He made his solo debut on October 16, 2014 with the release of the studio album Redingray.
East
Gaeko Lyrics
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좋은 차 추잡한 농담 호텔 모텔
크레딧 카드 발렛파킹 pole dance go hell
live fast die young *4
young
한국 동방 예의 지국
hook)
shine a light
night is still young
I hate being sober
집에 가자는 말은 음소거
verse1)
step in to the club
난장판이 돼버린 플로어로 계단의 아름다운 curb 널 부러지듯 아래로 surf
분위기는 낸 골딘 이 혼란 속에 난 골빈
사람처럼 볼링 공이 돼 사람들을 넘어뜨려 strike I'm fallin
샴페인 아구아밤 they said 뭐든 갖고 와 봐
거들먹 거들먹거리는 놈들은 알고 보면 싹 다 aquaman
red alert 홍록기 wild for a night A$AP Rocky
이 밤에 챔피언 발보아 록키 광기 창조하는 space jockey
get lucky 바닥엔 술 담배 찌꺼기 우리존재는 다 거기서 거기니까 서로 재지 말고 동작을 섞기
너키 존슨의 empire 뱀파이어들아
돔페리뇬에 핑거푸드 망하면 소주에 순대국
절망이 섞인 열광 퇴폐적인 열망
flash flash 적나라하게 보이는 피부지만 숨지 마라
머리카락 보인다 *4
한국 동방 예의 지국
hook)
shine a light
night is still young
I hate being sober
집에 가자는 말은 음소거
verse2)
트랜스 게이 레즈비언 부르주아 플롤레테리안
우린 이방인 아님 에일리언 이 공간엔 too much 데미안
선남선녀 성괴 멍게 번식의 본능 경계경계
혼돈의 바다 속에 더욱 신나게 파도 타 건배건배
이미 신발은 fucked up 신이시여 놀게 놔 둬
땀 담배 perfume 쩔어 저기 외로운 가시내 빈집 털어
절망적인 열광 퇴폐적인 열망
flash flash 적나라하게 보이는 피부지만 숨지 마라
머리카락 보인다 *4
hook)
shine a light
night is still young
I hate being sober
집에 가자는 말은 음소거
The song "East" by Gaeko is a high-energy celebration of a night of partying in a club. The lyrics depict the chaos and frenzy of the club scene, with references to alcohol, drugs, nightlife, and decadence. The introductory lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with Gaeko describing the luxurious surroundings of the club, the crass jokes and pole dancers, and his disdain for sobriety. The hook, "shine a light, night is still young, I hate being sober, let's ignore the call to go home", reflects the partygoers' desire to keep the night going and avoid facing the sobering reality of the morning.
The first verse describes Gaeko's experience in the club, with vivid imagery of the dance floor and the people around him. He compares the chaotic scene to surfing, with everyone trying to stay afloat and ride the waves of the music. He also references the consumption of various substances, such as champagne, aguaviva, and soju. The verse ends with Gaeko warning the listener not to be fooled by appearances, as the debauchery of the club scene may hide deeper feelings of despair and longing.
The second verse continues with the theme of indulgence and excess, with references to various subcultures and lifestyles. Gaeko mentions the presence of trans, gay, lesbian, and vegetarian individuals in the club, as well as the primal instincts and boundaries that are crossed in such a place. The verse ends with Gaeko urging the listener not to judge others based on appearances or assumptions, as everyone is just trying to survive in the chaos of the club scene.
Overall, "East" is a raucous celebration of nightlife and hedonism, with a underlying message of the dangers and pitfalls that come with such a lifestyle. It is a snapshot of the Korean club scene, with references to local cultural touchstones and global pop culture trends.
Line by Line Meaning
좋은 차 추잡한 농담 호텔 모텔
Fancy cars, tacky jokes, hotels and motels
크레딧 카드 발렛파킹 pole dance go hell
Credit cards, valet parking, pole dancing – go to hell
live fast die young *4
Live fast, die young – repeated four times
한국 동방 예의 지국
Korea, Eastern land of etiquette
shine a light
Shine a light
night is still young
The night is still young
I hate being sober
I hate being sober
집에 가자는 말은 음소거
Silence the words 'let's go home'
step in to the club
Step into the club
난장판이 돼버린 플로어로 계단의 아름다운 curb 널 부러지듯 아래로 surf
The club floor turns into a chaos and I surf down the beautiful curb like it's breaking beneath me
분위기는 낸 골딘 이 혼란 속에 난 골빈
The atmosphere is gold and I'm confused, I'm poor
사람처럼 볼링 공이 돼 사람들을 넘어뜨려 strike I'm fallin
I become a bowling ball and knock down people like pins, striking them down and falling myself
샴페인 아구아밤 they said 뭐든 갖고 와 봐
They said to bring anything, like champagne, agua, and night
거들먹 거들먹거리는 놈들은 알고 보면 싹 다 aquaman
Those awkward guys who shake and tremble are all Aquaman, really
red alert 홍록기 wild for a night A$AP Rocky
Red alert, the wild night of Hongrokki (nickname) like A$AP Rocky
이 밤에 챔피언 발보아 록키 광기 창조하는 space jockey
Tonight, like champion Balboa and Rocky, I'm a space jockey creating madness
get lucky 바닥엔 술 담배 찌꺼기 우리존재는 다 거기서 거기니까 서로 재지 말고 동작을 섞기
Get lucky, on the floor littered with alcohol and cigarette butts, our existence is all the same so let's mix our movements without getting in each other's way
너키 존슨의 empire 뱀파이어들아
Vampires of Nucky Johnson's empire
돔페리뇬에 핑거푸드 망하면 소주에 순대국
Finger foods at Pompeii, if it fails, soju with sundae soup
절망이 섞인 열광 퇴폐적인 열망
Passionate desires mixed with despair
flash flash 적나라하게 보이는 피부지만 숨지 마라
Flash flash, even if my skin looks obvious, don't hold your breath
머리카락 보인다 *4
My hair is showing, repeated four times
트랜스 게이 레즈비언 부르주아 플롤레테리안
Trans, gay, lesbian, bourgeoisie, and floretarian
우린 이방인 아님 에일리언 이 공간엔 too much 데미안
We're not strangers, we are aliens and there's too much Dorian in this space
선남선녀 성괴 멍게 번식의 본능 경계경계
Beautiful men and women, perverts, sea urchins, and the instinct of reproduction – beware
혼돈의 바다 속에 더욱 신나게 파도 타 건배건배
Riding the waves of chaos, cheering and celebrating
이미 신발은 fucked up 신이시여 놀게 놔 둬
My shoes are already 'fucked up,' so let me keep dancing, God
땀 담배 perfume 쩔어 저기 외로운 가시내 빈집 털어
Sweat, cigarettes, and perfume are intoxicating, so let's break into the empty house in the lonely thorn field over there
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: The Platonix, 개코
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