Lee Hi signed to AOMG in july 2020, after leaving YG Entertainment in 2019.
Turn It Up
Lee Hi Lyrics
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Neom eojideon geuttaeboda nopi cuz my name is "Hi"!
Eumagi issneun gose naega isseo. Music is my life
Nan gipeun eodum sogedo balgge bichna I'm a STAR!
Keulleobeseo, geolieseo, hedeuponsogeseo
Nae mogsoriga deullineun I sungankkaji
Eolmana manheun nunmulgwa ddam heullyeossneunji
And now it's time to shine!
Turn it up! soneul wilo, raise em Hi!
Du nuneul gamgo eum-aggwa hanaga doen
Ja, I sungane say my name.
Turn it up! bollyum-eul wilo, raise it HI!
Naega neukkyeojimyeon say my name.
Hi.
English:
When I fall, I laugh louder, wake up
When I fall, I'm higher cuz my name is HI
I'm in a place where there's music, Music is my life
Though I'm in a deep darkness, I shine I'm a STAR!
On clubs, in a distance and even on phone
Up to this moment when they hear my voice
A lot of tears and sweat flows
Remember that, you can't forget that
Turn it up raise your hands, raise 'em HI!
Close your eyes and let music and you be one.
Right, at this moment say my name. HI
The first few lines of Lee Hi's "Turn It Up" are a declaration of strength and self-empowerment. When the going gets tough, Hi says she smiles bigger, laughs louder and works harder. This message is summed up in the line, "When I fall, I'm higher cuz my name is HI". The essence of this song is uplifting and inspirational, a call to arms for anyone who feels like they can't go on.
Hi sings about her love of music and how it has given her a way out of dark times. She describes herself as a star, despite being in deep darkness, which seems to be a reference to a difficult time in her life. The chorus is rousing and simple, encouraging listeners to turn up the volume, raise their hands and feel the music. The final lines are a call for recognition and validation. Hi wants people to know her name, and to feel empowered by the music she makes.
Overall, "Turn It Up" is a song about perseverance and finding hope in dark times. Hi encourages listeners to push through adversity, and to let music be a source of strength and inspiration. It's a powerful message, and one that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Neom eojil ttae mada deo keuge useumyeo ileona
When I fall, I laugh louder, wake up
Neom eojideon geuttaeboda nopi cuz my name is "Hi"!
When I'm down, I'm higher because my name is Hi
Eumagi issneun gose naega isseo. Music is my life
I'm in a place where there's music, Music is my life
Nan gipeun eodum sogedo balgge bichna I'm a STAR!
Even in deep darkness, I shine, I'm a STAR!
Keulleobeseo, geolieseo, hedeuponsogeseo
In clubs, in the distance, even on the phone
Nae mogsoriga deullineun I sungankkaji
Up to this moment when they hear my voice
Eolmana manheun nunmulgwa ddam heullyeossneunji
A lot of tears and sweat flows
Gieoghae ij-ji moshae
Remember that, you can't forget that
And now it's time to shine!
And now it's time to shine!
Turn it up! soneul wilo, raise em Hi!
Turn it up! Raise your hands, raise them HI!
Du nuneul gamgo eum-aggwa hanaga doen
Close your eyes and let music and you be one.
Ja, I sungane say my name.
Right, at this moment say my name, Hi.
Turn it up! bollyum-eul wilo, raise it HI!
Turn it up! Raise the volume, raise it HI!
Naega neukkyeojimyeon say my name.
Hi.
If you feel me, say my name. Hi.
Contributed by Nolan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@basboosa2812
this is the type of music Lee Hi should be releasing. especially as her main singles. the girl is young and should be given fun songs with strong beats that allow her to showcase her massive voice. I feel that she could do really well with Rihanna type of songs
@MarianaBuhl3
exactly!!! those are the songs she should from now on!!! YG must really let her showcase her talent like that otherwise, she would be another wasted talent falling into "kpop average standards" when she is so much more. Just sayin
@eliziticamd
should have been a full song...
should have been a full song ....
damn you YG
@enigmaohawaii
I think this is my favorite Lee Hi song
@Imagine1324
Mine too! Too bad it is only the intro though.
@HanieJ
Me three! I wish they would release a full version of this song. Its such a killer intro and I can just imagine Lee Hi with black n white MV to carry this song =)
@Imagine1324
Hanizah Jonaidie OMG, yes so can I!!!
@jeffreyconnor1710
The beat is rockin
@sheng21
YG it's still not too late to release a full version of this song pls lol
@ToXiCated33
Awww haha I love your hope :p