Toy (토이) is a one-man project band of South Korean pop singer-songwriter an… Read Full Bio ↴Toy (토이) is a one-man project band of South Korean pop singer-songwriter and pianist You Hee-yeol.

Toy started as a duo of You Hee-yeol (유희열) and Yoon Jeong-oh, and was named after their two initials 'Y', as in Two + Y = Toy.

However, after releasing Toy's debut album "Inside My Heart" (1994), Yoon Jeong-oh left the band to study overseas and You Hee-yeol joined the navy for his mandatory military service. You Hee-yeol has been the sole member of Toy since 1996.

After his discharge from military service, You released Toy's second studio album "Yooheeyeol". The title song "내가 너의 곁에 잠시 살았다는 걸 (Remember I Was Next to You)", sung by Kim Yeon-woo, became a big hit and the album was a commercial success.

In 1997, Toy released the third studio album "Present" and also started a record label named Toy Music (currently Antenna Music). After a six-year hiatus from "Fermata" (2001), the band released their sixth studio album "Thank You", with the title song "뜨거운 안녕 (A Passionate Goodbye)", featuring vocals by E Z Hyoung.

In November 2014, Toy released the seventh studio album "Da Capo"

그녀가 말했다
토이 Lyrics

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새 옷을 사고 종일 TV를 켜놔도
자꾸만 멍하니 전화만 보네요
친굴 만나고 애써 아닌 척 밝게 웃어도
점점 난 약해져 가요

너무 잘라 우스워진 머릴 보며
다 터 버린 입술 보며
그댈 생각해

나 그댈 미워해
나 그댈 좋아해
내가 없는 하루 아무렇지도 않나요

나는요 나는요 그댈 좋아해요
왜 그댄 나와 같은 맘 아닌가요
나 없이 나 없이 잘 지내지 말아요
행복하게 지내란 그 말 난 싫어요

마지막 표정 우리 함께 한 긴 날들보다
많은 걸 얘기했어요
라디오에서 흐르는 노래 속에
늘 함께 걷던 거리에
그대가 들려
나 그대가 보여
나 그댈 기다려
이런 날 아나요
그댄 내 생각하나요

나는요 나는요 그댈 좋아해요
왜 그댄 나와 같은 맘 아닌가요
나 없이 나 없이 잘 지내지 말아요
행복하게 지내란 그 말 싫어

다시는 다시는 못 볼 것만 같아

꼭 마지막 인사 같아
잘 지내지 마요

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 토이's song "그녀가 말했다" (translated as "She Said") depict a one-sided love story, focusing on the emotions and thoughts of the singer. The opening lines describe a state of emotional numbness and isolation, as the singer buys new clothes and constantly watches TV but can't seem to stop thinking about the person they love. Even when meeting friends and trying to pretend to be happy, the singer admits that they are gradually becoming weaker and more vulnerable.

The chorus expresses their conflicting feelings towards the person they love. While the singer thinks about them and hates them at the same time, they also admit that they genuinely like them. It seems that the singer's emotions are so intertwined and intense that they question whether they can live a normal day without the person's presence. They reject the idea of being happy without them, hinting at a deep longing and desire for their love to be reciprocated.

In the second verse, the lyrics refer to the memories and moments shared with the person they love. They describe having conversations about many things, walking together on familiar streets, and hearing their voice and seeing their presence even when they are not around. The singer wonders if the person they love also thinks of them and waits for them. The final plea to not be well and to not say goodbye implies that the singer is still hoping for a chance at a future together, despite the pain and uncertainty.

Overall, "그녀가 말했다" captures the rollercoaster of emotions experienced in a love that is unrequited or not fully reciprocated. It delves into the depth of longing, conflict, and vulnerability that comes with loving someone who may not feel the same way.

Line by Line Meaning

새 옷을 사고 종일 TV를 켜놔도
Even if I buy new clothes and leave the TV on all day

자꾸만 멍하니 전화만 보네요
I keep staring blankly and only looking at my phone

친굴 만나고 애써 아닌 척 밝게 웃어도
Even if I meet friends and force myself to smile as if nothing's wrong

점점 난 약해져 가요
Little by little, I'm getting weaker

너무 잘라 우스워진 머릴 보며
Looking at my chopped and ridiculous-looking hair

다 터 버린 입술 보며
Looking at my lips that have burst

그댈 생각해
I think of you

나 그댈 미워해
I hate you

나 그댈 좋아해
I like you

내가 없는 하루 아무렇지도 않나요
Does it not matter that I'm not there for a day?

나는요 나는요 그댈 좋아해요
I, well, I like you