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)
Right Beside You
Bigbang Lyrics
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Where snow will fall
Now we're good friends and all
So have you been learning a lot
Meeting lots of new
And lots of old you’ve been avoiding the cold
Now you’re here
You’re sitting right beside someone who has
To put this in another way
I sing a song for you
Well I sing a song for you
So please don’t ask me how I feeling
I just need to take another look at your ceiling
For some reason now it seems to be moving
So please don’t ask me how I’m doing
Been to a city
A city for real
With hundred and twenty years with cosmopolit and feel
And you’re feeling good
You got that it’s understood
You’ve been crossing long bridges and walking steep hills
You got yourself a groove with excellent fills
And stories told but now you’re getting kind of old
Cause now you’re here
You’re sitting right beside someone who has
Waiting for a better day
To put this in another way
And sing a song for you
I sing a song for you
Please don’t ask me how I feeling
I just need to take another look at your ceiling
For some reason now it seems to be moving
So please don’t ask me how I’m doing
Well please don’t ask me how I feeling
I just need to take another look at your ceiling
For some reason now it seems to be moving
So please don’t ask me how I’m doing
In "Right Beside You," Bigbang sings about being there for a friend, even through the cold winter months. The song opens with the line “Right beside you I’m looking out, where snow will fall,” which sets the scene for a wintry landscape. The band expresses their gratitude for friendship, as well as their concern for their friend’s emotional well-being. As the chorus states, “I sing a song for you, so please don’t ask me how I’m feeling, I just need to take another look at your ceiling.” This suggests that the singer is struggling with their own emotions, but is there to support their friend through thick and thin.
The song switches gears when it mentions a city that the friend has been to, with “hundred and twenty years with cosmopolit and feel.” This could be a reference to Oslo or another European city with old infrastructure and a cosmopolitan vibe. Despite the friend's travels and experiences, they seem to be getting older and more reflective. The singer, however, is still there to lend an ear and offer support. The repetition of the line, “For some reason now it seems to be moving,” underscores the dynamic nature of life and reminds listeners that even when things seem uncertain, there is still someone there to lean on.
Overall, "Right Beside You" is a heartfelt tribute to friendship and solidarity. It acknowledges the ups and downs of life, but affirms that there is always someone who will listen and lend a hand.
Line by Line Meaning
Right beside you I’m looking out
I am sitting next to you, looking at the world outside.
Where snow will fall
I am looking at a place where snow is likely to fall.
Now we're good friends and all
We are good friends now.
So have you been learning a lot
Have you been learning a lot lately?
Meeting lots of new
Have you been meeting many new people?
And lots of old you’ve been avoiding the cold
And have you also been meeting many old acquaintances while trying to stay out of the cold?
Now you’re here
Now you are here with me.
You’re sitting right beside someone who has
You are sitting next to someone who possesses something important.
Waiting for a better day
We are waiting for a better day to come.
To put this in another way
To express this differently.
I sing a song for you
I am going to sing a song for you.
Well I sing a song for you
I am definitely going to sing a song for you.
So please don’t ask me how I feeling
Please don't ask me how I am feeling right now.
I just need to take another look at your ceiling
I just need to look at the ceiling for a moment.
For some reason now it seems to be moving
For some reason, the ceiling appears to be moving.
Been to a city
I have been to a city.
A city for real
A real city, not a small town or suburb.
With hundred and twenty years with cosmopolit and feel
A city that is around 120 years old with a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
And you’re feeling good
You are feeling good about everything.
You got that it’s understood
I understand that you are feeling good.
You’ve been crossing long bridges and walking steep hills
You have been crossing long bridges and walking up steep hills.
You got yourself a groove with excellent fills
You have found your rhythm and are doing great things.
And stories told but now you’re getting kind of old
You have many stories to tell, but you are now getting older.
Cause now you’re here
Because you are here with me now.
You’re sitting right beside someone who has
You are sitting next to someone who possesses something important.
Waiting for a better day
We are waiting for a better day to come.
To put this in another way
To express this differently.
And sing a song for you
I am going to sing another song for you right now.
Please don’t ask me how I feeling
Please don't ask me how I am feeling right now.
I just need to take another look at your ceiling
I just need to look at the ceiling for a moment.
For some reason now it seems to be moving
For some reason, the ceiling appears to be moving.
So please don’t ask me how I’m doing
Please don't ask me how I am doing right now.
Well please don’t ask me how I feeling
Seriously, please don't ask me how I am feeling right now.
I just need to take another look at your ceiling
I really just need to look at the ceiling for a moment.
For some reason now it seems to be moving
I don't know why, but the ceiling is really starting to move.
Contributed by Skyler C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Right beside you Im looking out
Where snow will fall
Now we're good friends and all
So have you been learning a lot
Meeting lots of new
And lots of old youve been avoiding the cold
Now youre here
Youre sitting right beside someone who has
Waiting for a better day
To put this in another way
I sing a song for you
Well I sing a song for you
So please dont ask me how I feeling
I just need to take another look at your ceiling
For some reason now it seems to be moving
So please dont ask me how Im doing
Been to a city
A city for real
With hundred and twenty years with cosmopolit and feel
And youre feeling good
You got that its understood
Youve been crossing long bridges and walking steep hills
You got yourself a groove with excellent fills
And stories told but now youre getting kind of old
Cause now youre here
Youre sitting right beside someone who has
Waiting for a better day
To put this in another way
And sing a song for you
I sing a song for you
Please dont ask me how I feeling
I just need to take another look at your ceiling
For some reason now it seems to be moving
So please dont ask me how Im doing
Well please dont ask me how I feeling
I just need to take another look at your ceiling
For some reason now it seems to be moving
So please dont ask me how Im doing
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