2010: Pre-debut, Push Push, Shady Girl, and How Dare You
Sistar began their group activities early in 2010 with commercials and magazine photoshoots. The group made their official debut with the song "Push Push" on 1 June 2010. On 3 June, Starship released the accompanying music video for Push Push. Sistar had their debut performance on 4 June on Music Bank and continued promotions on various Korean music shows through 26 July.
The group returned with their second single "가식걸 (Shady Girl)" on 25 August along with a music video. The video featured Super Junior member Kim Heechul. The single was well received and charted much higher on Korean music charts than their debut single.
The group eventually released their third single, "니까짓게 (How Dare You)" in November. The song became a success as it swept Korean music charts and topped music sites like MelOn, Soribada, Bugs, Monkey3, and Daum Music making it Sistar's first number one single. On 9 December the group attended the Golden Disk Awards, and won the "Newcomer Award." On 27 December, Sistar won their first Music Bank award for "니까짓게 (How Dare You)".
2011: Sistar19 and So Cool
On 27 April it was announced that Sistar would debut a sub-unit, "SISTAR19," with members Hyolyn and Bora. Their debut song "Ma Boy" released on 3 May. Sistar19 had their debut performance on 5 May and promoted throughout May.
Sistar returned on 21 July with an album entitled "So Cool". The title song of the same name immediately topped Korean music charts upon its release. "So Cool" was the inaugural number one song on the Billboard Korea K-Pop Hot 100 chart after the chart's launch on 25 August. On 11 September Sistar won their first "Mutizen Award" at Inkigayo.
2012: Alone and Loving U
In early April it was announced that Sistar was going to broadcast their comeback "So Cool" showcase globally in 41 countries. They made their comeback on 12 April with a mini album entitled "Alone," containing six songs produced by Brave Brothers.
On 11 June Starship announced that Sistar would be making a summer comeback with a dance track. Sistar would be re-entering the market while their hit song "나혼자 (Alone)" was still on live charts. Their comeback was a mini-album entitled "Loving U". The mini-album contained the title track, "Loving U (러빙유)", produced by Duble Sidekick, one new song "Holiday (홀리데이)" and remixes of the groups' past hits ("Alone", "Ma Boy", "So Cool", "How Dare You" and "Push Push"). Sistar released the music video of "Loving U" on 28 June. Shortly after its release, "Loving U" achieved an "all-kill" by topping all major online music charts in South Korea.
2013: Give It to Me
Sistar19 released their first single album and the music video for the title track "있다 없으니까 (Gone Not Around Any Longer)" on 31 January. Upon its release, the song topped on the real-time music charts. It went on to hit Melon's roof and achieved a certified perfect all-kill from Instiz for two consecutive weeks.
Sistar's second full album, "Give It To Me" was released on 11 June with a title track of the same name. Sistar represented South Korea in the ABU TV Song Festival on 26 October at ABU TV Song Festival 2013 in Hanoi, Vietnam performing the title track from their latest album "Give It to Me".
2014: Touch & Move and "Sweet & Sour"
Hyolyn and Soyou topped music charts with duets and collaboration projects while Bora and Dasom have acted, respectively, in the SBS drama "Dr. Stranger" and the KBS drama "Love Rides the Song."
On 21 July 2014, Sistar officially released their third mini album, "Touch & Move" along with its title track "Touch My Body" and its accompanying music video. The group teamed up with composers Rado and Choi Kyu Sung for their new song. After the release, the song topped on the nine major Korean music charts which included Melon, Mnet, Bugs, Olleh Music, Soribada, Genie, Naver, Daum, and Monkey3. Sistar released another song "I Swear" on 26 August 2014.
Tic Toc
SISTAR Lyrics
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Tic Toc Tic (Tic Toc)
Tic Toc Tic (Tic Toc)
Toc Toc Toc
Tic Toc Tic (Tic Toc)
Tic Toc Tic (Tic Toc)
Tic Toc Tic (Tic Toc)
Toc Toc Toc
Turn It On
Turn It on
Turn It Turn It Turn It On
Turn It On
Turn It On
Do shake it (left right left right)
Turn It On
Turn It on
Turn It Turn It Turn It On
Turn It On
Turn It On
Do shake it (left right left right)
You must be my lucky star
and you're the perfect one
You're the only one that I want
in my life that's so fun
I need your bright light
Baby yeh know the sound is right
Let's start our new story
inside the shiny shiny twilight
Turn me to the left,
Turn me to the right
When you touch my hurt
my world turns pink
Turn me to the left,
Turn me to the right
When you touch my soul
the sky turns so blue
I wanna tic toc tic tic toc
tic toc tic tic toc
tic toc tic tic toc toc toc
I wanna tic toc tic tic toc
tic toc tic tic toc
tic toc tic tic toc toc toc toc
Turn It On
Turn It on
Turn It Turn It Turn It On
Turn It On
Turn It On
Do shake it (left right left right)
Turn It On
Turn It on
Turn It Turn It Turn It On
Turn It On
Turn It On
Do shake it
The song "Tic Toc" by SISTAR is a fun and energetic track that encourages the listener to let loose and have a good time. The repetitive nature of the lyrics, specifically the phrase "Tic Toc," represents the ticking of a clock and the fleeting nature of time, urging the listener to live in the moment and enjoy themselves while they can. The song's message is about finding love and excitement in life, represented by the "bright light" and "shiny twilight" mentioned in the lyrics.
The song's chorus, "Turn It On," is a call to action, urging the listener to turn on their energy and have some fun. The following lines, "Do shake it (left right left right)," add to the sense of carefree abandon and encourage the listener to dance along with the music. The verses highlight the importance of the singer's relationship with their significant other, emphasizing the way they feel empowered and uplifted when they are together.
Line by Line Meaning
Tic Toc Tic (Tic Toc)
The sound of time ticking away, emphasizing the fleeting nature of life.
Toc Toc Toc
The sound of knocking, possibly representing the desire for a new opportunity.
Turn It On
An invitation to start something exciting and energizing.
Do shake it (left right left right)
A call to action, encouraging movement and dance.
You must be my lucky star
A reference to finding someone special, perhaps with a touch of fate or destiny.
and you're the perfect one
The belief that this person is flawless and ideal for them.
You're the only one that I want
The desire to focus solely on this person and not be distracted by others.
in my life that's so fun
The joy and excitement that this person brings to their life.
I need your bright light
The belief that this person brings positivity and shines a light on their life.
Baby yeh know the sound is right
Feeling a sense of certainty and confidence about this relationship.
Let's start our new story
A desire to move forward and create new experiences together.
inside the shiny shiny twilight
The magic and beauty of starting something new together.
Turn me to the left,
Asking this person to guide and direct them.
Turn me to the right
Asking this person to be by their side and support them.
When you touch my hurt
The healing power of their touch and love.
my world turns pink
The warmth and comfort that this person brings to their life.
When you touch my soul
The emotional connection and depth of feeling they share.
the sky turns so blue
The sense of happiness and hope this person brings to their world.
I wanna tic toc tic tic toc
A desire to live life to the fullest and make the most of every moment.
tic toc tic tic toc
A reminder that time is constantly moving forward.
tic toc tic tic toc toc toc
An emphasis on the limited time we have and the need to make the most of it.
Turn It On
The continued desire to feel energized and excited by life.
Do shake it (left right left right)
An insistence on the importance of movement and living in the moment.
Contributed by Elliot N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.