Tablo is the rapper, singer, lyricist, and composer of Epik High. Tablo has a Masters Degree from Stanford University (California, USA) where he majored in English Literature and Creative Writing. When he was 17 years old he wrote the song Rainy Christmas with the famous Korean singer Kim Gun-mo. While attending Stanford University, Tablo was part of an underground hip hop group known as 4n Objects, which caught the attention of CB Mass and Drunken Tiger, leading to them eventually offer to support Tablo in releasing a solo album in Korea.
Mithra Jin is the rapper and lyricist of Epik High. Mithra Jin had been featured on over 11 major albums in Korea even before Epik High's debut. Mithra Jin and Tablo met through the Movement Crew (a collaboration of hip hop artists who are determined to promote social and political awareness through hip hop culture and music), during a freestyle contest in Seoul. Mithra Jin was pursuing a solo career of his own, but with his artistic vision and style matching so well with Tablo's, the two decided to join together.
DJ Tukutz is Epik High's DJ, "the boy with the magic fingers". He started DJing in 1995, and has attended the Technics DJ School in South Korea. He has DJed in not only Korea, but also in Japan at raves, and in America on radio shows, live events and clubs around Boston and NYC. He had also composed many of Epik High's songs.
Epik High's debut album was Map of the Human Soul, released in 2003 and featuring some big Korean hip hop names such as CB Mass, Drunken Tiger and Yoon Mi-rae (T). This album and the following three (High Society (2004), Swan Songs (2005) and Remapping the Human Soul (2007)), have featured other well-known Korean artists such as Nell, Clazziquai Project, Loveholic, TBNY, unknownDJs, Pe2ny and more.
In 2005, Epik High won several awards including Best Hip Hop Artist at the Korean Gold Disc Awards, and a tie for Best Artist of the year. Their song Fly, from their third album Swan Songs was a huge hit, claiming the #1 place on many Korean TV music programs and online music charts. This song also appeared in the video game FIFA 07 as the signature Korean track.
Epik High, and especially Tablo, are often featured in the releases of other artists', and have formed several side-project including Blac Bakery, Blu Sunflower and A.R.K.
Their releases, Pieces, Part One and Remapping the Human Soul, featured a different style of music than their previous albums. Some songs more aggressive and controversial, and other more heartfelt.
In 2009, Epik High formed their own independent label, Map the Soul Inc., with their first release under this label being the book-album, 魂: Map the Soul. In late July, Epik High collaborated with the Korean electronic DJ team, Planet Shiver, to remix a number of Epik High's previous hits with the result being that of songs which sounded nothing like the original, yet still remained addictive. Epik High returned in September with a new two-disc album called [e], which consisted of 30 tracks, their largest yet. Altogether, the number of songs released for 2009 alone consisted of well over 50 tracks—including skits and remixes.
In 2010, despite the fact that DJ Tukutz temporarily left Epik High to enter the Korean army to perform his mandatory 2 year service, Tablo and Mithra Jin, now under Woolim Entertainment, were able to release Epilogue. This would be Epik High's last and only album under Woolim Entertainment before Mithra Jin joined the army to perform his service, and Tablo, disappearing from the spotlight as a result of harassment from Korean netizens who questioned the authenticity of his academic education at Stanford University.
With the completion of their army service in 2012 for DJ Tukutz and Mithra Jin, both members joined Tablo in signing with YG Entertainment, home to most notably, BIGBANG and 2NE1. With Tablo's release of his solo album, Fever's End under YG Entertainment in 2012, all members of Epik High are united again and are set to release their much anticipated album in September.
내 얘기 같아
Epik High Lyrics
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웃어야 할지 몰라
고개만 끄덕
끄덕거리고 있다
이 모든 게
내 얘기 같아
저 화면 속에서 울고 있는 너
눈시울이 붉어져 woo, woo
TV를 껐다 또 키고
채널을 계속 돌려도
마음 아픈 장면만 보이고
라디오를 잠시 틀어도
나 같은 사연만 들리고
새벽은 어느덧 오고
눈감아도 네가 보여
상실은 날 이기적인 놈 만드네
내 작은 공허 채우겠다고 타인의 감정 갈취해
마음에 담고 마는 게
내께 아닌 쓸쓸함과 외로움을
마음과 입에 담아
내 얘기 같다며 공감을 해
실은 겁이 나
온전히 내꺼인 뭘 느낄까 봐
삐쳐나온 감정 한 가닥도 싹둑
한 올만 당겨져도
나라는 이 실타래가 전부 풀릴까 봐
괜찮다가도 가끔
귀를 스쳐 가는 가사 한 마디에
마음이 무너지곤 해
되돌릴 수가 없다면 더 망가지는 게
약이 될까 싶어
쓴 기억을 먹어치우네
셀 수 없이 본 대사마저 외운
이별 장면에 밤새 눈물 쏟아내고
비워낸 만큼 언젠가는 채워질까
너의 빈자리 메워줄 슬픔을 쫓아 계속
내 얘기 같아
저 노래 속에서 울고 있는 너
다 내 마음 같아
눈시울이 붉어져 woo, woo
난 이제서야 보여
화면 속 널려있는 비극이
곡마다 한 음 한 음 새겨넣은 신음이
세상 다 나처럼 가슴 아파서
내 맘 좀 알아달라고 소리 내는 거였어
결국 이별 앞에서 무심했던 나도 무너져 내리잖아
우리 인연은 끝나도
모든 것에 네가 보이니까
도망치는 날 자꾸만 붙잡으니까
싫다, 저게 말이 되나며 비웃던 전개와
뻔한 대사들이 내 마음에 콕콕 박히는 게
세상 어디에도 없는 운명 같은 일들
그 기만에 속고 싶다는 게
내가 정신이 나갔나?
감정이 입되는 나
눈가가 촉촉해지곤 해
울 힘도 없는 나 대신 우는구나
내가 보고 듣고 느끼는 게 전부 다
내 얘기 같아
저 거울 속에서 울고 있는 너
다 내 마음 같아
눈시울이 붉어져 woo, woo
TV를 껐다 또 키고
채널을 계속 돌려도
마음 아픈 장면만 보이고
라디오를 잠시 틀어도
나 같은 사연만 들리고
새벽은 어느덧 오고
눈감아도 네가 보여
울어야 할지
웃어야 할지 몰라
고개만 끄덕
끄덕거리고 있다
The song 내 얘기 같아 (My Story) is a collaboration project between Epik High and Heize. It is a song that talks about the turmoil of emotions that come with heartbreak and the comfort that music can provide. The lyrics express the confusion of whether to cry or to smile, and the feeling of loneliness even when surrounded by media. The chorus “내 얘기 같아” (It’s like my story) emphasizes the relatability of the song, that someone out there is feeling the same way.
The first verse talks about the struggle of constantly trying to find something that can alleviate the pain of heartbreak. The media becomes a source of distraction, but even with the endless channels and radio stations, the pain continues to surface. The second verse reveals the selfishness that comes with the loss of a loved one, where one tries to fill the emptiness in their heart by taking away the emotions of others. The fear of being alone with one’s own loneliness and sadness is also apparent.
In the pre-chorus, the lyrics express the fear of vulnerability and the possibility of being hurt again. The need to suppress emotions and the fear of losing oneself in the process. The chorus repeats the phrase “내 얘기 같아” (It’s like my story) as a reminder that no one is alone in their struggles. The bridge talks about the acceptance of pain and the need to embrace it to move on. The final chorus repeats the same feelings of confusion and loneliness at the beginning, emphasizing the cyclical nature of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
울어야 할지
I don't know if I should cry or smile
웃어야 할지 몰라
I'm confused about whether to smile or not
고개만 끄덕
I just nod my head
끄덕거리고 있다
I keep nodding
이 모든 게
All of this
내 얘기 같아
Feels like my story
저 화면 속에서 울고 있는 너
You're crying on the screen
다 내 마음 같아
It's all like my heart
눈시울이 붉어져 woo, woo
My eyes are getting red, woo, woo
TV를 껐다 또 키고
I turn off and on the TV
채널을 계속 돌려도
I keep changing the channel
마음 아픈 장면만 보이고
But only painful scenes appear
라디오를 잠시 틀어도
Even if I turn on the radio for a moment
나 같은 사연만 들리고
I only hear stories like mine
새벽은 어느덧 오고
Dawn is already coming
눈감아도 네가 보여
Even if I close my eyes, I see you
상실은 날 이기적인 놈 만드네
Loss makes me a selfish person
내 작은 공허 채우겠다고 타인의 감정 갈취해
I try to fill my emptiness by absorbing other people's emotions
마음에 담고 마는 게
Keeping it all in my heart
내께 아닌 쓸쓸함과 외로움을
My loneliness and sadness that don't belong to me
마음과 입에 담아
I keep it in my heart and hide it
내 얘기 같다며 공감을 해
Others say they can relate to my story
실은 겁이 나
Honestly, I'm scared
온전히 내꺼인 뭘 느낄까 봐
I'm afraid I won't feel complete
삐쳐나온 감정 한 가닥도 싹둑
My twisted emotions disappear all at once
한 올만 당겨져도
Even if I try to hold on
나라는 이 실타래가 전부 풀릴까 봐
I'm afraid I'll unravel like a frayed thread
괜찮다가도 가끔
Even when I'm okay
귀를 스쳐 가는 가사 한 마디에
A single line in a song that touches my heart
마음이 무너지곤 해
Makes my heart break down
되돌릴 수가 없다면 더 망가지는 게
If I can't go back, I'll only get worse
약이 될까 싶어
I wonder if it'll be a medicine
쓴 기억을 먹어치우네
So I try to eat up the bitter memories
셀 수 없이 본 대사마저 외운
I've memorized countless lines
이별 장면에 밤새 눈물 쏟아내고
Crying all night at the scene of a breakup
비워낸 만큼 언젠가는 채워질까
Will it eventually be filled like it was emptied?
너의 빈자리 메워줄 슬픔을 쫓아 계속
Chasing the sadness that will fill your empty space
저 노래 속에서 울고 있는 너
You're crying in that song
난 이제서야 보여
Now, I finally see
화면 속 널려있는 비극이
The tragedy spread out on the screen
곡마다 한 음 한 음 새겨넣은 신음이
The groans engraved in every note
세상 다 나처럼 가슴 아파서
The world that hurts like me
내 맘 좀 알아달라고 소리 내는 거였어
I was asking for someone to understand my heart
결국 이별 앞에서 무심했던 나도 무너져 내리잖아
In the end, I break down in front of goodbye
우리 인연은 끝나도
Our connection may be over
모든 것에 네가 보이니까
But I still see you in everything
도망치는 날 자꾸만 붙잡으니까
I keep being held back when I try to run away
싫다, 저게 말이 되나며 비웃던 전개와
I hate it, and I laugh at the plot that doesn't make sense
뻔한 대사들이 내 마음에 콕콕 박히는 게
The cliched lines stick to my heart
세상 어디에도 없는 운명 같은 일들
Unprecedented fate in this world
그 기만에 속고 싶다는 게
I want to be deceived by it
내가 정신이 나갔나?
Have I lost my mind?
감정이 입되는 나
I'm a person who wears my emotions on my sleeves
눈가가 촉촉해지곤 해
My eyes get wet
울 힘도 없는 나 대신 우는구나
I'm not strong enough to cry, so someone else cries for me
내가 보고 듣고 느끼는 게 전부 다
Everything I see, hear, and feel is all there is
내 얘기 같아
Feels like my story
저 거울 속에서 울고 있는 너
You're crying inside that mirror
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Seonwoong Lee, Jeong Sik Kim, Jin Choi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Thank you for the explaination, may I ask for the link or hangul name of the song by Lee Mija singer?