Their debut album, titled "Cheerful Sensibility" was released in May 2007, and was the sixth best-selling album in that same year. It includes their debut song "Love Sick" which topped the K-Pop charts for eight consecutive weeks.
Prior to that, the members appeared on the show "Wanna be my girlfriend?" (Korean: 두근두근 여친만들기) on the Korean television channel Mnet. The band also performed on stage live at Rolling Hall and held their first official showcase at Live House Melon-AX, Gwangjang-dong in Seoul on May 27, 2007.
Their album combined 13 songs that were loosely divided into two parts, “Emotional Chapter” and “F.T. Island Chapter”, according to the genre of the songs. The “Emotional Chapter” consists of rock ballads, while the "F.T. Island Chapter" was produced by the Japanese composers who worked with the Japanese band SMAP and is composed of a variety of pop-rock songs.
Selling over 79,000 copies in 2007, it was the sixth best-selling album of the year.[9] The album was re-released on December 3, 2007, titled The Refreshment, with three extra songs, a photobook, a stack of photo cards, and a mixing program called Music 2.0, which allows one to adjust the levels of the instruments and vocals. This edition sold 25,724 copies in December 2007.
Current Members:
[*]이홍기 (Lee Honggi) as main vocalist[/*][*]최민환 (Choi Minhwan) as drummer and vocals[/*][*]이재진 (Lee Jaejin) as main vocalist and bassist[/*]Past Members:
[*]오원빈 (Oh Wonbin) former bassist
[/*][*]최종훈(Choi Jonghoon) former keyboardist, and guitarist[/*][*]송승현 (Song Seunghyun) former guitarist[/*]
Wind
F.T Island Lyrics
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When seeking truth the answer is the road
When seeking wisdom the journey is your home
Fight through the wind, fight through the rain
Fight through the cold
We left ourselves behind on dancing wire
The loved ones we left back home will be our choir
Fight through the wind, fight through the rain
Dance in the fire
Don't bless me
No, don't bless me
We don't want your blessings
Don't bless me
We don't want your blessings
Give me the pen
Give me the sword
Let me cut away the darkness, and pin it to the wall
Let us sing a song of beauty as before
Give us the wind, give us the wind
Give us the storm
Pushing back the lake
We found something more
Like a song in a word
Like the heartbreak of birds
And there, beneath the sand
Looking like the rain
We found some God
And the will to change
We set out to find something to hold
When seeking truth the answer is the road
When seeking wisdom the journey is your home
Fight through the wind, fight through the rain
Fight through the cold
Give me the pen, give me the sword
Let me cut away the darkness, and pin it to the wall
Let us sing a song of beauty as before
Give us the wind, give us the wind, give us the storm
The lyrics of "Wind" by F.T Island depict a journey of self-discovery and resilience in the face of challenges. The first verse speaks of the search for something to cling to while on the path of seeking truth and wisdom. The road symbolizes the quest for truth, and the journey itself becomes a source of wisdom. The repetitive phrase "Fight through the wind, fight through the rain, fight through the cold" highlights the perseverance and determination required to overcome obstacles.
The second verse explores leaving behind familiar comforts and relationships to pursue personal growth. The mention of loved ones forming a choir back home suggests their support and encouragement. Despite facing opposition and doubt from others ("doubters be the stick, the thorn, the brier"), the lyrics urge to persevere and find strength amid adversity, even if it means facing challenges head-on and "dancing in the fire."
The repeated refrain of "Don't bless me, we don't want your blessings" hints at a rejection of external validation or approval, emphasizing a desire for self-reliance and autonomy. The request for a pen and a sword signifies a yearning for tools of expression and action. The imagery of cutting away darkness and singing a song of beauty suggests a cathartic release and a search for inner light and harmony amidst chaos and struggle.
The final verses delve into a transformative experience of discovering something profound beneath the surface, likened to finding a hidden treasure ("pushing back the lake, we found something more"). The imagery of a song in a word and the heartbreak of birds conveys a sense of melancholy beauty and revelations that touch the soul. The mention of finding "some God and the will to change" alludes to a spiritual awakening and a newfound determination to evolve and grow.
Overall, "Wind" by F.T Island conveys a powerful message of resilience, self-discovery, and the beauty found in perseverance and inner strength. The lyrics encourage embracing challenges, following one's own path, and finding solace and inspiration in the journey towards truth and wisdom amidst adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
We set out to find something to hold
We embarked on a journey to discover something meaningful to anchor ourselves to
When seeking truth the answer is the road
In the pursuit of truth, the journey itself reveals the answers we seek
When seeking wisdom the journey is your home
True wisdom is found in the experiences and lessons learned along the way
Fight through the wind, fight through the rain
Persist and endure through challenges and adversity
Fight through the cold
Continue forward despite facing difficult and uncomfortable circumstances
We left ourselves behind on dancing wire
We courageously moved forward into the unknown, leaving behind our comfort zone
The loved ones we left back home will be our choir
The support and memories of those we care about will give us strength and motivation
Let the doubters be the stick, the thorn, the brier
Use the skepticism and obstacles of others as fuel to drive us forward
Fight through the wind, fight through the rain
Persevere through challenges and hardships
Dance in the fire
Find joy and resilience in adversity, embracing difficult circumstances
Don't bless me
We do not seek or need the approval or well-wishes of others
No, don't bless me
We are determined to forge our own path without relying on external validation
We don't want your blessings
We are independent and self-sufficient in our journey
Give me the pen
Grant me the tool to express my thoughts and emotions
Give me the sword
Provide me with the means to defend myself and overcome obstacles
Let me cut away the darkness, and pin it to the wall
Empower me to confront and conquer negativity and ignorance
Let us sing a song of beauty as before
Let us create harmony and celebrate the beauty of our journey
Give us the wind, give us the wind
Grant us the force and energy to push forward
Give us the storm
Provide us with the challenges and trials that will make us stronger
Pushing back the lake
Defying natural obstacles and facing daunting challenges head-on
We found something more
Discovering deeper meaning and purpose in our journey
Like a song in a word
Finding beauty and inspiration in the smallest of details
Like the heartbreak of birds
Experiencing the pain and growth that comes with new beginnings and transformations
And there, beneath the sand
In hidden and unexpected places
Looking like the rain
Appearing to be something ordinary or mundane
We found some God
Encountering spiritual or transcendent elements in the midst of challenges
And the will to change
The determination and motivation to transform and evolve
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John Gerrit Welmers, Samuel Thompson Herring, William Hugh Cashion
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I swear this man could sing the periodic table of elements and I would melt.
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Shivam Surati
That would be crazy 😂💯
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BlueMeaney49
One of the thinks I like about Hongki...his pronunciation is always so clear, it's easy to learn the words of the song even if it isn't your first language.
wmhfv
It's incredibly impressive when you think about the muscularity that goes into singing. His enunciation doesn't take ANYTHING away from the vocal production.
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True
Calipso
I was thinking the same thing, my dominant language is spanish but it's easy to learn the song.