The group debuted on January 15, 2015 with the single 유리구슬 (Glass Bead) from their first mini-album, Season of Glass.
Paradise
GFRIEND Lyrics
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Paliya papa
Paliya papa
문득 바라봤던 유리 너머로
비가 맑게 갠 걸 몰랐었나 봐
투명하게 촉촉이 젖어있던 거리로
우산 없이 나서볼까 한 걸음
그친 빗물 같은 사랑에
얽매이긴 싫기에 oh oh no way
털어내 oh oh no way
깨어나듯 눈을 떴을 땐
온 세상이 꿈같아
눈부신 이 순간
Paradise 늘 곁에 두고도
Paradise 몰라
설레 와 와 yeah
잊고 있던 풍경에
Paradise paradise 웃음 나
Paliya papa, paliya papa, paliya papa
빛줄기 사이로
Paliya papa, paliya papa
Paradise paradise 완벽한 paradise
또 비가 올까 봐
걱정보단 빛을 따라 (eh)
거짓처럼 또다시 내게 쏟아진대도
한 뼘 자란 마음으로 한 걸음
스칠 계절 같은 사랑에
겁내긴 싫기에 oh oh no way
나답게 oh oh no way
춤을 추듯 발을 뗐을 땐
온 세상이 시 같아
꿈꾸는 이 순간
Paradise 늘 곁에 두고도
Paradise 몰라
설레 와 와 yeah
잊고 있던 풍경에
Paradise paradise 웃음 나
이젠 정말 빗방울에 젖어도 괜찮아
날 두드리던 햇살 같은 설렘 속에
이 길의 끝에 닿는 그곳엔
새로운 계절이기를
Paradise 늘 곁에 두고도
Paradise 몰라
설레 와 와 yeah
잊고 있던 풍경에
Paradise paradise 웃음 나 ah ah
Paliya papa, paliya papa, paliya papa
빛줄기 사이로
Paliya papa, paliya papa
Paradise paradise 완벽한 paradise
The lyrics of GFRIEND's song "Paradise" convey a sense of longing, self-discovery, and embracing new beginnings. The opening lines, "Paliya papa," serve as a rhythmic and repeated motif that sets the tone for the song. As the lyrics delve into imagery of looking beyond a glass window into a rainy scene, it symbolizes the singer's realization of the beauty hidden in unexpected places. The mention of stepping out into the rain without an umbrella signifies a willingness to take risks and explore new paths despite potential challenges.
The lyrics further explore the theme of breaking free from confining love and societal expectations. The singer expresses a desire to untangle themselves from suffocating relationships, as highlighted in the lines, "In a love like stagnant rain, I don't want to be entangled." The imagery of waking up to a dreamlike world and a dazzling moment symbolizes a newfound sense of clarity and liberation from past constraints.
As the chorus celebrates the idea of paradise always being nearby yet unknown, it reflects the bittersweet feeling of discovering joy in overlooked moments and landscapes. The repetition of "Paradise" and the exclamation of excitement signify a sense of wonder and rediscovery of the beauty that surrounds us, even in the mundane aspects of life. The song's upbeat tempo and lively melody enhance the theme of embracing positivity and finding happiness in unexpected places.
In the later verses, the lyrics delve into the fear of uncertainty and the reluctance to be bound by fleeting love. The singer chooses to follow the light of hope and passion, even when faced with doubts and setbacks. The metaphor of dancing away from fear and embracing a world that feels like poetry encapsulates the essence of courage and resilience in the face of adversity. Ultimately, the lyrics convey a message of self-empowerment, resilience, and the belief that even in the midst of challenges, one can find their own version of paradise and bring forth a new season of growth and possibility.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Seu Ran Lee, Ho Hyun Chung
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