1) KARA (카라) is a popular … Read Full Bio ↴Kara is a name of at least four artists.
1) KARA (카라) is a popular South Korean girl group formed by DSP Entertainment, debuting in 2007 with the single "Break It" and the album "The First Blooming". The group consists of Park Gyuri, Han Seungyeon, Goo Hara and Heo Youngji. Former members include Kim Sunghee, Nicole Jung, and Kang Jiyoung. They were originally a four member group where they were marketed as the second Fin.K.L, however Kim Sung Hee withdrew from the group and was replaced with Jiyoung and Hara. They became well known for the "butt dance", which was a part of their "Mister" choreography, and their hit songs "하니 (Honey)" and "Pretty Girl". In 2010 they changed to a darker concept with their hit song "Lupin". In Japan, they are signed under Universal Music.
On January 2011, it was stated that four KARA members (all minus Gyuri) filled a lawsuit to terminate their exclusive contracts with DSP Entertainment. However, it was later revealed that Hara decided not to join Seungyeon, Nicole and Jiyoung in terminating her contract. Due the conflict DSP Entertainment suspended any Korean group activities as they declared they will no longer be managing the three members. In October of 2013, it was reported that Nicole will depart from the group effective January 2014. Ji Young also stated she will not renew her contract, which ended in April 5, 2014. Following the departure from the group, she went to London to take language and acting classes.
On January 15, 2016, DSP Media announced Gyuri, Seungyeon and Hara's departure from the group due to contracts expiring. The company also noted that Youngji would continue her music career as a solo artist.
2) A mononym of Kara Williamson, whose releases under this name include the album Kara.
3) Rock band from UK with female vocalist Kara and musical backing by Graham and Andy of Avalon.
4) Metal band from Finland. This band was used to be called Ankara until early 2006. They had to change their name by demand of Finnish band Ancara.
Whisper
Kara Lyrics
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Kakikonda kimi ate no my love todokete oh
[Seungyeon] Okubyou ni naru warui kuse
Kikenai kimochi wa it's mistake
[Hara] (Yubi de) tsunaida no (moji no) sasayaki
Douka tsutawaru youni
[Nicole] Shinjiru koto dekiru
[All] Kore Kara Kara tsubuyaku yakusoku ni yubikiri
[Gyuri] Futari dake no kotoba de
[Nicole] Kimi ni hikareta koro no koto
Kiku kimi no toku ige na kao ga suki yo oh
[Gyuri] Waracchau demo ureshikute
Jumon wo kaketara fall in love
[Hara] (Mimi ni) yasashii no (nokoru) sasayaki
Douka tokenai youni
[All] Mata zukizuki sasenai de! Dandan takanaru
[Seungyeon] Shinjiru koto dekiru
[All] Hora kira kira mai yuku futari kasaneta toki
[Gyuri] Taisetsu na mono mitsuketa
[Hara] Koware souna hitomi Adeyaka ni kawaru yo
[Nicole] Baby don't you hear me? Oh! Hear me? Can you hear me?
[Gyuri] Kimi wo mite iita katta
[Seungyeon] "Hanarezu ni, soba ni ite" Tell me
[All] Aitai! Daisuki nara dakishime ni kite yo!
Shinjiru koto dekiru
Kore Kara Kara tsubuyaku yakusoku ni yubikiri
[Gyuri] Futari dake no kotoba de
[All] Mata zukizuki sasenai de! Dandan takanaru ([Gyuri] yeaah~ yeaah~)
Shinjiru koto dekiru
Hora kira kira mai yuku futari kasaneta toki
Taisetsu na mono mitsuketa
[All] Futari dake no kotoba wo
The lyrics to Kara's song "Whisper" express the nervousness and excitement that come with confessing one's feelings to someone they are interested in. The opening lines sung by Jiyoung acknowledge the boldness required to take the leap and express your love to someone. Seungyeon follows with lyrics describing the fear and insecurity that can also come with expressing your feelings. Hara's lines invoke the idea of whispering sweet nothings to someone you care about and hoping the message gets through.
The chorus sung by all the members of Kara expresses the thrill of falling in love and the sense of promise that comes with it. Nicole's lines describe her attraction to the other person and their unique features that she admires. Gyuri's lines highlight the joy and happiness that come with falling in love and how powerful it can feel to make such a deep connection with someone. Seungyeon's lines express a desire for the other person to stay close by and not leave.
The final lines sung by all the members emphasize the importance of communication in relationships and the power of words. The song ultimately conveys a sense of optimism and hope for a positive outcome in the face of vulnerability and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Hajimari wa sou daitan ni
The beginning was bold, as I bravely started writing my love for you
Kakikonda kimi ate no my love todokete oh
I want to deliver my love for you, the one I wrote for you
Okubyou ni naru warui kuse
I hate myself for becoming a coward, it's a mistake to have these feelings
Kikenai kimochi wa it's mistake
These dangerous feelings are a mistake
(Yubi de) tsunaida no (moji no) sasayaki Douka tsutawaru youni
I whispered the words I wrote while holding your hand, hoping they will reach you somehow
Hora dokidoki suru kara! Tokimeki mune kara
Look, my heart is beating so fast! It's love that comes from the heart
Shinjiru koto dekiru
I can believe in myself
Kore Kara Kara tsubuyaku yakusoku ni yubikiri
I swear to whisper promises from now on
Futari dake no kotoba de
With words that are just between us
Kimi ni hikareta koro no koto Kiku kimi no toku ige na kao ga suki yo oh
I love your innocent face when I talk about the time I was drawn to you
Waracchau demo ureshikute Jumon wo kaketara fall in love
Even though I laugh, I'm happy, and if I cast a spell, I'll fall in love
(Mimi ni) yasashii no (nokoru) sasayaki Douka tokenai youni
I whispered a gentle word in your ear, hoping it will stay there and not disappear
Mata zukizuki sasenai de! Dandan takanaru
Don't let my heart ache again! It's beating faster and faster
Hora kira kira mai yuku futari kasaneta toki Taisetsu na mono mitsuketa
Look, when we come together, we find precious things and a sparkling moment
Koware souna hitomi Adeyaka ni kawaru yo
Your eyes, that seem like they're about to break, become clear
Baby don't you hear me? Oh! Hear me? Can you hear me?
Baby, can't you hear me? Oh! Hear me? Can you hear me?
Kimi wo mite iita katta "Hanarezu ni, soba ni ite" Tell me
I wanted to tell you that I want you to stay by my side and not leave. Tell me
Aitai! Daisuki nara dakishime ni kite yo!
I want to see you! If you love me, come and hold me tight!
Futari dake no kotoba wo
Our own words
Contributed by Eliana E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Volodymyr Besiada
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