DEAN is committed to becoming one of the greatest cross-over acts to break onto the music scene both in Korea and the U.S. DEAN has worked with several in-demand artists and producers such as Mr. Camack, DJ esta of Soulection, Anderson .Paak, Eric Bellinger, EXO, Crush, ZICO, Syd and more.
In July of 2015, DEAN released his first English single, 'I'm Not Sorry', featuring Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter/producer Eric Bellinger. To-date, the video has racked up over 3.3M views on YouTube.
With his second Korean single "Pour Up (feat. ZICO)" he received the Best R&B/Soul Song of the Year at the Korean Music Awards, one of the most recognized and respected awards in Korea.
His Korean single "What 2 Do (feat. Jeff Bernat, Crush)", released on 28th Jan 2016, ranked amongst the top 11 on the MELON chart (No.1 digital retailer’s chart in Korea) putting him in the Top 20 along with other well-established Korean superstars.
130 mood : TRBL is DEAN’s very first EP including three previously-released tracks, "I Love It (feat. Dok2)", "Pour Up (feat. ZICO)", and "What 2 Do (feat. Jeff Bernat, Crush) with four new tracks: "And You? (Outro)", "Bonnie & Clyde", "D (Half Moon) (feat. Gaeko)", and "21". ‘130’ is a symbol of James Dean as he put the number 130 on his car. It is revealed that DEAN has been inspired by James Dean. 'TRBL' stands for ‘trouble’, and it’s from DEAN’s nickname 'DEAN TRBL'.
In November 2023, Dean reactivated his Instagram account and archived all of his posts, fueling speculation about an upcoming comeback. It was later announced that Dean would release the single "Die 4 You" on November 18, his first single in over 4 years. It was his first song to chart on the Circle Digital Chart in over 5 years.
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Official Twitter: twitter.com/deantheofficial
I'm Not Sorry
DEAN Lyrics
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Tell me how could I miss
Giving you everything you deserve
You know I be doin' the most
While you be back at home
I promise baby it could be worse
I'm out here gettin' my money
Everyday sunny
I know, I know
Telling my chauffeur "Hurry up and wait"
Too too, he be like
Too too, time to hit that road
Zoom, you on your solo
While I'm takin' photos to post
Whoo, I know you feel crazy now
I'm sorry
No, I'm not sorry
I'm just getting started
And my life's a party
So I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
Said I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
Girl, I forgot about missin' you
Said, I forgot about missin' you
I've been too busy out gettin' my yaper
I ain't got time to be thinkin' bout you
I've been on your mind, true
Twenty racks on my wrist
Still I ain't got time for you
Home girls lookin' at me like
"What's up, what's up?
What's good, what's good
Where you at right now?
How long will you be on my side of town?"
Chillin' in Itaewon
Take a look at my passport now
I been gettin' that money, whoo
I ain't tryin' to hurt you
But I gotta keep it one hundred, yeah, whoo
The whole world know me now
I'm sorry
No, I'm not sorry
I'm just getting started
And my life's a party
So I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
Said I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
I'm sorry
No, I'm not sorry
I'm just getting started
And my life's a party
So I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
You know I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
Girl, I ain't thinkin' 'bout you
No, I ain't thinkin 'bout you
Girl, I ain't frontin', I'm really stuntin'
Just speaking the truth
Girl, you be lyin'
If you said you don't see me now
Watch me go on and act a fool
Hear me when I say
I'm sorry
No, I'm not sorry
I'm just getting started
And my life's a party
So I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
Said I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
I'm sorry
No, I'm not sorry
I'm just getting started
And my life's a party
So I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
You know I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
Turnin' up, turnin' up
Too busy turnin' up, turnin' up
I've been turnin' up, turnin' up
And I'm not sorry
I'm not sorry, baby
I'm not sorry
I'm not sorry, babe
I'm not sorry
I'm not sorry, baby
I'm not sorry
I'm not sorry, baby
I'm not sorry
I'm not sorry, baby
Dean's song "I'm Not Sorry" seems to be a declaration of independence from a romantic relationship that did not work out. The song opens with Dean describing his life and how he is giving everything he can to his partner. However, he also implies that his partner is not reciprocating this effort as she remains at home while he goes out and gets his money. The phrase "I promise baby it could be worse" is an acknowledgment that his partner is lucky to have him around.
Dean then goes on to paint a picture of a life that revolves around money, fame, and success. He uses the metaphor of "turning up" as a symbol of living life to the fullest and breaking free from any negative baggage from the past relationship. The line "I ain't got time to be thinking about you" is a clear sign that Dean is moving on and has no intention of rekindling the relationship.
The chorus of the song underscores Dean's intention of celebrating life and living it on his terms. The line "I'm just getting started" is a message to his partner that even though the relationship did not work out, he is not going to give up on finding happiness and success.
Overall, "I'm Not Sorry" is a message of empowerment and moving on from a relationship that did not work out. Dean uses his talent for storytelling to paint a vivid picture of living life on his terms and the freedom that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I live my life like this
I live my life in a way that suits me best, according to my standards and desires
Tell me how could I miss
Why should I miss anything or anyone when I can live my life for myself
Giving you everything you deserve
I have no regrets for giving you what you deserved, but that doesn't mean we have to be together
You know I be doin' the most
You know I always give it my all, and I won't stop now
While you be back at home
While you're at home, I'm out here living my best life
I promise baby it could be worse
I'm warning you that if you think my current lifestyle is too much, it could be even crazier
I'm out here gettin' my money
I'm working hard to earn my money, and I won't apologize for it
Everyday sunny
Every day is a chance for me to shine and live my best life
Steez on flame
I'm on fire with my style and personality
I know, I know
I'm aware of what I'm doing, and I'm not ashamed of it
Telling my chauffeur "Hurry up and wait"
I'm in control, and I'll move at my own pace
Too too, he be like
My chauffeur responds and obeys my commands
Zoom, you on your solo
While you're alone, I'm out here living my best life and enjoying myself
While I'm takin' photos to post
I'm capturing my moments and sharing them with the world
Whoo, I know you feel crazy now
I know you might feel jealous, but that's not my problem
Girl, I forgot about missin' you
I don't miss you anymore, and I'm not ashamed of it
I've been too busy out gettin' my yaper
I've been working hard and making money, which is more important to me than missing you
I ain't got time to be thinkin' bout you
I'm too busy focusing on myself to think about you
Home girls lookin' at me like
Other girls are noticing and admiring me
"What's up, what's up?
They want to know what's going on with me
What's good, what's good
They want to know what's cool and happening in my life
Where you at right now?
They're interested in my whereabouts
How long will you be on my side of town?"
They want to know if I'll be around for a while
Chillin' in Itaewon
I'm taking some time off to relax in a cool place
Take a look at my passport now
I'm traveling and seeing the world, and it's amazing
I been gettin' that money, whoo
I've been hustling and making a lot of money
I ain't tryin' to hurt you
I'm not trying to be mean, just honest
But I gotta keep it one hundred, yeah, whoo
I have to be real and true to myself
The whole world know me now
I'm famous and well-known everywhere
Girl, I ain't thinkin' 'bout you
I'm focused on myself, not you
No, I ain't thinkin' 'bout you
I'm not interested in you anymore
Girl, I ain't frontin', I'm really stuntin'
I'm not pretending or showing off; I'm actually doing well
Just speaking the truth
I'm being honest with you
Girl, you be lyin'
You're not being truthful with yourself
If you said you don't see me now
You can't deny that I'm doing well and living my best life
Watch me go on and act a fool
I'm having fun and doing what I want
Turnin' up, turnin' up
I'm having a good time and living it up
Too busy turnin' up, turnin' up
I'm too busy enjoying myself to care about anything else
I've been turnin' up, turnin' up
I'm always having fun and enjoying life
And I'm not sorry
I have no regrets for how I'm living my life
I'm not sorry, baby
I'm not apologizing to anyone for being myself
I'm not sorry, babe
I have no reason to say sorry to anyone
I'm not sorry, baby
I'm not apologizing to anyone for my lifestyle
I'm not sorry, baby
I won't apologize for how I choose to live my life
I'm not sorry, baby
I have no reason to be sorry for being myself
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HAN SANG KIM, HYEOK KWON, ERIC A. BELLINGER, GIBSON JARAH LAFAYETTE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jada Coleman
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@julesprieto394
I live my life like this
Tell me how could I miss
Giving you everything you deserve
You know I be doin' the most
While you be back at home
I promise baby it could be worse
I'm out here gettin' my money
Everyday sunny
Steez on flame
I know, I know
Telling my chauffeur "Hurry up and wait"
Too too, he be like
Too too, time to hit that road
Zoom, you on your solo
While I'm takin' photos to post
Whoo, I know you feel crazy now
I'm sorry
No, I'm not sorry
I'm just getting started
And my life's a party
So I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
Said I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
Girl, I forgot about missin' you
Said, I forgot about missin' you
I've been too busy out gettin' my yaper
I ain't got time to be thinkin' bout you
I've been on your mind, true
Twenty racks on my wrist
Still I ain't got time for you
Home girls lookin' at me like
"What's up, what's up?
What's good, what's good
Where you at right now?
How long will you be on my side of town?"
Chillin' in Itaewon
Take a look at my passport now
I been gettin' that money, whoo
I ain't tryin' to hurt you
But I gotta keep it one hundred, yeah, whoo
The whole world know me now
I'm sorry
No, I'm not sorry
I'm just getting started
And my life's a party
So I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
Said I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
I'm sorry
No, I'm not sorry
I'm just getting started
And my life's a party
So I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
You know I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
Girl, I ain't thinkin' 'bout you
No, I ain't thinkin 'bout you
Girl, I ain't frontin', I'm really stuntin'
Just speaking the truth
Girl, you be lyin'
If you said you don't see me now
Watch me go on and act a fool
Hear me when I say
I'm sorry
No, I'm not sorry
I'm just getting started
And my life's a party
So I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
Said I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
I'm sorry
No, I'm not sorry
I'm just getting started
And my life's a party
So I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
You know I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
Turnin' up, turnin' up
Too busy turnin' up, turnin' up
I've been turnin' up, turnin' up
And I'm not sorry
I'm not sorry, baby
I'm not sorry
I'm not sorry, babe
I'm not sorry
I'm not sorry, baby
I'm not sorry
I'm not sorry, baby
I'm not sorry
I'm not sorry, baby
@marija2568
I'm Not Sorry
Dean
I live my life like this
Tell me how could I miss
Giving you everything you deserve
You know I be doin' the most
While you be back at home
I promise baby it could be worse
I'm out here gettin' my money
Everyday sunny
Steez on flame
I know, I know
Telling my chauffeur "Hurry up and wait"
Too too, he be like
Too too, time to hit that road
Zoom, you on your solo
While I'm takin' photos to post
Whoo, I know you feel crazy now
I'm sorry
No, I'm not sorry
I'm just getting started
And my life's a party
So I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
Said I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
Girl, I forgot about missin' you
Said, I forgot about missin' you
I've been too busy out gettin' my yaper
I ain't got time to be thinkin' bout you
I've been on your mind, true
Twenty racks on my wrist
Still I ain't got time for you
Home girls lookin' at me like
"What's up, what's up?
What's good, what's good
Where you at right now?
How long will you be on my side of town?"
Chillin' in Itaewon
Take a look at my passport now
I been gettin' that money, whoo
I ain't tryin' to hurt you
But I gotta keep it one hundred, yeah, whoo
The whole world know me now
I'm sorry
No, I'm not sorry
I'm just getting started
And my life's a party
So I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
Said I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
I'm sorry
No, I'm not sorry
I'm just getting started
And my life's a party
So I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
You know I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
Girl, I ain't thinkin' 'bout you
No, I ain't thinkin 'bout you
Girl, I ain't frontin', I'm really stuntin'
Just speaking the truth
Girl, you be lyin'
If you said you don't see me now
Watch me go on and act a fool
Hear me when I say
I'm sorry
No, I'm not sorry
I'm just getting started
And my life's a party
So I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
Said I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
I'm sorry
No, I'm not sorry
I'm just getting started
And my life's a party
So I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
You know I'm turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin', turnin' up
Turnin' up, turnin' up
Too busy turnin' up, turnin' up
I've been turnin' up, turnin' up
And I'm not sorry
I'm not sorry, baby
I'm not sorry
I'm not sorry, babe
I'm not sorry
I'm not sorry, baby
I'm not sorry
I'm not sorry, baby
I'm not sorry
I'm not sorry, baby
@albypawlisch6736
i loooove the story being told in this song.
in the first verse the singer is frustrated with his lover but still faithful to them and cares about them. he even teases her saying that the distance his career causes “could be worse” and the bed spring noise suggests he means “at least i’m not sleeping around”.
in the second verse he’s grown even more distant from his lover to the point where they rarely talk and though it’s unclear if he’s actually been physically unfaithful, he is starting to pay attention to other women that want his attention. he remains unapologetic about his lifestyle, but now it feels less about his career pulling him around and more about the fame and glamour he revels in.
in the bridge he finally just goes “f*ck it” and although it isn’t stated explicitly, the bed springs from earlier come back in and remain for the rest of the song. the singer has become fully unfaithful to his lover and is a serial cheater. he is unapologetic.
seriously it’s so goooooood
@hyeonbiny
I live my life like this
Tell me how could
I miss giving you
everything you deserve
You know I be doin
the most while you
be back at home
I promise baby it could be worse
I'm out here gettin my money,
everyday sunny,
steez on flame I know I know
Tellin my chauffeur hurry up
and wait too too
He be like too too
Time to hit that road, zoom
You on your solo while
I'm takin photos to post
I know you feel crazy now
I'm sorry, no, I'm not sorry
I'm just gettin started,
and my life's a party
So I'm turnin' turnin' turnin'
turnin' turnin' turnin' turnin up
Said I'm turnin' turnin' turnin'
turnin' turnin' turnin up
Girl, I forgot about missin you
Said I forgot about missin you
I've been too busy out
gettin my yaper
I ain't got time to
be thinkin bout you
I've been on your mind, True
Twenty racks on my wrist still
I ain't got time for you
Homegirls lookin at me like
What's up what's up
What's good, what's good
Where you at right now
How long will you be on
my side of town
Chillen in Itaewon
Take a look at my passport now
I been gettin that money
I ain't tryin to hurt you
but I gotta keep it, 100
The whole world know me now
I'm sorry, no, I'm not sorry
I'm just gettin started
and my life's a party
So I'm turnin' turnin' turnin'
turnin' turnin' turnin up
Said I'm turnin' turnin' turnin'
turnin' turnin' turnin up
I'm sorry, no, I'm not sorry
I'm just gettin started
and my life's a party
So I'm turnin' turnin' turnin'
turnin' turnin' turnin up
Said I'm turnin' turnin' turnin'
turnin' turnin' turnin up
Girl, I ain't thinkin bout you
No, I ain't thinkin bout you
Girl, I ain't frontin,
I'm really stunting,
just speakin the truth
Girl you'be lyin if you said
you don't see me now
Watch me go on
and act a fool
Hear me when I say
I'm sorry, no, I'm not sorry
I'm just gettin started
and my life's a party
So I'm turnin' turnin' turnin'
turnin' turnin' turnin up
Said I'm turnin' turnin' turnin'
turnin' turnin' turnin up
I'm sorry, no, I'm not sorry
I'm just gettin started
and my life's a party
So I'm turnin' turnin'
turnin' turnin' turnin' up
You know I’m turnin'
turnin' turnin' turnin' turnin' up
Turnin up, turnin up
Too busy turnin up, turnin up
I’ve been turnin up turnin up
And I’m not sorry,
I’m not sorry baby
I’m not sorry,
I’m not sorry babe
I’m not sorry,
I’m not sorry baby
I’m not sorry,
I’m not sorry baby
I’m not sorry,
I’m not sorry babe
@hopelesshopebot8602
DEAN IS SUCH AN UNDERRATED LEGEND. IDK WHY HIS MUSIC GETS SUCH LESS VIEWS,,,,YALL ARE MISSING OUT HONESTLY
@Kyu-qg3nc
YEE❤💞❤💞
@yessir4171
IKR I BEEN LISTENING TO HIM FOR A YEAR 😂
@wonhobubbles3544
Tell that to the antis....
@prawn2668
views arent everyhing for non kpop artist, alot of people listen to him in korea, hes basically a house hold name esp with with people in their 20s and lower
@beriperic2587
I thought so too but he's bigger in Korea. In the US not alot of ppl know him. (Or any where else) Almost everyone knows him because of INSTAGRAM. I think they listen to him on a diff platform that's not YouTube or Spotify. I'm in Korea currently so I'm learning alot lol
@__-cd5ju
Dean is such a great artist, I don't understand why this has such little views
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Edit:
Wow, so many people commenting about how many views this has now and how he's blown up like... yes I know. This post was made 5 years ago when it only had maybe 2 million views and the song had already been out since 2015 maybe (and I know views aren't everything okay, so please lay off lol). Back then, I was getting into K RnB and noticed he wasn't getting as much traction compared to other K-RnB artists back then (such as rappers within the same genre) yet he had so many collab work (both singing and writing). His sound is also more western so I also wondered why he wasn't getting noticed overseas. But ofc, that has changed, and he's had many concerts all over, and I'm glad I didn't miss out.
it's been so long since his last full studio album and it would be great to see him comeback with one, but hope he is doing what is the most comfortable for him is the most I can wish for him as a listener.
@dd-eb3bo
he is not with any big agency so he is not being promoted :( but listening to his recent interview he seems not to care and be satisfied so ITS ok
@whitneyschannel3926
IT IS NOW 4M WHAT??? but yeah.. it has almost 5M