TomTom years
A.T debuted on June 18, 2010 under the name TomTom. Her debut single was called 1st Single - Super Vocal. It contained the track "Top Girl"(탑걸)
2012
During this year she released the song "Slowly".
2013
She released the single A.T's Retro Experience Vol.1 [Don't Be]. This starting off her "singles series" concept. The single contained the track "Don't Be" which featured Geeks.
2014
On February 13, A.T released her single, A.T's Retro Experience Vol.2 it featured the track "Melancholy" (멜랑꼴리). Actress Kim Seon-young starred in the music video of "Melancholy".
On May 10, she appeared on the show Yesterday and did a cover of Lim Chang Jung's song "A Glass of Soju".
In August, she released the track "Good Morning" for Part 2 of Roomate OST.
Melancholy
A.T Lyrics
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Her son the bull who the fields should plough is being slaughtered
The human child in the womb who is never born for being unwanted
Melancholy in the Age of Kali
Melancholy in the Age of Kali
Kali Kali
My mother, the earth, man treats like dirt, her resources being exhausted
My brother, the sun, he still shines on
He'll continue to shine for some time to come
Melancholy in the Age of Kali
Melancholy in the Age of Kali
Kali Kali
Lamentation Lamentation Lamentation (repeat)
Heavenly Father still waters the grains
Seems like tears fall as it rains
Little boy blue come blow on your horn
The sheeps in the meadow the cows in the corn
Oh sweet friend of mine from an ancient nursery rhyme
From a distant land once upon a time
Melancholy in the Age of Kali
Melancholy in the Age of Kali
Kali Kali
The song "Melancholy" by A.T is a poignant and powerful statement about the state of the world in the age of Kali. The song opens by comparing the treatment of a mother cow to the treatment of the earth. The cow is tortured, while the earth's resources are being exhausted. The bull, who should be ploughing the fields, is being slaughtered, while the human child in the womb is never born simply for being unwanted. These heartrending comparisons paint a picture of a world that has lost its way, where compassion and kindness have given way to pain and suffering. The haunting refrain, "Melancholy in the Age of Kali," emphasizes the sadness and despair that pervades this powerful song.
As the song continues, it compares the scratching and scarring of the moon by human astronauts to the mistreatment of the earth. The sun, which should be a source of warmth and light, is still shining, but for how long? The song suggests that this shining will only continue "for some time to come." The final verse seems to offer a faint glimmer of hope. The heavenly father waters the grains, but tears fall as it rains. The familiar figure of little boy blue blowing his horn, with sheep in the meadow and cows in the corn, provides a comforting image, invoking the innocence of childhood and simpler times. The song's final refrain once again asserts the melancholy that pervades the age of Kali.
Overall, "Melancholy" is a powerful commentary on the state of the world today. The song uses evocative imagery and poignant comparisons to convey the sadness and despair that pervade our world. It is a moving reminder that we have a duty to our planet and to each other to treat the world with kindness and generosity.
Line by Line Meaning
My mother the cow who still feeds me now is being tortured
The earth, which sustains human life, is being mistreated and abused
Her son the bull who the fields should plough is being slaughtered
The natural order and balance of life is disturbed, as animals are killed for profit and pleasure
The human child in the womb who is never born for being unwanted
The value of human life is diminished and disregarded, as abortion deprives unborn children of their chance to live
Melancholy in the Age of Kali
There is a feeling of sadness and despair in the world, as humanity faces the consequences of its actions
Melancholy in the Age of Kali
The sense of melancholy and sorrow is pervasive in a time of widespread suffering and turmoil
Kali Kali
This repeated phrase emphasizes the theme of the song, referring to the Hindu concept of the Kali Yuga - an era of darkness and deterioration
My mother, the earth, man treats like dirt, her resources being exhausted
Humanity exploits and damages the natural world, using up its resources without regard for the long-term consequences
Ant-like astronauts, of the human race, scratch and scar the moon's beautiful face
Even in space, humans leave their mark and disrupt the pristine beauty of the cosmos
My brother, the sun, he still shines on
Despite the damage humans have inflicted on the planet, the sun and other natural forces continue to operate and maintain their rhythms
He'll continue to shine for some time to come
The sun and nature will outlast human beings and their transgressions
Lamentation Lamentation Lamentation
This repeated phrase expresses a deep sense of sorrow and grief for the state of the world
Heavenly Father still waters the grains
There is a higher power that sustains life and provides for humanity
Seems like tears fall as it rains
Even natural phenomena like rain can be seen as expressions of sadness and emotion
Little boy blue come blow on your horn
This reference to a nursery rhyme character represents the innocence and hopefulness that can be found among the darkness and despair
The sheeps in the meadow the cows in the corn
The idyllic image of farm animals in peaceful coexistence represents an ideal of harmonious living that is threatened by human behavior
Oh sweet friend of mine from an ancient nursery rhyme
The song ends with a nostalgic reference to a simpler time, emphasizing the loss of innocence and purity in the current age
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Monkidi Mochani
Masterpiece, timeless!!
Ari
The music video and the song pair so well together :D The sexual scenes in the mv actually tie to the song which is always nice to see, especially with the sudden splurge of girl groups pulling sexy concepts.. I really like this song: mellow yet powerful^^
Vikkki
Nice MV! I like what they did with the colors.
Thorin Mosseshield
This song is absolutely amazing. I literally cannot stop listening to it. Just wow the sound is beautiful. Amazing job on the vocals wow, just wow.
Lisa
didn't except the end. The mv and the song are so classy. Love it ^^
Gerri
this mv is so damn artsy , credits to the director, great colors
BrieAction
The song is great and the mv was beautiful! Love the contrast.
cristaldreams12
excelente combinacion de la canción con la temática de fondo
tevaiQ
Bonita voz, buena canción, buen MV.... Me gusto :)
OnCeUpOnATiMeLoNgAgO
Really powerful! Great song and video! :D glad i discovered it! :)