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)
From A Distance
Bigbang Lyrics
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you better get some sleep now
but all you're gonna do is run out there
and hide in the sound
looking good from a distance
while you're dancing around
no slowing down no one with questions around
sing you will rise and shine
Everybody's gonna get somewhere
gonna get somewhere now
everybody's going faster
and faster somehow
looking good from a distance
while you're dancing around
Cars and pearls in line
you can see how they shine
the thrill of a crime
but hear them desperately crying
we will rise and shine
looking good from a distance
while you're dancing around
me running down the platform
you're waving your hand
don't know where you lost it
I don't understand
Looking good from a distance
and all the way from the shore
the oceans will roar and drag you in
good-looking from a distance
while you're dancing around
I'm running down the platform waving my hand
"From A Distance" by Bigbang is a song about the façade of success and societal pressures to achieve success at all costs. The song urges the listener to take care of themselves and get some sleep, but the pressures to succeed are so intense that all they end up doing is hiding in the sound of their own desperation. The lyrics suggest that people often appear to be doing well from a distance, but when you get closer, you can see the toll that the pressure is taking on them.
The song also touches on the idea that, in the pursuit of success, people often leave their true selves behind. The lyrics suggest that it's important not to forget who you are and to take the time to slow down and reflect on your life. The line "a soul left behind is more than a matter of time" emphasizes that the cost of chasing success can be the loss of one's own identity.
The imagery in the lyrics is also significant. The references to cars, pearls, and the thrill of the crime suggest the materialism and superficiality that often accompanies the pursuit of success. The line "the oceans will roar and drag you in" is a powerful metaphor for the dangers of getting too caught up in the pursuit of success and losing oneself in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you know you better get some sleep
You should rest and rejuvenate yourself
you better get some sleep now
It's important to prioritize rest at this moment
but all you're gonna do is run out there
You're choosing to escape from your problems
and hide in the sound
You find solace in music and noise
looking good from a distance
You seem impressive, at least from afar
while you're dancing around
You're busy having fun and avoiding deeper issues
no slowing down no one with questions around
There's no time for reflection or questioning of your actions
a soul left behind is more than a matter of time
Neglecting your emotional well-being will have lasting consequences
sing you will rise and shine
Believe in yourself and strive for success
Everybody's gonna get somewhere
Everyone is progressing in their own way
gonna get somewhere now
People are achieving their goals at this moment
everybody's going faster
There's a sense of urgency to succeed
and faster somehow
The pressure to keep up is growing
Cars and pearls in line
Material possessions are presented in a flashy manner
you can see how they shine
They're appealing and attractive
the thrill of a crime
Breaking the rules is exciting
but hear them desperately crying
The consequences of these actions aren't worth it
we will rise and shine
We'll achieve success despite obstacles and failures
and all the way from the shore
Even from far away, things can seem ideal
the oceans will roar and drag you in
But things aren't always what they seem and can have unexpected consequences
me running down the platform waving my hand
I'm desperately trying to hold onto something
Contributed by Christian A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
0dead
I never knew if I should be happy or sad that one of my favourite tracks by on of my favourite bands and such a great live version of it too... has 6 thousands views...
AgurkSalat2007
BigBang eier live!