1. Korean hip-hop/pop g… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with the name Bigbang:
1. Korean hip-hop/pop group
2. Norwegian rock band
1. BIGBANG (빅뱅) is a three-piece Hip-Hop/R&B group from Seoul, South Korea. The group was created by YG Entertainment, through a long audition process which aired on TV as a 10 episode documentary. They made their debut at the YG Family 10th Anniversary Concert on August 19th, 2006.
BIGBANG has been labelled as the Revolutionary Group of Korean Music Wave for their unique urban-originated music and fashion style. The members' involvement in composing and producing their own music, most notably G-Dragon's, has earned them respect and praise from music industry experts.
During their first year, BIGBANG was criticized for being "too short" and "too ugly" for an idol group. Sales from their early hip-hop singles and first studio album BigBang Vol. 1 were disappointing. The group's turning point came with their hit song Lies, which stayed at number one on Korean charts for a record-breaking seven consecutive weeks. Their follow up releases, Hot Issue and Stand Up, furthered their success, spawning hits such as Last Farewell and Haru Haru.
From 2007 to 2008, BIGBANG received many awards, including "Best Male Group", "Song of the Year", "Artist of the Year", and the Grand Award at the Seoul Music Awards.
From 2009 to 2010, BIGBANG expanded their endeavors to Japan, and were voted "the Korean group that Japanese fans wish to see the most". They became the first foreign group awarded to receive the "Best Newcomer" award from the Japan Cable Broadcasting Station and "Best New Artist" at MTV Japan. Amidst their Japanese group promotions, the members branched out to do solo activities. Taeyang, G-Dragon, and Seungri have released solo albums. G-Dragon and T.O.P also collaborated on an album under the sub-unit GD & TOP. Seungri and Daesung have acted in both TV dramas and musicals. T.O.P became a highly acclaimed film / TV drama star. Daesung hosted many of Korea's most popular variety TV shows.
After nearly a two-year hiatus in Korea, BIGBANG reunited in 2011 with their successful album Tonight. However, promotions were cut short when multiple members encountered legal issues. In November 2011, representing the Asia-Pacific region, BIGBANG emerged as the inaugural "Best Worldwide Act" winner at the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards. This was the first time in six months where all five members were seen together. In 2012, Big Bang released their 5th Mini Album Alive in Korea and Japan. Later they embarked on their first ever World Tour visiting 25 cities in 16 countries.
Fans of BIGBANG are known as VIPs. Their official light stick is a signature yellow crown, which reflects BIGBANG's title as the Kings.
Members:
G-Dragon / G-드래곤 (Kwon Ji-Yong 권지용; Leader, Rapper, Vocals)
Taeyang (태양) / Sol (Dong Young-bae 동영배; Lead Vocals, Rapper)
Daesung (대성) / D-Lite (Kang Daesung 강대성; Vocals)
Former members:
T.O.P / Tempo (Choi Seung-hyun 최승현; Rapper, Beatbox, Vocals)
Seungri/V.I (Lee Seung-Hyun vocals, dancer)
2. BigBang is a Norwegian rock band led by frontman Øystein Greni. Over several years the band lineup has altered several times while remaining a trio, with Greni remaining the one constant member. Though the band name spelling is inconsistent, it is usually styled as BigBang.
BigBang were formed in 1992 by Øystein Greni, Erik Tresselt and Christer Engen. Throughout the years the band's line-up has changed several times. As of 2007 it consists of Øystein Greni, Olaf Olsen (who joined in 1999) and Lasse Weeden. Øystein Greni is the only person who has always been a member of the band, and he is also commonly seen as the band's front figure, as he writes almost all the songs as well as being the lead vocalist and guitarist. Greni has been in much dispute by some of the former members of the band, saying that he is a musical tyrant with a singular path and anyone who doesn't follow the same road he does, he simply fires.
The band hit it big with the song Girl In Oslo and in this song and most of BigBangs later material the prominent feature is lyrics with directly translated norwegian figures of speech and powerful imagery. A staple of a BigBang song is the catchy guitar and bass riff along with the metaphorically compact lyrics.
Dubbed Norway’s Greatest Live Band, BigBang are known for their thrilling performances and have been a major force in the Norwegian music scene for over a decade. In 2007, the band moved to California to focus on the American market. They toured the country, playing intimate gigs and promoting their American début From Acid to Zen, a compilation of songs from previously released albums.
After their 2013 album The Oslo Bowl, Øystein Greni began to work on a solo project for several years. His album Pop Noir was released on 24 March 2017, with the Norwegian band suggesting on their Facebook page that it featured a collaboration with 'G-Dragon on "You Got IT"!' (probably as a joke).
Members:
Øystein Greni (Guitar, vocals)
Olaf Olsen (Drums, percussion and backing vocals)
Nikolai Eilertsen (Bass, backing vocals)
10. Long Distance Man
Bigbang Lyrics
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While you work till late at night
As you sit alone and watch some movie
About guys who loves to fight
She will take off all her make-up
Brush her teeth and go to bed
Fall asleep and dream you laid your hand
Do you hear the calling
From a sidetrack of your mind
Singing backing vocals
To the sound of your busy line
You will sit in front of a paper
Sort your feelings if you can
But no matter what you think you are,
You are no long distance man
You will go out and stand there laughing
Pretend you're having fun
Getting used to people saying
Look what you've done
Do you hear the calling
From a sidetrack of your mind
Singing backing vocals
To the sound of your busy line
Twice as alone when you're together
Faking smiles and holding hands
Each one guided only by their own
Fears and demands
And together you'll walk in silence
Not knowing what to say
What was I thinking about the other day
When you get up in the morning
While you work till late at night
As you sit alone and watch...
You fall asleep in your Hollywood light
The song Long Distance Man by Bigbang is a poignant yet relatable ballad that speaks to those in long distance relationships. The first verse talks about the stark contrast in lifestyles of two people separated by distance, with one being a morning person and the other, a night owl. The imagery of the girl taking off her make-up and brushing her teeth before going to bed is a reminder of the mundane aspects of life that are often missed by those yearning for their partner's presence.
The chorus emphasizes the loneliness felt by someone in a long distance relationship, with the backing vocals singing to the sound of a busy phone line. The second verse talks about sorting one's feelings on paper, but ultimately realizing that no matter how much one tries to deny it, they are not a 'long distance man'. The bridge talks about the facade of a happy relationship that is often presented to the world, with people pretending to have fun while being twice as alone when they are together. The final verse echoes the sentiment of the first verse and highlights the bittersweet feeling of falling asleep under the Hollywood lights, reminding the listener of the price they pay for chasing their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
When you get up in the morning
As your day starts
While you work till late at night
As your day ends
As you sit alone and watch some movie
Spending alone time watching movies
About guys who loves to fight
Movies about violence and fights
She will take off all her make-up
She will remove her makeup
Brush her teeth and go to bed
Getting ready for bed
Fall asleep and dream you laid your hand
Dreaming about physical touch from loved ones
Upon her head
On her head
Do you hear the calling
A question about hearing the inner voice
From a sidetrack of your mind
Referring to the subconscious mind
Singing backing vocals
The subconscious mind trying to communicate
To the sound of your busy line
In response to the busy, hectic lifestyle
You will sit in front of a paper
Trying to sort out thoughts and feelings on paper
Sort your feelings if you can
Tries to organize feelings and thoughts in a coherent manner
But no matter what you think you are
Regardless of self-perception
You are no long distance man
You are not good at long distance relationships
You will go out and stand there laughing
Going out and pretending to have fun
Pretend you're having fun
Act like you're enjoying yourself even if you're not
Getting used to people saying
Becoming more tolerant and accustomed to criticism
Look what you've done
A phrase of reproach, highlighting mistakes in the past
Twice as alone when you're together
The idea of feeling alone even when surrounded by loved ones
Faking smiles and holding hands
Pretending to be happy when not
Each one guided only by their own
Individual personal fears and desires
Fears and demands
The inner voice's constant demands and worries
And together you'll walk in silence
Not communicating and walking together quietly
Not knowing what to say
Not having the right words to say
What was I thinking about the other day
Thinking about the past and questioning actions
As you sit alone and watch...
Ending the day, tired and looking for comfort in personal space or entertainment
You fall asleep in your Hollywood light
Falling asleep in front of the light of the TV
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HAAKON ELLINGSEN, OYSTEIN GRENI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marthe Hamre Owesen
en fantastisk sang. en av mine absolutte favoritta. kvil i fred Robert.
Ricardo Alexandre
Im from Brazil, I love it fantastic band very good!
Vanderlei Benedetti
Jeg så en opptreden av dette fantastiske bandet i Piracicaba, Brasil. De er fantastiske!
BanffBoss122
maaaan, this song is sooo cool. i need the chords for this, i cant find them anywhere and im pretty bad at these things ... if someone has the chords, pls send them to me =)
amathyst88
Omg, elsk på denne låten<3 Alle savner deg, Robert! Hvil i fred<'3
m2rql
ufattelig bra sang, digger teksten og generelt hele låta!
stian rolid
Dette er MAGISK !!!
MissWriter92
Jeg gleder meg til onsdag! skal til konserten deres :D:D:D!
meryuk
Ah, this is old-fashioned rock, the sort I used to listen while I was in high school. It sounds really good. Try to listen to Perpetuum Mobile Band.
Petter Haugen Andersen
Poetic Terrorism? velvel, Bigbang sparker röv!