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.
Light It Up
G-Dragon Lyrics
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Bul butyeobwara uh
Hmm nae nuneul bwara
Man who is hotter?
Eoseo butyeobwara uh
Bul butyeobwara
Bul butyeobwara
Bul butyeobwara uh
Naega sseureojil ttaen soni anin bal ppeotgo
Kkilkkildaeneun ni moksoriga bisbalchyeodo
Dwidoraseomyeon mari bakkwinikka eodil gamhi niga?
Naega nun gamajun geon deominikka gapt chijima
Naega swipge jukgessni seolma?
Ni dosjari pindae nupgessni seolma?
Jom garigo byeon bwa mom sarigo neon inma
Saneul tago kkachibareul deureodo nae jarin mot neombwa
Ja bi bi bikyeora eodil gamhi naege gi gi gi eowa
Seseul sael ttaekkaji chi chi chiwora light it up on one two three
Bul butyeobwara uh
Bul butyeobwara uh
Hmm nae nuneul bwara
Man who is hotter?
Eoseo butyeobwara uh
Bul butyeobwara
Bul butyeobwara
Bul butyeobwara uh
I burn it! Up up up up
They go go kkeutkkaji dodohae man gollo hollo jal gara so long
Hoho jikkeoryeora neoui nomo chobo raebeun like ttak 3ryu porno
Hold up ittaeda sipda manyeoreul sanyanghae
Daegwanjeol museun marideun nan sayanghae
Banhanghae? Nope! Nan daehanmingugeul saranghae
But all these fake mother fuckers don't know how to act
3nyeonjeonui wassdeon ttanttaraga jukjido anhgo tto wassne
Ipman sareun naburaengin nae apeuro jul seo light it up on one two three
Bul butyeobwara uh
Bul butyeobwara uh
Hmm nae nuneul bwara
Man who is hotter?
Eoseo butyeobwara uh
Bul butyeobwara
Bul butyeobwara
Bul butyeobwara uh
I burn it! Up up up up
Naega haneun jisi sapjiriramyeon naega paneungeon ni mudeom
I'll pay for the casket ni doneun neoheo duryeom
Moreundamyeon mureo anim mureup kkulheo
Harileopseum I u up homie
1llionaire gang sonbadakdaesin songarageul 3gae
Snapbacks & tattoos one hunna everyday
Baren piwa gasibakhinchaero gudeo nae sinbari dwaessne
Mareun ssigadoeni nae gasa gateun iyu
Neon naega doelsueopseo geunyang bikyeo naui dwiro
Fuck it I'mma be me this ain't easy so just be you
Light it up on one two three
Wait a minute excuse me boy
Hwak ssi ne apgarimina hae nae sidabarinahae
Wait a minute excuse me boy
Hwaksilhi nega hal iriram nae daesin ttakkarinahae
Ttidiririri ttiriririri
Dittiririri diriririri
Ttidiririri ttiriririri
Uriwa bul butyeobwara
Bul butyeobwara uh
Bul butyeobwara uh
Bul butyeobwara
Bul butyeobwara uh
Bul butyeobwara uh
Bul butyeobwara uh
Iman mulleonara
Man who goes harder
I burn it! Up up up up
Light one up for the fans uh
Light one up for the hands up
Baby let me get u ha ha ha higher
Open up the doors light my fire
Light one up for the fans uh
Light one up for the hands up
Baby let me get u ha ha ha higher
Open up the doors light my fire
The lyrics of G-Dragon's "Light It Up" talk about igniting someone's ardor, setting things ablaze, and lighting it up in every sense of the word. The song's theme is all about being the hottest and the most electric figure around, with G-Dragon feeling confident and in control in his verses. The song's hook also name-checks a few rhetorical questions, illustrating that G-Dragon wants to compare himself to someone who can truly keep pace with his skill and passion.
The first verse describes G-Dragon's ability to set real fire with his turn of phrase, contrasting with other people's weak attempts to do the same. The second verse has G-Dragon discussing his sustained excellence as an artist, boasting of his longevity, and making it plain that he's in it for the long haul. The chorus has the singer urging the listener to light it up, to soar to new heights, and not let anyone else dim your light.
One interesting interpretation of the song's lyrics is how G-Dragon views himself as a champion of innovation and iconoclasm. He raps about staying true to his art even as he observes the rise and fall of fads and trends. Furthermore, the lyrics of "Light It Up" exemplify G-Dragon's tendency to combine styles and influences, creating something fresh and unique. The song's primary message is optimistic, imploring the listener to use their light to spread positivity and radiance wherever they go.
Line by Line Meaning
Bul butyeobwara uh
Shine a light, uh
Bul butyeobwara
Shine a light
Hmm nae nuneul bwara
Hmm, look into my eyes
Man who is hotter?
Who’s hotter?
Eoseo butyeobwara uh
Shine it over here, uh
I burn it! Up up up up
I’m burning it up!
Naega sseureojil ttaen soni anin bal ppeotgo
When I let loose, my feet not my hands get excited
Kkilkkildaeneun ni moksoriga bisbalchyeodo
Even your breathing felt sharp on my skin
Dwidoraseomyeon mari bakkwinikka eodil gamhi niga?
You’re talking smack behind my back, where are you hiding now?
Naega nun gamajun geon deominikka gapt chijima
Don’t be surprised if I burn you, 'cause I’ve revealed myself to you first
Naega swipge jukgessni seolma?
Do you think I’ll go down easily?
Ni dosjari pindae nupgessni seolma?
Do you think you can keep using your teeth and claws?
Jom garigo byeon bwa mom sarigo neon inma
You need to change something up, because hiding behind your front won't save you
Saneul tago kkachibareul deureodo nae jarin mot neombwa
You can hear the matches being struck against the sand, but you're not close to my hearth yet
Ja bi bi bikyeora eodil gamhi naege gi gi gi eowa
Let's all shine brightly, you come to me now gi gi gi
Seseul sael ttaekkaji chi chi chiwora light it up on one two three
Until it burns down to ashes, light it up on one two three
They go go kkeutkkaji dodohae man gollo hollo jal gara so long
They go go all the way to the end, so you should go fast and careful, so long
Hoho jikkeoryeora neoui nomo chobo raebeun like ttak 3ryu porno
Hoho hold on tight, my handsome posse, like boxing gloves
Hold up ittaeda sipda manyeoreul sanyanghae
Everyone wants to hail success, just keep in mind
Daegwanjeol museun marideun nan sayanghae
I worship whatever kind of festival or ritual
Banhanghae? Nope! Nan daehanmingugeul saranghae
Do I adhere to commerce? Nope! I love the Republic of Korea
But all these fake mother fuckers don't know how to act
But all these fake mother fuckers don't know how to act
3nyeonjeonui wassdeon ttanttaraga jukjido anhgo tto wassne
I've already passed the test of the past three years several times, I came back
Ipman sareun naburaengin nae apeuro jul seo light it up on one two three
Say cheers and bank the cup to me, light it up on one two three
Naega haneun jisi sapjiriramyeon naega paneungeon ni mudeom
When I make a beginning, it's a funeral for you
I'll pay for the casket ni doneun neoheo duryeom
I’ll pay for the casket you lay in when you leave abruptly
Moreundamyeon mureo anim mureup kkulheo
I don't know whether to be proud or embarrassed anymore
Harileopseum I u up homie
Harrier jump jet, I u up homie
1llionaire gang sonbadakdaesin songarageul 3gae
The 1llionaire gang that I stood on top of as a base, my Songarage
Snapbacks & tattoos one hunna everyday
Snapbacks and tattoos one hundred every day
Baren piwa gasibakhinchaero gudeo nae sinbari dwaessne
I kicked aside my sweat to drink barley tea in shorts and sandals
Mareun ssigadoeni nae gasa gateun iyu
I have the same reason as an unmarried boy
Neon naega doelsueopseo geunyang bikyeo naui dwiro
You won't ever beat me, just look at my back
Fuck it I'mma be me this ain't easy so just be you
Fuck it, I'm gonna be me, this isn’t easy, so just be you
Light it up on one two three
Light it up on one two three
Wait a minute excuse me boy
Wait a minute, excuse me boy
Hwak ssi ne apgarimina hae nae sidabarinahae
You block your own progress, but it's my own fault
Hwaksilhi nega hal iriram nae daesin ttakkarinahae
Slowly, you’ll be able to do what I can do, just be patient with yourself
Ttidiririri ttiriririri
Ttidiririri ttiriririri
Dittiririri diriririri
Dittiririri diriririri
Ttidiririri ttiriririri
Ttidiririri ttiriririri
Uriwa bul butyeobwara
You and I, let's shine a light!
Iman mulleonara
Who's the number one?
Man who goes harder
Who goes harder?
I burn it! Up up up up
I’m burning it up!
Light one up for the fans uh
Light one up for the fans, uh
Light one up for the hands up
Light one up if your hands are up!
Baby let me get u ha ha ha higher
Baby, let me get you, ha ha ha, higher!
Open up the doors light my fire
Open up the doors and light my fire!
Contributed by Matthew T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@domain_life
솔직히 비트 개미쳤고 지디+타블로+도끼 조합 미쳤는데 이번 컴백할때 슬쩍 앨범에 넣어줘라 모른척할 자신 있음
@ashpikachu
One OF a Kind CD 한정으로 들어간 보너스 트랙입니다
@user-op9je9yh1c
ㅠㅠ 이거 ㄹㅇ 세상 힙한 곡인데.. 당시에 앨범 온리라서 너무 어이없었음..
맨날 씨디넣고 듣고..ㅠㅠ
@yeonnamkim3924
뀨..
@vubaolinh6277
This song is ahead of time, still lit omg
@001maui111
I need a new album with GD collab with a lot of today's k hip hop artists
I NEED IT. THIS WAS TOO LIT 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@blackLILheartOinker402
I feel this era GD and some Jay Park would pop off... Even okasian.. his voice would be interesting along GD.. I miss his rolled raps.. he got so precise and clean in his pronouncing in songs throughout the years
@quanng5663
OOAK is my fav GD solo album and i like this song so much
@bkidspangen3298
Listen on 2020 and still 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥rawrr
@maraggr
2021 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥