Star
S.T.B. Lyrics

Wonder, wonder
Expressing a sense of awe and amazement.

Counting stars 밤하늘에 펄
Looking up and appreciating the beauty of the stars in the night sky.

Better than your 루이비통
Acknowledging that stargazing is more fulfilling than material possessions like a Louis Vuitton bag.

Your 루이비통
Highlighting the contrast between the emptiness of material wealth and the richness of experiences like stargazing.

Yeah, Salvador Dali and I'm Picasso
Drawing a comparison between famous artists Salvador Dali and Picasso, suggesting the artist's own artistic brilliance.

별들은 내 작품을 전시 밀라노에
Asserting that the stars in the sky display the singer's artistic creations as if they were on display in a gallery in Milan.

Not 일방통행 나 피만 토했던 시절을 생각하면 눈물이 핑 도네
Reflecting on difficult times in the past and how far the singer has come since then.

My grandfather 요양병원 가시던 날이야
Recalling a difficult time when the artist's grandfather was hospitalized.

대성통곡하며 인사
Remembering the grieving and farewell that took place at the hospital.

코로나 바이러스 면회 못 간대 (fuck Covid)
Expressing frustration with the limitations and harm caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

이제 할아버지 몸값 비싸
Noting the high cost of medical care for the elderly and the challenges it brings.

좋은 약 좋은 날 좋은 삶
Recognizing the importance of good medicine, good days, and a good life.

좋은 것만 다 한데 모아
Emphasizing the need to gather and prioritize the good things in life.

해드려야 하지 그의 손잔
Feeling a sense of responsibility to take care of one's grandfather's legacy and possessions.

서울대는 아니어도 곧잘 살아
Recognizing that one can live a good life without attending a prestigious university like Seoul National University.

이 새파란 놈은 걱정 마
Encouraging the listener not to worry, possibly implying that the artist has things under control.

이제 당신의 자식까지 사장 만들어
Promising to create success and wealth that will extend to the listener's children.

이게 나의 각오 yeah
Expressing determination and commitment to follow through on promises.

A Letter to my step father
Introducing a personal reflection on the singer's relationship with their stepfather.

기억나나요 내가 대학 갔을 때
Recalling a specific memory from when the artist was in college.

축하한다며 주신 백만원으로
Remembering a gift of one million won given to the artist in congratulations.

난 시작 했어요 내 세상을
Describing a pivotal moment in the artist's life when they began to create their own path and find their place in the world.

낙원상가 가서 야마하 스피커랑 십 사만 원 짜리 마이크 사고
Recounting how the singer used their gift money to buy expensive audio equipment in the Nakwon shopping area of Seoul.

그때 우리 가족 잠실 살던 때
Reminiscing about a time when the artist's family lived in Jamsil, a district in Seoul.

그때만 해도 내가 아저씨라고 아빠를 불렀던 때
Revealing that at one point the singer referred to their stepfather as 'Dad' instead of using his name.

But you're realer than my real father now
Acknowledging that the stepfather's influence and support have become more meaningful than that of the singer's biological father.

지금 눈물 참느라 비음 됐어 난
Overcome with emotion and struggling to hold back tears.

얼마 전 친구 아버지 사진 앞에서
Recalling a recent moment of grieving with a friend whose father had passed away.

그 상실감을 조금 체험했어 난
Reflecting on how the experience of being there for a friend's loss helped the artist appreciate their own relationship with their stepfather even more.

오늘 내 별이 몇 개 떴는진 모르지만
Indicating that the singer is unsure of how many stars are visible tonight, but is still enjoying the experience.

one thing that I know (I know)
Confidently asserting that there is at least one thing the singer is certain of.

아버지의 편지가 더 많았지 강원도의 별들보다도
Valuing the letters and messages from the stepfather more than the stars visible in Gangwon Province.

I'm counting stars (stars)
Taking pleasure in counting the stars in the night sky.

let it try
Stay in the moment and enjoy the experience.

back to count
Returning to counting the stars and enjoying the experience of stargazing.

back to back, back to back, ayy
Continuing to count the stars with energy and enthusiasm.

Back to back, rest, rest, ayy
Pausing to rest before continuing to count the stars.

Back to back, hmm, back to back, come on
Encouraging oneself to keep going and continue enjoying the experience.

Back to back, hmm, counting that, ayy
Remaining focused on counting the stars with joy and enthusiasm.