On November 29th, an announcement about BIG BANG's 2011 comeback appeared on YG-life, along with information on the members solo activities, which included the official announcement of the G-Dragon and T.O.P sub-unit. Earlier that month, before the announcement, the unit hosted a party where filming for their first music video took place.
The units first public broadcast occurred at the 2010 Mnet Asian Music Awards, where they performed the song, 뻑이가요. Then, on December 14th, the duo's "World Premier" showcase was streamed live on YouTube, via BIG BANG's official channel. The next day, they digitally released two songs from their debut album, along with the music video for their song High High. The unit performed High High, and Oh Yeah (featuring 박봄 of 2NE1) on SBS Inkigayo on December 19th.
Their debut album as GD&TOP was released on December 24th, 2010. The album contains 11 tracks and includes solo songs by both members. The majority of the album was produced by Teddy and E. Knock, with both G-Dragon and T.O.P contributing to composition, and writing. The duo is set to promote three songs from the album - High High, Oh Yeah, and 뻑이가요.
오늘따라
GD&TOP Lyrics
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너에게 남긴 상처들
멈추지 않는 시간은
너무 차갑기만 해
반가워 오랜만이군
조금 어색하지만 친군
이렇게 얘길 꺼내
향이 그윽한 latte
오늘은 좀 싱거운 것 같네
창밖에 비, 비, 비가 내리고
숨 죽이듯 아련한 안개
새삼스레 잠 못드는 밤이야
줄어든 연필심과 씨름하는 어두운 이 밤에
Radio same old song
도레미파솔솔 (도레미파솔솔)
그러게 이제 여기엔 나 홀로
오늘따라 오늘따라 내 머리 위로
너는 날아다니고
너를따라 너를따라서 자유롭게
훨훨 날아다니죠
멋진 날개를 달고 널 만날 수 있다면
I can do that that, do that that
Do that, do that, do do that that
반복해 잠 못드는 밤 밤
미련한 마음 모두다 지워볼까 해
흐르는 정적 찬 바람 솔솔
(우린 왜 왜 왜왜) 또 반복되는 난 밤마다 오늘따라
마음구석에 박혀버린 가시
매일 흐리멍텅한 날씨
휴대폰 통화기록은 죄다 발신
I'm alright 무쇠 팔 무쇠 다리
아무 흔적없이 떠나가라
불면에 잠 설치다 흐른 거친 땀의
이런 내 자신이 놀라워
침을 쏘고 죽은 벌과 flower
오늘따라 오늘따라 내 머리 위로
너는 날아다니고
너를따라 너를따라서 자유롭게
훨훨 날아다니죠
멋진 날개를 달고 널 만날 수 있다면
I can do that that, do that that
Do that, do that, do do that that
I can feel it, I, I can feel it feel it
I can feel it, feel it in the air
I can feel it
I can can can can feel it, feel it
Let me tell ya
T.O.P. break it down now
어쩌면 후회하고 있지
너에게 남긴 상처들을
멈추지 않는 시간은
너무 나 홀로
오늘따라 오늘따라 내 머리 위로
너는 날아다니고
너를따라 너를따라서 자유롭게
훨훨 날아다니죠
멋진 날개를 달고 (oh) 널 만날 수 있다면 (oh)
I can do that that, do that that
Do that, do that, do do that that
The lyrics of GD&TOP's song "오늘따라" (On one particular day) convey a sense of longing, regret, and isolation. The opening lines express the feeling of regret and the wounds left behind in a relationship. The relentless passage of time is described as cold and unfeeling.
The lyrics continue with the singer reflecting on a chance encounter with an old friend, acknowledging the awkwardness but still wanting to share their feelings in a special and empty café. The atmosphere is set with a strong aroma of latte and a light rain outside, creating a sense of melancholy. The singer describes sleepless nights, struggling with diminished motivation and grappling with the darkness, where the only company is a radio playing the same old songs. The repetition of "do re mi fa sol sol" adds to the monotony and loneliness.
The chorus emphasizes the longing for freedom and escape, expressed through the metaphor of flying with beautiful wings. The singer desires to meet the person they are singing to, but laments their solitary existence in the present moment. The second verse depicts a prickly thorn buried deep inside the heart, cloudy and hazy days, and a sense of detachment through the constant outgoing calls recorded on their phone. The lyrics suggest that the singer is resilient and strong, with unyielding arms and legs, willing the pain and restlessness to disappear.
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the desire to fly freely and meet the person if they can have those marvelous wings. The outro section, performed by T.O.P., reinforces the feelings of regret, the wounds left behind, and the unstoppable passage of time leaving the singer alone.
Overall, the lyrics of "오늘따라" express regret, longing, and a sense of isolation, resonating with listeners who have experienced similar emotions in relationships and moments of solitude.
Line by Line Meaning
어쩌면 후회하고 있지
Perhaps I have regrets
너에게 남긴 상처들
The wounds I left you
멈추지 않는 시간은
The unstoppable time
너무 차갑기만 해
It's just so cold
반가워 오랜만이군
Nice to see you, it's been a while
조금 어색하지만 친군
A bit awkward, but friendly
이렇게 얘길 꺼내
Bringing up this topic
왠지 특별한 밤 텅빈 cafe
Somehow, a special night, an empty cafe
향이 그윽한 latte
A latte with a deep aroma
오늘은 좀 싱거운 것 같네
Today seems a bit bitter
창밖에 비, 비, 비가 내리고
Rain, rain, rain falling outside the window
숨 죽이듯 아련한 안개
Like holding my breath, a faint fog
새삼스레 잠 못드는 밤이야
Once again, it's a sleepless night
줄어든 연필심과 씨름하는 어두운 이 밤에
In this dark night struggling with worn-out pencil lead
Radio same old song
Radio playing the same old song
도레미파솔솔
Do re mi fa sol sol
그러게 이제 여기엔 나 홀로
That's right, now I'm alone here
오늘따라 오늘따라 내 머리 위로
Today, today, above my head
너는 날아다니고
You're flying around
너를따라 너를따라서 자유롭게
Following you, freely
훨훨 날아다니죠
Fluttering and flying
멋진 날개를 달고 널 만날 수 있다면
If I could meet you with beautiful wings
I can do that that, do that that
I can do that, that
Do that, do that, do do that that
Do that, do that, do that
반복해 잠 못드는 밤 밤
Repeating sleepless nights
미련한 마음 모두다 지워볼까 해
I'll try to erase all the lingering emotions
흐르는 정적 찬 바람 솔솔
Flowing silence, chilly wind
(우린 왜 왜 왜왜) 또 반복되는 난 밤마다 오늘따라
(Why, why, why, why) Once again, every night today
마음구석에 박혀버린 가시
Thorns stuck deep in my heart
매일 흐리멍텅한 날씨
Every day, cloudy and foggy weather
휴대폰 통화기록은 죄다 발신
Phone call records, all outbound
I'm alright 무쇠 팔 무쇠 다리
I'm alright, iron arms, iron legs
아무 흔적없이 떠나가라
Disappear without a trace
불면에 잠 설치다 흐른 거친 땀의
Restless in insomnia, flowing rough sweat
이런 내 자신이 놀라워
I'm amazed at myself like this
침을 쏘고 죽은 벌과 flower
Spitting venom and dead bees and flowers
I can feel it, I, I can feel it feel it
I can feel it, I, I can feel it, feel it
I can feel it, feel it in the air
I can feel it, feel it in the air
I can feel it
I can feel it
I can can can can feel it, feel it
I can, can, can, can feel it, feel it
Let me tell ya
Let me tell you
T.O.P. break it down now
T.O.P. break it down now
어쩌면 후회하고 있지
Perhaps I have regrets
너에게 남긴 상처들을
The wounds I left you
멈추지 않는 시간은
The unstoppable time
너무 나 홀로
I'm just so alone
오늘따라 오늘따라 내 머리 위로
Today, today, above my head
너는 날아다니고
You're flying around
너를따라 너를따라서 자유롭게
Following you, freely
훨훨 날아다니죠
Fluttering and flying
멋진 날개를 달고 (oh) 널 만날 수 있다면 (oh)
With beautiful wings (oh), if I could meet you (oh)
I can do that that, do that that
I can do that, that
Do that, do that, do do that that
Do that, do that, do that
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Robin L. Cho, Seung Hyun Choi
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