The track was released as a relief to those who were struggling with the affects of COVID-19. SUNMI revealed that she was originally working on another song but "because these days people feel down and heavy-hearted, [she] wanted to make something that could help them feel refreshed rather than something deep." The song title, which is a romanisation of the Korean words for purple-lit night, was chosen because "the violet-coloured sky made her feel an undefinable sense of love and joy, but also because she thought that the colour purple best described her."
The song, which was co-composed by SUNMI and FRANTS, incorporates dance-pop and city pop sounds and features rhythmic beats and guitar riffs by singer-songwriter Jukjae. SUNMI mentioned during a press event that she "added the flute sound to the intro and hook" in order "to keep her own colour." When describing the song, she said that "wanted to sonically express those feelings which give you butterflies in your stomach when a breeze cools you down on a summer day at sunset after a hot day and you are looking up to the sky at a café terrace."
The song topped the iTunes Chart in Malta, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Qatar, Finland and Mongolia. It debuted at number 5 on Billboard World Digital Songs Chart, making SUNMI the only South Korean female soloist with six songs peaking within the top five. The song peaked at number 5 on the Gaon Digital Chart, making it her eighth consecutive top 10 single on the chart.
pporappippam
SunMi Lyrics
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그냥 말만 하래
하늘에 별도 따주겠대
다른 건 안 바래
이 밤만 원하네
그대 손 잡고 안 놔줄래
보라빛 밤
더 같이 있자
아직 이르잖아
We're like 보라빛 밤
날 하늘 위로
터트려 볼래
이 밤 밤 밤 밤 밤
보라빛 밤
오 그대여
눈뜨면 다 사라져
엉망이 돼도
오 그대여
난 다시 또 이 밤을 기다릴게요
나나나 나 나나
나나나 나 나나
나나나 나 나나
보라빛 밤
나나나 나 나나
나나나 나 나나
나나나 나 나나
보라빛 밤
술은 입에도 안 댔는데 I'm tipsy
나 조금 어지러운 것 같애
지금 아님 언제?
참 답답하네
날 감싸 안고 입 맞출래
보라빛 밤
I like it like it
더 같이 있자
아직 이르잖아
We're like 보라빛 밤
날 하늘 위로
터트려 볼래
이 밤 밤 밤 밤 밤
보라빛 밤
오 그대여
눈 뜨면 다 사라져
엉망이 돼도
오 그대여
난 다시 또 이 밤을
기다릴게요
꿈인가 싶다가도
니가 떠오르니까
그 밤은 진심인 거야
일거야 ah
보라빛 밤
오 그대여
눈 뜨면 다 사라져
엉망이 돼도
오 그대여
난 다시 또 이 밤을
기다릴게요
오 그대여 (나나나 나 나나
나나나 나 나나
나나나 나 나나)
보라빛 밤
오 그대여 (나나나 나 나나)
난 다시 또 이 밤을 기억 할게요 (나나나 나 나나 나나나 나 나나)
보라빛 밤
The lyrics to SunMi's song "pporappippam" convey a longing for someone who is not fully committed to a relationship. The singer asks, "What do you want from me?" and is met with a response of wanting to hold hands and look at the stars together. The singer desires to spend this night with the person and not let go. The repeated phrase of "I like it like it" emphasizes the singer's enjoyment of the present moment, despite the complications in their relationship. The purple color of the night sky serves as a metaphor for the mysterious and unpredictable nature of their relationship.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes increasingly intoxicated and flustered, expressing frustration at the lack of clarity in their relationship. However, they still desire to be embraced by the person and share a kiss. The repetition of "na na na" adds to the dreamy and nostalgic quality of the song, as the singer reflects on the night and the potential for a future with this person.
Overall, "pporappippam" captures the complex emotions and desires of a relationship that is not quite defined. The dreamy and nostalgic tone of the song reinforces the feeling of being caught up in the moment, while also acknowledging the uncertainty of the future.
Line by Line Meaning
내게 뭘 원하냬
What do you want from me?
그냥 말만 하래
Just say it
하늘에 별도 따주겠대
I'll pick a star from the sky for you
다른 건 안 바래
I don't want anything else
이 밤만 원하네
I only want this night
그대 손 잡고 안 놔줄래
I'll hold your hand and never let go
보라빛 밤
Purple night
I like it like it
I like it, I like it
더 같이 있자
Let's stay together
아직 이르잖아
It's still early
We're like 보라빛 밤
We're like a purple night
날 하늘 위로
Lift me up to the sky
터트려 볼래
Let's fly high
이 밤 밤 밤 밤 밤
This night, night, night, night, night
오 그대여
Oh, my dear
눈뜨면 다 사라져
It disappears when I open my eyes
엉망이 돼도
Even if it's a mess
난 다시 또 이 밤을 기다릴게요
I'll wait for this night again
나나나 나 나나
La la la la
술은 입에도 안 댔는데 I'm tipsy
I'm not even drunk, but I'm tipsy
나 조금 어지러운 것 같애
I feel a little dizzy
지금 아님 언제?
If not now, when?
참 답답하네
It's frustrating
날 감싸 안고 입 맞출래
I want you to hug me and kiss me
꿈인가 싶다가도
Even though I think it's a dream
니가 떠오르니까
Because you come to mind
그 밤은 진심인 거야
That night was sincere
일거야 ah
It'll be okay, ah
난 다시 또 이 밤을
I'll wait for this night again
기다릴게요
I'll wait
나나나 나 나나
La la la la
오 그대여 (나나나 나 나나
Oh, my dear (la la la la
나나나 나 나나
La la la la
나나나 나 나나)
La la la la)
보라빛 밤
Purple night
오 그대여 (나나나 나 나나)
Oh, my dear (la la la la)
난 다시 또 이 밤을 기억 할게요 (나나나 나 나나 나나나 나 나나)
I'll remember this night again (la la la la, la la la la)
보라빛 밤
Purple night
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Seok Choi, Sunmi Lee
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@soumayajay
I love the vibe, I love everything about this song!!!
@pinguino4250
ikr !!
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@hhhh-wn3et
ME TOO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEPn4Dsf6D4
@teabeyourself
Me too
@AkaHanonah
I want 8D of it, rn Please!!!!
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I was just thinking that…
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