At the age of six, Jennifer's parents divorced and she found herself taking on the responsibility of helping her mother raise her younger brother alone. Though times were tough both emotionally and financially, there wasn't anything music couldn't remedy. It wasn't until the age of 9 when Jennifer actually began to perform at talent shows.
That year Jennifer had purchased Britney Spears' very first album and began singing along by reading the lyrics. Channeling the likes of Whitney, Mariah, and Alicia, Jennifer's strong voice has allowed her to develop her own style. "My mom heard me sing the song 'Sometimes' and asked me to sing again. She noticed something different about my voice that day and encouraged me to start performing at events," she said. "Growing up I did a lot of Korean Traditional Dance so my singing voice was kind of my little secret for a while."
Since then, Jennifer has performed at numerous talent shows, weddings, rallies, basketball games, tournaments, and has played leading roles in musicals such as Lucky Stiff, The Fantasticks, and The Wiz. By her senior year of high school she was Co-Band President as well as Spring ASB President. "I took full advantage of my high school career. There's so much that is offered to us that we tend to look over. I don't want to miss any opportunities and make sure to live life to the fullest."
This past summer, Jennifer began recording videos on YouTube just for fun. Slowly the popularity of the videos grew as Jennifer watched the number of views rise each week. Casually performing contemporary hits in front of the camera, Jennifer garnered many fans and subscribers to her videos due to her down to earth persona and powerful pipes to match. Her rendition of Alicia Keys' "No One" has already soared above 3 million views and she is one of YouTube's Most Subscribed (All Time) Musicians. In December of 2007, Jennifer was the Grand Prize Winner for Broadwayworld.com's "GIVE US YOUR VOICE" contest which gave her the opportunity of a lifetime to travel to New York to watch Broadway's The Little Mermaid as well as meet the cast and composer, Alan Menken.
Debating over Berklee College of Music, UC Irvine and UC San Diego , Jennifer made the final decision of becoming an Anteater. She is currently studying Drama and has recently performed in her first UCI play, B.F.E., as Hae-Yoon.
Jennifer is currently unsigned but hopes to independently release a demo later this year.
You Won
Jennifer Chung Lyrics
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As I said that I would
Do you still want me?
I don't see how you could
This is the way that I've been
This is what I have to change
I want to be better
But I can't alone, so please say you'll stay
I'll win you over
I've never been so sure
Take my every word
All for you I'm for
I'll win you over
I'm never giving up
And though changing takes a long time
I'll do anything for love (for love)
I'm sorry, baby
But I meant all I said
It's just not the time now
So you go on ahead
This is the way that I've been
This is what I have to change
I want to be better
Have much more to offer
I'm gonna try alone, so please do not stay
But you've won me over
You've never been so sure
I took your every word
All for me, you were
You've won me over
Don't say you're giving up
You knew that changing took a long time
And would do anything for love
You told me all these things
For better or for worse
I recall every single moment
Stays with me like a curse
You can't just take it back
Your words were mine to keep
Just don't forget that I'm the one you need
(2x)
You've won me over
You've never been so sure
I took your every word
All for me, you were
You've won me over
Don't say you're giving up
You knew that changing took a long time
Said you'd do anything for love
You've won me over
You're never giving up
Don't ever say, don't ever say that you're giving up
You've won me over
You knew that changing took a long time
Said you'd do anything for love
Oh...
This is the way that I've been
There's so much I have to change
I'm gonna be better
Have much more to offer
But I can't right now, so hopefully one day
The lyrics of Jennifer Chung's song "You Won" are about a relationship that is on the rocks. The singer of the song is aware that she has been difficult and caused her partner frustration, but she still hopes that he will stay by her side as she tries to become a better person. She promises to do all she can for the sake of their love, and feels certain that she will be able to win him over.
At the start of the song, the singer wonders if her partner still wants her, even though she has been driving him crazy. She expresses the desire to change and improve, but acknowledges that it will be difficult to do so alone. However, while she asks him to stay, she also recognizes that she cannot force him to do so. In the second verse, she apologizes and tells him to go ahead and leave, but he surprises her by saying that he won't give up on their relationship.
The chorus is where the singer declares her certainty that she will win her partner back, expressing her dedication and commitment to their love. She promises to do anything for him and for their relationship, and is grateful that he is taking the time to give her the chance to change. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer acknowledging that she still has a lot to work on, but hoping that, someday, she will be able to be the kind of partner that he deserves.
Line by Line Meaning
I drive you crazy
I know I'm not easy to deal with
As I said that I would
I warned you about it
Do you still want me?
Are you still willing to put up with me?
I don't see how you could
It's hard to see why anyone would want me
This is the way that I've been
I know I have some flaws
This is what I have to change
I'm willing to work on myself
I want to be better
I want to improve myself
Have much more to offer
I have the potential to be better
But I can't alone, so please say you'll stay
I need your support to change
I'll win you over
I'll convince you to stay with me
I've never been so sure
I believe in what I'm saying
Take my every word
Believe me when I say this
All for you I'm for
I'm doing this for you
I'm never giving up
I'm not going to stop trying
And though changing takes a long time
I know it won't be easy
I'll do anything for love (for love)
I'll do whatever it takes to keep you
I'm sorry, baby
I apologize
But I meant all I said
I was honest with you
It's just not the time now
We need time apart
So you go on ahead
You need to move on
But you've won me over
You've convinced me to stay with you
Don't say you're giving up
Don't quit on me now
You knew that changing took a long time
You know it won't be easy to change
Said you'd do anything for love
You're willing to do whatever it takes to keep me
You told me all these things
You made a lot of promises
For better or for worse
You committed to being with me
I recall every single moment
I remember everything you said
Stays with me like a curse
I can't forget it
You can't just take it back
You can't change your mind now
Your words were mine to keep
I believed what you said
Just don't forget that I'm the one you need
Don't forget about me
Oh...
Emotional expression
There's so much I have to change
I have a lot of work to do on myself
I'm gonna be better
I'll improve myself
But I can't right now, so hopefully one day
I can't change overnight, but I hope to someday
Contributed by Mason N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
vividiorque
My first and still favorite original song of yours! Miss you and Johnny together!
Jennifer Chung
+vividiorque Thank you! I got to see him one night I visited LA! Miss jamming and creating with him too!
Wilma Bean
I like the new one but my heart still prefers the original when it was just your voice and your soul singing in harmony with the guirar. :-)
Jennifer Chung
+Wilma Bean Thanks Wilma! I always love the original stuff <3
Hello World
wow it sounds so different from the original acoustic version! I like both :) but the original I find it more emotional
Katie
Could you PRETTY PLEASE do this as the acoustic version. Like the one you made in 2008!! Please!!
Katie
I really wanna buy it on iTunes. (The original)
patdias_
another niice version ! s2
Insomnia Buddy
wow good song!! felicitaciones