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.
HIGH HIGH
GD&TOP Lyrics
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O-o-one, two, three
O-o-one, two, three
(Ge-ge-ge-get you)
Aight
O-one, two, three (okay, party people in the house)
O-o-one, two, three (okay, i-in-in the house)
H-hit, hit, hit, hit
서-서-선수 입장
알아서 모셔 T-O-P class
I'm Mr. G in the club
In my B-boy stance
진짜 놀 줄 아는 둘 (hey, move)
제대로 터진 금술 (hey, move)
Everybody make it move (hey)
Make it move, 땡껴 쭉
Yeah, 손꼽아 기다리던 freedom 정원 초과
드센 여우들만의 씨름 일분일초가
너에게 영원을 약속해
Hey come on and make some noise
난 이 밤의 대통령
나의 소녀여 fly high
High high (hoo)
I'm so high (hoo)
High high (hoo) up in the sky
High high (hoo)
I'm so high (hoo)
Fly, fly (hoo) touch the sky
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha (hoo)
Say, la, la, la, la, la (hoo)
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha (hoo)
Aight
O-one, two, three (okay, party people in the house)
O-o-one, two, three (okay, i-in-in the house)
O-o-one, two, three (okay, party people in the house)
H-hit, hit, hit, hit
Okay, 콧노래 부르며
마치 butterfly high
번개처럼 높게 뛰어올라 like ninja (ooh, ya-ha!)
서로 의견은 안 맞지만
결국 뜻은 같아
복창해, 미쳐 다다, 하늘로 자유낙하
모든 걸 해탈한 듯 즐기는 저 사람들
어쩌면 그냥 별 뜻 없이
그저 내숭 없이 다만 순수할 뿐
날 잡고 놀아봐요, 싫다면 도망가요
이 도시 위 중심이 나는 묻지, 누군지 (bang!)
High high (hoo)
I'm so high (hoo)
High high (hoo) up in the sky
High high (hoo)
I'm so high (hoo)
Fly, fly (hoo) touch the sky
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha (hoo)
Say, la, la, la, la, la (hoo)
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha (hoo)
Aight
Baby 잠깐 stop now, 시간이 없잖아
인생이란 한 방, 이유 없는 반항
Baby 잠깐 stop now, 시간이 없잖아
인생이란 한 방, 이유 있는 반항
G-H-E-T-T-O, E-L-E-C-T-R-O
미칠 지 모르죠, 말리지 마 here we go
G-H-E-T-T-O, E-L-E-C-T-R-O
지칠 줄 모르죠, 멈추지 마 here we go
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go
Aight
High high (hoo)
I'm so high (hoo)
High high (hoo) up in the sky
High high (hoo)
I'm so high (hoo)
Fly, fly (hoo) touch the sky
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha (hoo)
Say, la, la, la, la, la (hoo)
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha (hoo)
Aight
The lyrics to GD&TOP's song "HIGH HIGH" convey a sense of confidence, freedom, and recklessness. The song opens with a repetitive, almost chant-like counting, leading into the verses that speak of the two artists' prowess and ability to have fun. They reference their own stage names, with T.O.P. being described as "T.O.P class," and GD as "Mr. G in the club," highlighting their confidence and skill. The lines "Everybody make it move, make it move, 땡껴 쭉" encourage the audience to dance and have fun, while the chorus emphasizes the feeling of soaring and being "so high up in the sky."
The verses also touch on themes of rebellion and non-conformity. The lines "서로 의견은 안 맞지만, 결국 뜻은 같아" ("Even if our opinions don't align, in the end our intentions are the same") suggest a shared sense of freedom and not being held down by societal norms or expectations. This is further emphasized in the bridge, with the lines "인생이란 한 방, 이유 있는 반항" ("Life is like a room, rebellion without a reason").
Overall, "HIGH HIGH" is a high-energy, fun song that encourages the listener to let go of inhibitions and just enjoy the moment. Its lyrics promote a sense of confidence and not being afraid to show off one's talents and individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three
Counting down to start the party
O-o-one, two, three
Counting down again for more hype
(Ge-ge-ge-get you)
A request for everyone to join in the fun
Aight
Confirmation that it's time to proceed with the song
서-서-선수 입장
Feeling like a pro athlete as they enter
알아서 모셔 T-O-P class
Ready to impress with their skills
I'm Mr. G in the club
Letting everyone know who they are
In my B-boy stance
Striking a pose like a hip-hop dancer
진짜 놀 줄 아는 둘 (hey, move)
Highlighting their ability to have a great time
제대로 터진 금술 (hey, move)
Showing off their success through a metaphorical reference to gold
Everybody make it move (hey)
Asking the crowd to join in the fun
Make it move, 땡껴 쭉
Encouraging people to dance and move to the beat
Yeah, 손꼽아 기다리던 freedom 정원 초과
Finding a sense of freedom and joy beyond their expectations
드센 여우들만의 씨름 일분일초가
Living life to the fullest with no fear or worries
너에게 영원을 약속해
Making a promise to cherish the moment forever
Hey come on and make some noise
Encouraging everyone to be loud and energetic
난 이 밤의 대통령
Feeling like the leader of the night
나의 소녀여 fly high
Celebrating the good times with someone special and high in the sky
High high (hoo)
Expressing the exhilaration of being
I'm so high (hoo)
Feeling incredibly exhilarated and on top of the world
Up in the sky
On a level above the rest
Fly, fly (hoo) touch the sky
Encouraging everyone to reach for the sky and achieve greatness
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha (hoo)
Laughing in joy and celebration
Say, la, la, la, la, la (hoo)
Making noise and having a good time with sounds
Okay, 콧노래 부르며
Humming a tune and feeling carefree
마치 butterfly high
Feeling light and free like a butterfly that's soaring high
번개처럼 높게 뛰어올라 like ninja (ooh, ya-ha!)
Jumping high up into the air like a ninja with lightning-fast reflexes
서로 의견은 안 맞지만
Not everyone in the group may agree, but that's ok
결국 뜻은 같아
Ultimately, everyone has the same goal and purpose
복창해, 미쳐 다다, 하늘로 자유낙하
Exploring new frontiers, losing inhibitions, and experiencing the joy of freefalling
모든 걸 해탈한 듯 즐기는 저 사람들
Watching as carefree partygoers enjoy themselves without a care in the world
어쩌면 그냥 별 뜻 없이
Perhaps they are just living
그저 내숭 없이 다만 순수할 뿐
Being pure and genuine without pretense
날 잡고 놀아봐요, 싫다면 도망가요
Challenging people to join in the fun or run away if they're not up for it
이 도시 위 중심이 나는 묻지, 누군지 (bang!)
Asserting their presence and importance in the city
Baby 잠깐 stop now, 시간이 없잖아
Though time is short, the party shouldn't stop
인생이란 한 방, 이유 없는 반항
Living life to the fullest with rebellious abandon
인생이란 한 방, 이유 있는 반항
Living life with purpose and intention, even if it's a bit rebellious
G-H-E-T-T-O, E-L-E-C-T-R-O
Shouting out the genre of music they're performing
미칠 지 모르죠, 말리지 마 here we go
Not holding themselves or anyone back from going crazy with the music
지칠 줄 모르죠, 멈추지 마 here we go
Never letting exhaustion stop the party from continuing
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go
Urging everyone to keep going and not stop until the party is over
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Seung Hyeon Choi, Ji Yong Kwon, Hong Jun Park
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