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)
To The Mountains
Bigbang Lyrics
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down in the snow
you gotta tie your scarf around my pole
to let them know
and I gotta take your arms around my waist
and you'll take mine
we gotta move our fingers and our toes
and we'll be fine
what you're missing
I say welcome to the mountains
and you're just a skinny little city girl
you don't even know who you're kissing
I say welcome to the mountains
hang on hang on you better put some wool on
we'll see the pinetreetops from high above
move on walk up to the mountains
and if we're lucky we'll come back alive
I gotta take your arms around my waist
and you'll take mine
we gotta move our fingers
and our toes and we'll be fine
you're just a poor little city boy you don't know
what you're missing
I say welcome to the mountains
and you're just a skinny little city girl
you don't even know who you're kissing
I say welcome to the mountains
and if you wanna get high
close to the sky
welcome to the mountains
The lyrics to Bigbang's song "To the Mountains" describe a journey to the mountains with a partner, where they must brace themselves against the cold by bundling up with scarves and taking each other's arms around their waists. Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes that their city-raised partner is unprepared for what the mountains have to offer, but promises that by the end of their trip, they will "come back alive" and closer to the sky. The phrase "welcome to the mountains" is repeated throughout the song as both a warning and an invitation to experience the majesty of nature.
The song's lyrics can be interpreted in a number of ways. On the surface, they depict a physical journey to the mountains, but they could also symbolize a journey in life, with the mountains representing a challenge to be overcome. The reference to the partner being a "city boy" or "city girl" may suggest that they are inexperienced in the rougher aspects of nature, such as harsh weather conditions and the physical strain of climbing a mountain. However, by the end of the song, the partners are united in their experience, having supported each other and emerged victorious.
Line by Line Meaning
You gotta dig your body and your head down in the snow
You need to get prepared for the mountain's extreme climate by getting your head and body ready to face the challenge.
you gotta tie your scarf around my pole to let them know
To avoid losing your way in the snow, tie your scarf around my pole for visibility and to leave a trail for others to follow.
and I gotta take your arms around my waist and you'll take mine
We need to support each other and work together to climb safely up the mountain. You'll hold on to me, and I'll hold on to you.
we gotta move our fingers and our toes and we'll be fine
We should keep our bodies warm by constantly moving our limbs, and we'll be fine in the harsh weather of the mountain.
you're just a poor little city boy you don't know what you're missing
You may not have experienced nature's beauty, but coming to the mountains will remind you that there's a lot more in life than just the city you're used to living in.
I say welcome to the mountains
Embrace the beauty and challenges of the mountains with open arms.
and you're just a skinny little city girl you don't even know who you're kissing
You are inexperienced with love, but after experiencing the natural beauty of the mountains, you'll realize that life has a lot to offer.
hang on hang on you better put some wool on
Hold on tight and take a moment to dress appropriately before moving forward to withstand the freezing climate of the mountain.
we'll see the pinetreetops from high above move on walk up to the mountains
Climb to the top of the mountain to experience the stunning views and feel the sense of accomplishment from reaching the summit.
and if we're lucky we'll come back alive
The mountain is dangerous and unpredictable, but if we are careful and cautious, we will make it back home safely.
and if you wanna get high close to the sky welcome to the mountains
Experience the height of nature by climbing the mountains and feeling close to the unlimited sky up above.
Contributed by Micah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.