On October 14, 2009 the group released their debut single album, Just BLAQ, which topped various on-line and off-line music charts in South Korea. The group then released their second single album Y on May 19, 2010, and on January 10, 2011, MBLAQ released their first studio album, BLAQ Style.
One Better Day
MBLAQ Lyrics
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Eodumi nal gamssago hollo namata haedo
Hanchi api kam kamhae boiji anhneun dahaedo
Sangcheo badeun geudaeye geu apeun mam mam mam
Gamssa aneulkke yaksokhae, I'm gonna be down
Banbok dweneun shigane jichin geudae
Neoreul wihae hamkke halteni uril bulleo
Dashi tto shijakhae, right now
Ije dashi one better day, one better day
Balgeun nae iri tto neoreul gidari janha
Ije dashi one better day, one better day
Naega isseo neowa hamkke ga
Honjara neun saengak deul dae dabeopneun sesang deul
Shigye baneul cheoreom tic toc, daeneun na naldeul
Himdeureo teon shigan deul moduda ssak dajalla
Ibichi gidaryeo janha
Banbok dweneun ilsange jichin geudae
Gidael goshi eoptamyeon ije waseo naege gidae
Nareul wihae yeogi wasseuni uril bulleo
Dashi tto shijakhae right now
Ije dashi one better day, one better day
Balgeun nae iri tto neoreul gidari janha
Ije dashi one better day, one better day
Naega isseo neowa hamkke ga
Nae shimjangeun ttwigo isseo
Eonje deun na hamkke isseo
Ja ije shijakhae baby, yes sir, oh yeah
Ije dashi one better day, one better day
Balgeun nae iri tto neoreul gidari janha
Ije dashi one better day, one better day
Naega isseo neowa hamkke ga
The lyrics to MBLAQ's song "One Better Day" speak to the struggles and challenges faced in life, but also inspire hope for a brighter future. The song begins by acknowledging the darkness and difficulties that can surround us, but also expresses determination to overcome them. The line "I'm gonna be down" suggests a moment of defeat or exhaustion, but then the chorus brings a sense of optimism and renewal. The phrase "one better day" encapsulates this idea - that even if today is difficult, tomorrow can be better if we hold onto hope and keep moving forward. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song reinforces this message.
The verses also touch on the theme of waiting - waiting for someone or something to arrive, or waiting for a better future. The line "Neoreul wihae hamkke halteni uril bulleo" ("Calling us together for you") suggests that the singer is waiting for someone they care about, but also implies a sense of shared purpose or destiny. The line "Himdeureo teon shigan deul moduda ssak dajalla" ("Let's break through all the difficult times we've had") further emphasizes the idea of moving past obstacles and struggles.
Overall, the lyrics to "One Better Day" are both reflective and forward-looking. They acknowledge the challenges of life while also offering a sense of hope and renewed energy for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Eodumi nal gamssago hollo namata haedo
Even if darkness surrounds me and tries to swallow me up
Hanchi api kam kamhae boiji anhneun dahaedo
Even if I can't see anything in front of me due to the pitch black darkness
Sangcheo badeun geudaeye geu apeun mam mam mam
My heart is filled with the pain and scars that were left behind
Gamssa aneulkke yaksokhae, I'm gonna be down
I swear to overcome this pain and heal myself, even if it takes me down
Banbok dweneun shigane jichin geudae
Time ticking away slowly by myself
Gidael goshi eoptamyeon yeogi waseo naege gidae
Without a place to go and longing for something, come to me
Neoreul wihae hamkke halteni uril bulleo
Call upon us, who will be with you for your sake
Dashi tto shijakhae, right now
Let's start again, right now
Ije dashi one better day, one better day
Now, one better day, one better day
Balgeun nae iri tto neoreul gidari janha
My bright future is waiting for you again
Naega isseo neowa hamkke ga
I am here to go with you
Honjara neun saengak deul dae dabeopneun sesang deul
In a world where one's thoughts are reserved and the world dictates everything
Shigye baneul cheoreom tic toc, daeneun na naldeul
Tick tock like the hands of the clock, everyone rushes me
Himdeureo teon shigan deul moduda ssak dajalla
I'll fight the hard times, all of which seem like they'll last forever
Ibichi gidaryeo janha
My breath, waiting for that moment
Nareul wihae yeogi wasseuni uril bulleo
You came here for me, calling us
Nae shimjangeun ttwigo isseo
My heart is racing
Eonje deun na hamkke isseo
Be with me always
Ja ije shijakhae baby, yes sir, oh yeah
Let's start now, baby, yes sir, oh yeah
Contributed by Elena C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@littletamama
이때 이준 진짜 좋아했는데 이거 들으면 그때로 돌아가는 것 같여.... 진짜 다시 돌아와라 얘들아.....
@user-ix5hh6jw4g
와 진짜 너무 좋다,,,,,, 행복해져 들으니까 이때 기억 다 나 .. 말도안돼 ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
@CHEOLLIE_JUBILEE
내 기준 숨듣명 ㅠㅠ 한국인들 없나여 ㅜㅜ
@user-ub3cd8ev1u
숨듣명....
@Maquihalmum
저 여깄어요! 엠블랙 팬이었던 때가 기억나서 뭉클하네요❤
@SK-ze7dz
원베러데이랑 지오오디럽 두개 개좋아했는제 ㅜ 몇안되는 멤버들웃으면서 무대하는 노래 ㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜ 지금 들어도 존나 좋네
@zelda4409
시발... 추팔 하다 여기까지 왔다... 에이플 출신이면 눈물부터 난다는 원베러데이 ㅠㅜㅠ ㅠ ㅠㅠ
@user-jv6ch1pk3x
힐링띵곡 역시 지금들어도 좋다ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 근데 저 후렴 손꾸락 따라가는것만 어찌해줬으면...
@user-hv4zi3mi3u
하 전주만들어도 눈물난다 원베러데이..... 원베러데이••• 애들 댕풋풋해ㅠ 양리다 어린거봐
@jeonkook7186
When MBLAQ was your first k-pop group ;(