Hanbin was always interested in music and rapping. Starting a very young age, he was scouted at the age of 13 to be featured in MC Mong's song "Indian Boy". He was also featured in the music video "Horror Show" by the same artist. He joined YG Entertainment in early January 2011. He made appearances on Mnet "WIN: Who Is Next" in 2013 as well as "Mix & Match" and "Show Me The Money" in 2014, and debuted in iKon on September 15, 2015.
As the leader of iKon, B.I was credited with a role in the production and songwriting of all releases under the group. B.I also has songwriting credits for Epik High's "Born Hater", Winner's "Empty", Blackpink's "Whistle", and several songs on PSY's album "4X2=8".
On March 19, 2021, B.I released his first single album, "Midnight Blue (LOVE STREAMING)", under 131 Label, a subsidiary of IOK Company. All proceeds from the sound sources, recordings, and copyright of this album will be donated to support children in crisis across the globe through World Vision.
His single "Got It Like That", was released on May 14, 2021, featuring Destiny Rogers and Tyla Yaweh.
His first full album, "WATERFALL", was released on June 1, 2021, with the title track "illa illa".
His 1st solo mini album "Love or Loved, Pt. 1", released on November 18, 2022, includes the pre-single "BTBT" and the title track "Keep me up".
B.I's second studio album "TO DIE FOR", released on June 1st, 2023, shows all facets of emotions of dreams, love and life we experience during adulting. On this album he collaborated with artists of different genres like Jessi, Crying Nut, BIG Naughty, Kid Milli and Lil Cherry .
Anthem
B.I Lyrics
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Someday I will buy
Galleys with good oars
Sail to distant shores
My mother told me
Someday I will buy (buy)
Galleys with good oars
Stand up on the prow
Noble barque I steer
(Steady) steady course to the haven
Hew many foe-men
Hew many foe-men
My mother told me
Someday I will buy
Galleys with good oars
Sail to distant shores
My mother told me
Someday I will buy (buy)
Galleys with good oars
Sail to distant shores
Stand up on the prow
Noble barque I steer
(Steady) steady course to the haven
Hew many foe-men
Hew-
Hey
Hey
Hey
Hey
Hey
Hey
Someday
I will leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember
The lyrics to B.I's song "Anthem" are a powerful reminder to live life to the fullest and to never be afraid to chase your dreams. The song begins with him reminiscing about his mother's words of encouragement and how she believed he would someday achieve great things. He talks about buying galleys with good oars and sailing to distant shores as a metaphor for pursuing his aspirations and leaving behind the familiar to explore new horizons.
As the chorus picks up, we hear him imploring the listener to live a life that they will remember. He goes on to say that he will someday leave this world behind, emphasizing the importance of making the most of every moment and living life to the fullest. The song takes on a more urgent tone as he tells us to take control of our lives and not let anyone stand in the way of our dreams.
One interpretation of the lyrics is that B.I is reflecting on the fragility of life and how we should make the most of the time we have. He encourages us to take risks, to pursue our passions and to be true to ourselves rather than conforming to society's expectations. The repetition of the chorus is also an anthem in itself, inviting the listener to join B.I in embracing life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
My mother told me
My mother once told me
Someday I will buy
At some point in the future, I will purchase
Galleys with good oars
Ships that are equipped with efficient oars
Sail to distant shores
Travel to faraway lands by sea
Stand up on the prow
Assume a vertical stance on the front of the ship
Noble baroque I steer
Steer the ship with regal precision
(Steady) steady course to the haven
Guide the ship with a stable direction towards a place of safety or refuge
Hew many foe-men
Defeat a significant number of enemy combatants
Hey
Exclamation that does not signify a specific meaning
Someday
At an unspecified time in the future
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Lianny Boudjadi, Michael Lopez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DomoWilson
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@_nooroo
i really love all your songs Domo :D
@thatonjellyweeb9792
You go Queen 👑👑💖👑
@haidenmontgomery5631
yessss queen i love it! go BISEXUL
@loladanger
I want to tell you how awesome you are. This song is validating AF. I'm 40 and the closest thing I ever had to a bisexual anthem were songs from men who were writing about performative bisexuality with straight men involved. I love how you included that you have actual relationships with multiple genders while claiming your orientation as distinctly different from being straight or gay. I love this.
@sashabraus5823
No hate, but why did you say the d slur when you’re not lesbian:(?
@castleislifekatic4146
as hannah montana once said, "we get the best of both worlds"
@purpletrumpeter2474
CastleIsLife Katic That's exactly what I told my best friend when I came out to her.
@markiedotzler3102
YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
@niy8646
Hell yeah we do