In 1988, Jeong Seok-won formed a band called “Endless Orbit (무한궤도)” with Sh… Read Full Bio ↴In 1988, Jeong Seok-won formed a band called “Endless Orbit (무한궤도)” with Shin Hae-cheol, competed in a song contest and won the grand prize with the song, “To You.” After the contest win, the band’s debut album was warmly received but Jeong Seok-won and Shin Hae-cheol parted ways due to musical differences. Shin Hae-cheol debuted as solo singer and Jeong Seok-won, Jo Hyung-gon, the bassist of the band, and Jeong’s brother, Jang Ho-il, created the band 015B. The Chinese characters of the band’s name, 015B(空一烏飛), means ‘a crow flies across the sky.’

Silly Boy
015B Lyrics

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Let's talk about 20th century boy
Let's talk about 20th century boy
Listen up
Let's go

Gwaenchaneun geu namjan jalnan gabseul hashigo chakhan geu namjan jjijilhae
Ajjilhan geu namjan cheom mannan naldo oh no no deochipae-ihajinae
Silly boy heopungae geungeo eobtneun jashingam iyul moreugaesseo daechae moreugaetgo

Silly boy neo geo-ul jom bwara niga eoddeonji
Nado ijaen jaebal jaedaero dwaen namja mannabogo shipeo
You make my beautiful day, nan niga neomu bujokhangeol
Baby, baby, you are my silly boy

Museo-un geo namjan saranggwa seutokingeul gubyeolmothago itnae
Ahjeossi gateun neo babmeogeul ddaemyeon jaebal ddam jom geuman heullyeo
Bulssanghae damjang myeot beon haejumyeon jagil jo-ahanda geujeo obahago itnae
Eo-ee eobsseo ddandae gabwa
Nado ijaen jaebal jaedaero dwaen namja mannabogo shipeo
You make my beautiful day, nan niga neomu bujokhangeol
Baby, baby, you are my silly boy

Yeah, I do anything for me, you know
Neon jjajeungman naego ireon neol wihae mweonga junbihaedo ddo hwanaego
Iyureul al su eobtneun naneun geujeo neoreul dallaego
Imankeum nan noryeokhaetneundae ddo mweonsoriya naega neoyae seutokeorani
(Neorangeun mali an tonghae)
Naega ddo mweol jalmothaetnya
(Neo cham pigonhada)

Nado ijaen jaebal jaedaero dwaen namja mannabogo shipeo

You make my beautiful day, nan niga neomu bujokhangeol
Baby, baby, you are my silly boy

Overall Meaning

The song "Silly Boy" by 015B talks about a woman who is attracted to a man who is a little bit silly and awkward. She finds the "perfect" men, who put on a front and are smooth talkers, uninteresting, and prefers someone who is more genuine. The opening lines declare that the song is all about the "20th century boy," implying that the woman is talking about a certain type of man who is prevalent in the modern era. The woman describes how silly the man is and how he doesn't seem to care, and yet she finds herself attracted to him because he is unique and different.

The chorus of the song shows how much the woman likes this man, calling him her "silly boy." She admits that he may not be perfect, but she doesn't care because he makes her day and she enjoys being around him. In the end, the woman expresses a desire to get to know the man even more, indicating that she sees potential in him beyond his "silly" exterior.

Line by Line Meaning

Let's talk about 20th century boy
Let's have a conversation about modern-day man

Let's talk about 20th century boy
Let's discuss the traits of a contemporary male

Listen up
Pay attention

Let's go
Let's get started

That guy who keeps apologizing and acts nice, is he really a good guy?
Is the person who always apologizes and acts polite truly a good person?

That guy who seems quick-tempered and was the first to approach me, oh no no, shouldn't I just ignore him?
Shouldn't I disregard the man who appears to be impulsive and was the first to talk to me?

Silly boy, I don't know the reason for your childishness and actions anymore, I really can't understand you
You act like a foolish boy, and I can no longer comprehend your behavior

Silly boy, take a good look at yourself and find out what you really want
Reevaluate your goals and aspirations

Even I want to try meeting a guy who matches my preferences
I too am interested in meeting someone who meets my standards

You make my beautiful day, I need you so much
You bring joy and happiness into my life, and I depend on you

Baby, baby, you are my silly boy
You may be foolish at times, but you are still my love

Pretending to be someone I'm not, I give up on love and stardom
I am tired of faking my identity and giving up on love and fame

When I see you acting like an old man, please stop and tone it down a bit
When you behave like an elder, please stop and act more youthful

After shouting many times, I realize it's better to leave it
After trying to communicate for a while, I realize it's best to let it go

I'm not weak, just look
I am not frail; please see that

Even I want to try meeting a guy who matches my preferences
I too am interested in meeting someone who meets my standards

You make my beautiful day, I need you so much
You bring joy and happiness into my life, and I depend on you

Baby, baby, you are my silly boy
You may be foolish at times, but you are still my love

Yeah, I do anything for me, you know
Yes, I will do whatever is necessary for myself

You provoke me, and even if I try to prepare for it, I end up laughing it off
You instigate me, and despite my attempts to prepare for it, I cannot help but laugh it off

I, who cannot understand the reason, just become different because of you
I don't understand the motive, but I am changing because of you

At this moment, I am energized; I am your stereo
Right now, I am energized and feel like I am your music stereo

(Don't say that you're gonna leave me)
(Please don't tell me that you're going to leave me)

(You're really frustrating)
(You are truly exasperating)

Even I want to try meeting a guy who matches my preferences
I too am interested in meeting someone who meets my standards

You make my beautiful day, I need you so much
You bring joy and happiness into my life, and I depend on you

Baby, baby, you are my silly boy
You may be foolish at times, but you are still my love

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