Jiyong is the vocalist/rapper of the group, alongside T.O.P. He is a widely-accepted and talented songwriter, having won the ‘Songwriter Award’ in 2007 from MKMF. Jiyong has taken on an active role of composing songs for Big Bang, such as their hit song 'Haru Haru'.
He was originally supposed to debut as a child hip-hop artist in hope of gaining fame, popularity, and success like Lil' Bow Wow and Lil' Romeo did in the states. However he was unable to release an album and was limited to only appearing in YG artists’ albums. On January 2001, Jiyong debuted on the album, “Daehanmingook Hip-Hop Flex” as a rapper. He was later recruited with TaeYang (태양) to act in JinuSean’s MV as their minis, which happened on February of the same year.
Afterward he began to train for his planned debut as the hip-hop group, GDYB, with Tae Yang. During his training, he was already featured on songs and appearing in MVs by Perry, Se7en, JinuSean, Masta Wu, Wheesung, YG Family, Gummy, Swi.T, and Lexy. GDYB was allowed to release 2 songs for YG Family’s second album and appear alongside Se7en for the World Cup, but they, unfortunately, were never able to release an album nor debut. In 2004, both Tae Yang and Jiyong were listed as YG’s fresh, new faces and was scheduled that year. However, those plans were quickly cancelled by Hyun Suk, who had planned on forming a 4-6 member group. It wasn't until 2 years later, in 2006 YG Entertainment Inc. stated that Big Bang was finally able to announce their official debut. All the members of Big Bang are G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, Seungri, and Daesung.
INTRO. 권지용
G-Dragon Lyrics
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엄지 검지 약지 새끼 접고 중지 세워
올리고 돌리고 놀리고 now
이거나 쳐 먹어 먹어
Eh, 동방no예의지국 이 시국 쩖
Eh, 역대 급 순 최근에 실례 쩖
Eh, 뿌리 뽑아 음모야 waxin' 해
"우리 전에 봤었는데" 네? 아니요
"승리랑 친해" 라는데 어쩌라고요
술 한잔하게 나중에
예쁜 애들 잘 아는데
번호 좀 줄래 내가 왜? 대체 누구세요
Talk 알림 lock SNS도 비공개
점점 줄어드는 개인 대인관계 it ain't nothin'
만남 이 없어 노사연
No more drama, straight 종방연
Rest in peace? minus one
이름부터 애매모호하지
평화 빼기 하나 모두 middle fingers-up
엄지 검지 약지 새끼 접고 중지 세워
올리고 돌리고 놀리고 now
이거나 쳐 먹어 먹어
평화 빼기 하나 모두 middle fingers-up
엄지 검지 약지 새끼 접고 중지 세워
올리고 돌리고 놀리고 now
이거나 쳐 먹어 먹어
날 따라해 따라하다 행사까지
가끔은 진짜 가짜 뭐가 나인지
나훈아 너훈아 누가 알아
멍석 깔아 패 까봐 AR 깔아
역시 세상은 요지경 신신애
I veni vidi vici, 내 묘비명 screamin'
백타지 요즘 같은 때에 제정신 어디 있겠어
멘탈 붕괴 feel 잡아 집중해
Pay attention
"그 새끼보다 내가 못 한 게 뭐냐?" 던 새끼
비싼 보석 반지는 많아도 약지에 낄 ring은 없지
내 검지 삿대질 합죽이 합 쉿
엄지야
I'm a livin' legend 조용필 (feel it)
이 바닥 내 혓바닥에 기생
백태라 불려 소문 부풀려 하얀 구설이 되네
평화 빼기 하나 모두 middle fingers-up
엄지 검지 약지 새끼 접고 중지 세워
올리고 돌리고 놀리고 now
이거나 쳐 먹어 먹어
평화 빼기 하나 모두 middle fingers-up
엄지 검지 약지 새끼 접고 중지 세워
올리고 돌리고 놀리고 now
이거나 쳐 먹어 먹어
I just wanna make ya' 이거나 먹어
I just wanna make ya' 이거나 먹어
I just wanna make ya' 씨 발라 먹어
I just wanna make ya' 엿 바꿔 먹어
젓가락 아니죠 손가락 행진곡
어느 장단 내 장단 맞춤 아다리요
사주 팔자 유명인사 잠깐 stop 권지용
외국말로는 V, cheese
한국말로는 김치 평화
평화 빼기 하나 모두 middle fingers-up
엄지 검지 약지 새끼 접고 중지 세워
올리고 돌리고 놀리고 now
이거나 쳐 먹어 먹어
평화 빼기 하나 모두 middle fingers-up
엄지 검지 약지 새끼 접고 중지 세워
올리고 돌리고 놀리고 now
이거나 쳐 먹어 먹어
In "Middle Fingers-Up," G-Dragon expresses his disdain for societal expectations and norms, instead choosing to assert his individuality and embrace his own eccentricities. The first line of the song encourages listeners to take away one thing from peace and raise their middle fingers in defiance. G-Dragon instructs them to fold their thumb, index, and ring fingers, and hold up their middle fingers boldly. Throughout the song, he alludes to his journey towards success, referencing his humble beginnings in the group Big Bang by giving a shoutout to his collaborator and friend, Seungri.
The lyrics also address the toxicity of the music industry while simultaneously poking fun at it. G-Dragon uses satirical wordplay to critique the hypocritical behavior of some artists, who publicly advocate for peace and justice but contradict themselves in their private lives. He also emphasizes the importance of focusing on oneself, ignoring external noise, and achieving personal goals. The song's catchy beat and engaging beat drop are symbolic of G-Dragon's unwavering confidence and defiance against societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
평화 빼기 하나 모두 middle fingers-up
Taking away one piece of peace, everyone put your middle fingers up
엄지 검지 약지 새끼 접고 중지 세워
Fold your forefinger, middle finger and ring finger to make a fist and raise the middle one
올리고 돌리고 놀리고 now
Raising, spinning, and playing now
이거나 쳐 먹어 먹어
Do it or eat it
Eh, 동방no예의지국 이 시국 쩖
Eh, Eastern etiquette? Who cares in this situation
Eh, 역대 급 순 최근에 실례 쩖
Eh, unprecedented and recent rudeness
Eh, 뿌리 뽑아 음모야 waxin' 해
Eh, rooted conspiracy, wax it off
Eh, 알 바야 쓰레빠야? 짜샤 뭐?
Eh, should I know? Who cares?
"우리 전에 봤었는데" 네? 아니요
"We've met before" Yes? No
"승리랑 친해" 라는데 어쩌라고요
"You're close with Seungri" And?
술 한잔하게 나중에
Let's have a drink later
예쁜 애들 잘 아는데
I know some pretty girls
번호 좀 줄래 내가 왜? 대체 누구세요
Can you give me your number? Why? Who are you?
Talk 알림 lock SNS도 비공개
Locking notifications, setting social media to private
점점 줄어드는 개인 대인관계 it ain't nothin'
Decreasing personal relationships, it ain't nothing
만남 이 없어 노사연
No meetings, no drama
No more drama, straight 종방연
Straight to the end with no more drama
Rest in peace? minus one
Rest in peace? Minus one person
이름부터 애매모호하지
The name is vague from the start
이거나 쳐 먹어 먹어
Do it or eat it
날 따라해 따라하다 행사까지
Following me until the event is done
가끔은 진짜 가짜 뭐가 나인지
Sometimes real, sometimes fake, what am I
나훈아 너훈아 누가 알아
Who knows if I'm Na Hoon-a (famous singer) or you Hoon-a (common name)
멍석 깔아 패 까봐 AR 깔아
Laying a foundation, drawing out a plan, laying the AR
역시 세상은 요지경 신신애
The world is truly a mess, full of faith and love
I veni vidi vici, 내 묘비명 screamin'
I came, I saw, I conquered, my grave name is screaming
백타지 요즘 같은 때에 제정신 어디 있겠어
In times like this, how can one be in their right mind
멘탈 붕괴 feel 잡아 집중해
Grasp your feelings, focus on it, stop a mental breakdown
Pay attention
Pay attention
"그 새끼보다 내가 못 한 게 뭐냐?" 던 새끼
"What can that bastard do that I can't?" You know who said that
비싼 보석 반지는 많아도 약지에 낄 ring은 없지
Though there may be many expensive jewel rings, there's none that fit on the pinky
내 검지 삿대질 합죽이 합 쉿
My forefinger traps you, shh
엄지야
Thumb
I'm a livin' legend 조용필 (feel it)
I'm a livin' legend, Cho Yong-pil (feel it)
이 바닥 내 혓바닥에 기생
Parasites feeding on me
백태라 불려 소문 부풀려 하얀 구설이 되네
I'm called 'white whale', rumors spread and it becomes white noise
I just wanna make ya' 이거나 먹어
I just wanna make ya', do it or eat it
I just wanna make ya' 씨 발라 먹어
I just wanna make ya', have a taste of it
I just wanna make ya' 엿 바꿔 먹어
I just wanna make ya', have a taste of its stickiness
젓가락 아니죠 손가락 행진곡
It's not chopsticks, it's a finger parade
어느 장단 내 장단 맞춤 아다리요
Matching my rhythm to yours, step by step
사주 팔자 유명인사 잠깐 stop 권지용
Stopping the famous fortune-telling scholar and palm-reading expert, Kwon Ji-yong
외국말로는 V, cheese
In foreign language, V, cheese
한국말로는 김치 평화
In Korean, Kimchi peace
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: G-DRAGON, BYOUNG HOON KIM, JEONG HUN SEO
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