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.
Lovedrunk
Epik High Lyrics
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빙글빙글 도는 내 머리가 널
널 지우는 중
울렁 울렁거리는 가슴과
쿵쿵 쿵쿵거리는 심장이 널
널 지우는 중
애써, 애써
바보처럼 이렇게
전부 망가지는데
애써, 애써
너를 잊으려고 해
바보처럼 이렇게
I will never be okay
어쩌면 너를
널 지우다 내가 지워질 것 같아
달은 차갑고 오늘따라 술이 달다
이럼 안 되는데 (너를 지우려고 해)
널 지우려해 (바보처럼 이렇게)
이건 망가지는게 아니야 너만 알던 몸과
마음이 새 살 돋게 하려고 행하는 초기화
계절이 바뀌어 하는 탈바꿈일 뿐
널 벗고 알몸이 돼 상처 입고 애를 쓰는 중
술에 술을 섞듯 독에 독을 섞어 해독이
되길 바라는게 뭐가 새롭지?
해롭지만 so is love
꽃길의 흔적이 가시밭길인 건 안 보이는 법
줄담배 안개가 갤 때쯤 I'll wake up
추락해 밑바닥 칠 때쯤 I'll wake up
못 살리는 건 고이 재워주는것이 break up
네가 눈앞에 헛것이라도 되게 I'ma drink up
이렇게 애써
애써
너를 지우려고 해
바보처럼 이렇게
전부 망가지는데
어쩌면 너를
널 지우다 내가 지워질 것 같아
달은 차갑고 오늘따라 술이 달다
이럼 안 되는데 (너를 지우려고 해)
널 지우려해 (바보처럼 이렇게)
흔들 흔들거리는 다리와
빙글빙글 도는 내 머리가 널
널 지우는 중
습관이 됐나? 술로 소독하지 매일 밤 (매일 밤)
아물만 하면 bleed 하는 베인 마음
필름 끊어져야 잠이 들고
깨면 되감겨 반복되는 엔딩 장면들이 내 일상
서울 하늘에 저 달이 홀로 떠있듯이
나 홀로 지키네 어둠만 남은 거실을
네가 남긴 흔적은 집안 곳곳에서 지웠지만
미련은 아직 내 손 못 놓네
어쩌면 영원보다 질긴
정을 떼고나니 주정만 남았나봐
술 한잔에 눈물 쏟다가 미친놈처럼 웃지
어서 그 독을 잔 넘치게 따라봐
내가 이렇게 애써
애써
너를 지우려고 해
바보처럼 이렇게
전부 망가지는데
어쩌면 너를
잠이 안 와, 네 생각이나
이별은 쓰고 술은 너무 달다
I've been tryin' to erase ya
I've been tryin' to erase ya
이렇게 애써 (널 지우려 해)
애써 널, 널 지우다
내가 지워질 것 같아 (내가 지워질 것 같아)
달은 차갑고 오늘따라 술이 달다
이럼 안 되는데 yeah
널 지우려해 yeah ooh
흔들 흔들거리는 다리와
빙글빙글 도는 내 머리가 널
널 지우는 중
울렁 울렁거리는 가슴과
쿵쿵 쿵쿵거리는 심장이 널
The song "Lovedrunk" by Epik High showcases the pain of a breakup and the struggle to move on. The opening verses describe the physical manifestations of the singer's distress as their body shakes and their heart and chest pound, all while trying to forget the person they loved. The chorus repeats the phrase "I will never be okay" and adds the sentiment that trying to erase the person is causing everything to fall apart.
The song continues with introspection about the process of healing. The singer compares it to detoxing from poisonous substances, but acknowledges that the pain is often worth it because love can be harmful. They question whether the body and mind can truly be reset and whether repeating the cycle of heartbreak can become a habit.
The bridge then gets more personal, describing the singer's individual experience with their breakup. Memories of their former lover are everywhere, but they can't seem to let go. The final chorus again repeats the "Lovedrunk" refrain and emphasizes the song's central point that forgetting someone takes immense effort and often feels impossible.
Overall, "Lovedrunk" shows Epik High's signature blend of introspective lyrics and hip hop production. The song captures the pain of heartbreak in a relatable way while also diving deep into the mentality and process of trying to forget someone.
Line by Line Meaning
흔들 흔들거리는 다리와
My shaking legs
빙글빙글 도는 내 머리가 널
My spinning head
널 지우는 중
Trying to forget you
울렁 울렁거리는 가슴과
My uneasy heart
쿵쿵 쿵쿵거리는 심장이 널
My pounding heart is thinking of you
애써, 애써
Trying, trying
너를 지우려고 해
Trying to erase you
바보처럼 이렇게
Like a fool
전부 망가지는데
Even though everything is falling apart
너를 잊으려고 해
Trying to forget you
I will never be okay
I will never be okay
어쩌면 너를
Maybe because of you
널 지우다 내가 지워질 것 같아
I feel like I will disappear while trying to erase you
달은 차갑고 오늘따라 술이 달다
The moon is cold and the alcohol is sweet today
이럼 안 되는데 (너를 지우려고 해)
But I can't do that (trying to forget you)
널 지우려해 (바보처럼 이렇게)
Trying to erase you (like a fool)
이건 망가지는게 아니야 너만 알던 몸과
This isn’t about destruction; it’s a reset to be the one you know just the body and mind
마음이 새 살 돋게 하려고 행하는 초기화
A reset that helps my heart to revive
계절이 바뀌어 하는 탈바꿈일 뿐
This is just a seasonal transformation
널 벗고 알몸이 돼 상처 입고 애를 쓰는 중
Stripping away you, I'm naked with wounds and struggle
술에 술을 섞듯 독에 독을 섞어 해독이
Mixing poisons together like mixing drinks for detoxification
되길 바라는게 뭐가 새롭지?
What's new in hoping that it becomes possible?
해롭지만 so is love
It might be harmful but so is love
꽃길의 흔적이 가시밭길인 건 안 보이는 법
It's invisible that the traces of a flower path become a path of thorns
줄담배 안개가 갤 때쯤 I'll wake up
I'll wake up around when the smoke from my cigarette fades away
추락해 밑바닥 칠 때쯤 I'll wake up
I'll wake up around the time when I hit the bottom in my downfall
못 살리는 건 고이 재워주는것이 break up
What can't be saved is put to rest, that's a break up
네가 눈앞에 헛것이라도 되게 I'ma drink up
Even though you are just an illusion before my eyes, I'ma drink up
이렇게 애써
Trying this hard
애써
Trying, trying
습관이 됐나? 술로 소독하지 매일 밤 (매일 밤)
Has it become a habit? Sanitizing myself with alcohol every night (every night)
아물만 하면 bleed 하는 베인 마음
A vain heart that bleeds with just a little pain relief
필름 끊어져야 잠이 들고
I need to cut off the film in my mind to fall asleep
깨면 되감겨 반복되는 엔딩 장면들이 내 일상
When I wake up, I rewind and repeat the ending scenes that have become my daily routine
서울 하늘에 저 달이 홀로 떠있듯이
Like how that moon is alone in the Seoul sky
나 홀로 지키네 어둠만 남은 거실을
I'm guarding the living room, where only darkness remains
네가 남긴 흔적은 집안 곳곳에서 지웠지만
I cleaned up the traces you left throughout the house but
미련은 아직 내 손 못 놓네
I still can't let go of my attachment to you
어쩌면 영원보다 질긴
Maybe it's more stubborn than eternity
정을 떼고나니 주정만 남았나봐
After pulling out love, only residue is left
술 한잔에 눈물 쏟다가 미친놈처럼 웃지
Pouring out tears with a drink, laughing crazily
어서 그 독을 잔 넘치게 따라봐
Quickly follow the poison overflowing from my cup
내가 이렇게 애써
I'm trying this hard
잠이 안 와, 네 생각이나
Can't sleep, thinking of you
이별은 쓰고 술은 너무 달다
The breakup is bitter, and the alcohol is too sweet
I've been tryin' to erase ya
I've been trying to erase you
이렇게 애써 (널 지우려 해)
Trying this hard (trying to erase you)
애써 널, 널 지우다
Trying to erase you, you
내가 지워질 것 같아 (내가 지워질 것 같아)
I feel like I will disappear (I feel like I will disappear)
이럼 안 되는데 yeah
But this isn't right, yeah
널 지우려해 yeah ooh
Trying to erase you, yeah ooh
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dj Tukutz, Mithra, Tablo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
wjdcks
EPIK HIGH:We need you in this song
IU:What should I sing?
EPIK HIGH:No.. we need you to do some kungfu
IU:????
Muhammad Farhan
IU is the all rounder icing
Knathan Knathan
Jeong Chan Choi it's probably from a drama with IU
Lalalae8
@Knathan Knathan no, this is mv made
Shiki
hahahahhaha lmao😂😂😂😂
pose
lmao
𝔦𝔲
IU is perfect idol. She can sing, rap, dance. Produce her own songs. Can act. She is also so good model. Natural pretty. Have kind and sweet personality. Strongest idol. How can people hate her? I love you IU, so much. You are best solist ever..
ChrisBrengel
IU has more talent and good looks than any one person should be allowed to have.
Defective
Fun fact about the title of this song: 술이 달다 means roughly that the alcohol tastes sweet. Often said when drinking soju. Since soju is a bitter drink, when soju tastes sweet, your life must be way more bitter.
d i a
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