After three years hiatus from the music scene, Sunmi started her career as a soloist in August 2013 with her first digital single, "24 Hours". It was the lead single off her debut extended play, Full Moon (2014). The song peaked at number two on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart, number three on Billboard's Korea K-pop Hot 100, and number thirteen on Billboard World Digital Chart, while the album charted at number twelve.
In 2015, Wonder Girls returned to music scene after two years hiatus with band formation and Sunmi also confirmed to re-joining the group after departure in 2010. In August, the group's third and final album Reboot was released, with Sunmi co-writing and co-producing three of its tracks. The group later disbanded in 2017 after Sunmi and Yeeun decided to not renewed their contract with JYP Entertainment. She signed with MakeUs Entertainment and continued her solo career.
She released a single album titled "Sunmi Special Edition (Gashina)" as well as the title track of the name same on August 22, 2017. It was her first release under MAKEUS after leaving JYP in January 2017 and her first solo comeback in three years. Gashina was a success in South Korea, having sold over 1,900,000 digital downloads in 2017. According to the Gaon Music Chart, it was the 32nd best-selling song of the year. The song also debuted at number 3 on the US World Digital Song Sales in the week ending September 9, 2017.
Sunmi returned with a single titled "Heroine" on January 18, 2018. She described the single as a prequel to her previous one Gashina.
On September 4, 2018, Sunmi released her second EP titled Warning along with the lead single "Siren". Siren received an all-kill on six local music charts.
On March 4, 2019, Sunmi released her single "Noir". She returned on August 27 with her fourth digital single titled "Lalalay".
Sunmi can play the bass and she currently attends Dongguk University majoring in musical theater. She is also fluent in English.
Noir
SunMi Lyrics
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Noir ay, ay
왜 늘 엇갈리는 거야
걸음은 한 발짝 느려
그새 스쳐 지나가
그제서야 돌아봐
뻔하디 뻔하잖아
I feel so high
흐릿해져 하나 둘 셋
Now I'm blind
I don't know why
보지 않아도 알잖아 bad ending
We are in noir
이제 없어 너와 (이제 없어 너와)
We are in noir
이제 그만 놔 (이제 없어 너와)
Noir ay, ay (이제 없어 너와)
Noir ay, ay (이제 없어 너와)
You know what you're talking too much
봤잖아 그러다
제일 먼저 피 보는 클리셰
하긴 이도 저도 뭐도 아닐 바에
차라리 그게 더 나아
Blah blah bullshh
I've already seen this before
I feel so high
흐릿해져 하나 둘 셋
Now I'm blind
I don't know why
보지 않아도 알잖아 bad ending
We are in noir
이제 없어 너와 (이제 없어 너와)
We are in noir
이제 그만 놔 (이제 없어 너와)
Noir ay, ay (이제 없어 너와)
Noir ay, ay (이제 없어 너와)
Feel like nobody else is here
Feel like nobody else is here
너는 어떤 표정일까
No need to take a look
'Cause I know what is the next
We are in noir
이제 없어 너와 (이제 없어 너와)
We are in noir
이제 그만 놔 (이제 없어 너와)
Noir ay, ay (이제 없어 너와)
Noir ay, ay (이제 없어 너와)
The song "Noir" by SunMi is a commentary on the predictability of relationships that have taken a turn for the worse. The lyrics describe a familiar pattern of disappointment and frustration that the singer has already experienced before. She feels stuck in a situation where she can't help but see the inevitable end, represented by the repeated phrase "bad ending". The use of the French word "noir" (meaning 'black') is a nod to the genre of film noir, which is known for its dark, pessimistic themes and complex, morally ambiguous characters. The repetition of the phrase "We are in noir" emphasizes the bleakness of the situation.
The lyrics use metaphors of sight and blindness to describe the emotional state of the singer. She feels blinded by her feelings and can't see her way out of the situation, even though she knows what's coming. The image of someone bleeding and the reference to a "bad ending" adds to the sense of inevitability, as though the relationship is a story that will play out regardless of how the singer tries to change it.
The use of the phrase "blah blah bullshh" is a clever way to mock the cliched lines that people often use in relationships. SunMi is suggesting that instead of using rehearsed lines, people should have an honest, open dialogue to avoid repeating the same mistakes that lead to the same "bad ending".
Overall, "Noir" is a powerful song that comments on the difficulties of navigating relationships that are headed towards an unhappy end. The use of language and metaphor creates a bleak picture of a situation that we have all likely experienced at one point in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Noir ay, ay
Repeated phrase used for emphasis and establishing the overall dark tone of the song
왜 늘 엇갈리는 거야
Asking why things always seem conflicting and contradictory
걸음은 한 발짝 느려
Slow steps taken, reflecting a lack of motivation and momentum
그새 스쳐 지나가
Time passes by in a hurry
그제서야 돌아봐
Only after it has passed, and when it is too late, do we look back
뻔하디 뻔하잖아
Nothing new or surprising, just the same old thing
I've already seen this before
A sense of boredom and predictability pervades everything
I feel so high
Emotions are raw, elevated and heightened
흐릿해져 하나 둘 셋
Becoming more and more hazy and unclear
Now I'm blind
Utterly unable to see or perceive things
I don't know why
A sense of confusion and aimlessness
보지 않아도 알잖아 bad ending
We know it will end badly even before it actually does
We are in noir
A reminder that we are currently engulfed in the darkness of the situation
이제 없어 너와 (이제 없어 너와)
It's over between us now
이제 그만 놔 (이제 없어 너와)
Stop it now, it's over between us
You know what you're talking too much
A sense of annoyance at someone who talks too much
봤잖아 그러다
We have seen this before
제일 먼저 피 보는 클리셰
Obvious cliches that we have seen many times before
하긴 이도 저도 뭐도 아닐 바에
Since there is nothing we can do about it, might as well just leave it alone
차라리 그게 더 나아
Might as well just do nothing instead of making things worse
Blah blah bullshh
A sense of irritation at hearing meaningless, thoughtless talk
Feel like nobody else is here
Feeling alone and isolated, as if no one else is there to help
너는 어떤 표정일까
Wondering what expression the other person has
No need to take a look
Not bothering to examine the situation any further
'Cause I know what is the next
Being able to predict what will happen next, despite everything
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Yi Jeong Jang, Sunmi Lee
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@GodliManna
They have lost their soul - they are empty inside - no life - dead - depression, void inside, darkness..etc...
Noir = black and white - not a colourful life - no life, no love, no joy - miserable/empty. Always feel alone and blind due to being in darkness, so, no light to see where they are going.
The ones who walk at night will stumble and do not know at what they stumble cause they have no light. Also, no empathy, thus cannot connect with people.
Let the blind lead the blind - they will all fall into the pit - the ones who are in darkness do not know where they are going.
It mentions about narcissism, especially, the beginning, how they keep doing the same thing - e.g. feel so high and cliche in many relationships.
Narcissistic - known as narcissists.
Notice how the likes and love heart gives them life (light), but once they stop getting likes or getting negativity (dislikes) they become blind - darkness, no light - dead again.
They are energy vampires, they need admiration supply (e.g. love, compassion, admiration..etc..) in order to feel alive.
Without love and admiration from others or a lover, family member..etc..- i.e. giving them light/life they become blind, miserable, dead, no life..etc..
Psalm 14:2
The LORD looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God.
"There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God."
Isaiah 65:14
Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.
Proverbs 10:3
The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he thwarts the craving of the wicked..
Proverbs 13:25
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
Psalm 126:2
Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”
Job 8: 21
He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy.
John 12:46
I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.
Luke 5:31-32
Jesus answered them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
"The heart of the discerning getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge."
"The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise."
"Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid."
"He repays everyone for what they have done; he brings on them what their conduct deserves."
Proverbs 13:18
Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
Proverbs 15:32
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
Romans 1:28-32
And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents (i.e. Holy parent who do the Will of God), Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
Proverbs 21:2
Every way of a person is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
"Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will."
A Person Of Light Enlightens The Whole World
There is light existing within a person of light. And it enlightens the whole world: if it does not enlighten, that person is darkness."
But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble.
It is when a person walks at night that they stumble, for they have no light.”
Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
Matthew 16:26
What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?
Luke 9:25
What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit their very self?
Matthew 16:25
For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.
Psalm 37:16-17
Better the little that the righteous have than the wealth of many wicked;
for the power of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous.
@MemesAreFriendsNotFood
Sunmi is exposing how fake the world really is while still giving a bop ♥︎
@softsoull8870
YOU RIGHT
@miguelangelortiz-yepiz7515
STAN TALENT
@v8244
u mean social media
@connorisme5084
nevaeh lukmani and the world. its sad but true.
@v8244
•Čøñńör• •Ñ• true.. :(
@xoirsoir
Unpopular? opinion - noir is sunmi’s best song at the moment
@deimons2027
I agree🖤✨🖤✨
@lauragutierrez9752
Valid.
@debraashilley5140
actually is siren