With Jang Won Lee on the bass and Jae Pyung Shin on the guitar, the duo successfully transitioned from computer science majors at KAIST University (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) to an uprising indie duo, producing albums filled with melodic songs that everyone can relax to.
They play mixed genre of pop, electronic, and rock mostly.
The duo’s lyrics are mostly written in a whimsical storytelling format which attracts the listeners even more as it harmonizes with refreshing vocals. Since the beginning, Peppertones wrote lyrics that give those who are in despair, a reason to be happy and a reason to be hopeful.
I Don't Know
Peppertones Lyrics
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나는 영문도 몰라 그저 벙찌기만
뭔가 잘못됐단 맘뿐이야
깊고 깊은 오해의 구렁텅이
어떤 말을 하려 했던 걸까
어떤 표정으로 나를 보고 있던 걸까
난 대체 무슨 실수를 한 걸까
사랑했단 말
사랑한단 말
이제는 싸늘한 바람 타고 날아가
모두 뒤죽박죽뒤죽박죽
정말 몰라 몰라 몰라 몰라요
그대 맘을 정말 몰라요
내게 살짝 살짝 말해주세요
너무 궁금 궁금해요
사막 한복판에 혼자인 나
오늘 메마른 가슴에 건조주의보
몰래 돌아서서 훌쩍이는
나의 두눈에 호우주의보
사랑했단 말
사랑한단 말
이제는 싸늘한 바람 타고 날아가
모두 뒤죽박죽뒤죽박죽
촉촉한 눈빛
쓸쓸한 입가
도무지 알 수 없는 표정만 남기고
전부 알쏭달쏭알쏭달쏭
정말 몰라 몰라 몰라 몰라요
그대 맘을 정말 몰라요
내게 살짝 살짝 말해주세요
너무 궁금 궁금해요
환하게 웃는
아름다운 미소로
모두 다 장난 장난이라고
얼른 빨리 말해주세요
아 몰라 몰라 몰라 몰라요
그대 맘을 정말 몰라요
내게 살짝 살짝 말해주세요
너무 궁금 궁금해요
The lyrics to Peppertones's song "I Don't Know" express the confusion and frustration one feels when they are unable to understand another person's thoughts and emotions. The singer is struggling to interpret the feelings of someone they care about deeply but are unable to understand. They do not know what the person is trying to say, what their expressions mean, or what they did wrong. The singer is trapped in a misunderstanding and unable to find a way out.
The lyrics capture the frustration of wanting to know someone's true feelings but being unable to do so. The use of weather metaphors - "dry heart," "storm warning in my eyes" - emphasizes the intensity of the singer's emotions. Despite the confusion, the singer still has hope that the other person will reveal their feelings: "Please tell me just a little bit, I'm so curious."
Overall, "I Don't Know" is a relatable and emotional portrayal of the impasse that can occur in relationships when communication breaks down.
Line by Line Meaning
무슨 말이야 엄머 깜짝이야
I don't understand, it's a surprise to me.
나는 영문도 몰라 그저 벙찌기만
I don't even know English, I'm just confused.
뭔가 잘못됐단 맘뿐이야
I just have a feeling that something went wrong.
깊고 깊은 오해의 구렁텅이
It's a deep and dark pit of misunderstandings.
어떤 말을 하려 했던 걸까
What was it that you were trying to say?
어떤 표정으로 나를 보고 있던 걸까
What expression were you giving me when you looked at me?
난 대체 무슨 실수를 한 걸까
What mistake did I make exactly?
도통 풀리지 않는 미스터리
It's a mystery that I can't seem to solve.
사랑했단 말
사랑한단 말
이제는 싸늘한 바람 타고 날아가
모두 뒤죽박죽뒤죽박죽
Words like 'love' are now carried away on cold winds, everything is a jumbled mess.
정말 몰라 몰라 몰라 몰라요
그대 맘을 정말 몰라요
내게 살짝 살짝 말해주세요
너무 궁금 궁금해요
I really don't know, I don't understand your heart. Please tell me just a little bit, I'm so curious.
사막 한복판에 혼자인 나
오늘 메마른 가슴에 건조주의보
몰래 돌아서서 훌쩍이는
나의 두눈에 호우주의보
I'm alone in the middle of the desert, with a dry heart and dehydration warning. My eyes are secretly turning red from the storm warning.
촉촉한 눈빛
쓸쓸한 입가
도무지 알 수 없는 표정만 남기고
전부 알쏭달쏭알쏭달쏭
Moist eyes and a lonely mouth, leaving only an incomprehensible expression that's all mixed up.
환하게 웃는
아름다운 미소로
모두 다 장난 장난이라고
얼른 빨리 말해주세요
With a bright, beautiful smile, please tell me quickly that everything was a joke.
아 몰라 몰라 몰라 몰라요
그대 맘을 정말 몰라요
내게 살짝 살짝 말해주세요
너무 궁금 궁금해요
I really don't know, I don't understand your heart. Please tell me just a little bit, I'm so curious.
Contributed by Callie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@GoD-lm4lz
Bo Yeo
What are you talking about, you scared me.
i am at a lost for words.
perhaps, just something's wrong.
the deep, deep chasm of misunderstanding.
what did you want to say?
what did you feel when you see me?
did I make a mistake?
it's unsolved misteries.
the words i loved you.
the words i love you.
now fly away, ride on the cold wind.
everything's all jumbled up.
[chorus]
really don't know, don't know, don't know,
i don't know what you're thinking.
tell me softly, softly, please.
i'm curious, so curious.
i'm alone in the desert.
mega drought in my heart today.
heavy rain warning in my eyes
that weeping turn around.
the words i loved you.
the words i love you.
now fly away, ride on the cold wind.
everything's all jumbled up.
watery eyes,
lonely lips,
with unreadable faces.
everything's puzzling.
[chorus]
really don't know, don't know, don't know,
i don't know what you're thinking.
tell me softly, softly, please.
i'm curious, so curious.
please tell me
as quickly as you can
it was all a joke
with your big, bright, beautiful smile.
[chorus]
really don't know, don't know, don't know,
i don't know what you're thinking.
tell me softly, softly, please.
i'm curious, so curious.
really don't know, don't know, don't know,
i don't know what you're thinking.
tell me softly, softly, please.
i'm curious, so curious.
@user-vo9ne9pv5t
장원쓰 머리 어쩔거얔ㅋㅋ
그와중에 재평쓰 표정연기 넘나 조앜ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ능청스러웤ㅋㅋ
@emmachoe7087
아 진짜 귀여워 죽겠다
@hsbboi
우리 쟝 머리가 홍합이 앙 물었네
@ahs0519
아 진짜 이렇게 깜찍할수가...
@youngjootak2434
이장원ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ머맄ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
@marcellewan5168
2019 and this song is still my jam. Been listening to you guys for 10 years, can we celebrate Peppertones big time for all cool songs every album released? Love you two so much💗
@overtherainblue
wow same with you! me too, been listening them since 2008 or 09 and this song still on my list hahaha. exactly, we should celebrate them, they deserve more love ~
@user-ki4ik4ly7b
하..그냥 이장원이 짱이다
@hwichanlee9838
귀엽네요 진짜 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
@HiyomRainy
너무 오랜만에 듣는데 역시좋네ㅋㅋㅋㅋ