ADOY is: Juhwan (vocals, guitar) Zee (synths) (a.k.a Sung-Joong) Dayoung (b… Read Full Bio ↴ADOY is: Juhwan (vocals, guitar) Zee (synths) (a.k.a Sung-Joong) Dayoung (bass, vocals) Geunchang (drums)

ADOY is an synthpop band from Seoul, formed in 2016. Although it is a brand new band, the members have been entrenched in the music scene for a while. Juhwan (vocals, guitar) and Zee (synthesizer) have attended numerous festivals such as SXSW, CMJ and Summer Sonic, and Dayoung was a part of a team that won the best electronic act at the Korean Music Awards.

In May 2017, the band released its first EP album which was inspired by the band's own memories of youth, 'CATNIP.' It received positive reviews from the Korean media, earning them a nomination for best modern rock song from the 2018 Korean Music Awards, and also topping the Korean indie CD sales chart multiple times.

In June 2018, a year after their debut EP, ADOY released its second EP album, 'LOVE.' After topping the Korean Apple Music electronic chart for both album and song ('Wonder'), the band started to play in bigger, numerous gigs and festivals in and out of Korea. The album was critically acclaimed for keeping ADOY's trademark sound, while venturing into new musical territories, like collaborating with george in the song 'Blanc'.

Towards the end of 2019, ADOY finally released its first full-length album, 'VIVID.' While it contains familiar positive-vibe sounding tracks, it also shows a new side of the band, notably with a collab work with a rapper.

Taken from ADOY's Spotify "About" page.

Grace
ADOY Lyrics

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Tell me where to go
Turn on the radio
of the city lights
Will you take me to the show
To the places that we know
Drivin' through the night
Always everyday a sailor
Surfin' on the silver tide

together now
Make us turn away
from all the shackles and the pain
You know that all day
I'll love you
I feel that I can't be
feelin' lonely ever again
Cuz I know I always was dreaming
of a day like today
Why don't you tell me
you're breaking away
Why don't you tell me
this cannot replay
So tell me where to go
Always everyday a sailor
Surin' on the silver tide
together now
Make us turn away
from all the shackles and the pain
You know that all day
I'll love you
I feel that I can't be
feelin' lonely ever again
Cuz I know I always was dreaming
of a day like today
I feel that I can't be
feelin' lonely ever again
Cuz I know I always was dreaming
of a day like today
Why don't you tell me
you're breaking away
Why don't you tell me
this cannot replay
Why don't you tell me
Why don't you tell me
Why don't you
Why don't you

Why don't you tell me
So tell me where to go

Overall Meaning

The song "Grace" by ADOY begins with the singer asking for direction, a place to go, and asks for the radio to be turned on. The lyrics suggest that the city lights hold a sense of adventure and excitement for the singer. They ask to be taken to the show and the places they know, driving through the night. The song is about a sailor who surfs daily on the waves of the silver tide, but who is not alone. They share this experience with someone else who makes it easier for them to turn away from the pain and shackles of everyday life.

This song is about love and companionship, and the joy that it brings. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been waiting for a day like today, and that they feel like they can never feel lonely again. The song is a testament to the transformative power of love and the hope that it brings. The final refrain of the song is an unanswered question, and the singer asks why their partner is breaking away and why they cannot replay their love. It is unclear if their love will stand the test of time, but the song leaves us with a sense of hope.

Line by Line Meaning

Tell me where to go
Asking for direction and guidance from a trusted person

Turn on the radio
Requesting to listen to music as a source of comfort

of the city lights
Referring to a vibrant and exciting urban environment

Will you take me to the show
Asking for company and the opportunity to experience something new and enjoyable

To the places that we know
Invoking memories of familiar and cherished locations

Drivin' through the night
Embarking on a journey with determination and persistence

Always everyday a sailor
Being a wanderer, possessing a free spirit

Surfin' on the silver tide
Going with the flow, feeling at ease with the natural order

together now
Expressing the desire for companionship and connection

Make us turn away
Encouraging a change in perspective or mindset

from all the shackles and the pain
Yearning for release from physical or emotional burdens