Chaerin was born in Seoul, South Korea. In her childhood, she traveled frequently with her family, because of her father's occupation. She spent much of her youth in Japan, France and USA. When she came back to Korea, she barely knew any Korean, but said in an interview shown on 2NE1 TV that she is now most comfortable speaking Korean. CL was raised as a Roman Catholic. CL became a YG Trainee in late 2006, contributing to various Big Bang albums, officially part of the YG family in late 2007, and debuted (with 2NE1) in 2009. She is fluent in Korean and English.
During her time with 2NE1, CL released her first solo track The Baddest Female on May 28 as a digital-only single. The single was announced as Bad Girl on May 23 but changed due to the similarly titled single Bad Girls releasing by 이효리. Her second solo track MTBD (an acronym for MenTal BreakDown) was released in 2014, which was released physically on the Korean version of 2NE1's Crush. Originally the song incorporated chanted verses of the Quran, but due to accusations of blasphemy these have been removed. In 2016, the song was used in the fifth episode of the TV show Lucifer.
In 2014, it was announced CL planned on solo debuting in the USA, teaming up with Scooter Braun as her manager. In May 2015, CL featured on the song Doctor Pepper by the American producer Diplo. I November 2015, CL released her third solo track Hello Bitches, and the same month featured on PSY's song Daddy. Then in August 2016, CL released the single Lifted which incorporated samples from Wu-Tang Clan's Method Man. In October 2016, CL kicked of her first North American tour.
In 2017, CL featured on Lil Yachty's track Surrender alongside Shaiana, which was released as a bonus track of the Deluxe Edition of the album Teenage Emotions. In 2017, CL also recorded the song No Better Feelin for the soundtrack of My Little Pony: The Movie. In 2018, CL made her Hollywood debut with her role in the movie Mile 22. In February 2018, CL performed in the Winter Olympics closing ceremony at Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium performing The Baddest Female and 2NE1's hit-song I Am The Best. Later in 2018, CL collaborated with Black Eyed Peas' track Dopeness.
On November 8, 2019, YG announced that CL had not renewed her contract with YG entertainment. On December 4, CL began releasing tracks for her digital solo EP In The Name Of Love. In September 12, 2020, CL announced that she had been working on a solo album that would be released later that year. On October 29 she released two singles: +HWA+ and +5 STAR+ while announcing that her earlier mentioned album was named Alpha and would release November 30, 2020. However, on November 16 it was announced the album would be delayed until early 2021.
On February 26, 2021, CL released the single Wish You Where Here, which coincided with her 30th birthday. The song was released as a tribute to her mother, Hong Yoo-ra, who had died a month prior due to a heart attack. On July 10, 2021, CL signed a domestic management contract with Konnect Entertainment in order to manage her activities in Korea. On August 9, CL released a teaser for her album Alpha stating "coming soon", and on August 12, it was announced that the first pre-release single Spicy would release on August 24, with a second pre-release tracking coming in September and the album releasing in October.
She has also featured in "The Leaders (feat. Teddy, CL)" by G-Dragon as well as "Kiss (feat. CL)" for fellow member Sandara; she also has a joint single with Minzy titled "Please Don't Go".
Intro
CL Lyrics
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Now I'm not alright
People by my side
Made me scared of lies
Trauma still resides
Torture in my mind
Yeah I changed like I said I would
But not for the better
You can say whatever
I'm not okay, I'm numb forever
I hate my past, don't wanna remember
Yeah you know I'm drinking
Mixed with overthinking
Said I'd quit the sippin'
But here I am, I'm trippin'
What did you expect when you came my way
Knew I was gonna fuck it up one day
Too much on my mind drives me insane
Seen too many people in the grave
Burned too many bridges and pushed people away
They were just trying to help me
Something on my mind won't stop telling me I was wrong
Nothing's gonna change the fact that they're gone
Momma seen me hurting and helped me stay calm
Unholy coping is who I've become
I was with you for the ride
Now I'm not alright
People by my side
Made me scared of lies
Trauma still resides
Torture in my mind
Yeah I changed like I said I would
But not for the better
Let me roll a wood
You can say whatever
I'm not okay, I'm numb forever
I hate my past, don't wanna remember
The lyrics to CL's song "Intro" delve into themes of personal struggle, trauma, and self-destructive behavior. The opening lines express a sense of disappointment and dissatisfaction with how things have turned out. The singer feels that they are no longer alright after being on a journey with someone, perhaps a relationship or friendship, implying that something has gone wrong. The presence of other people in their life has fueled a fear of deception and lies, resulting in lingering trauma and torment in their mind.
The following lines reveal the singer's acknowledgment of change, but not for the better. They express a desire to escape reality by rolling a joint and dismissively claim that others can say whatever they want. The underlying numbness they feel suggests emotional detachment and a coping mechanism for dealing with pain. The lyrics convey a deep disdain for the singer's past, indicating a strong desire to forget and move on.
The second verse continues the exploration of inner turmoil and destructive habits. The singer reveals a struggle with drinking and overthinking, emphasizing their inability to quit despite earlier promises. The lyrics highlight a self-awareness of their capacity to mess things up, emphasizing a pattern of self-sabotage. The weight of their thoughts drives them to the brink of insanity, amplified by the loss of loved ones and the bridges they have burned.
Despite these tribulations, the lyrics acknowledge the presence of someone, likely the singer's mother, who has witnessed their pain and helped them find some semblance of calm. However, the coping mechanisms they have adopted are deemed "unholy," suggesting they are aware that their methods of dealing with their struggles may not be healthy or sustainable.
Overall, "Intro" paints a picture of a person grappling with personal demons and the fallout of their actions, their struggles with addiction, trauma, and the desire for change and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
I was with you for the ride
I was there by your side, going through all the ups and downs with you
Now I'm not alright
Now I'm not doing well or feeling okay
People by my side
People who were close to me, supporting me
Made me scared of lies
Their actions or words made me afraid of deception or falsehoods
Trauma still resides
The pain and distress from past experiences are still within me
Torture in my mind
There is torment and suffering in my thoughts and emotions
Yeah I changed like I said I would
Yes, I transformed as I promised, but not in a positive way
But not for the better
However, the change I went through was not an improvement
Let me roll a wood
Allow me to roll a marijuana cigarette
You can say whatever
You can express any opinion or criticism
I'm not okay, I'm numb forever
I'm not emotionally or mentally well, and I will be numb indefinitely
I hate my past, don't wanna remember
I despise my history and don't wish to recollect it
Yeah you know I'm drinking
Yes, you're aware that I am consuming alcohol
Mixed with overthinking
Combined with excessive and repetitive thinking
Said I'd quit the sippin'
I claimed that I would stop drinking
But here I am, I'm trippin'
But here I am, still getting intoxicated
What did you expect when you came my way
What did you anticipate or foresee when you entered my life
Knew I was gonna fuck it up one day
I knew that I would eventually ruin things
Too much on my mind drives me insane
Having too many thoughts overwhelms me and drives me crazy
Seen too many people in the grave
I have witnessed too many individuals pass away
Burned too many bridges and pushed people away
I have destroyed too many relationships and distanced myself from others
They were just trying to help me
They were merely attempting to assist me
Something on my mind won't stop telling me I was wrong
Something in my thoughts keeps insisting that I made a mistake
Nothing's gonna change the fact that they're gone
Nothing can alter the reality that those people are no longer here
Momma seen me hurting and helped me stay calm
My mother observed my pain and aided in keeping me composed
Unholy coping is who I've become
I have transformed into a person who resorts to unhealthy ways of dealing with things
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Clint Martens
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@HELLOiBHER
[Intro]
Bet you ain't never seen a baddest Asian like me
I go by the name of, you already know
If you find somebody like me around you
You let 'em know
That's cap
[Verse]
Post up in my big esteems
Bigger dreams, whole lot of bigger things
새출발 바로 reoffense
아홉번 쓰러져도 바로 get up 10
심호흡 zen
C-H-A-E-L-I-N, that's me we stay fly
니넨 날 따라오길 머리 위에 날다 도착해 잠시 쉴게 (Silence)
Baddest female Asian, that is the status
Heavy bass and basement throughout the attic
2NE1 my past, my forever blessing
Now 2020 was next I'll be just elеvated
Cherry's on my mind on a regular
인생이 겜이라면 미션후엔 레벨업
내면과 다른삶 딱히 재미 없거든
Always keep it 100
[Pre-Chorus]
Honеy, world is mine ain't no running from it
저기 배 아픈이유 내가 원인
니네 뻔히 목 쉴 때 편히 허밍
Hear you talking
How about you just come and say it to my face?
[Instrumental Chorus]
@JREKML1
The Queen
@braincells21
YASSS JRE! SAY IT LOUDER!
@theycallmeays8594
Yes
@fraseppe9794
Waiting for your reaction!!
@Haneul1826
Yaasss
@DopeNoCopyrightMusic
After the premiere, heade directly to your channel for the reaction.. Wat am I thinking you can upload in an instant? Haha
@mariaa5887
Her vibe is really different among the rest. So talented.
@lornidoonesfarts6976
Agreeeee
@infinitesession5439
As a former YG artist of course she is different all YG artists have different vibes cuz they are artists not idols.
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Naaaaahhh. Lisa manoban #1