음악을 볼 때면 말이 통하는 girl (yes)
I love girls, girls I do adore
사람들 앞에선 지조있게 놀아요
내 앞에선 아잉, 난 몰라요
아침에 날 깨우는 목소리
Morning kiss, 하루를 시작하고 싶어 (I want it all)
밤에는 네 무릎에 기대 (uh)
자장가를 들으며 (yeah) 네 꿈 꾸고 싶어
다시 내 가슴을 뛰게 해줘
다시 달콤한 노랠 만들게 해줘
You know, don't need no more
단지 그런 게 아냐, 내 맘을 주고 싶은 사람
Girl, I need a girl
Mmm, yeah, yeah
Girl like you, gotta make you mine
I'ma treat you right, baby (ooh, hoo)
Girl, I need a girl
뭘해도 이쁜 몸매도 이쁜 (yeah)
Girl, I need a girl
Baby, I need you
Girl, you need me too
Girl, I need a girl yeah
Girl, I need a girl yeah
Girl, 내 말을 듣고 있니?
Baby, I need you
Girl, you need me, too
Girl, I need a girl
The song "I Need a Girl" by Taeyang feat. G-Dragon is a poignant song about loneliness, yearning for love, and the desire to find a partner to share life's joys and sorrows. The lyrics describe the exhaustion of being alone, wanting to find someone who will embrace and comfort them. The singers want someone who will love them unconditionally, making them feel special and cherished. They describe the qualities they are looking for in a partner, including physical appearance, personality, and character. The song highlights the importance of finding someone who truly understands and connects with them, someone who will stick with them through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tired of being alone
I'm exhausted from living alone
Sick of being single
I'm fed up with not having a partner
I think I need me a girl
I believe I require a significant other
I need a girl like ...
I want a girl who is similar to ...
A girl who would hold me tight
A girl who would hug me tightly
A girl who would play with me sometimes when I'm bored
A girl who would spend time with me casually when I'm idle
A girl who would only love me
A girl who would only have feelings for me
Even when I'm not saying anything, other guys hit me up
Other men contact me even when I'm silent
They proudly show them my picture
They boastfully display my photo
A girl who is pretty in anything and has a beautiful body
A girl who is attractive in any type of clothing and has an attractive physique
I like girls who look young even when they're old
I am fond of women who appear youthful despite their age
Girls who act bashful but are confident at the same time
Females who behave shyly but are also self-assured
Girls who act reserved but open up when they're with me
Women who seem withdrawn but become more expressive when they're with me
Appearance is not an issue, but I prefer a cute girl who knows how to be chic
Looks don't matter, however, I prefer an attractive lady who has a sense of style
Different hobbies are fine, but we should have similar tastes in movies and music
Having varying interests is acceptable, yet we should have comparable preferences in films and songs
I love girls, girls I do adore
I adore females, the feminine gender is something I cherish
I behave gracefully in front of others
I conduct myself elegantly in front of other people
But, in front of you, I'll act cute and silly
However, in front of you, I will behave childishly and foolishly
Your morning voice wakes me up
Your voice in the morning rouses me from slumber
I want to start the day with a morning kiss
I desire to commence the day with a kiss in the morning
I want to lean on your knee at night and listen to lullabies as I go to sleep
In the evening, I yearn to rest my head on your lap and hear soothing songs as I fall asleep
Make my heart beat again
Revive my emotions and infuse life back into my heart
Help me compose sweet songs again
Assist me in crafting amorous music
It's not just about something, I want to give my heart to that special someone
It's not only about a single thing, I wish to devote my heart to the right person
I need a girl like you to be mine
I require someone like you to be my partner
I will cherish and treat you well
I will value and care for you appropriately
Baby, I need you
Darling, I require your presence
Girl, you need me too
Lady, you also desire me
Are you listening to me, girl?
Are you paying attention to me, lady?
Girl, I need a girl
Mademoiselle, I necessitate a significant other
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Kab Won Choi, Ji Yong Kwon, Seung Hyun Jeon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
전현우
I'm tired of being alone
Sick of being single
I think I need a girl
I need a girl like
생각 없는 말투 어린 애들 말구 날 감싸안아 줄
심심할 때 가끔 노는 여자 말구 나만 사랑해 줄
가만있어도 남자놈들 전화길 내밀지만
자랑스럽게 내 사진을 꺼내보이는 그런 Girl
Girl I need a girl 뭘해도 이쁜 몸매도 이쁜
Girl I need a girl Baby I need you
Girl you need me too
치마보다 청바지가 더 잘 어울리는 그런 여자
김치볶음밥은 내가 잘 만들어
대신 잘 먹을 수 있는 여자
나이가 많아도 어려보이는 여자
난 그런 여자가 좋더라 (know what I mean)
부끄러운 척 하면서도 당돌할 줄 아는 Girl
평소엔 조신한 척해도 같이 있으면
Hmm y'all know what I'm talking about
Girl I need a girl 뭘해도 이쁜 몸매도 이쁜
Girl I need a girl 난 이런 여자가 좋더라
외모는 not issue but 멋을 아는 귀여운 Girl
취미는 달라도 취향은 같애
영화나 음악을 볼 때면 말이 통하는 Girl
(Yes!) I love Girls Girls I do adore
사람들 앞에선 지조있게 놀아요
내 앞에선 아잉 난 몰라요
아침에 날 깨우는 목소리
(Morning Kiss) 하루를 시작하고싶어
밤에는 네 무릎에 기대
자장가를 들으며 네 꿈 꾸고싶어
다시 내 가슴을 뛰게 해줘
다시 달콤한 노랠 만들게 해줘
you know don't need no more
단지 그런게 아냐 내 맘을 주고 싶은 사람
Girl I need a girl. Umm
Girl I get Gotta make you're mine
I'm treat you right Baby
Girl I need a girl 뭘해도 이쁜 몸매도 이쁜
Girl I need a girl Baby I need you
Girl you need me too
Girl I need a girl
Girl I need a girl
Girl 내 말을 듣고 있니
Baby I need you Girl you need me too
Girl I need a girl
Celine Tran
at first, i was like "its not as much as expected" but now i cant stop listening to it. this song is AWESOME, its the type that grows on you and then you really learn to appreciate such an awesome artist like Taeyang to make a song you'd love so much :]
Kiara Johnson
years later and i still love the feel of this song just as much. everytime is like listening to it for the first time again.
CCpuppyface
I agree with you 100%
K-Prism
Honestly, yes. 💕even in 2017
MYOUNG GI JUNG
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카레빵
진짜?
zheL kwon
taeyang and GD both did a good job.,, this song is beautiful.,,
Dits
finally released !! this song is so catchy .. i love tae's voice and gd's rap .. oww such a sweet song ~
ihaveneondreams !
Taeyang~ I've been waiting for this! It is finally midnight and the full songs are released. I can't wait for you comeback! G-Dragon sounded good at the rapping part too. Awesome song! I LOVE YOU BIGBANG.