Park first appeared through MNET's Hot Blood, a documentary-style reality program that showed the future members of idol groups 2AM and 2PM in training, with Park finishing at the top spot with the most fan votes, and as 2PM's leader. On September 4, 2008, 2PM debuted with their song “10 Point Out of 10 Points” (10점 만점에 10점) on music program M! Countdown after the release of their first mini-album Hottest Time of the Day a few days prior. However, it was their promotions for “Again and Again” that catapulted the group’s status in Korean music, and earned them first place awards for a capped 3 successive weeks in music programs, SBS’s Inkigayo and Mnet’s M! Countdown in May of 2009.
On September 4, 2009, unfavorable comments towards Korea were found on Park’s personal Myspace account from 2005. The comments, written in English to a friend, were misinterpreted and mistranslated by Korean media, quickly spreading across hundreds of news articles. In what has been termed a show of “explosive nationalism”, netizens displayed overwhelming rage over the posts with many demanding for his expulsion from Korea and a petition signed by three thousand calling for his suicide. Park expressed deep remorse and shame over his past, forgotten words and issued an official apology. Despite this, on February 25, 2010, JYPE announced that they had permanently terminated Park’s contract with collective agreement among the other 6 members of 2PM.
On March 15, 2010, Park created his own YouTube channel, where he decided to revitalize his career and began uploading cover songs for his fans and officially marked his return to music after a long hiatus.
Since then, he has gone solo and has had activities both in America and South Korea, and has a mixtape and four studio albums; the latest being "Worldwide". His most recent single is "The Truth Is".
Jay Park has also starred in the movie "Hype Nation" and "Mr. Idol".
Yesterday
Jay Park Lyrics
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Around you my heart just pounds
Your touch I'll write it down
So high I can't come down
Was hopeless took notice
Baby like a siren, hmm
And you gave me faith, oh
You're the answer all my problems solved
I won't trade it away
I was lost but found my purpose now
I'm glad you're keepin' me around
I won't trade it away
Whether I'm up or down
Or I wear no crown
Love me the same way, the same way
You did as yesterday
Whether I'm rich or poor
Just call me yours
Love me the same way, the same way
You did as yesterday
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Did as yesterday
Your smile is all I need
Without you these lungs can't breathe
I'd fall from the sky for you
Wanna do better and thrive for you
Was hopeless took notice
Baby like a siren, oh
And you gave me faith
You're the answer all my problems solved
Life with you is so beautiful
I won't trade it away
I was lost but found my purpose now
I'm glad you're keepin' me around
And I won't trade it away
Whether I'm up or down
Or I wear no crown
Love me the same way, the same way
You did as yesterday
Whether I'm rich or poor
Just call me yours
Love me the same way, the same way
You did as yesterday
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh
The lyrics to Jay Park's song Yesterday express a deep appreciation for a significant other and the ways in which they have brought meaning and purpose to the singer's life. The first verse describes the intensity of the love felt, with the partner's presence causing the singer's heart to pound and leaving them unable to come down from the high. The partner is likened to a siren, suggesting a mesmerizing and irresistible quality. However, their influence is also seen as redemptive, with the partner bringing faith and solving all of the singer's problems.
The chorus emphasizes the desire for constancy and stability in the relationship. The singer is grateful for the beauty in their life with their partner and has found a sense of purpose since meeting them. In asking their partner to love them "the same way, the same way" as yesterday, the singer is expressing a deep desire for consistency. Even in times of hardship or fluctuation, they wish for their partner to remain steady and committed.
Overall, the lyrics to Yesterday celebrate the feeling of being loved and valued, while emphasizing the desire for a lasting and unwavering relationship. The song's romantic themes are communicated through both the lyrics and the song's slow, soulful melody.
Line by Line Meaning
Your love's the sweetest sound
The feeling of being loved by you is the most uplifting and impactful sensation
Around you my heart just pounds
In your presence, I feel an intense rush of emotions that heightens my heartbeat
Your touch I'll write it down
I will preserve the memory of your touch through words, as it has affected me deeply
So high I can't come down
My feelings of joy and elation when I am with you are so intense that I cannot come down from them
Was hopeless took notice
Before meeting you, I was without hope and direction, but upon meeting you, I realized my purpose
Baby like a siren, hmm
You have an intoxicating allure like that of a siren, drawing me in with your beauty and charm
And you gave me faith, oh
You have instilled in me a sense of faith and confidence, giving me the courage to overcome my challenges
You're the answer all my problems solved
You are the solution to all of my problems, providing me with a sense of peace and clarity
Life with you is so beautiful
Being with you has made my life more beautiful and fulfilling
I won't trade it away
I value the life we have built together and would never trade it for anything else
I was lost but found my purpose now
Prior to meeting you, I was lost and uncertain of my path, but now I have found my purpose
I'm glad you're keepin' me around
I feel grateful and fortunate to have you in my life, keeping me grounded and providing me with unconditional love and support
Whether I'm up or down
Regardless of whether I am experiencing success or failure, happiness or sadness
Or I wear no crown
Even if I do not have any external markers of success or power
Love me the same way, the same way
I ask that you continue to love me in the same way that you have been, unconditionally and without judgment
You did as yesterday
Just as you loved me yesterday, I want you to continue loving me in the same way today and always
Whether I'm rich or poor
No matter what my financial status may be
Just call me yours
I belong to you and you alone
Oh-oh, oh-oh
A musical interlude
Your smile is all I need
Your smile is enough to make me feel content and happy
Without you these lungs can't breathe
You are my source of life and vitality, without which I cannot exist
I'd fall from the sky for you
I would go to any length to be with you, even if it means putting myself in danger
Wanna do better and thrive for you
I am motivated to be the best version of myself for you, striving to grow and succeed in all aspects of life
Oh oh oh oh oh
A musical interlude
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jay Park, Chase Vincent Malone, Chucky Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
JAY PARK
Yesterday ❤️
po,xq
❤❤❤
Favour orish
Listening
trisy
Omg!! Your voice 💘 😭🤌💓✨️
행복한제이
💙💙💙💙💙
정끼석
사랑행
cathz91
Whoever is getting married, you can sing this song at your wedding dinner. Those are such meaningful lyrics. It's like a wedding vow but in music.
쥬쥬
노래도 좋고, 가사도 좋고, 목소리도 좋고, 박재범도 좋고 :) 💙
JINJOO LEE
박재범 계속 사랑해줄꺼야!!
ni do
우연히 알게된 노래인데 가사가 너무 감동적입니다 내가 어떤 모습이 되어도 항상 똑같이 사랑해줄 누군가가 있다면 더할 나위 없이 행복할 것 같아요 들으면서 눈물도 나네요 좋은 노래 감사합니다👏👏