First one:
mink ("Made In Korea") is a female Korean J-pop singer. Her real name is Mi Kyung Lee, she was born 1984 in South Korea, and is of Korean ethnicity. Upon traveling to Japan in her early teens to continue her education, she was discovered after she submitted a demo to Avex Trax, one of Japan’s leading J-pop labels. Her initial success occurred in Japan with the release of her first two albums. Although mink was born and raised in Korea, she does not sing in Korean. She originally did not show her face on her albums, instead replacing her pictures with an anime-like character, but this changed with recent releases. She has shown herself in her music videos, however.
In 2005, her song "Beautiful" was used for the film "INITIAL D THE MOVIE" and featured on her debut album.
In 2006 her song "Glory of Life" was released and licensed to Rhythm Zone/King Street Records and remixed by Chris Cox, John Creamer and Stephane K. "Glory of Life" hit the number one position on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. A second single "4 Love" was scheduled to be released to the U.S. in April 2006, but was later canceled (although it was still released in Japan). Mink is the one of the first Asian Artists to have any sort of number one single in the US, some others being Koda Kumi (with Trust Your Love) and Utada Hikaru ( with Devil Inside), all following the footsteps of Sakamoto Kyu with his #1 US chart hit Ue o Muite Aruko (Sukiyaki) in 1963.
In April 2006, mink's "Eternal Love (Remix Version)" was used for the film "Chisaki Yusha Tachi GAMERA". In December 2006, mink's "Here by my side (Original Version) was used as the theme song for the 3D anime short Joe and Marilyn for Amazing Nuts!.
On January 1, 2007, mink's "Innocent Blue -Chi Hate Umi Tsukiru Made-" was released. The song was the theme song for the Japan-Mongol epic film "Aoki Ookami" based on Gengis Khan.
On August 8th 2007, mink's next single "Together Again" was released, and had the theme of 'summer' as part of a series of 4 singles. The song was used for the ending theme to the anime film Vexille 2077 Nippon Sakoku, showing in Japanese theaters August 18th 2007.
The second of the 'seasons' series was released on October 31st, 2007, and was called "Sense 4 seasons ~Autumn~".
mink was dropped by her record label in early 2010.
Second one:
Formed just a blink ago in Spring 2006, MINK has already written more than 60 songs (30 of them in one intense three week stretch), recorded their debut album in just four weeks (with noted producer Sylvia Massy of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Tool fame), shot one of the most fun videos of recent times for its infectious song "Talk to Me" with director Christian Lamb (Madonna, Korn, Kelly Clarkson, Incubus), had another song "Pressure Pressure" featured nightly in ESPN's 2006 Major League baseball playoffs coverage, and has established itself as one of the most exciting new live acts on the scene both in its own club shows and opening big-venue concerts by Angels & Airwaves among others.
And all that whilst going back and forth between New York (from where Carlson hails) and Australia (home to drummer Mozgawa, lead guitarist Nick Maybury, and bassist Grant Fitzpatrick).
The members come from a variety of backgrounds, ranging from the garage-rock, punk, solo and experimental backgrounds of Carlson, Fitzpatrick and Mozgawa to the formal jazz studies of Maybury. And though members cite influences and favorites ranging from classic punk to Prince to Bjork to Miles Davis, a chemical bond formed instantly that gave Mink their own enticing character.
The first single, "Talk to Me," has been spinning on over 50 Alternative and modern rock stations across the US, and is the perfect Mink introduction. Mink's sound is free of the gimmicks and production tricks that infect so much rock these days. Instead, this is all about the natural talents of the musicians and dynamics of the band. On "Dematerialize," Carlson flashes the arid bite of a Mick Jagger or Lou Reed, while "Pills" has choruses comparable to David Bowie at his Ziggy Stardust rocking-est. "Jodi" has a soaring pop chorus riding a wave of crunchy guitar-rock. And live, "Get it Right" showcases Mozgawa's awesome power.
Now Mink are bringing their music to an increasing legion of fans, and they've hit the ground running. After dates with KISS, a Lollapalooza performance, and a recent tour supporting Perry Ferrell's Satellite Party, their guitar driven rock album debuted August 28, 2007. Mink are now setting the pace...
Also a third. Mink from NZ. Formed by George Henderson in 1992. Released eponymous album in 1993 ans 'For My Mink' in 1995. Back in action around 2006, but kicking today?
Until the end of the universe.
Why don't you
Mink Lyrics
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Kakusareru no wa motto tsurai
Nani wo mitsumete aruite ita no
Nee itsu kara surechigatta no
Ai dake ga mienaku naru
Tenohira wo koboreru
Why don′t you
Ai dake wo motomete ita
Tsuyoku dakishimeteta
Uso ja nai shinjitsu ja nai
Why don't you Why don′t you
Hayaku kikasete sono koe wo
Kodoku no nami ni ikitaeru mae ni
Koraekirenakute afureru namida
Sekaijuu wo arainagashite
Kimi dake ga mienaku naru
Fureru tabi ni kieru
Isoidari ososugitari
Why don't you
Kimi dake wo motomete ita
Mayoi sae mo nakatta
Yume ja nai genjitsu ja nai
Why don't you Why don′t you
Why don′t you
Konna ni chikakute na noni tada tookute
Mou kimi wo akiramesou
But I can't let go
Nani mo shiranai kuse ni hitoriyogari no
Ima made ga kuyashisugite
Ai dake ga mienaku naru
Tenohira wo koboreru
Owarenai hajimerarenai
Why don′t you
Ai dake wo motomete ita
Tsuyoku dakishimeteta
Uso ja nai shinjitsu ja nai
Why don't you Why don′t you
Why don't you
The song "Why Don't You" by Mink is a sad love song that explores the pain of unrequited love and the difficulty of moving on from a past relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer is still in love with someone who doesn't feel the same way, and the pain of this unreciprocated love is causing them to feel lost and alone.
The opening lines, "Gomakasanaide hanashite mite, Kakusareru no wa motto tsurai" can be translated to "Don't deceive me, just try talking to me, being hidden is more painful". This suggests that the singer is tired of being kept in the dark and wants their love interest to be honest with them.
The chorus, "Ai dake ga mienaku naru, Tenohira wo koboreru, Owarenai hajimerarenai, Why don't you, Ai dake wo motomete ita, Tsuyoku dakishimeteta, Uso ja nai shinjitsu ja nai, Why don't you Why don′t you", is the central point of the song. It talks about how the singer is filled with emotions that they can't hide anymore, and how they only wish to hold the love interest they can't have.
In the verses, the song explores the singer's emotions, and how they have tried to move on from the past relationship. The lyrics talk about how the singer is haunted by the memories of the past, and how they struggle to find peace and closure. The bridge of the song, "Konna ni chikakute na noni tada tookute, Mou kimi wo akiramesou, But I can't let go, Nani mo shiranai kuse ni hitoriyogari no Ima made ga kuyashisugite", suggests that the singer is struggling to let go of their past love, even though they know they cannot be together.
Line by Line Meaning
Gomakasanaide hanashite mite
Try talking without pretense
Kakusareru no wa motto tsurai
It's more painful to keep things hidden
Nani wo mitsumete aruite ita no
What was I looking at while walking?
Nee itsu kara surechigatta no
When did we start missing each other?
Ai dake ga mienaku naru
Love becomes invisible
Tenohira wo koboreru
Slipping through my fingertips
Owarenai hajimerarenai
Can't end, can't begin
Why don′t you
Why don't you...
Ai dake wo motomete ita
I was only seeking love
Tsuyoku dakishimeteta
Holding on tightly
Uso ja nai shinjitsu ja nai
It's not a lie, it's not the truth
Why don't you Why don′t you
Why don't you...
Hayaku kikasete sono koe wo
Let me hear your voice quickly
Kodoku no nami ni ikitaeru mae ni
Before I drown in loneliness
Koraekirenakute afureru namida
Tears overflowing, unable to endure
Sekaijuu wo arainagashite
Washing away everything in the world
Kimi dake ga mienaku naru
Only you become invisible
Fureru tabi ni kieru
Disappearing every time I touch
Isoidari ososugitari
Hurry up or be too late
Why don't you
Why don't you...
Kimi dake wo motomete ita
I was only seeking you
Mayoi sae mo nakatta
Without any hesitation
Yume ja nai genjitsu ja nai
It's not a dream, it's not reality
Why don't you Why don′t you
Why don't you...
Konna ni chikakute na noni tada tookute
Even though we're so close, we're just drifting apart
Mou kimi wo akiramesou
I feel like giving up on you now
But I can't let go
But I can't let go
Nani mo shiranai kuse ni hitoriyogari no
Even though I act like I don't know anything, I'm still struggling alone
Ima made ga kuyashisugite
I'm so regretful of everything up until now
Why don′t you
Why don't you...
Ai dake ga mienaku naru
Love becomes invisible
Tenohira wo koboreru
Slipping through my fingertips
Owarenai hajimerarenai
Can't end, can't begin
Why don′t you
Why don't you...
Ai dake wo motomete ita
I was only seeking love
Tsuyoku dakishimeteta
Holding on tightly
Uso ja nai shinjitsu ja nai
It's not a lie, it's not the truth
Why don't you Why don′t you
Why don't you...
Why don′t you
Why don't you...
Writer(s): Håkan Lundberg
Contributed by Jonathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
JA S
The older I get the more I relate to this women.
David Étienne
That's only normal. With age comes wisdom.
Rene Astle
@David Étienne Not everybody experiences that, they're lucky enough to maintain to calm composure.
JA S
Hey, I didn't say I acted like her, I said I can relate to her... Big difference.
ΛΞΦΩΔΣΘΠ
The older you get the more Karen you become? Gotcha.
Lauteric
She deserved an Oscar for this performance
Concreteowl
She deserved all the Oscars, every last one.
Sam Racchumi
Hell yea she did
Annie Sparks
It’s not easy being cheesy
Daniel Hill
An Oscar. A Nobel prize