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.
Knock Out
GD&TOP Lyrics
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Ppeokiga
Aju ppeokigayo
Ppeok
Ppeok
Aju ppeokigayo
Aju ppeok–ppeok–ppeok–ppeok–ppeokigayo
Dulman bomyeon nado mollae
Ani sseokigayo
Urigayo
Neon ppeokigayo
This is Double, Double
Double, Double combo
Double, Double, Double combo
This ain't Bubble, Bubble
Bubble, Bubble gum
Neoreul jilgeongjilgeong duri binggeul binggeul
Gilgeorireul georeo danineun jeo agassideul
Namja nyeoseokdeuldo oechyeodaeneun nauiireum (T.O.P!)
Nae raebeun daehanminguk
Gihosikpum
Nareul ttarahaneun jeormeunideul
Alssongdalssong
Hago dalkomhae
Saegangyeongeul busun naui Two job moheom
Nawa biseutan
Wanna be star
Jjotgo jjotgijiman naneun Movie star
Yeojaboda jangnangameul johahajiman
Useupgebomyeon sangcheobatji I get meaner
Nan orijinal
Yagolliji nan
Pyeonuijeomui keopi ireummajeo T–O–P
Nae kkamannundongjaro
Geunyeoreul heundeureo noko
Namanui gin songnunsseobeun
Yeokgyeoun seumoki hwajanggwa dareun tagonan yeoyu
Aju ppeokigayo
Aju ppeok–ppeok–ppeok–ppeok–ppeokigayo
Dulman bomyeon nado mollae
Ppeokigayo
Ani sseokigayo
Urigayo
Neon ppeokigayo
This is Double, Double
Double, Double combo
Double, Double, Double combo
This ain't Bubble, Bubble
Bubble, Bubble gum
Neoreul jilgeong jilgeong duri binggeul binggeul
Gureumeul gareugo dagaon G–Dragon
Narara syupeobodeu biteu wiui sonogong
Micneun nae jihwibong mudae wiui napolleong
Hommie when you see my swagg You said I wanna be jeui Kwon Ji Yong
Bling, bling, bling daechung geunyang amugeona geolchimyeon hwabo nae ireum da aljyo
Bravo my life Seoul to uh Tokyo jjikgo dasi tto They call me honggildong
Wolhwasumokgeumtoil maeil seukejyure sidallyeo (Uh–Oh)
Tto bamimyeon I'm so lonely nae seukaendeura gidallyeo (Oppa)
Jeo oppaga jota hani yeong gaoga anseo injidoneun urijip gahoga apseo
Nae jeseuchyeoneun choemyeon (Neol yuhokhaneun suhwa)
Nae moksorie jemok Sweet Medusa
Aju ppeokigayo
Aju ppeok–ppeok–ppeok–ppeok–ppeokigayo
Dulman bomyeon nado mollae
Ppeokigayo
Ani sseokigayo
Urigayo
Neon ppeokigayo
This is Double, Double
Double, Double combo
Double, Double, Double combo
This ain't Bubble, Bubble
Bubble, Bubble gum
Neoreul jilgeongjilgeong duri binggeulbinggeul
Taeeonal ttaebuteo tagonan moksori
TOP gwa GD neun amondeuwa chokollit
D–D–D–Diplowa (Wa)
Uriui johwa (Wa)
Hyeonsilseong eomneun eojetbam ne kkumui donghwa
Taeeonal ttaebuteo tagonan moksori|
TOP gwa GD neun amondeuwa chokollit
D–D–D–Diplowa (Wa)
Uriuijohwa (Wa)
Hyeonsilseongeomneun eojetbam ne kkumui donghwa
Ppeokigayo
Ppeokiga
Aju ppeokigayo
Ppeok
Ppeok
Aju ppeokigayo
Aju ppeok–ppeok–ppeok–ppeok–ppeokigayo
Dulman bomyeon nado mollae
Ppeokigayo
Ani sseokigayo
Urigayo
Neon ppeokigayo
This is Double, Double
Double, Double combo
Double, Double, Double combo
This ain't Bubble, Bubble
Bubble, Bubble gum
Neoreul jilgeongjilgeong duri binggeulbinggeu
The lyrics of GD&TOP's song Knock Out is a catchy rap that speaks about the confidence and swagger of the duo. The words "ppeokigayo" and "ppeok" are repeated throughout, which translates to "bursting out" or "explosive," emphasizing the explosive energy of the song, and are used to describe their style and presence. The song talks about the power of their music, with the phrase "This is Double, Double, Double combo, This ain't Bubble, Bubble, Bubble gum," signifying that their music is stronger and more substantial than mere bubblegum pop. The chorus also talks about how mesmerizing their performance is, with the phrase "neoreul jilgeong jilgeong duri binggeul binggeul," which means "shimmering, sparkling and blazing," emphasizing how their style shines and catches the attention of the audience.
The rap verses highlight the confidence and dominance of the duo. The lines "Gureumeul gareugo dagaon G–Dragon, Narara syupeobodeu biteu wiui sonogong" describe the duo's impact on the music industry, with GD referencing his stage name, meaning "dragon," and TOP referencing his nickname "sonogong," meaning "rhinoceros." There is also a reference to the Korean currency, won, with the line "Saegangyeongeul busun naui Two job moheom," which means "I have two jobs that bring me lots of money." The lines "Yeojaboda jangnangameul johahajiman, Useupgebomyeon sangcheobatji I get meaner" depict how, while they may enjoy luxury, they also have an intense work ethic and maintain their intimidating personalities, even as their wealth and status grows.
Line by Line Meaning
Ppeokigayo
We are coming in strong
Ppeokiga
We are that strong
Aju ppeokigayo
We are really coming in strong
Ppeok
We are unstoppable
Aju ppeok- ppeok- ppeok- ppeok- ppeokigayo
We are really and truly unstoppable
Dulman bomyeon nado mollae
Even two of us is enough to make a statement
Ani sseokigayo
We are not weak
Urigayo
We are the ones
Neon ppeokigayo
You are just as strong as we are
This is Double, Double
We are two forces to be reckoned with
Double, Double combo
Our combination is unbeatable
Double, Double, Double combo
Our combination is even stronger than you think
This ain't Bubble, Bubble
This is not some silly game
Bubble, Bubble gum
This is serious business
Neoreul jilgeongjilgeong duri binggeul binggeul
We'll make your heart flutter and your head spin
Gilgeorireul georeo danineun jeo agassideul
Walking on the streets, those gangsters
Namja nyeoseokdeuldo oechyeodaeneun nauiireum (T.O.P!)
My swagger puts all those macho men to shame (T.O.P!)
Nae raebeun daehanminguk
I am the Republic of Korea
Gihosikpum
With my overflow of talent
Nareul ttarahaneun jeormeunideul
Those who try to follow me
Alssongdalssong
Shaking and trembling
Hago dalkomhae
It's sweet and lovely
Saegangyeongeul busun naui Two job moheom
Filling up the pages of history, my two jobs are paying off
Nawa biseutan
With me, the best
Wanna be star
Everyone wants to be a star
Jjotgo jjotgijiman naneun Movie star
But I'm already a movie star
Yeojaboda jangnangameul johahajiman
I may like tougher girls
Useupgebomyeon sangcheobatji I get meaner
But if you cross me, I get even tougher
Nan orijinal
I am an original
Yagolliji nan
I am unique
Pyeonuijeomui keopi ireummajeo T-O-P
In the land of peace, my coffee is famous - T-O-P
Nae kkamannundongjaro
With my style and attitude
Geunyeoreul heundeureo noko
I can shake her up
Namanui gin songnunsseobeun
My eyes are reserved only for me
Yeokgyeoun seumoki hwajanggwa dareun tagonan yeoyu
A unique hairstyle, different fashion, and exotic leisure
Neoreul jilgeongjilgeong duri binggeulbinggeul
We'll make your heart flutter and your head spin
Gureumeul gareugo dagaon G-Dragon
Flying through the clouds, G-Dragon
Narara syupeobodeu biteu wiui sonogong
The sound of me biting through a spoonful of Nutella and peanut butter
Micneun nae jihwibong mudae wiui napolleong
My microphone is my scepter, a Napoleon of the stage
Hommie when you see my swagg You said I wanna be jeui Kwon Ji Yong
Homie, when you see my swag, you'll say you wanna be like me, Kwon Ji Yong
Bling, bling, bling daechung geunyang amugeona geolchimyeon hwabo nae ireum da aljyo
Bling, bling, bling, just some small change and you'll know my name
Bravo my life Seoul to uh Tokyo jjikgo dasi tto They call me honggildong
Bravo my life, from Seoul to Tokyo and back again, they call me Hong Gildong
Wolhwasumokgeumtoil maeil seukejyure sidallyeo (Uh-Oh)
Every day, with my floral-patterned suit, I'm making a statement (Uh-Oh)
Tto bamimyeon I'm so lonely nae seukaendeura gidallyeo (Oppa)
But at night, I'm so lonely, my headphones keep me company (Oppa)
Jeo oppaga jota hani yeong gaoga anseo injidoneun urijip gahoga apseo
That blonde guy and his younger brother are here, so we have to close up shop
Nae jeseuchyeoneun choemyeon (Neol yuhokhaneun suhwa)
My whole tone is minor (The drink that makes you drunk)
Nae moksorie jemok Sweet Medusa
My voice is a weapon, Sweet Medusa
Neoreul jilgeongjilgeong duri binggeulbinggeul
We'll make your heart flutter and your head spin
Taeeonal ttaebuteo tagonan moksori
Starting from silence, our voices become stronger
TOP gwa GD neun amondeuwa chokollit
TOP and GD, we are almonds and chocolate
D-D-D-Diplowa (Wa)
D-D-D-Diplomat (Wa)
Uriui johwa (Wa)
Our agreement (Wa)
Hyeonsilseong eomneun eojetbam ne kkumui donghwa
On a night without reality, it's a dream world
Taeeonal ttaebuteo tagonan moksori
Starting from silence, our voices become stronger
Uriuijohwa (Wa)
Our agreement (Wa)
Hyeonsilseongeomneun eojetbam ne kkumui donghwa
On a night without reality, it's a dream world
Neoreul jilgeongjilgeong duri binggeulbinggeu
We'll make your heart flutter and your head spin
Contributed by Madelyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.