After winning a number of singing contests in the United States she recorded a Gospel album in 1993. Eventually she attended UCLA for a year and then began work on her first Korean album, "Piece", in 1998. Lena's first album sold more than 500,000 copies in spite of the limited promotion - mostly due to her lack of confidence in speaking Korean.
In 1999, "A Second Helping" was released and was well received by both fans and critics. The third album, "Naturally", released in 2001 was met with mixed reviews.
Afterwards, Park Jung Hyun took a year off to continue her studies and returned in 2002 with her fourth album "Op.4." Unlike previous releases, she made herself more available for promotional events and interviews as she had become more comfortable speaking in Korean.
In 2002, the South Korean government selected her, along with the hugely popular R&B group Brown Eyes, to represent Korea in the opening and closing ceremony of the World Cup. With Brown Eyes, CHEMISTRY and Sowelu, she became a part of a group aptly called "Voices of Korea/Japan" and performed the title song for the 2002 FIFA World Cup Official Album, "Songs of Korea/Japan." Following this, she later debuted in the Japanese music industry where she received moderate success.
As of October 2006, Lena Park has released 8 Korean albums, 2 Korean singles, 3 Japanese albums and 6 Japanese singles.
Someone
Lena Park Lyrics
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아무렇지 않았어
그저 좋은 사람으로만
생각했었는데
내게 다가왔었고
지루했던 기다림끝엔
짧은 만남이
그토록바란 내 바람들도
다 이루어지고
그대와 나의 영원할 꺼라
믿어왔던 시간들을 기억하나요
그대의 그 한마디를
영원할꺼라고
그토록 믿어왔었던 나를
웃고 있나요
그렇게 날 떠난후에
힘들어하는건
이제는 나뿐인가요
이젠 잊은듯 했어
바쁜 일상에묻혀
그땐 그렇게 너를
다 잊은줄만 알았는데
하지만 그 누군가
전한 너의소식에
다시 아파오는건 나의 마음뿐
언젠가 너의 차가웠던 마지막전화
이제는 나를 다 잊겠다는
한마디를 남겨둔채
기억하나요
그대의 그 한마디를
영원할꺼라고
그토록 믿어왔었던 나를
웃고 있나요
그렇게 날 떠난후에
힘들어하는건
이제는 나뿐인가요
기억하나요 그대의 그 한마디를
영원할꺼라고
그토록 믿었었던나를
웃고있나요 그렇게 날 떠난후에
힘들어하는건 이제는 나뿐인가요
후 ~ 후 ~ 후 ~ ~
기억하나요 그대의 그 한마디를
영원할꺼라고
그토록 믿었었던 나를
웃고있나요 그렇게 날 떠난후에
힘들어하는건 이제는 나뿐인가요
다 잊은건가요
그대의 그 한마디를
영원할꺼라고
그토록 믿었었던 나를
기억속에선 아직도 웃고있지만
나그대를 위해
이제는 다 잊어야겠죠
잊어야겠죠 잊어야겠죠
잊을수있겠죠 다 잊어줄께요
Lena Park's "Someone" is a tender ballad that explores the idea of losing someone you love and the struggle to move on. The lyrics start with the singer reminiscing how nonchalantly they first met their lover and initially, they were just a good person. They believed that with time, their short meetings could fulfill their desires in life. As they progressed in the relationship, it became more difficult to let go of the love that they once had, even if it meant settling for brief encounters. They remember the moments when they believed that they could be together forever, and this is a memory that they cannot forget.
The chorus is a reflection of the singer's loss and how they cannot believe that it has come to an end. They remember the final conversation where their partner said that they would forget about the love they shared, and the singer narrates their enduring desire to believe that they will be together forever.
The song ends with a bittersweet admission that even though the singer will always hold the memories of their love, they must now move on entirely. The song is a poignant reflection of the challenges one faces when moving on from a relationship, even when they are still desperately in love.
Line by Line Meaning
그대 처음 만났을때엔
When I first met you
아무렇지 않았어
It was nothing special
그저 좋은 사람으로만
I just thought you were a good person
생각했었는데
But that was all
그대 내가 다가갈수록
As I got closer to you
내게 다가왔었고
You came closer to me too
지루했던 기다림끝엔
After the boring waiting
짧은 만남이
We had a short meeting
그토록바란 내 바람들도
All of my long-awaited desires
다 이루어지고
Were all fulfilled
그대와 나의 영원할 꺼라
The time I believed we would be together forever
믿어왔던 시간들을 기억하나요
Do you remember the time we believed in?
그대의 그 한마디를
Your one word
영원할꺼라고
That would be eternal
그토록 믿어왔었던 나를
I who believed in that so much
웃고 있나요
Are you laughing now?
그렇게 날 떠난후에
After you left me like that
힘들어하는건
Is it just me who is struggling now?
이제는 나뿐인가요
Am I the only one now?
이젠 잊은듯 했어
I thought I forgot about you
바쁜 일상에묻혀
Buried in my busy life
그땐 그렇게 너를
Back then I thought I had forgotten everything about you
다 잊은줄만 알았는데
but that wasn't the case
하지만 그 누군가
But when someone
전한 너의소식에
Told me about you
다시 아파오는건 나의 마음뿐
I am the only one who is hurting again
언젠가 너의 차가웠던 마지막전화
Your last cold phone call someday
이제는 나를 다 잊겠다는
You said you would forget me now
한마디를 남겨둔채
And left it at that
다 잊은건가요
Did you forget everything?
기억속에선 아직도 웃고있지만
In my memories, I'm still smiling
나그대를 위해
For you
이제는 다 잊어야겠죠
I have to forget everything now
잊어야겠죠 잊어야겠죠
I have to forget, I have to forget
잊을수있겠죠 다 잊어줄께요
I can forget it all, I'll forget everything for you
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Lyrics:
I heard that you're settled down
That you found a girl and you're married now
I heard that your dreams came true
Guess she gave you things, I didn't give to you
Old friend, why are you so shy?
Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light
I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I had hoped you'd see my face
And that you'd be reminded that for me, it isn't over
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
"Don't forget me, " I beg
I remember you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
You know how the time flies
Only yesterday was the time of our lives
We were born and raised in a summer haze
Bound by the surprise of our glory days
I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I had hoped you'd see my face
And that you'd be reminded that for me, it isn't over
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
"Don't forget me, " I begged
I remember you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
Nothing compares, no worries or cares
Regrets and mistakes, they're memories made
Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you
"Don't forget me, " I beg
I remember you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you, too
"Don't forget me, " I begged
I remember you said
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
@terrystanton8914
There are singers ....and then there are true artist.
@gisellechoi7824
박정현 이 곡은 내가 몇번을 들어도 소름이 돋네요.. 영혼을 터치하는 가수인듯
@goodluckkim7584
Sure thing
@michellekim2107
듣고 또 듣고 넘 멋진 정현님 목소리
아델과는 다른 목소리. 정말 귀하고도 귀하네요
@youchulchoi2802
몇년이 지나도 계속 주기적으로 와서 들어야 하는 목소리. 잊을만하면 생각나는 목소리. 아델의 노래와 완전히 다른 느낌의 커버여서 굉장히 색달랐던 것 같아요..!
@tedkim3066
The audience had no clue they were listening to one of the few ultimate divas of our lifetime..
@utosia7817
She has a very sharp and clear voice. Love it❤️❤️❤️❤️
@peoplefromyangji8513
눈물나게 아름답네요. 노래하시는 모습 너무 이뻐요.
@chrischang5923
I keep coming back. I don't seem to get tired of listening to this rendition. Wish I was there. Thanks for this magical moment, Lena Park.
@yvonnebitar2649
I love listening to her beautiful voice. So much emotion and power conveyed in this cover! ❤️💞❤️