장필순 (Jang, Pillsoon) is a veteran of the Korean music scene and has been ma… Read Full Bio ↴장필순 (Jang, Pillsoon) is a veteran of the Korean music scene and has been making music since 1989. Her music is characterized by a voice often described as husky; unlike many female singers she prefers to sing in the lower register and applies an untrained, folk style voice to her music.

Her early albums, recorded from the late eighties to the mid-nineties could almost be lost among Korean pop, but her third album 이 도시는 언제나 외로워 (This City is Always Lonely), released in 1992, marks a change in style with the incorporation of Latin and Jazz rhythms and the formation of the core supporting band.

The supporting band is lead by 조동익 (Jo, Dong-ik) and they have done recordings in their own right; although they tend to work closely to support other artist from their label, Hana Music management.

Helicopter
Jang Pil Soon Lyrics

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무료한 공상에 젖어 헤매일때
헬리콥터 소리가 창문 흔드네
아주 낮게 낮게 날고 멀리
지루했던 오후. 한낮
보일까 김이 서린 뿌연 창에
더운 내 이마를 대고
지난밤 심하게 몸살을 앓아
모든 게 커 보이네

큰 개 짖는 소리만 빈 저길 위에
아무렇게 부딪혀 울려오고
기운 없이 길게 누운 그림자
마른 기침 소리 낮게
시간은 상관없이 흘러가고
희미한 불 밝히면 하얀 벽
가다 서는 시곗바늘
보일까 김이 서린 뿌연 창에
더운 내 이마를 대고
지난밤 심하게 몸살을 앓아
모든 게 커 보이네
시간은 상관없이 흘러가고
희미한 불 밝히면 하얀 벽
가다서는 시계바늘
보일까 김이 서린 뿌연 창에
더운 내 이마를 대고
지난밤 심하게 몸살을 앓아
모든 게 커 보이네
시간은 상관없이 흘러가고

희미한 불 밝히면 하얀 벽
가다 서는 시곗바늘

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jang Pil Soon's song "Helicopter" speak of a person lost in thought and feeling trapped in their own imagination. The sound of a helicopter passing by their window serves as a wake-up call to reality, evoking a sense of wonder and excitement within them. The imagery used in the song is vivid, describing a hazy and misty sky, the sound of dogs barking in the distance, and the faint glow of a lightbulb against a white wall. The song suggests that everything is relative and subjective, as time moves on regardless of our feelings, and our surroundings can appear bigger or smaller depending on our mindset.

The song seems to deal with themes of confinement and existential wandering. The singer feels trapped in their own imagination and seeks to break free from it, to experience life beyond the boundaries of their own mind. The sound of the helicopter serves as a symbol of liberation, inviting the singer to embark on an adventure beyond their comfort zone. The song's overall tone is melancholic yet hopeful, capturing the essence of human struggle and perseverance through life's ups and downs.

Line by Line Meaning

무료한 공상에 젖어 헤매일때
Lost in free imagination, wandering aimlessly

헬리콥터 소리가 창문 흔드네
Helicopter sound shaking the window

아주 낮게 낮게 날고 멀리
Flying low and far away

지루했던 오후. 한낮
Boring afternoon. Midday

보일까 김이 서린 뿌연 창에
Will it be visible through the hazy window?

더운 내 이마를 대고
Pressing my hot forehead

지난밤 심하게 몸살을 앓아
Suffering from a severe stomachache last night

모든 게 커 보이네
Everything seems bigger

큰 개 짖는 소리만 빈 저길 위에
Only the sound of a big dog barking echoes in the empty street

아무렇게 부딪혀 울려오고
Crashing and echoing haphazardly

기운 없이 길게 누운 그림자
A shadow lying exhaustedly for a long time