There are two artists with the name Bigbang:

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)

Saturn Freeway
Bigbang Lyrics

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Baby went off to summerschool and she didn't feel allright
Nobody spoke to her and she couldn't sleep at night
No one there knew what she had been through

If they ever make one baby we should go right ahead
Saturn freeway
Then we could reverse the violence
And go right ahead

Saturn freeway
Go right ahead

I'm just trying to cheer you up
But who am I to know
I never heard the shots they fired
Just glad they let you go

Don't feel sad now you are safe and sound
Don't be bad when it brings you down
I know a girl and she's still hiding

We could be like superman we could go right ahead
Saturn freeway
Then we could reverse the violence
Go right ahead
Saturn freeway

If they ever made one baby we should go right away
Saturn freeway

Overall Meaning

In "Saturn Freeway," Bigbang tells a story about a girl who went to summer school and had trouble coping with her surroundings. She felt lonely and sleepless, and the people around her did not understand what she had been through. The song takes on a hopeful turn when the band suggests a solution to the problem: a Saturn Freeway. They could use this hypothetical road to reverse the violence, and hopefully make a better world where everyone feels safe and understood.

The band also acknowledges that they cannot fully comprehend what the girl went through, but they try to comfort her nevertheless. They encourage her to stay strong now that she's in a safe place and to not give up despite the hardships. The last part of the song shows that the girl is not alone in her struggles, and that other people are hiding just like her. The idea of a Saturn Freeway becomes a symbol of hope that might unite them all and help them to overcome their troubles.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby went off to summerschool and she didn't feel allright
A girl went to summer school but didn't feel okay.

Nobody spoke to her and she couldn't sleep at night
The girl felt lonely and had trouble sleeping.

No one there knew what she had been through
Nobody at school understood the girl's past experiences.

If they ever make one baby we should go right ahead
If a solution to violence is created, we should take it without hesitation.

Saturn freeway
A metaphorical way to describe this hypothetical solution to violence.

Then we could reverse the violence
This solution could potentially end violence or make it less prevalent.

And go right ahead
We could move forward with hope and optimism once this solution is created.

I'm just trying to cheer you up
The artist is attempting to uplift the girl's spirits.

But who am I to know
The artist acknowledges their lack of understanding of the girl's situation.

I never heard the shots they fired
The artist has not experienced the same level of trauma as the girl.

Just glad they let you go
The singer is grateful that the girl is still alive despite what she may have gone through.

Don't feel sad now you are safe and sound
The artist reassures the girl that she is now in a safe place.

Don't be bad when it brings you down
The girl shouldn't let her negative experiences affect her behavior or emotions in a harmful way.

I know a girl and she's still hiding
The singer knows someone who is still dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic experience and hasn't fully recovered.

We could be like superman we could go right ahead
The singer suggests that they could be like superheroes and move forward with optimism.

If they ever made one baby we should go right away
Once again, the artist emphasizes the importance of taking action to find solutions to violence.

Saturn freeway
A repeated metaphorical reference to the potential solution to violence that could lead to progress and prosperity for society.

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